Dragon student-athletes sign national letters of intent

Dragon student-athletes sign national letters of intent

Thirteen students to continue athletic careers in college sports By Megan Kelley Staff Writer ORION TWP. — Thirteen Lake Orion High School student-athletes signed national letters of intent in November to play their respective sports at a collegiate level next year. This is the first of three signing days held by the district to highlight […]

Dragons down the Irish in the first game of the season

Dragons down the Irish in the first game of the season

By Megan Kelley Staff Writer ORION TWP. — Lake Orion High School’s varsity girls basketball team kicked off their season last Friday with a dominating win over Notre Dame Prep, defeating the Fighting Irish 68-23. Last season, the Dragons had a stacked team of senior players who cruised through the district tournament before being knocked […]

Dragons fall to Clarkston on basketball court

Dragons fall to Clarkston on basketball court

By Wendi Reardon Price Sports Writer INDEPENDENCE TWP. — In the rivalry between Clarkston and Lake Orion, the Wolves Boys Varsity Basketball team came out on top last Friday with a 52-40 victory. “I really liked our energy tonight,” said Tim Wasilk, head coach for Clarkston. “Defensively, we were really good from the get-go especially […]

Senior of the Week — Madison Loken

Parents: Meagan Loken Grade: 12 GPA: 3.683 Favorite subject(s): Any teaching related class Extracurricular activities: Playing lacrosse and coaching elementary girl’s lacrosse Hobbies/Interests: I love to babysit, work, shop, and hangout with friends and family. Plans after graduation: I plan to attend Oakland University and major in elementary education and minor in American sign language. […]

Coats for the Cold! Donations to help area residents this winter

Coats for the Cold! Donations to help area residents this winter

The Lake Orion Knights of Columbus donated 72 coats to the coat drive organized by Orion Township Trustee Matt Pfeiffer (center). Each year Pfeiffer runs a winter weather drive out of Northern Flooring showroom, collecting coats, hats, gloves and scarves to distribute to community organizations and individuals in need of assistance. Anyone who would like […]

Dragon boys basketball starts season 2-0

Lake Orion High School’s varsity boys basketball season kicked off their season with two back to back victories over the Oxford Wildcats and the Rochester Falcons. The Dragons hosted the Wildcats on Nov. 28, delivering a crushing performance and securing the first win of the season 51-27. Lake Orion got off to a hot start […]

Senior of the Week — Ava Fox

Parents: Eric and Janet Fox Grade: 12 GPA: 4.02 Favorite subject(s): AP Government and Politics and AP Language and Composition. Extracurricular activities: Yearbook, Leadership, National Honor Society, Rho Kappa and Lacrosse. Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy hiking, and spending time with friends and family. Plans after graduation: I plan to attend a university, majoring in business on […]

Senior of the Week — Abigail Barto

Parents: Tracy and Doug Barto GPA: 3.8 Favorite subject(s): Math and writing Extracurricular activities: Going to the gym, and reading dystopian books Hobbies/Interests: Baking cakes and weightlifting Plans after graduation: I plan to graduate high school with my cosmetology license so I can start assisting and become a hairstylist while attending OCC or OU to […]

Senior of the Week — Sean Miller

Parents: Brian and Kelly Miller GPA: 4.274 Favorite subject(s): History Extracurricular activities: Marching Band Hobbies/Interests: Playing the French Horn, biking, watching baseball, listening to music and exploring the world. Plans after graduation: Attend a business school at college, where I plan to study finance. Sean is proudest of: My academics. I have consistently held A’s […]

Senior of the Week — Mario Berishaj

Parents: Palok and Lindita Berishaj Grade: 12 GPA: 3.6 Favorite subject(s): History, Forensic Science and Weightlifting. Extracurricular activities: Powerlifting and Marching Band Hobbies/Interests: In my free time I go to the gym. Plans after graduation: I plan to go to Michigan State University and major in criminal justice as well as minor in music performance. […]