Team RUSH robotics at Clarkston High School started as a capstone project for its engineering program. It has become a year-long, life-changing activity for hundreds of students over the past 10 years. ‘It’s not just the robot ? they work together, do things for other people in the community, outreach programs,? said Kyle Hughes, OSMTech […]
The Senior Center Makeover Committee offered one more idea, along with its final report May 1. ‘One informal suggestion made to the committee was to modify the existing building located in the Bay Court Park, and use it as an interim senior center,? said committee member Tom Stone May 1 to the Independence Township Board. […]
Ducks Unlimited North Oakland County Chapter celebrated its 25th anniversary at its 2007 Banquet at Deer Lake Athletic Club in Clarkston. Patrons bid on silent and live auction items, ranging from artwork to trips to guns. Raffles gave away more trips, guns, and gift packages. The local chapter of Ducks Unlimited, a hunting and conservation […]
I’ve been covering several school projects lately: lots of robots, paintings, poems, even a tank. Some might see young boys building a tank and be concerned. Couldn’t they work on something a little less violent? Like an ice cream truck? I appreciate teacher Chad Mester’s decision to let them do it. Successful educators engage students […]
Andersonville Elementary’s Destination Imagination students did well at state competition April 21. They earned a spot at Globals Finals in Knoxville, Tenn., where they will compete against teams from around the world. ‘They did a wonderful job,? said parent volunteer Annie Knill. ‘When we started this it was only to give our kids a chance […]
Clarkston Junior High School students Jake Navarre and Dylan Coutelle started a fundraiser concert as a school requirement. Now, it’s all about the cause. ‘We don’t care about the grade anymore ? we just want to raise money for Promise Village,? Navarre said. ‘We want to help them,? Coutelle said. Promise Village in Clarkston shelters […]
Allie Swanson, an eighth grader at Clarkston Junior High School, took the day off Thursday in honor of National Day of Prayer. She kept busy ? she offered a Reading for Education to more than 1,000 people at the state Capitol building in Lansing. ‘It was really exciting. I was really honored,? Swanson said. As […]
The changing schedules for Clarkston schools continue to concern parents. Three parents with a petition of hundreds of names spoke to the Board of Education May 6. ‘We represent numerous concerned parents,? said Danette Meny. ‘I have a petition with over 250 signatures.? Research shows later start times for elementary schools negatively affect students. Young […]
The teenage driver swerved the car to avoid an obstacle in his path. A crunch underneath signaled a less-than-successful attempt. No problem. He’ll do better next time. The driver, a student in the Toyota Driving Expectations program, ran over a few cones. But he learned what it was like to swerve a car without actual […]
After a three-month selection process, Michelle Pickett of Clarkston has been chosen to join a 16-person mission to Africa. Her remaining obstacle: $3,000 for flight, lodging, and other expenses. She has raised $2,000 so far from family, friends, and classmates at Clarkston High School, and has until June 1 for the rest. She hopes the […]