By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer It was an epic, marathon day of commencement ceremonies for Oxford Community Schools. School administrators spent most of Tuesday, June 30 graduating seniors in shifts from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the sunny Wildcat Stadium. Oxford High School honored 463 seniors over four sessions at 12 p.m., 2 […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Kingsbury Country Day School is taking over its own management, beginning this month. Previously, the public charter school located at 5000 Hosner Rd. in Addison Township had employed Charter School Partners, a company based in Brighton, to handle its management responsibilities. After 60 years as a private school, Kingsbury […]
Olivia Soule Parents: Scott and Keri Soule GPA: 4.038 Favorite Subject: IB Biology Plans after Graduation: I plan on attending Maine Maritime Academy to study Marine Systems Engineering Extracurricular Activities: Varsity Golf, Varsity Lacrosse and National Honor Society Outside Interests or Hobbies: Travel Lacrosse, snorkeling, hiking and fishing. When I think of the future I’m […]
Academic achievements of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Martin were recognized with publication of the Spring 2020 Chancellor’s Honor Rolls. Oxford residents Sonora F. Brandon and Korbin M. Harmon received High Honors. * * * Grand Valley State University announced their dean’s list for the Winter 2020 semester concluding in April. The […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer 2020 Oxford High School graduate Dylan Rebtoy will continue his academic and football careers at Alma College, announcing his commitment to the Scots on June 13. A versatile athlete who was also a member of Steve Laidlaw’s OHS basketball program, Rebtoy played both tight end and defensive end during […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford Community Schools shared a link to Oxford High’s Senior Award Ceremony Friday night, June 26. The virtual ceremony was a pre-recorded video created by OHS counselor Kendrea Shenfeld, from clips submitted by the presenters of each award. “To our students, on behalf of our entire staff, we would […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Parents, students and teachers are wondering, and worrying, what the next school year will look like. The situation with the COVID-19 pandemic is still so uncertain, no one really knows the answer. “At this point, the only thing we know for sure is that direction from the State/MDE (Michigan […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Opting against a virtual or drive-thru ceremony, Oxford High School is moving forward with graduation next week. Commencement for the Class of 2020 will take place on Tuesday, June 30. Notably, the venue has changed from the usual DTE Music Theater to the Oxford High School Stadium. 463 are […]
Student’s Name: Lauren Methner Parents: Jake and Jodi Methner GPA: 4.051 Favorite Subject: History Plans after Graduation: Study elementary education at Grand Valley State University Extracurricular Activities: Varsity Soccer, Varsity Cross Country, Students Against Destructive Decisions Club, Marching Band, Pit Orchestra Outside Interests or Hobbies: Hanging out with friends and family When I think of […]
Student’s Name: Scott Masterson Parents: Craig and Liz Masterson GPA: 4.235 Favorite Subject: IB Physics Plans after Graduation: Might run in college, hoping to go to University or Chicago, was accepted into The University of Michigan’s Engineering program. Extracurricular Activities: Track, Cross Country, Musical Outside Interests or Hobbies: Running, Guitar, Singing When I think […]