Goodrich- In the early morning hours of May 29 a menagerie of graduating seniors riding an odd spectrum of transportation modes ranging from golf-carts to lawmowers to a converted shopping cart arrived at the high school. The strange parade, a tradition for more than 25 years, marked the end of a school year for students […]
By Chloe Slade Staff Writer The Goodrich girls varsity soccer season has begun and the Lady Martians are ready. ‘The biggest challenge we have right now is the weather,? said Coach Evan Huizenga. ‘We’re trying to stay warm during the game and on the bench.? The Lady Martians fell, 8-1, to the Lapeer West Panthers […]
Accomplished. That’s how Brandon Varsity Wrestling Coach Erik Donder describes sophomore 103-pound grappler Esteban Gonzales who recently won his first three matches, 7-1,11-2, and 12-0 at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Individual state wrestling finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills last week. It wasn’t until his final match that he lost 10-4 to […]
Michelle Tyrrell has a vision. The Brandon Middle School seventh grade social studies and language arts teacher shared her view with students recently to glean many old, new, or used eyeglasses from the school along with the community. Later this month the glasses will be sent to Africa for those who otherwise would not have […]
Goodrich -The defending state champion Martians snagged a second place finish at the Tournament of Champions Dec. 30. Greenville took first place with a score of 193.5 points. ‘The win was not unexpected by any means,? said Coach Matt Turnbow. ? Greenville is ranked as number one in all divisions this year, and last year […]
Goodrich-For 18 years, high school teachers John Doerr and William Duso have sponsored Goodrich’s Chapter of the National Honor Society. Dec. 10 marked a prestigious day for parents and students as 68 new members were inducted into the N.H.S. ‘The National Honor Society has increased the opportunity for students to grow,? said Duso. ‘When a […]
An 18-4 season coupled with a devastating loss to proverbial powerhouse Flint Catholic Powers in the tournament last spring provided plenty of motivation to make this year’s Goodrich girls varsity basketball squad the team to beat. Coach Jason Gray emphasizes that even with the loss of the Powers game he is setting high goals for […]
By Chloe Slade Staff Writer Goodrich- If the ‘Martianaire? yearbook staff has their way, each student will be exposed three times. When the 2008-09 yearbook goes to print this winter reflecting a host of memories, thoughts and expressions of the students’they will each appear in the publication three times. Cheryl Dotterer, high school yearbook advisor […]
It was a season to remember. Goodrich High School battled their way to Division 3 State Champion’now Head Coach Matt Turnbow said it’s time to go back to work. The Martians completed their first wrestling practice of the season last week and, with the transition of fall to winter sports already in effect, Turnbow was […]
Goodrich-Steve Mitchell is at it again. In eight years as director of the high school’s drama/theatre department Mitchell has directed 16 plays, not-to-mention a daytime coffee house and the yearly ‘improv show.? Yet, his latest theatrical endeavor, ‘Noises Off,? which a cast of nine began rehearsing for in late September, may be his most intriguing. […]