Albion College recognizes three MHS graduates
submitted by Albion College Albion College recognized Class of 2023 graduates, recipients of academic awards, and Dean’s List and Albion College Fellow honorees which included three Manchester High School graduates. Manchester student Brooklynn Lyos was named a new Albion College Fellow at the end of the Spring 2023 semester. Lyos is majoring in psychology with […]
Obituary: Richard William Buss
His Legacy… Richard William Buss, age 87, passed away June 12, 2023. He was born on February 1, 1936, in Chelsea, Michigan, to Clarence and Laura (Feldkamp) Buss. Richard married the love of his life, Brenda Schittenhelm, on March 15, 1958, in Ann Arbor. Richard will be remembered as a devoted husband, caring father, loyal […]
Obituary: Glenn Edward Hlavka
Glenn Edward Hlavka, 65, passed away June 4, 2023. He was born on June 10, 1957, in Tecumseh, Michigan, to Richard and Lillian (Adams) Hlavka Sr. Glenn was employed by Johnson Controls and Mid-America for many years. Glenn loved the outdoors, especially hunting in the U.P.; fishing in Canada; and trapshooting. He was a longtime […]
White named to NMU Dean’s List
submitted by Northern Michigan University Manchester graduate Steven A. White qualified for the Dean’s List at Northern Michigan University for the Winter 2023 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes those undergraduate-level students who have achieved a high scholastic standing during the regular academic year. To qualify for Dean’s List recognition, a student must have completed a […]
Local student graduates from Oregon State University
submitted by Oregon State University Oregon State University will graduate more than 7,300 students during ceremonies Saturday, June 17, at Reser Stadium in Corvallis and Sunday, June 18, at OSU-Cascades in Bend. The 7,338 graduates will receive 7,583 degrees. The graduates will add to the ranks of OSU alumni, who have earned 287,469 degrees over […]
Manchester High School Class 2023 graduates!
by Sara Swanson On Sunday, June 4, at 2pm Manchester Jr/Sr High School (MHS) held its graduation ceremony at the athletic complex. Principal Wendy Bridges gave the welcome address. The National Anthem was performed by the MHS band, which was conducted by graduating senior and drum major Logan Kippnick, and the MHS choir, which was […]
Peacemaker Award established
by Sara Swanson In early March of this year, Manchester resident Joan Gaughan met with Superintendent Dr. Bradley Bezeau. She had an idea for an award that up to that point didn’t exist, a peacemaker award. Her idea was for an award to be presented to a graduating senior who had shown leadership in quelling […]
MECC 4-year-old preschool class graduates
by Sara Swanson While Manchester Community Schools Class of 2023 graduated on Sunday, earlier this week another Manchester Community Schools class also held a graduation ceremony, for the Class of 2036! Manchester Early Childhood Center (MECC) held their 4-year-old preschool class graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 1, in the Luther C. Klager Elementary School gymnasium. […]
May 2023 Students of the Month
submitted by Manchester Jr/Sr High School Students at Manchester Junior/Senior High School receive Student of the Month awards for promoting a good way of life; for working and getting along with people; for working up to their capacity; for inspiring respect for adults, peer groups, and people in authority; for promoting good citizenship; for promoting […]
60 scholarships announced at MHS Awards Night
by Sara Swanson On Wednesday, May 24, the Manchester Jr/Sr High School held its Annual Awards Night. Among other honors, seniors were presented with scholarships. Guidance counselor Maddy Stephens stated that there were 270 applications filled out and 60 scholarships given, totaling $53,000. The following is the list of scholarships awarded and their recipients: The […]
