Brother Rice rains on finals hopes

The Wolves were stopped last Wednesday on their journey to the state finals once again by their foe Brother Rice. This time the Warriors finished Clarkston’s season in the MHSAA Semifinals with a 22-9 win. “We were exposed a little bit,” explained Brian Kaminskas, Clarkston Boys Varsity Lacrosse head coach. “I don’t think they were […]

Broadway calls for young actress

Mason Van Gieson was ready for summer vacation weeks ago when she found out one of her goals was coming to life – she would be traveling to New York City and training with Broadway professionals. Van Gieson won the Michigan Ovation Awards at the Wharton Center, May 19. With the win she was given […]

Freshmen claim county championship

The depth of the Lady Wolves was proven when they captured first place at the 36th Annual Freshman Oakland County Track and Field Invitational, May 25. They scored 103 points during the meet. Milford took second with 60 points and Waterford Mott scored 48 to round off the top three. “It was because of our […]

Hitters work on skills

Jacob Drobot celebrated after he hit his target three times in a roll to help his team during Baseball Camp last Thursday. He smiled as he collected his reward – a stack of baseball cards to share and trade with his teammates. During the week players focused on the fundamentals of the game including throwing, […]

Athlete of The Week

Patrice Matthews took the next step in her athletic and academic career as she signed her letter of intent in May. She selected Kellogg Community College to continue playing basketball and become a Bruin. ‘I like the school, coach and the whole atmosphere,? said the 2013 Clarkston High School graduate about her decision. ‘She’ll do […]

Setting the start to summer

Clarkston High School gymnasium was filled with 150 enthusiastic girls last week as they worked on their skills and learned new techniques during Volleyball Camp. “It gets more and more popular,” said Kelly Avenall, head coach for the Lady Wolves varsity volleyball team. “I like to see they are excited about playing volleyball and having […]

Campers hone skills at Dream

Young cagers wore smiles as they practiced their skills and techniques during Dare to Dream Fundamental Basketball Camp last week. ‘It’s been pretty good,? said Tim Wasilk, Clarkston Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach and leading the camp. ‘It’s been a fun week. The girls have worked extremely hard.? Girls in grades third through ninth worked […]

Athletes of the Week

Congratulations to Clarkston High School 2013 graduates Rachel Dickerson and Nathan Yeloushan. Both were recognized for their athletic achievements during the senior award ceremony, May 14. They received the male/female athletic award. Dickerson heads to Grand Valley State University this fall where she will continue playing volleyball. She began playing volleyball in seventh grade after […]

Teen artists develop skills

The art room at Clarkston Junior High School was quiet on June 19 as the creativity soared during Teen Art Camp. The annual camp kicked off on Monday as campers, entering sixth through 12th grade, created their alternative sketchbook made out of discarded library books. The books, once used to educate, were recycled into a […]

Wendi’s Word A column by Wendi Reardon

Summer has arrived, bringing hot weather and later sunsets. It also means more people are taking advantage of the sunshine while they can especially by walking and bicycling. You know what it means – time for a reminder about driving. I know, I know there are places to go and you need to get there […]