As a University of Michigan graduate, I give my apology to Michigan State. Not for the NCAA Championship so close to being in their hands, but for the T-shirt I saw last Wednesday. A young man walked into where I was with a T-shirt saying ‘Michigan sucks? on the front and ‘Ann Arbor sucks? on […]
Rain cancelled the Girls Varsity Tennis team’s tournament on Saturday but it didn’t dampen their spirits. They currently hold a 2-0 record after defeating Andover and West Bloomfield last week. They also placed second at the Grand Blanc Quad on April 17. “Our team is doing very well,? said senior Erica Zentner. ‘As one of […]
Anita Banach has been director of communications and marketing for Clarkston Community Schools for the past 10 years, but also has the skills for other positions. When Clarkston Board of Education voted Banach to take over as director of human resources in July, it was for a role she already knew, she said. Prior to […]
Shawn Ryan has worn many hats throughout his 14 years with Clarkston Community Schools. His latest, deputy superintendent. ‘It is about perspective,? he said. ‘It’s one thing to understand by listening to them, it’s another to understand by doing their job – living their life.? Ryan began as a substitute and student teacher before hiring […]
Over 70 students flooded the stage for opening act of Bailey Lake Elementary’s Talent Show on Friday night. They welcomed the audience with a song and dance to ‘Be Our Guest? from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Families and friends were entranced by the vast talent everyone brought to the stage – singing and dancing […]
Newly appointed Trustee Elizabeth Egan’s first action on Clarkston Board of Education was to break a 3-3 tie, promoting two administrators and sending lay-off notices to 50 teachers. Brief discussion focused on the process leading to promoting Clarkston Junior High School Principal Shawn Ryan to deputy superintendent, and Communications Director Anita Banach to human resources […]
New Trustee Elizabeth Egan stepped up and into her new role Monday night, as Clarkston Board of Education President Steve Hyer swore her in. Egan was one of six candidates interviewed prior to the regularly scheduled meeting to fill former board member Joe Armstrong’s seat. Her business background, passion for learning and community involvement were […]
The crack of the bat gave off the sound of the Wolves beginning their baseball season with a great start. The boys varsity baseball team posted their first win last Friday against Rochester Adams, 12-10. ‘It was tough conditions because it was really windy out,? said Coach Phil Price. ‘Vince Siwicki did a nice job […]
Golfers kept one stroke below Rochester Adams to take first place at the OAA Red tournament last Thursday. The boys scored 325, leaving Rochester to take second and Lake Orion for third. ‘The boys played extremely well under tough circumstances,? said Boys Varsity Golf Coach Pete Gallagher. ‘It was an extremely windy day,? he continued. […]
Lady Wolves kick started the season dominating the scoreboard. They took down Troy-Athens in their first double header and won 12-1 and 10-0. “We scored lots of runs and didn’t give up any,? said Coach Don Peters. ‘I am very pleased.? The girls followed it up with three games at the Pinconning Tournament and facing […]