Jessica Murawski, art teacher at Clarkston Renaissance High School, loves to paint. ‘I became very interested in art during high school. I received my bachelor’s of art in art from Western Michigan University, and I’m a graduate student at Wayne State University inquiring a master’s of art education,? said Murawski. ‘I have always had a […]
The Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education is discussing the budget for the 2005-06 school year. During a Board of Education workshop on June 6, board members surrounded the conference table at the administration building and debated the upcoming year’s priorities. Utilizing the 2004-05 school budget of $69,665,210, officials compared and contrasted the differences between […]
Raymond Rowe has a personal connection to the Clarkston Schools Post’High Autism Program, so giving to the program seems natural. Rowe loves Clarkston schools for the ability to treat children and students with special disabilities; especially since his daughter Allison was born in 1982 with autism. Because the program has helped Allison, Rowe wanted desperately […]
Kneippism, scherenschnitte and chaetophorous are difficult words to say let alone spell. For 12-year-old Forrest Brazeal, these words landed him a spot at the National Spelling Bee competition in Washington D.C. Brazeal loves to spell. When he learned about the Oakland Press Regional Spelling Bee two years ago, he jumped on board. ‘When I first […]
Pam Boewe began her education in Clarkston and continues in Auburn Hills. Currently, Boewe is a teacher preparation program student at Baker College in Auburn Hills, and recently received recognition from the Michigan Association of Teacher Educators (M.A.T.E.). The recognition was a result of Boewe entering in the M.A.T.E 19th Annual Student/Intern Teacher of the […]
Lorimer homes are known for their grace and beauty. In the fall, Lorimer Building Company was recognized by the Building Industry Association, receiving a blue ribbon for homes priced over $725,000 to $1 million. category.The winning home is located in High Meadows and is priced at $999,000. ‘This was very exciting,? said Michael Lorimer, owner […]
After reading 36 scholarship applications, the Clarkston Area Optimist Club presented $1,000 scholarship awards to three Clarkston High School graduates. The winners ? Angela Compagnoni, Amanda Leach and Bryce Thompson ‘each wrote a brief essay describing how the Optimist Creed could enrich their lives. Angela Compagnoni was awarded the Octagon Scholarship for her participation in […]
Summer is here and school is done for the season. With plenty of free time, kids can travel to the Independence Township Library’s Summer Reading Club. The club ? ‘Dragon, Dreams & Daring Deeds?? is for children entering kindergarten through fifth grade. On June 16, Independence Library held the annual registration kick off, where attendees […]
I walked through the doors of The Clarkston News on Oct. 26 as a girl fresh out of college. The mentality I carried in the beginning of my career was typical ? I assumed I could handle everything and that I knew it all. Well, that thinking only got me so far. If I didn’t […]
North Sashabaw Elementary recently invited some very gifted students to create a mural. During the summer vacation, a group of third and fourth graders gathered in the school’s art room to leave a lasting impression ? a mural inspired by themselves. ‘I had some ideas, but then so did the kids,? said North Sashabaw Elementary […]