Obituary: Helen Francis Rigg
Age 99, passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018 in her home. She was born April 23, 1918 in Mosquito Twp., IL, the daughter of Walter B. & Freda F. (Elder) Butterfield. Helen moved to Michigan 59 years ago from Niantic, IL. She worked for Double A Products. Helen was a member of the Manchester United […]
Manchester High School Alumni Update: Chris Wiethoff, Class of 1991
submitted by Susan Fielder, MHS Alumni Association The Alumni Association contacted former Manchester graduate, Chris Wiethoff, from the class of 1991. While at MHS, Chris was a member of the wrestling and golf teams, participated in the Academic Games and played the French Horn in Concert and Marching Bands. Chris currently lives in Zionsville, Indiana with his […]
Nathan Bossory named to Hampshire Honors Society
The University of Pittsburgh Athletics announced this week that Nathan Bossory has been named to the prestigious Hampshire Honor Society by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame. Bossory, born and raised in Manchester, is a 2013 graduate of Chelsea High School. At the University of Pittsburgh he lettered as a senior, serving as […]
April 2018 Student of the Month, Claudia Walz
The April 2018 Manchester Community Schools Foundation Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Claudia Walz. Claudia is the daughter of Patrick and Amanda Walz. Claudia is the president of the Manchester High School Future Farmers of America and a member of National Honor Society. She is a member of the High School Equestrian […]
Manchester Middle School/ High School 2017-2018 third marking period Honor Roll
High School High Honors 12th Grade Bargardi, Dominic D Blumenauer, Kurtis R Brickley, Derek R Clark, Alexander M Derheim, Paul W Finley, Lauryn E Garzotto, Filippo Grebe, Joseph A Kominars, Samantha R McKenzie, Bria G Pierce, Claudia G Radcliff, Noah G Riske, Jason M Rowader, Meaghan M Schook, Hope E Schriber, Lauren E Smith, Zachary […]
(Updated) Klager Elementary 2017-2018 second trimester 5th & 6th Grade Honor Rolls
4-22-28 Editor’s Note: We’ve updated this honor roll with a new version submitted by the school on 4-17-18. The previous version was incorrect due to issues with software. HIGH HONORS – 6thGRADE Hunter Anderson Miranda Austin Luke Blumenauer Oliver Bushaw Peter Cocco Jack Coluccy Kannon Duffing Jaxon DuRussel Megan Edwards Peyton Fether Bodi Foulke Carson Horky […]
Reese Fry named co-wrestler of the year
The Jackson Citizen-Patriot has recently named two local high school state champion wrestlers as its 2018 Co-Wrestlers of the Year. Manchester senior Reese Fry, a two-time state champion, was named along with Ethan Weatherspoon of Napoleon. It is another important honor during this important year for Reese, who will be attending Brown University to wrestle next fall […]
Local student receives scholarship to Siena Heights University
Hard work and determination, plus lots of extracurricular involvement, has helped Alyssa Davila to earn scholarships to the school of her choice. Siena Heights University has granted Davila three scholarships for academic achievement, cheerleading, and choir, which combine to about $16,000 total. The Manchester senior will be attending SHU next fall and plans to major in […]
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 […]
