After second graders from Leonard Elementary raised nearly $360 to go towards a well for fresh drinking water in Rwanda last year, second grade teachers Mrs. Sarah Ashley and Mrs. Chelsea Schlak have decided to do it again this year. As a part of Oxford Community Schools? International Baccalaureate unit ‘Sharing the Planet? students had […]
For the first time ever Oxford High School Dance Team will be traveling to Orlando, Florida in the beginning of February to participate in the Universal Dance Association’s National Dance Team Championship. ‘We were able to qualify for nationals by attending UDA (Universal Dance Association) Camp this summer (at Oakland University),? said Dance Coach Jonelle […]
While collecting quilts to send to soldiers across seas over the past four years, Carole Carroll, founder of Miracle Quilts said she has received a lot of ‘kiddy quilts.? ‘A Mickey Mouse quilt is not appropriate to give to a 25 year-old man,? said Carroll. Not wanting the hard work and donation to go to […]
Lakeville Elementary’s PTO held its annual Fun Run last week to raise money for the school. As always, the students were extremely enthusiastic ? and fast!
What does it feel like to lose a wedding ring and then have it found again? Ask Brian Warzecha. In the summer of 2011, Warzecha was out swimming and playing with his kids at Lakeridge Beach in Waterstone when he realized his wedding ring was not on his finger. Unsure if it was lost at […]
Lakeville Elementary kicked off their first school assembly of the year talking about peace. With Sept. 21 being the ‘International Day of Peace,? International Baccalaureate Coordinator Christine Vince talked with students how they can bring peace on a local level in their school. The school’s slogan for the year is ‘Change Starts Here!? ‘We know […]
Hello Oxford, I’m the new guy. Well, new to Oxford that is. If anyone has read the Leader’s sister publiclations the Lake Orion Review or the Clarkston News, you may have seen my byline or recognize my picture in this column. So what’s my history you ask? I graduated from Lapeer East High School in […]
For many people, traveling abroad is just a dream, but for Oxford High School Choir Students it could become a reality. After performing at Carnegie Hall last year in New York City, OHS Choir received an invite to travel to Ireland and perform in the ‘Ireland Celebration of American Music Concert Series,? but in order […]
Hey ladies are you are you looking to enjoy an evening of ‘giggles, frolicking and friendship?? Then sign up for Lake Orion’s First Annual Ladies? Night Out: ‘Babes on Broadway,? on Oct. 4, sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The night is a ticketed event for $10 per person. The fee includes a donation […]
A good size crowd gathered at the Orion Veterans Memorial for Patriots Day on Sept. 11 to pay tribute to emergency first responders (EMS, Firefighters and police) all across America, as well as to reflect on the lives that were lost after the terrorist attacks on New York City’s Twin Towers 11 years ago. ‘It […]