Throughout the month of October, Camp Ohiyesa in Holly was taken over by sixth-graders from Sashabaw Middle School. The students were seperated into five groups, each attending the camp at separate times starting Oct. 5. The annual program has students staying at camp for three days and two nights. The camp features a variety of […]
When Sarah Pierz of Clarkston recently traveled to Washington D.C. she didn’t know what challenges she would be facing; but she knew she would be working together with some of brightest young minds in her age group. Pierz, 14, is the daughter of Michael and Kathleen Pierz. She was one of 40 finalists in the […]
Over 40 girls from across Michigan, including eight from Clarkston, will participate in the second annual American Girl Fashion Show Nov. 19 and 20. The show is based on the popular children’s book and doll series about young girls growing up in different periods of American history. Participants are in costumes from the various eras […]
School of choice? Open enrollment? Which is which? The two terms are often interchanged, but are actually very different programs. ‘School of choice? is a statewide program for public schools that allows students from outside participating districts to enroll in another participating district’s schools. If Clarkston Schools participated in ‘school of choice,? students living outside […]
Just how bad can one group perform Shakespeare? Apparently pretty bad. But believe it or not, the performances are bad on purpose. Keep that in mind when you attend a performance of ‘Barbequing Hamlet? by Clarkston High School’s ‘Fearless Faculty Footlighters.? The play by Pat Cook focuses on a group of wanna-be thespians in a […]
Crossroads for Youth, an Oxford-based program for troubled youths, held their second annual art auction in support of the center’s ‘An Explosion of Peace? art program on Nov. 9. Many gathered at Liberty Banquet and Grill in Clarkston for the evening auction, which featured more than 100 works of art, most of which were done […]
For Nick Syros, opening a new branch of Dimitri’s Grill in Clarkston is more than just expanding business ? it’s part of a 33-year family traditional. Syros, 38, spent most of his life in Michigan and worked in the family business all his life. Syros? father, Dimitri Syros, opened the first Dimitri’s in 1972. Since […]
You wouldn’t think a play about a famous tragedy could be so uplifting. Nonetheless, audiences will be hard pressed to leave the Clarkston Village Players? performance of ‘Defying Gravity? without feeling good. I have to admit that, knowing the plot, I expected a much more somber experience. Save for a few minor miscues with lighting […]
Abby Lundquist, Marianna Angelosanto and Sammy Haremza, kindergarten students in Mrs. Knakal’s class at Clarkston Elementary, crafted a variety of turkeys for show-and-tell. See page 8A for more pictures from commmunity schools getting ready for Thanksgiving.
Art lovers have a chance to purchase some very unique works now that the ‘Vincent Van Whoa? show is on the road. The program features art painted by horses from O.A.T.S. (Offering Alternative Therapy with Smiles), a Clarkston-based organization. The show kicked-off to a good start the evening of Nov. 17 at Frames ‘n? Art […]