The Clarkston Riverdawgs 9U team broke from traditional Father’s Day gift giving, and gave everyone a treat this past weekend ? a five-game sweep for the championship at the Flushing Summer Classic Baseball Tournament. ‘They performed exceptionally,? said Coach Gary Jbara. Jbara noted the key moment during the tournament came in the semi-final game against […]
Junior Jordan Kincaid has learned first hand the benefits of working hard. As one of the leading scorers for the Clarkston High School Boys Varsity Lacrosse team, he has helped the team get to their current 17-1 record. “It has been a really big season for us,” he said. “We are really excited we have […]
To the Wolves dismay Lake Orion took their revenge on Saturday morning. The Dragon visitors beat Clarkston in five innings after scoring five runs at the top of the final inning, 13-2. “We didn’t come to compete,” said Clarkston Boys Varsity Baseball Head Coach Phill Price. “Our kids didn’t play hard for the first time […]
A new football team is coming to Clarkston- get ready fans for the Waterford Warthogs. The semi-professional team, created in 2004 in the Waterford area, was looking for a new home and found what they needed at the Clarkston High School stadium. “The nicest facility we found was Clarkston,” said Mike Zak, owner and head […]
For Ethan Fenton, Friday wasn’t just his last day as a fifth-grader and elementary-school student. It was also an end to a 25-year run for his family at Pine Knob Elementary School. His sister, Sarah, was the first to attend Pine Knob in 1983. ‘He loves this school,? said his mother, Beth Fenton. ‘I know […]
Children gathered for Independence Township Parks and Recreation’s annual Teddy Bear Picnic. They dressed their favorite bear for the sports-themed day. Miss Amanda read the group two stories before Mr. Sports Bear made a special appearance. The kids walked in a parade, played basketball and soccer, and enjoyed a hot dog lunch complete with apple […]
A job perk for Springfield Plains Elementary principal KC Leh is walking down the Kindergarten hallway and visiting a classroom on a bad day. The instant reaction from the students and the hugs makes the day into a better one. “They love you unconditionally,” said Leh who retires this year after working in education for […]
Helping others is second nature for Chloe Smiley and for it she was recognized. The Clarkston High School senior was a finalist for the 2011 Prudential Spirit of Community Award and received the President’s Volunteer Service Award. “It was a really cool honor,” she said. “It was nice to be recognized for it. It’s almost […]
Five members of the boys track team became champions in the biggest county meet in the state. The boys from Clarkston Junior High School worked together to beat Avondale Middle by one point to take first-place honors. They earned 62 points in the Oakland County seventh and eighth grade meet, May 29. The champions were […]
Hugs and tears of joy were shared after the graduates from Renaissance High School received their diplomas, June 3. This year was marked with the largest graduating class Renaissance has ever had with 43 seniors. Commencement speeches were presented by Superintendent Dr. Albert Brooks and President of Clarkston Board of Education Stephen Hyer. Six seniors […]