Lake Orion instructional leaders also support Mercer By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — On May 6, Lake Orion Education Association (LOEA) President Jeff Faber told the Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education on behalf of the union that the union’s executive board unanimously voted to endorse Heidi Mercer as the next […]
$22 million ‘not enough’ to finish original intent of projects, officials say By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education discussed construction work to be completed on several buildings as part of the district’s bond projects during a work session this month. The work was discussed […]
Parent(s): Steven and Teresa Drakos GPA: 3.9 Favorite subject(s): History, English Language Arts. Extracurricular activities: Track and Field, working out, water sports. Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy listening to music, spending time with friends and family, and learning new information. Plans after graduation: I plan to run Track and Field at the Division 1 level throughout college […]
Parent(s): Larry and Michele Novak GPA: 3.82 Favorite subject(s): History, however I have begun to enjoy chemistry because having Mrs. Bendle is making it fun. Extracurricular activities: Lacrosse, football, special olympics basketball Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy golfing and pickleball. I also like helping with youth sports as that is where I got my passion for sports […]
Survey for stakeholders on desired qualifications is open through May 22 By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — After selecting the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) as the superintendent search firm on April 29, the Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on Monday to discuss the next […]
Parent(s): Wayne and Michelle Waller GPA: 4.139 Favorite subject(s): Math Extracurricular activities: Competitive swimming Hobbies/Interests: I like to hang out with my friends, go on bike rides, do puzzles and go to concerts. Plans after graduation: Attend Aquinas College to study Mathematics and be on their swim team. Adriana is proudest of: I am most […]
Parent(s): William and Sabrina Davidson GPA: 4.15 Favorite subject(s): Art, English Extracurricular activities: National English Honor Society, Youth Action Board, Knitting Club Hobbies/Interests: Creating art (mostly digital), playing music (piano, flute, etc.), reading classic literature, crafting, crocheting, fashion. Plans after graduation: I plan on attending Kendall College of Art and Design at Ferris State University […]
District continues search for a new superintendent By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education accepted Superintendent Ben Kirby’s resignation during its regular meeting on April 24. “He will, and continues to be our superintendent until June 30,” board President Danielle Bresett said. “I know we’ve all […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — Shrek and Donkey are set to appear on stage this Thursday through Saturday at the Lake Orion High School Performing Arts Center for the school’s showing of “Shrek the Musical.” LOHS senior Lucas Hyttinen is playing the production’s namesake green ogre and said “everything is falling […]
ORION TWP. — Three St. Joseph School eighth graders won awards in the 2023-24 America & Me Essay Contest. First place winner was Madeline Sharum of Oxford. Madeline wrote about her mother, Breana Sharum, and described her as “brave, caring, and loving.” “In 2016, she was diagnosed with cancer. I was in first grade and […]