By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — It’s like the late singer Whitney Houston said, “I believe the children are our future.” And while it isn’t necessarily expected of them, they have their own views of the world. They might not be able to vote, but they can still use their voices to make […]
Read first-hand reviews from the students By Jim Newell Review Editor, and Blanche Sims Elementary first grade student reviewers LAKE ORION — It’s been said that everyone’s a critic, but for the first-grade writers at Blanche Sims Elementary that does not mean they have to be critical. In fact, the budding writers took pencils and […]
Parents: Jeff and Jodi Mozdzierz Grade: 12 GPA: 4.1 Favorite subject(s): Math and Science Extracurricular activities: Baseball, Key Club and NHS Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy snowboarding, going to the gym, playing video games and hanging out with friends. Plans after graduation: I plan on attending Michigan State or Grand Valley University where I will study Finance […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer ORION TWP. — It’s all hands on deck for Lake Orion High School Thespian Troupe 2898 leading up to opening night of Disney’s “High School Musical.” The musical, which will be held in the LOHS auditorium on April 27-29, follows the lives of high school student’s Troy and Gabriella as […]
Parents: Sheri and Wade Sullivan Grade: 12 GPA: 4.196 Favorite subject(s): Science (especially biology) and math Extracurricular activities: Soccer, basketball, Leadership, NHS, SNHS, MNHS and SOS Hobbies/Interests: Club soccer, skiing, wake surfing and hanging out with my friends and family Plans after graduation: I plan to attend a university and study biology with a Pre-Med […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor ORION TWP. — They were scattered throughout the grass in Children’s Park, on and under the playscape, swings, benches and playground toys and in the cracks and crevices of the rock retaining walls. The Easter eggs, not the kids. But around 100 kids and their families were gathered in Children’s […]
Parents: Tina and Richard Meyer Grade: 12 GPA: 4.26 Favorite subject(s): Mechanical CAD and AP English Extracurricular activities: Lake Orion cycling team and ski team Hobbies/Interests: I train for biking and skiing and go to the gym. Plans after graduation: Move to Durango, Colorado and race collegiate cycling. Jonathan is proudest of: Being varsity state […]
Parents: Mark and Renee Robertson Grade: 12 GPA: 3.85 Favorite subject(s): English because I enjoy writing Extracurricular activities: I have been a competitive equestrian for about 9 years. Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy spending time with my close friends and my horse. Plans after graduation: I plan to attend Michigan State University. Riley is proudest of: I […]
A column by Jim Newell Review Editor “Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” – author unknown I’ve always appreciated that quote and the wonderful Amber Kish who tied it […]
Parents: Scott and Julianne Martin Grade: 12 GPA: 4.044 Favorite subject(s): English Language Arts Extracurricular activities: Lake Orion Robotics Team 302; Tabletop Gaming Club. Hobbies/Interests: I like to write stories. I also volunteer at many events with our robotics team, such as science fairs and community festivals. Plans after graduation: I will attend Michigan State […]