Obituary: Finch Lee Roberts Sr.
His Legacy… Finch Lee Roberts Sr., age 96, passed away March 16, 2018 at home with family by his side. He was born December 27, 1921 in Marine City, MI the son of Walter C. and Eva (Finch) Roberts. Finch married Rosemary Young on November 26, 1947 in Pontiac, MI. He served honorably as a […]
Manchester High School Alumni Update: Jim Hakes, Class of 1989
submitted by Susan Fielder, MHS Alumni Association The Alumni Association contacted former Manchester graduate, Jim Hakes, from the class of 1989. Many alumni remember seeing some of Jim’s drawings from Mrs. Melinda Trout’s art classes. The drawings, three-dimensional, black and white depictions of architecture, were amazing. His classmates remember this left-handed artist with his hand in an […]
Honor and Pride: Freedom Flag Works, LLC
It’s more than a hobby for Dustin Lanehart–it’s a family mission. Dustin, a veteran of the US Marine Corps, who served three tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan during his 2001-2005 enlistment, has adapted to life after the military, even though he had once considered it as a potential career. “I had some pretty […]
US Air Force 1st Lt. Robert Carver graduates F-16 certification
US Air Force 1st Lt. Robert Carver graduates with F-16 certification at Luke AFB, Glendale AZ in December 2017. Carver (call sign “Lurch”) is a 2010 K-12 graduate of Manchester Schools and 2014 graduate of the University of Michigan in Aerospace Engineering. He completed his SUPT (Specialized Under-graduate Pilot Training) at Vance AFB in Enid, […]
March 2018 Student of the Month Skylyr Zink
The Manchester Community Schools Foundation is proud to recognize Skylyr Zink as the March 2018 Manchester High School Student of the month. Skylyr is the son of Eric and Helena Zink. Skylyr is Senior Class President and has been the President of the Class of 2018 all four years of high school. He is active […]
Obituary: Timothy Wayne King
Timothy Wayne King, age 61, of Manchester died Monday, March 5, 2018 at his home. He was born September 16, 1956 in Sikeston, MO, the son of C.W. and Jolene (Hinton) King. On October 4, 1986 in Melvindale he married Pamela Richardson and she survives. Timothy loved spending time with his family and hanging out […]
Jessica Coltre makes LSSU’s Fall 2017 dean’s list
Jessica Coltre of Manchester, daughter of Bernadette and Craig Coltre, has been included on the dean’s list for the fall 2017 semester at Lake Superior State University. To make the dean’s list, students must achieve a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Coltre is majoring in Kinesiology.
Grand Valley State University December 2017 graduates
More than 1,100 Grand Valley State University students participated in commencement ceremonies on December 9 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. One Manchester student, Connor Carry, graduated with a BBA.
Manchester Wrestling Coach, Steve Vlcek, nominated as regional coach of the year
Behind every great team is a great coach. And Manchester High School wrestling coach Steve Vlcek has been recognized again this year as a “great coach.” The Michigan Wrestling Coaches Association has nominated eight regional coaches of the year; from that group one will be selected to receive the 2018 State Coach of the Year honors. […]
“Did You Know?”…Manchester High School Alumni Update: Howard Parr, Class of 1937
submitted by Susan Fielder, Manchester High School Alumni Association I had an opportunity to interview Manchester Alumni, Howard Parr. Howard graduated in 1937, having attended classes in the post-Civil War era building located on the corner of Wolverine and City Streets. Howard commented that students from kindergarten through High School attended classes in the three-story building. […]
