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SHS Band travels to Disney World for performance
by Hope Salyer The Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School band took a trip over spring break to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. During the trip, the band performed at Disney Springs, formerly known as Downtown Disney. Band teacher Patty Pniewski said, “They did an awesome job. I got so many compliments on their fantastic behavior, and […]
Meet my dad, James Henson, Father of the Century
by Melissa Noll Every year I have watched as young children nominate their dads. However, this year I decided why not, it doesn’t have to be a new dad or a young child describing their dad. So, I decided to write about MY dad! Most people in the community knew my mom, Garnett Henson. She […]
A daughter honors her father, Casper W. Glenn. A Father’s Day tribute
by Dorene White My Dad, Casper W. Glenn or C.W. was a great Dad in many ways. He was a hardworking, civic-minded, generous, fun-loving sort of guy. Dad was friendly, he loved to talk to people and tell them about Stockbridge, his “tree farm,” his family and more. Dad’s life extended from 1891 to 1980. His many […]
A son scratches the surface on describing his father, Gary Adiska, D.D.S.
by Brian Adiska Most of the time Dad is just another name. We say it thousands of times without much thought to how privileged we are to call someone by that title. On Father’s Day, we have the chance and clarify, reflect and thank that person when we may have fallen short other days in […]
From the Superintendent’s Desk:
Now is an exciting time to be part of Stockbridge Community Schools First of all, thank you to the school district community for all your support this school year. We are making great strides in every area of our school system as we continue to build upon our district-wide goals. One goal is to focus […]
Doug Prater: A father above and beyond
by Tina Cole-Mullins Doug Prater, a father figure to many youth in his church community, is also a man who shares his strong faith with his own children. “All my memories are special,” daughter Cyndi reflected. “He was simply always there for us, no matter what.” Prater, formerly a singer with the Glory Land Singers, […]
A son honors his father, Curtis White for Father’s Day
by Larry White What makes my dad, Curtis White, special to me and my three siblings is that we know he really loved us and cared about us. We were not wealthy by American standards, but certainly had everything we needed. He was a good provider. We wanted for nothing. The four of us […]
Student of the Month: fifth-grader Wendy Cowan
by Cindy Lance Teacher Mrs. Brittany Floyd views fifth-grade student Wendy Cowan as “a role model student who continually gives her best effort in class and completes all work with quality in mind. She is very driven, takes enormous responsibility in her learning by asking questions, taking her time, and never giving up. Cowan is […]
Grant Whitaker Memorial Baseball Game
By Laura Whitaker In the Grant Whitaker Memorial baseball game, held Saturday, April 27 under cloudy skies, the Stockbridge Varsity Boys baseball team won over Dansville. The Ingham County Honor guard presented the flag before the game, assisted by Grant’s nephews, Henry Whitaker and Tyler Adiska. Henry and Tyler, along with Grant’s father, Clyde Whitaker, also […]
SAEF announces $6,555 in quarterly grants
by Bruce Wm. Brown At its April meeting the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation reviewed grant applications totaling $6,555. The funding of grants and college scholarships is a primary way the Foundation fulfills its purpose: “To promote the education of area residents and to enhance their educational opportunities.” At the meeting a request was reviewed from […]