Saturday, October 17, 2009

Friday, October 16, 2009

Lapeer East High School band offers 'costumed' Halloween Concert Oct. 28th

Students in the Lapeer East High School band will be brewing up a treat for Halloween with a free public concert at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28th in the Lapeer East High School auditorium.

The popular annual Halloween concert includes band director Mrs. Lyniece Fenner and her band members dressed in costume as they play appropriate selections for the day.

Students, parents sought for after-school tutoring progam at Lapeer East High School

Students struggling with courses and parent volunteers are needed to participate in after school peer tutoring programs at Lapeer East High School and Zemmer Junior High School at Rolland-Warner Middle School.

The Lapeer East program – “Your Time” – matches students needing help with particular courses with National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society students on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. for one-on-one tutoring.

It is also a time for help with completing homework.

The Zemmer program at Rolland-Warner is available to all 7th grade students on Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. National Honor Society students are looking for more students to stop in for help with homework or studies, said parent William Gavette, the coordinator of both programs.

Parents are needed to supervise the programs. All tutoring is done by the honor society students. Parent volunteers will need to fill out a volunteer form, which takes about a month for a routine check to be completed.

“These are great programs and I encourage students needing help with their courses to stop in and take part in the tutoring,” said East principal Kelly Paige.

To volunteer or receive more information on either program contact Mr. Gavette at (810) 417-1559 or by e-mail at: wmgavette@gmail.com.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Lapeer West soccer team blanks Montrose

The Lapeer West soccer team scored a 3-0 victory over Montrose.

Lynch Elementary School first-graders visit Outdoor Center at Skinner Lake

With the completion of fifth-grade trips to the R. Michael Supernault Outdoor Education Center at Skinner Lake the first-grade classes from around the District have been taking their turns at the beautiful outdoor classroom.

On Wednesday, students in Mrs. Katherine Ruhlman's class made their way to the center and spent the afternoon studying habitats.

Students also got a chance to stand on a beaver lodge on Skinner Lake. Back at the Outdoor Center classroom, students got an up close and personal look at snakes and other displays.

On Wednesday, students had a special treat when wild turkeys showed up around the classroom. More pictures are available on the District's photo gallery.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Lapeer East varsity soccer game against North Branch to be webcast next Monday

Fans of Lapeer East soccer will get a second chance to watch Thursday’s (October 15th) varsity soccer game versus North Branch on a delayed webcast scheduled to be shown starting Monday, October 19th on www.joltnation.com.

Lapeer East graduate Jason Connolly will be doing pre- and post-game interviews along with the play-by-play for the game, which will be played on Lapeer Optimist Soccer Field No. 10, the championship field starting at 6:45 p.m.

Sponsors for the program are Lapeer Medical Associates, Dr. Albert Smith; Dr. Duane Rowley, podiatrist; Byron Konschuh, Lapeer County Prosecuting Attorney; and the Lapeer Soccer Club.

Lapeer East's Keely Turczyn qualifies for State golf finals with an 87 at Regionals

Lapeer East High School junior Keely Turczyn qualified for a trip to the State golf finals at Michigan State University’s Forest Akers Golf Course this weekend with a score of 87 and a 4th place overall finish at the Regional Tournament last weekend.

Among girls who didn’t qualify for the State finals on a team, she was second. It is the second year Keely has qualified for the State tournament. In 2008, Keely qualified with an 87 score and a 6th place overall at the Regional tournament.

The top three teams from each region and the top three individuals, not on a qualifying team, advance to the State tournament. She shot an 87 at Regionals which was 4th over all and 2nd among girls who didn't qualify on a team.

“I am proud of Keely and our entire team for the work they put in this year,” said coach Steve Stearns. “We wish Keely well at the State tournament.”

In addition to Turczyn, team members are Teresa Freeman, Emily Hilgendorf, Kelsy Robinson, Kelsey Sinclair and Brittany Ventline. The team finished 7th at the Regional Tournament.

Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' comes to the Lapeer East High School Auditorium stage

Bram Stoker’s classic book, “Dracula,” will come to life again on the Lapeer East High School Auditorium stage on October 29th, 30th and 31st.

Students from Lapeer East and Lapeer West will treat audiences to a thrilling adventure that’s filled to the brim with romance, bloodlust, and blind terror throughout Dracula’s Castle. The entrancing tale will have the audience clinging to the edges of their seats by the sheer genius of the actors and the surreal storyline.

Ticket prices are $7 for adults. Senior citizens, students and children are $5. Performances on Thursday and Friday, October 29th and 30th will be at 7 p.m. and the Saturday matinee, October 31st, will be at 1 p.m. Tickets are available at the door and will be sold starting an hour before each performance.

Lapeer High School Drama Club cast members include: Lucas Cosens, Matt Schneider, Zachary Fick, Alex Giddings, Katy Peacock, Caitlin York, Haley Ward, Nick Lucchesi, Dylan Dahring, Jesse McKelvie, Bridget Stemm, Miranda Sanborn, Monique Morris, Brittney Walker, and Brennah Donahue.

“Dracula” is co-directed by Jennifer DeWitt and William Spruytte with the help of student assistant director Steven Hoffa, and is generously supported by the parents and staff of Lapeer East and West High Schools as well as the Lapeer community at large.

Monday, October 12, 2009

Lapeer East volleyball team scores big tournament win in Ann Arbor

The Lapeer East girls' volleyball team scored a big win, its fourth tournament championship this season, in the Ann Arbor Pioneer Invitational over the weekend.