The word ‘can’t? simply doesn’t exist in Katie Champagne’s vocabulary. ‘I think saying can’t is basically saying won’t,? said the 17-year-old Metamora Township resident, who was born without hands. ‘There’s no such thing as you can’t; it’s just you won’t.? If Katie believed in the word can’t, she wouldn’t be drawing, texting, playing the piano, […]
The Oxford High School Equestrian Team brought home the Division A Reserve State Championship Oct. 13-16 after showing against the top teams in the state. Hartland High School took home the top spot by just three points. Hartland ended the weekend of competition at the Midland County Fairgrounds with 326 points, Oxford earned 323 and […]
Editor’s Note: This week we continue our look back at 2011 by reviewing the last six months of the year. Enjoy! July 6 Test results have once again declined for Oxford High School juniors who took the Michigan Merit Exam and ACT. The Oxford Village Council publicly addressed and discussed Councilwoman Maureen Helmuth’s role in […]
To the editor: Brandon Equestrian Team competes at state championship. Brandon High School’s Equestrian team has grown so much over the last seven years, that it was decided to take the option to split the team and compete in the ‘A? Division and also the ‘C? Division in the District II competition in The Michigan […]
By Liz Shepard After four days of competition, the Oxford High School Equestrian Team earned a third place finish at the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association’s State Championship. ‘The competition was extremely tough and it was an exhausting weekend,? said coach Dee Shepard. ‘The kids, everyone, worked very hard.? Earning 234 points, Oxford came in behind […]
By Liz Shepard The run for a state title is on yet again for the Oxford High School Equestrian Team. After dominating the District II competition and earning the championship, Oxford’s riders made their way to the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association’s region C championship this past weekend and added another win to its list. Competing […]
By Liz Shepard Special to The Leader For the eighth year in a row an equestrian team from Oxford High School has earned the title of district champions, qualifying them for this weekends regional championship. With 15 riders from the school, the students were split into two teams for the 2007-08 season, competing in western, […]
By Liz Shepard Special to the Leader The Oxford High School Equestrian Team is making district championships a tradition. The Wildcats easily rode away with the title for the 11th straight year after winning all three district meets handily. The Wildcats ended the last of three district meets Sunday at the Oakland County Fairgrounds in […]
The Oxford High School Equestrian Team had a long ride home from the Midland County Fairgrounds Sunday night, but they didn’t return empty handed. The Wildcats won the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association Division A State Championship after four intense days of competition. The Wildcats last brought home a state title in 2008 when the team […]
It was an exciting moment for Oxford High School sophomore Kaitlyn Trezil on Sunday, as she participated in the Longhorn World Championship Rodeo at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Although she placed 23rd out of 40, Trezil broke her 16 second average in the cowgirl barrel racing event with a time of 15.7 seconds. The […]