By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion High School DECA club students competed in their district on Jan. 7 at LOHS against more than 875 competitors from northern Oakland and Macomb counties with several Lake Orion students placing high enough to move on to the state competition. DECA is a high […]
Birgit McQuiston takes over as board president By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education returned from holiday break for their first meeting of 2023 on Jan. 11. The first portion of the meeting was dedicated to the swearing in of board members Steve Drakos, Jake Singer […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer ORION TWP. — For most school districts across the county, Friday was just a normal day. But for students at Lake Orion High School, it was one of the most exciting days of the year, the annual Cell Out event. This is Lake Orion’s eighth year participating in the event, […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor LAKE ORION — There was a Nuss on the Loose at Blanche Sims Elementary and only the kids’ holiday cheer could save their beloved principal from perpetual petrification. Whether swinging from a tree branch (on a swing, of course, not by his arms!) or taped to a wall in the […]
Parents: Alena Sletten and Jeremy Sletten Grade: 12 GPA: 4.48 Favorite subject(s): Economics, Math. Extracurricular activities: Forensics, DECA, Chess club, Swim and Dive, Water Polo, Economics team, Social inquiry. Hobbies/Interests: Local TV program host, Intern at Oakland University. Plans after graduation: Study Economics at a university. Ivan is proudest of: Winning 4th in the state […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer ORION TWP. — Lake Orion High School’s DECA club was one of 525 chapters that achieved THRIVE level recognition this year and will be commended at DECA’s International Career Development Conference (ICDC) held in April 2023 in Orlando, FL. The Lake Orion DECA students who contributed to the THRIVE recognition […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education has completed their annual review of district Superintendent Ben Kirby. The process was conducted by the Superintendent Evaluation Committee during multiple work sessions throughout the year. This year-end review serves as both the conclusion of the 18 month review period […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — During their meeting on Dec. 14, the Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education continued to approve bid awards for ongoing school bond and sinking fund projects throughout the district. This time, the board approved secure entry renovation bid awards at Oakview Middle School, Waldon Middle School […]
Parents: Ryan and Hilary Young Grade: 12 GPA: 4.1 Favorite subject(s): ELA. I am an avid reader and poetry lover. I find a lot of joy in being able to explore my passions in and outside of an academic setting. Extracurricular activities: I am a member of NHS, NEHS, Rho Kappa, Leadership, DECA, Cultural Outreach, […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — During their meeting on Oct. 26, the Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education reviewed information and heard from teachers at Lake Orion High School regarding new course proposals and a request for new text for ninth grade English Language Arts. During their meeting on Nov. 9, […]