Obituary: Francis V. Heckaman
Francis V. Heckaman, age 94, born in Norvell Township, Jackson County on February 21, 1923; son of Oral and Nina (Berkeypile) Heckaman died April 22, 2017 at home. Francis was a World War II Veteran, serving in the USCG Merchant Marines in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. On his birthday in 1986, after 28 years of […]
Manchester High School Alumni Update: Cheryl Dettling Bauer, Class of 1977
Submitted by Carol Westfall, Manchester High School Alumni Association Cheryl Dettling Bauer is a proud product of our Manchester schools and the Manchester community. The daughter of Charlie and Jan Dettling (both now deceased), Cheryl grew up in a large family of Dettling siblings – Curt, Joe, Debbie, Bruce, Cathy (deceased), and Jill – and […]
Manchester High School 2016-2017 third marking period Honor Roll
High Honors 12th Grade Allen, Rachel J Baskins, Caitlyn W Beck, Nicole A Bradshaw, Hannah L Burch, Abigail L Collins, Riley J Depp, Julia E Engel, Lorna M Fegan, Rachel A Goodell, Caleb M Grigonis, Tyler J Harris, Emma C Hassan, Benjamin R Herron, Amelia G Ingram, Nehemiah K Johnson, Natalie P Matson, Carren M […]
Manchester Middle School 2016-2017 third marking period Honor Roll
HIGH HONORS 8th Grade Adams, Christina D Blumenauer, Katelyn M Brown, Starr I Corwin, Andrew J Dodak, Jenna B Gebhardt, Gweneth M Hayes, Colbie T Keast, John J Kerns, Carli J Mann, Ryan T Messman, Jacob F O’Hotzke, Sarah O Phillips, Jessica C Ridenour, Kayla M Tanner, Leilani X Taylor, Hayden E Vogel, Madison E […]
Obituary: Dr. Wallace E. “Wally” Fusilier
Dr. Wallace E. “Wally” Fusilier of Dexter, MI, age 78, died Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the Evangelical Home in Saline under the care of Arbor Hospice. He was born August 17, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Dr. Oozman & Monica F. (Cook) Fusilier. Wally graduated from Clarkston High School in 1956, then signed […]
Two MHS students place 1st & 2nd at state-level Automotive Technology Competition
On Saturday, April 8, Manchester High School seniors Erik Molotky and Jeremy Rauch competed in the Skills USA State Automotive Technology Competition, placing first and second respectively in the Overall Master Technician category. Molotky and Rauch are Career and Technical Education students from the South and West Washtenaw Consortium Automotive Technology program. The competition, which is […]
Amelia Herron named April Student of the Month
The April Student of the Month is Amelia Herron, daughter of Jordan and Theresa Herron of Manchester and is currently a senior at Manchester High School. During her high school career at Manchester, Amelia has been involved with the Drama Club, Student Council, German Club, and National Honor Society. She is also on the Prom […]
Obituary: Josephine Watne
Her Legacy….Watne, Josephine, age 94 passed away April 8, 2017 at Cambrian Assisted, Tecumseh. She was born on August 10, 1922 in Detroit, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Teresa (Barone) Stagliano. Josephine married Vernie Watne on August 1, 1964 and he preceded her in death in 1991. Josephine was a true “people person.” She […]
Obituary: Elizabeth “Betty” J. Hough
Hough, Elizabeth J (Betty), age 86 of Apollo Beach, FL, formerly of Manchester and Houghton Lake, MI, passed away on March 19, 2017 in Sun City Center, FL. She was born March 9, 1931 in Dexter, MI, daughter of Harold and Agnes (Bell) Wheeler. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles. Betty drove […]
Caitlyn Baskins earns place in Michigan Youth Arts Festival Honors Band
Manchester High School Senior flute player Caitlyn Baskins has earned a spot in the honors band at the Michigan Youth Arts Festival in May. Caitlyn earned this offer as one of the top scoring individuals in the Proficiency Exam portion of the State Solo & Ensemble Festival. She received a score of 97 on her […]
