Madison DeBruyne of Oxford has been included on the dean’s list for the Spring semester at Lake Superior State University. To make the dean’s list, students must achieve a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. DeBruyne is majoring in Psychology & Substance Abuse Counseling at LSSU. She is the daughter […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer A nationwide competition open to students in grades 7-12, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards received more than 6,600 entries in their Southeastern Michigan region alone — 1,100 of these entries earned recognition, including eight pieces by three Oxford Community Schools students. Chief among the Wildcat standouts was Luke […]
This Wednesday, May 27 at 3 pm the Oxford High School staff will present a LIVE virtual mental health fair at Oxford High School (745 North Oxford Road). The event will kick-off Oxford High School’s new mental health initiative and suicide prevention project called, “OHS Connects” and can be viewed on the OHS Connects Page: https://sites.google.com/oxfordschools.org/ohsconnects/home. […]
Student’s Name: Summer Bell Parents and/or Guardian: Lisa and Mark Bell GPA: 4.227 Favorite Subject: Mathematics Plans after Graduation: I plan to attend the university of Kentucky for bio systems engineering with a minor in music Extracurricular Activities: Golf, lacrosse, environmental club, link leader, NHS, Pit Orchestra Outside Interests or Hobbies: Playing the viola in […]
Elisabeth Summers, a Junior Accounting major from Oxford, was among over 850 Bob Jones University students named to the Spring 2020 Dean’s List. The Dean’s List recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester. BJU is located in Greenville, South Carolina. * * * Alma College has released the Dean’s List […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Alex VanHaren, 14, of Oxford was recognized this month for his outstanding volunteer service at the 25th annual, and first-ever virtual, Prudential Spirt of Community Awards. Over the past five years, VanHaren donated more than 7,500 hats, gloves and scarves to 22 schools and more than 20 charitable organizations […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer On the heels of a sparkling season that saw her establish herself as one of the best players in the Oakland Activities Association (OAA), Oxford Wildcats 2021 guard Emma Morris earned All-North Team honorable mention from the Detroit Free Press’ Mick McCabe on May 15. The Ladycats’ leading scorer […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Mick McCabe of the Detroit Free Press unveiled his 2019-20 boys’ basketball All-Area teams on May 17. Split into four geographically-defined teams, All-Detroit, East, North and West, McCabe’s honorees featured one local product. Oxford Wildcats 2020 guard/forward Trey Townsend earned a spot on the All-North second-team, along with Jaden […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford High School’s graduating class of 2020 will have to wait another month for commencement. The ceremony is scheduled for noon on June 30 at DTE Energy Music Theater in Clarkston. “That’s the date, rain or shine, 40 degrees or 90 degrees, it’s June 30th,” Superintendent Tim Throne said […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer What a tough year to graduate high school, having all celebrations and milestones cancelled or postponed. With commencement ceremony plans uncertain, staff still wanted to do something special for the class of 2020. So, they organized a drive-thru for seniors to drive by the high school to pick up […]