Clarkston High School Students Against Destructive Decisions received an award for their Strive for a Safer Drive Campaign at the Ford Motor Proving Grounds in Dearborn, May 2. “We had such a great time at the Ford Driving Skills for Life Event,” said Patricia Carter, club advisor. The club organized a Walk to Remember campaign […]
BY LAURA DUCHARME Special to the Clarkston News For the third year in a row, Clarkston school busdrivers counted cars ignoring their flashing red lights while stopped. The count ? 85, about the same as in previous years. ‘This has been an ongoing problem,? said Kevin Bickerstaff, director of transportation. ‘People don’t understand the rules […]
Clarkston Christian School’s Clarkston Campus is celebrating this spring. The school was awarded the top Five Star Award through Michigan-based Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). “It’s a really, really big deal,” Michelle Golus, director of early education at the school, told assembled students and guests, May 7. “A year and a half ago, all […]
William Gunther is this year’s Clarkston Teacher of the Year. The Clarkston Junior High School health teacher was selected from 15 nominees. “I’m a little bit awed to be among such an awesome group,” said Gunther at the awards reception, May 8. “I hope to live up to all of your expectations.” This year’s award […]
Third graders throughout Clarkston Community Schools became superheroes. Clarkston High School Leadership students stopped by all seven elementaries with their last visit to Andersonville Elementary on May 1. The third graders learned six different qualities of leaders – diversity, communication, trust, teamwork, spirit and attitude. “We asked the high schoolers what are the six attributes […]
Runners and walkers braved cloudy skies for the sixth Annual Chuck Keegan ‘Race for the Kids,? May 3. Proceeds from the 5K race provide scholarships to Clarkston students, and honors the late Chuck Keegan, Clarkston Junior High teacher and track coach. “Chuck had an unbridled passion for his profession, his friends, and his family; his […]
Clarkston Rotary Club welcomed the upcoming summer season with their Spring Wine Tasting, May 8. One of two wine parties each year, the spring event featured Michigan wineries, as well as hors d’oeuvres and silent auction. Proceeds will go to the club’s local and international projects.
Math is the name of the game during the month of May at Clarkston Elementary School. “It’s been quite a tournament,” said parent volunteer Sherry Snudden, helping with the Math Pentathlon tournament, part of May Math Madness at the school. Their game of choice, Queens & Guards, teaches logic and strategy, said student Hayden Payne. […]
What? A Habitat for Humanity build in Clarkston? Why in Clarkston? Isn’t Clarkston a rich town? Well yes, in many ways Clarkston is a wealthy town and blessed with many resources. But did you know that according to The Lighthouse of Oakland County’s report on poverty, a seismic shift has occurred in Oakland County since […]
CRUISIN’: Tom Cooley took his pearl-white 34 Ford Coupe for a spin to Depot Park recently. Cooley said he worked on the car for years after purchasing just the frame and the shell. “I built this whole car myself,” he smiled. “Piece by piece. One piece at a time. I built it from the ground […]