Kids danced to their favorites songs from Disney’s High School Musical movies last week. Cynthia Bass, owner and dance instructor of Dance for Fun, and her helpers taught the kids moves that they could do no matter what their age or skill level. As a dance instructor, Bass noticed the desire from her studio students […]
Hitters opened the season with their first three wins last week. “We had a pretty good week,” said Clarkston Boys Varsity Baseball Coach Phil Price. “Our defense is really good. Our pitching and catching have been outstanding.” The boys began the week with a double header and double win against Royal Oak, posting scores 12-1 […]
The Wolves welcomed Troy to the high school stadium by beating the visiting Colts. For their first league meet, the Boys Varsity Track team won 72-56. “We did really well,” said Coach John Bennink. “We had some good performances from the guys.” Junior Adam Bruderick was one of the standouts for the day, posting a […]
Summer days are quickly approaching and for those waiting to hit the pool, the wait is over. Clarkston Community Education Center offers the opportunity to swim now either for fitness and health, learning how to swim or just for fun. “The pool is here for the community and we want them to use it,” said […]
Teachers and school employees accepted a pay freeze in their new contract, including steps ? it was approved by Clarkston Board of Education last Friday. The one-year, 2011-2012 fiscal year contracts are for Clarkston Education Association, Clarkston Office Personnel Association, and Clarkston Paraeducator Association. They also change insurance to a PPO Health Plan, costing the […]
Conor Foley landed on his back from the throw and stood up on his feet quickly. “Again,” he said approaching Nathan Larkins during rehearsal last Thursday. Foley plays Dr. Victor Frankenstein and Nathan Larkins is the Creature in the Clarkston High School Drama Club’s presentation of “Frankenstein,” adaptation by Victor Gialanella based on the book […]
ine Knob Elementary students do. They danced and sung during their talent show last Friday night. The audience was wowed by students playing the piano, the guitar and the drums. Adding to the memorable night were third-graders Joey Kennedy, Raymond Bush and Connor Ulrich dancing to Beyonce’s “Single Ladies.”
Twenty Clarkston teachers and support staff will receive pink slips this year, thanks to the Board of Education’s 7-0 vote, Monday night. Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock apologized. “They work hard for us and our children,” he said. District staff reductions were based on budget cuts approved April 11, expected reduction in enrollment, and anticipated reduction […]
Clarkston grad Dane Fife is heading back to Michigan after accepting a new position. Last Wednesday Michigan State Men’s Basketball Coach Tom Izzo announced Fife as his assistant coach. ‘Coming to Michigan State is an opportunity to be a part of a first-class program,? said Fife. ‘I’m excited to be a part of one of […]
The American Legion Post 377 19 travel team has won six out of the eight games they played in the last two weeks. They began last week splitting a double header against Troy’s Charles Edward Post 14 on Wednesday. Troy’s pitchers Eric Cotton and Chris Gebara limited Chief Pontiac to five hits. A shaky defense […]