Stockbridge High School
Wes Perry puts the art in Industrial Arts
by Mike Burtch On return to his Stockbridge alma mater, Wesley R. Perry has found a career that benefits both his community and himself. After graduating Stockbridge High School, Perry earned a degree in Construction Management at Central Michigan University. Then the 2008 economic slowdown stalled his construction career, so he returned to school to obtain […]
Community Spotlight: Unsung hero Don Lockhart leads by example
by Jo Mayer and Patrice Johnson DJ Phatboy, aka Don Lockhart, is well known for bringing music and fun to weddings, high school dances, daddy-daughter dances and kids-night-out events. But not so well known are this 6-foot-1-inch father’s behind-the-scenes good works as coach, umpire, groundskeeper, field marker and gofer for Stockbridge Community Education. According to […]
Join Carol Hatch and Music Celebrations International for the Dublin Choral Festival in Ireland June 18 through 27, 2019
From Carol Hatch, Choral Director Greetings to All, I have just returned from Ireland and I am anxious to set our trip participant roster for Ireland, 2019! Please enjoy my photos which are presented in random order and imagine yourself “speak’n with a lit’ul Irish accent today! The Director’s Preview Tour was wonderful. We toured […]
Extra Extra Read All About It – The Awards Keep Coming!
By Cindy Lance April 2018, a presenter who has become a regular fixture at Stockbridge Schools Board of Education meetings was on hand to again lift up her students and their exceptional work. At the request of the board, Ms. Elizabeth Cyr—mentor, teacher and driver of success for the Journalism, Yearbook and Uncaged News programs […]
Staff Spotlight: Leslie Cummings brings it home
by Amy Haggerty Professionalismand nurturingare two words to describe Leslie Cummings. This guidance counselor has worn many hats during her 23 years of working with grades 9 through 12 in the Stockbridge Community School District, and not the least of which involves assisting students with their futures. According to Principal Jeff Trapp, “Leslie is a […]
Valedictorian Madi Howard signs to run cross country in college
Stockbridge 2018 graduate, valedictorian and robotics team leader Madison Howard, has signed to run cross country and track at Trine University in Angola, Indiana.
The Ezra Project: Stockbridge students build a 3D printed adaptive fishing pole to help a young boy fish
by Julia Marhofer and Bob Richards When most people think about the Stockbridge InvenTeam, robots, technology and underwater exploration come to mind. But, that is just the hook that draws students in. In the fall of 2017, one of our InvenTeam members, freshman Chelsey Asquith, was inspired by 3D printed prosthetic hands that the InvenTeam […]
Senior Class List
Stockbridge Community News would like to congratulate the graduating class of 2018 for their accomplishments and to wish them well on their future life journeys. Kassidy Lee Allen Hunter Matthew Alvarado Fravier S. Arce Anna Grace Baird Taylar Ann Baldwin Patrick Allen Beutler Roger Dean Bouck, Jr. Audrey Belle Bradley Taylir Rayann Butterworth Jillian Raye […]
122nd Annual SHS Alumni Association Banquet pulls off another hit
by Patrice Johnson Saturday, June 9 felt drab and drizzly outside, but the halls of Heritage Elementary rang with warm greetings and hugs as former SHS students streamed into the 122nd Annual SHS Alumni Association Banquet. Brian Boyce, class of ’68, led off the event with a welcome to all. “I was talking with a […]
SHS Class of 1973 holds reunion
Back row left to right teacher/coach Larry White, Joe Williams, Mike Collins, Mark Grenier, Dave McAllister, Clyde Whitaker, Peter Mikelonis, Mike Holt, Mike Bowdish, Dennis Kerr, Debbie Hamlin, Kay Kamke, Cheryl Gransden, Holly Grenier, Phil Gladstone, Mary Jo Baldwin, Dawne Salow, Patty Riba, Pat Smith, Bruce Mayer, Robin Munsell, Sue Dancer, Patty Zick, Tony D, […]