By Shelby Stewart Staff Wrtier Brandon STEM is going for a three-peat. For the past three years, the Brandon High School has qualified for the national TRAC Bridge Building competition. The teams for the past three years have consisted of three freshman girls, and only six teams in the nation qualify every year. This year’s […]
Earlier this month, the three winners of the 50th annual America & Me Essay contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance were recognized. Goodrich Middle School students Abigail Schell, first place, Sohia Bowers, second place and Sydney Stonerock, third place were awarded for their achievement. As the school’s first place winner, Schell’s name will be engraved […]
By David Fleet Editor From March 14-17, Brandon High School joined more than 140 high schools statewide at the Business Professionals of America, 47th annual state leadership conference in Grand Rapids. BPA, or Business Professionals of America is an after school opportunity for students to development leadership skills, personal, career and professional growth along with […]
Last week, the three winners of the 50th annual America & Me Essay contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance were recognized. Brandon Middle School students Brenna Sans, Allison Ressler and Elizabeth Manion were awarded for their achievement. As the school’s first place winner, Sans’ name will be engraved on a plaque displayed in the school […]
By David Fleet Editor On Feb. 1, the Brandon School District selected Sarah Spencer as Middle School Teacher of the Year. Spencer grew up the southwestern Michigan community of Stevensville and attended Lakeshore High School graduating in 1995. She attended Central Michigan University where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis […]
By David Fleet Editor On Monday the Brandon High School selected teacher Matt Prevost as the 2019 Teacher of the year. A Port Huron native and 2000 graduate of Port Huron High School Prevost earned a bachelor’s degree with a double major in social studies and history from Central Michigan University in 2005. He taught […]
By Sam Posey-Goodrich High School Senior “What new challenges will America face as we move forward into the future?” Every day, our nation’s leaders are working towards improving all aspects of the American society. Our technology becomes more advanced, defense programs are improved, our population is increasing, etc. However, as with any new change, there […]
by Haley Hicks For over a decade, I’ve marveled at the abilities of adults. Their seemingly endless options and privileges mesmerized me, as they drove their own cars and bough their own groceries. Yet, as I myself grow older and take on more of these tasks each day, they become exceedingly mundane, tedious and somewhat […]
League Title, Academic Achievement, and All State Honors highlight the Brandon Blackhawks 2018 season. The 2018 Brandon Blackhawks football team exceeded everyone’s expectations this season and gave the whole community a year to remember. The season ended in a 22-15 district playoff loss to the South Lyon East Cougars in highly contested game that featured […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Goodrich High School is putting on a night of one act plays Nov. 8-11. The show consists of three, one act productions: Tell-Tale Heart, The Gift of the Magi and Tracks. “It’s more opportunities for students to act,” said director Steven Mitchell, who directs the show ‘Tracks.’ Lindsey Carlisle is […]