Pentwater superintendent to retire By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — Scott Karaptian is set to retire after a 37-year career in education, with eight of those years serving as Pentwater Public Schools superintendent and principal. Karaptian’s last day will be June 30. As a young educator, he began as a substitute teacher before landing his first permanent job as…
Walkerville launches first-ever robotics team Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — Walkerville High School is making history with the formation of its first-ever robotics team. The team is coached by science and math teacher Susan Schwarz, and team members include junior Madysen Church-Nichols, sophomores…
Pirate Quiz Bowl Team headed to state Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Hart High School’s Quiz Bowl Team finished its regular season with an undefeated conference record, and the conference champions are headed to the state tournament in April. “This is our second…
Pro football player visits Shelby Middle School SHELBY — Professional football player Nate McCrary made a big impression upon Shelby eighth graders when he recently visited the school for Career Day. “The highlight of the event was the appearance of Nate McCrary, a distinguished professional football player with a remarkable journey from Reeths Puffer High School to the NFL and…
Motivational speaker energizes students Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Motivational speaker Brian Pruitt electrified the Hart Middle School gym with an energetic, inspirational and humorous speech Friday, Feb. 23. An All-American running back at Central Michigan University, Pruitt was a college football teammate…
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