2002-06-06

Scholarships, honors recognize Class of ’02



Thousands of dollars in scholarships were awarded to Houghton Lake High School seniors May 23 as the Class of 2002 prepares for its future. Students were presented with monetary and recognition awards from school departments, area organizations and Michigan colleges: Houghton Lake Education Association Scholarships–John Forbes, Josh Hendershott and Ashley Warden, $550 each . National Honor Society Awards–Angela Domsitz and […]

Mr. Tim’s, Limberlost leading men’s league



Mr. Tim’s and Limberlost each remained undefeated and in first place, as they defeated Long Branch Saloon and Kilkare in the Houghton Lake Mens’ Slo-Pitch Softball League Monday. Shenanigans defeated Back Door Saloon. Shenanigans 24, Back Door 5 Shenanigans opened the game with a 14-run first inning, and added seven in the second. Neil Holton, Joel Mack, and Scott Bates […]

Markey Baptist Blue squad ties ’01 win record in first month



Markey Community Baptist’s Blue team won its second game of the season to tie its 2001 performance just one month into the Roscommon County Christian Softball League’s 2002 schedule. The Blue squad stands at .500 after pounding Soul’s Harbor Worship Center, 22-11, and ripping St. Michael’s Catholic, 28-7. Second baseman Andrew Felver played strong defense in both games. Good Shepherd […]

Merritt speedway



MERRITT – The fourth time’s the charm as Mother Nature finally allowed Merritt Speedway to have the opening night of races on what was to have been the spring championships. Rain delayed the opening night for four weeks and despite some early light sprinkling, Merritt Speedway was finally able to have an opening night with 147 cars in four categories […]

Roller hockey league forming at Markey



A roller hockey league is beginning at Markey Community Baptist Church. The season is for participants in grades one through 12, and begins June 12 from 7 p.m. to 9. Organizers Mike and Kris Mol said goals of the program are learning good sportsmanship and teamwork. Participation is free, but donations for equipment are welcome. Mandatory equipment includes a helmet, […]

Yatros’43 low gross for Burning Oak Couples League



The thunder storms moved out of the area shortly before tee off time for the Burning Oak Wed. Night Couples golf league. It still looked a little threatening but it did not rain. Low gross for the men was Nick Yatros with 43 and low net for the men was Doc Bednarek with 31. Low gross for the women was […]

Banquet honors RHS seniors’ academic achievements



Miss Roscommon 2002 received the additional title of Roscommon High School Senior of the Year, and two athletes shared the Sportsman of the Year Award during the RHS Senior Academic Awards Banquet May 30. Sarah Bradley, crowned Miss Roscommon in March, was named Senior of the Year. Paul Kelly and Edward Preczewski were co-recipients of the Sportsman of the Year […]

Bates, Szydlowski valedictorian, salutatorian at Skeels Christian School



Skeels Christian School’s top two students are Raquel Bates of Gladwin and Laura Szydlowski of Houghton Lake. Bates earned a 3.9 grade point average and was named valedictorian and Szydlowski earned a 3.8 GPA and was named salutatorian. Bates has been offered a basketball scholarship to Kirtland Community College and is leaning toward going to college there. She also was […]

One in five RHS seniors achieve High Honors, Honors recognition



About one-fifth of the members of the Roscommon High School Class of 2002 achieved High Honors (grade point average 3.75 or higher) or Honors (GPA 3.5 to 3.74) recognition. HIGH HONORS Valedictorian Emily Blamer has been involved in track, cross-country, class congress, prom committee, student council, power lifting, band, percussion ensemble, National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, Spanish Club and D.C. […]

Brainstorms A column by James Briggs



A toast to the seniors of Houghton Lake High School: Here’s to the best graduating class in Houghton Lake history. Don’t think so? Well, with seven seniors achieving a final grade point average higher than 4.0, who can beat them? HLHS counselor Marjorie Benjamin has worked at the school for 28 years, and says this class is unrivaled. “It has […]