After second graders from Leonard Elementary raised nearly $360 to go towards a well for fresh drinking water in Rwanda last year, second grade teachers Mrs. Sarah Ashley and Mrs. Chelsea Schlak have decided to do it again this year. As a part of Oxford Community Schools? International Baccalaureate unit ‘Sharing the Planet? students had […]
Editor’s Note: Last week, the Leader e-mailed questions to the eight candidates running for Addison Township offices. Seven of the eight responded. Incumbent Trustee John Sutphin did not respond. (Note: Sereal Gravlin will not be on the August ballot because he’s running as an independent, therefore was not sent a questionnaire just yet). Here are […]
Editor’s Note: Due to a production error last week, the following article’s jump was not printed in the issue. Here’s the story in its entirety. When Natalie McLaughlin was singing in the Oxford High School choir, she never dreamed that one day she would be on stage performing with Motown legend Stevie Wonder. But that’s […]
Senior Mike Cybulski led the Brandon scoring parade against St. Clair Jan. 21, scoring four goals as the Blackhawks earned a 10-2 win at the Polar Palace in Lapeer. Cybulski also tallied two assists on the day, while Mike Ross notched two goals and five assists. Kyle Jackson contributed two goals and Steve Tallman four […]
For the first time ever Oxford High School Dance Team will be traveling to Orlando, Florida in the beginning of February to participate in the Universal Dance Association’s National Dance Team Championship. ‘We were able to qualify for nationals by attending UDA (Universal Dance Association) Camp this summer (at Oakland University),? said Dance Coach Jonelle […]
By Liz Shepard Special to the Leader The Oxford High School Equestrian Team is making district championships a tradition. The Wildcats easily rode away with the title for the 11th straight year after winning all three district meets handily. The Wildcats ended the last of three district meets Sunday at the Oakland County Fairgrounds in […]
Kingsbury Country Day School (KCDS) is pleased to announce that Hayley Spence of Romeo received a gold medal in this year’s National Spanish Exam, ranking in the 99th percentile of students nationwide, and second overall in the state of Michigan. Hayley, who will enter the eighth grade in the fall, is the daughter of Jim […]
By Jeff Patrus Sports Writer In a Jan. 19 meet at Mt. Holly, the Brandon-Oxford girls ski team fared better than their male counterparts. The girls team defeated Grand Blanc 20-60, capturing five of the top six spots in the slalom. Karen Offer won first in that event (59:21), while Grace Auchterlonie placed second (63:99), […]
It’s that time of year that should be considered a national holiday ? the Super Bowl. In conjunction with the big game, Super Bowl parties will be in full force. For the third straight year, your fearless sports writer will be hosting a Super Bowl party. Actually, the party will be at my folks? place […]
While collecting quilts to send to soldiers across seas over the past four years, Carole Carroll, founder of Miracle Quilts said she has received a lot of ‘kiddy quilts.? ‘A Mickey Mouse quilt is not appropriate to give to a 25 year-old man,? said Carroll. Not wanting the hard work and donation to go to […]