Senior Delaney Kenny passed the basketball to sophomore Erika Davenport with 17 seconds left to go in the MHSAA Girls Basketball Regional finals last Thursday. Davenport shot the ball through the hoop and tied the score against Birmingham Marian, 37-37, receiving loud cheers from Clarkston fans. She attempted one more basket with 5.5 seconds left […]
I am one week away from my last bout of my nutrition program with Nuview Nutrition. Well, the last bout before I head into a lifetime of maintenance. A year ago seemed scary to think vegetables with no butter or covered in cheddar cheese would be alright. A year ago I would shudder at the […]
The community fed 166,128 children around the world in one hour last year. Clarkston High School students in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) club would like to see more fed this year during the second annual Kids Against Hunger event, March 23. “It was an eye opener,” said Caelah Clark. “It was […]
A 4.0 isn’t perfect anymore at Clarkston High School. For that, students’ grade point averages have to go up to five. “It is a good thing for our students,” said Clarkston Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock. “I think it will encourage more kids to take tougher classes.” “I think it is a really good […]
Wolves are preparing for their first competition after practicing in their spring sports for the past week. The Lady Wolves soccer teams are up first as they host Waterford Mott on Thursday at Clarkston High School. It is the first game for both teams in the season. “I am excited and looking forward to it,” […]
A decade ago, Independence Elementary held their first Serving Our Community Kids Style (S.O.C.K.S.) Day to help the community and make a difference. Ten years later it’s still going strong as the entire school spent last Thursday morning busily working on their donations. “It’s nice to see the passion it invokes,” said parent Kim Viazanko, […]
The Wolves have made a lasting impression for the last three years at the MHSAA Boys Skiing State Finals at Boyne Mountain, Feb. 24. They finished in second place this season, scoring 74 points. “It wasn’t what we were shooting for but it was a great season,” said Clarkston Boys Ski Coach Mike Foyteck. “It […]
While the cold spring had many sports cancelling events, the Clarkston Girls Varsity Tennis team stayed inside at Deer Lake Athletic Club as they hosted their first tournament last Friday. They finished the Deer Lake Tournament in first place with 11 points. Port Huron Northern took second with ten points and Mercy, third with six […]
Lady Kickers made each of their shots count in their season opener against Farmington, March 26. They made three shots on the goal – sinking each one to win the game, 3-1. ‘We did a good job of capitalizing on our opportunities in front of the net,? said Clarkston Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach Sarah […]
When Sydney VanBuskirk of Clarkston was told by longtime instructors she was at the end of the line in gymnastics, she believed it. “I believed them because I was with them for so long,? she frowned. ‘I believed what they had to say about me and to me. I just wanted to give up.? But […]