Young musicians play the classics

Clarkston students filled Clarkston High School with music, Jan. 14, during Orchestra Night, performing a mix of classics and modern hits. Orchestras from Sashabaw Middle School, Clarkston Junior High and the high school played during the night.

Bowlers strike hard at county tournament

BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Sports Writer The boys varsity bowling team finished in third during the Oakland County tournament during the weekend. ‘The guys did very well,? said Coach Rodney Pierson. ‘The team really came together and Chris Benedict and Mike Stonicki really stepped up.? Nick Cooper placed second in the top 25 individuals […]

Wrestlers focus on state finals

Grapplers faced a hard loss after finishing their dual meet at Detroit Catholic Central last Wednesday, 47-16 The Detroit Catholic Central team had already scored 23 points on Clarkston by the time Ty Foltz stepped onto the mat. He quickly went into action taking on Charlie Joseph in the 135-pound weight class. Once Foltz got […]

Lady Cagers fire up second half

Lady Wolves returned to the basketball court after half-time with a determined look in their eyes as they faced Pontiac last Thursday. With the home team nine points behind on the board Megan Hastings closed the gap by sinking a field goal at the beginning of the second quarter. The Wolves put all their elements […]

Wolves face highs, lows in league play

Cagers walked to Monday’s practice after watching the tape from the game against North Farmington. Their heads were filled with mental notes they made while watching Friday’s overtime loss, 42-40. ‘We didn’t play well,? said Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach Dan Fife. ‘We played just how North Farmington wanted us to play.? The game was […]

Athlete of the Week

Anna Manilla reached out her long arms to her sides and kept her watch on the Pontiac player steadily bouncing the ball towards Clarkston’s basket. The opposition moved forward and Manilla and teammate Megan Hastings quickly reacted. They reached their hands up, blocking the player from making a shot and causing her to lose possession. […]

Lessons found in frights

With school in session, many are looking ahead to the next holiday, Halloween, including Clarkston High School teacher Laura Kalinowski. She is looking for Halloween enthusiasts in grades 6-12 who want to participate in the Haunted House Design Challenge. The kickoff meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 15 at Clarkston High School’s LGI, from 6-8 p.m. Students […]

High schoolers help Haiti, community

Clarkston High School students walked around the hallways on Friday wearing something usually not allowed – hats. It was a special day, for the low cost of $1 students, teachers and staff members could wear a hat. All the money was collected and is going to help Haiti survivors after the country was hit by […]

Gridiron heroes honored with leadership award

The Clarkston High School football program has a time-honored tradition before they begin each season – they go into the community and give back. The program was recognized and received the Steve Spicer Memorial Leadership Award. Kurt Richardson, Wolves Varsity Head Football Coach, accepted the award on behalf of the program on Friday in Battle […]

Wendi’s Word A column by Wendi Reardon

I have always thought it was a privilege to drive. I looked forward to it since I was a child. I counted down the years as I lingered over the excitement of driving a car five miles per hour at Disneyland because one day I would have a vehicle of my own and no rails […]

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