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 Marsha Chartrand

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 […]

 Sara Swanson

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, […]

 Sara Swanson

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 […]

 Sara Swanson

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 […]

 Sara Swanson

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.  

 Sara Swanson

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.

 Marsha Chartrand

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. […]

 Sara Swanson

“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. […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Wanda M. Fish

Wanda M. Fish, age 75, of Clinton, Michigan passed away on Monday December 25, 2017, at Saline Evangelical Home in hospice care following several years of intensifying illness. Cremation has taken place. Internment with family present will be in Northern California at a later date. A “Remembrance Gathering” of friends and family to share the […]

 Sara Swanson

February 2018 Student of the Month Lauren Schriber

The February 2018 Manchester Community Foundation Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Lauren Schriber. Lauren is the daughter of Tim and Kathy Schriber. Lauren is the co-president of the Manchester High School National Honor Society and a member of MHS Student Council and Bow-Tie Society. Lauren was the Varsity Team Sideline Cheerleading […]

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