Parent(s): Jason and Tricia Toffolo GPA: 3.7 Favorite subject(s): Work study program at Visioneering. Favorite extracurricular activities: St. Joseph Youth group and Project People. Hobbies/Interests: Fishing and jet skiing. Plans after graduation: I will be attending Ferris State University for welding engineering. What Matthew is proudest of: Having had two paid internships in the last two […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com A psychological thriller unfolds in northern Michigan in local author and “The County Press” columnist Wendy Byard’s recently released novel “Devil in the Dunes” when an 18-year-old is kidnapped six years to the day after her parents are murdered. Although Byard published a book for educators in 2009, she […]
Parent(s): Loren and Kim Kinne GPA: 3.793 Favorite subject(s): Math Favorite extracurricular activities: Playing pickle ball and training my horse. Hobbies/Interests: Working on engines and playing any sport Plans after graduation: I have a job already lined up, where I will be one of the top fabricators. What Gideon is proudest of: Being ranked ninth in […]
Parents: Christopher and Dawn Steele GPA: 3.868 Favorite subject(s): Math and science Extracurricular activities: I enjoyed being in robotics last year. Hobbies/Interests: Video games, Legos and exploring the outdoors. Plans after graduation: I am going to Oakland Community College and major in Computer Aided: Project Design. What Mason is proudest of: This has always been a tough […]
Parents: Katrina and Joseph Ramos GPA: 4.067 Favorite subject(s): Science and Math Extracurricular activities: Dancing and singing Hobbies/Interests: I play piano, bake, shop and sometimes read. Plans after graduation: Go to college at Michigan State University or the University of Michigan. Ashley is most proud of: The people in my life who have helped me […]
Parents: Mary and Mike Schwartz GPA: 3.58 Favorite subjects: ELA and Psychology Favorite extracurricular activities: Competitive swimming and Television Production Workshop. Hobbies/interests: Spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, traveling and listening to music. Plans after graduation: I plan to attend a university to get my bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism. Emma is most proud […]
An 84-year-old Orion Township resident said he will not be seen in any grocery store meat departments for at least a year after shooting an eight-point buck and trapping two beavers in November. Kelly Ball, the long-time resident, shot the buck on the opening morning of deer season, and trapped the beavers the week after. […]
Parents: Kristin O’Neil GPA: 3.5269 Favorite subjects: British Lit, Choir and Theater Favorite extracurricular activities: Theater Hobbies/Interests: Theater, singing, writing, teaching. Plans after graduation: Go to college for musical theater. Lena is most proud of: How hard I have worked to overcome challenges in my life. Lena makes the world a better place: By helping […]
Parents: Alice and Alberto Cruz GPA: 4.137 Favorite subjects: Math Extracurricular activities: Playing saxophone in the marching band. Hobbies/interests: Fishing, bowling and playing games with my friends. Plans after graduation: I want to go to Indiana University to major in music education and become a music teacher. What Sebastian is most proud of: My continuous […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor, and Jeanne Osentoski Review Contributor jnewell@mihomepaper.com STERLING HEIGHTS — Turning 100 years old is a milestone to celebrate for anyone reaching that mark. For longtime Lake Orion resident Charles “Chuck” Ring, Jr., who turned 100 years old on Feb. 14, he said he never thought about reaching triple digits. He […]