The Reading Rockstars showed tremendous team spirit with their inflatable instruments during the 5th grade Battle of the Books and won best team spirit. Photos by Jim Newell. Lake Orion fifth graders engage in Battle of the Books By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — It was a battle of epic proportions. Sure, […]
Parents: Brian and Kate DiMeo GPA: 4.075 Favorite subject(s): English Extracurricular activities: Leadership, National English Honor Society, National Honor Society Hobbies/Interests: Competitive Dancing and teaching dance to toddlers Plans after graduation: Michigan State University or Grand Valley University Gabrielle is proudest of: My ability to organize events and follow through on projects. Gabrielle makes a […]
Parents: Corry and Michael Haddad GPA: 3.37 Favorite subject(s): Science Extracurricular activities: Lacrosse. I’m a four year varsity athlete and served as a captain last season. Hobbies/Interests: When I’m not at school, I enjoy hiking, going on runs and spending time with friends and family. I’m also the secretary of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church’s […]
Parents: Lori and Justin Fox GPA: 4.0 Favorite subject(s): Science is my favorite, but I enjoy all subjects. Extracurricular activities: Cross country and track Hobbies/Interests: I love to learn about topics that intrigue me as well as hangout with family and friends. Plans after graduation: I plan to study biology/pre-med and hopefully become a dermatologist. […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer ORION TWP. — Students from Lake Orion Community Schools gathered with their families last week to kick off the Martin Luther King Jr. artwork showcase featured at the Orion Township Public Library this month. While each year the elementary and middle schools hold an art contest for Martin Luther King […]
Twelve Lake Orion student-athletes signed their national letters of intent to continue their sports careers at the college level. Photo by Megan Kelley. By Megan Kelley Staff Writer ORION TWP. — On Feb. 7, 12 Lake Orion High School senior student-athletes signed national letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at various college institutions […]
Parents: Dave and Dianna DePauw GPA: 4.250 Favorite subject(s): Math and Science Extracurricular activities: Some of my favorite extracurriculars are NHS, Cross Country and Track & Field Hobbies/Interests: Outside of school I enjoy playing soccer and hanging out with my friends. Plans after graduation: After high school, I plan on earning a degree in Kinesiology […]
Lake Orion’s Alex Russell (green) grapples with his Clarkston opponent. Russell finished third in the D1 individual wrestling tournament and will move on to the individual regional wrestling meet. Photo by Wendi Reardon Price. By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Six Dragons qualified for the regional tournament after placing in the top […]
OXFORD TWP. – The Lake Orion varsity competitive cheer team finished first out of seven varsity teams in division one at the Mardi Gras Invite at Oxford High School on Saturday. Lake Orion finished with a cumulative score of 777.28. Clarkston earned a second-place finish with a total score of 770.3. Romeo High School was […]
Parents: Ken and Vandee Strohschein GPA: 3.9 Favorite subject(s): English and Spanish Extracurricular activities: Vice President of the Theatre Troupe, Choir Officer, Varsity Basketball Player and NEHS and NHS. Hobbies/Interests: I spend a lot of time pursuing acting professionally outside of school and on the weekends I enjoy spending time with my friends and my […]