School budget blues

Response from Clarkston teachers to $13 million in proposed cuts has been one of disbelief, according to union reps. “We aren’t sure how we can continue to do what we are doing with aides cut and larger class sizes,” said Brooke Davis, president of Clarkston Education Association. “We are hoping it doesn’t have to come […]

Catching some air

The weather was perfect on Friday for outdoor activities – cold enough to go sledding but warm enough to smile while going fast down a hill. After baking cookies, Alexei and Sabina Schulz, from White Lake Township, joined their grandmother, Sharon Hoover at the hill behind Independence Elementary. Matthew Enright and his sister Stephanie were […]

Hearts a Flutter

Students throughout Independence Elementary were filled with love on Friday as they celebrated Valentine’s Day with treats, games, crafts and sharing cards. A few classes added a new tradition to the celebration. Some were quickly walking through the halls for a scavenger hunt. Another class grabbed their sleds and whisked down the snowy hill by […]

Wendi’s Word A column by Wendi Reardon

When the leaves start to turn from green to an array of red, orange and yellow colors I tend to slow down and take the dirt roads more often. The traffic is less dense on a dirt road and the speed limit are lower, giving me more time to appreciate the great state of Michigan […]

Defense tops court

Sophomore Jaren Jones caught the long pass and shot the ball towards the hoop as the game went into the last 90 seconds. The ball hit the backboard, sending it through the rim for two points and teammates congratulated Jones with high fives and handshakes. Another basket from Clarkston’s Brent Cousino concluded last Thursday’s game […]

Athlete of the Week

Senior Zac Roberson stood with his feet firmly on the mat and went in for the attack at the referee’s signal. The wrestler knew each battle was one closer to his desired destination – The Palace of Auburn Hills for the MHSAA Individual Finals to become champion in the 112-weight class. Last year he took […]

Making good decisions

Freshman Erin Davenport’s cheering section sat right in the middle of the bleachers encouraging her on Friday night. During her first game wearing a varsity jersey she added eight points to the board, the second highest scorer for the night against Southfield-Lathrup. The leader for the night was Lindsey Reppuhn with nine points, two 3-pointers […]

Wolves unstoppable at districts

Clarkston dominated the mats at Monday’s meet and brought home the district championship. The boys took on hosts Lake Orion for their first win, 46-18. They faced Rochester Adams in the final round and didn’t give the Highlanders a chance, winning 68-3. The round started with Evan King (160) defeating Jordan Gowman, 13-0. Matt Vandermeer […]

Lessons for Wolves continue after close, tough losses

After two consecutive losses the Cagers ended the week with a powerful win over Academy of Oak Park at the Dorian Style Classics on Sunday. Senior Matt Kamieniecki dominated the scoreboard with 26 points as the team won, 69-42. The boys were up by six points going into the first half and defense put on […]

Athlete of the Week

Hannah Siegfried was excited to hear was chosen to play soccer for the Michigan Olympic Development Program. ‘I felt really happy, but nervous because there is still one more round,? the 13-year-old Sashabaw Middle School student shared. The final round is the first weekend in March at Michigan state – five players will be cut. […]

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