Monday, May 13, 2013
Senior Michael Bundas has been accepted into the U.S. Naval Academy.
Saline High School senior Michael Bundas, a stand-out for his high school swim team, will continue his career next year at the Naval Academeny in Annapolis, Maryland. The high school senior was also accepted to the University of Michigan, but according to the Saline Reporter, the Naval Academy had been his top choice. Although attending the school comes with a commitment to serve in the Navy for five years after graduation, according to the report, Bundas knew "it was the right school for him." “It’s the atmosphere, it’s amazing. I mean you walk around campus and everyone’s in their uniforms and everything just looks neat, nice and in order,” he said in the report. “All the halls are amazing and well kept.” Read the full story on heritage.…
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
The Saline High Girls Water Polo Team is being led by their new coach Kaitie Card, in their home opener against Birmingham Seaholm.
Friday, April 5, 2013
Do you proudly wear the orange and blue? Show off your Detroit Tigers gear here by uploading a photo to our fan gallery.
Raise your paws and don that old-English "D", Tigers fans, at long last it's Opening Day at Comerica Park. The home team takes on the New York Yankees today, with the first pitch at 1:05 p.m. Whether you're headed downtown, or watching the game from home, we want you to show your Tigers pride by uploading a photo or video of you and your loved ones (pets included!) rocking the orange and blue. Just click the "Upload Photo & Video" tab on this page to share your shots. What do you love about Tiger baseball? Who's your Tiger this year? How many wins will the team get? World Series or bust? Predictions? Tell us in the comments!
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Michigan, Louisville, Wichita State and Syracuse go for the title. Here's where to watch in Saline.
Finally, the NCAA Final Four is here. The March Madness 2013 Final Four television schedule begins Saturday with a television schedule that includes Louisville vs. Wichita State followed by Michigan vs. Syracuse. The Vegas lines on the Final Four give Louisville a 9.5-point edge and favor Michigan by 2. Sure, your March Madness tournament brackets are probably busted, but you can still have fun with the tournament. How? Here's Charles Barkley on David Letterman discussing March Madness. If you're not one of the lucky fans making the trip to Atlanta to catch it live, there are plenty of local bars in Saline, including the following, with the game turned on. [Have other suggestions? Tell us in the comments.]
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Saline Area Schools Superintendent Scot Graden will make a recommendation April 9 on the district's athletics and activities fees.
Saline Area Schools Superintendent Scot Graden is expected to make a recommendation next week on the district's pay-to-participate athletics and activities fees. The Saline Board of Education requested the input following a March 26 discussion of the escalating costs and their impact on the district's students, according to The Saline Reporter. The current fees are as followings, the newspaper and Saline Area Schools report. “Over the last six to seven years we have been increasing the burden on parents ... ,” Board of Education President David Holden said, according to The Saline Reporter. “We are reaching the breaking point.” At least one Patch reader agreed. "I think it's become way too expensive to participate," Leela Riggs wrote on …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
She will receive a $1,000 scholarship from Farm Bureau Insurance as part of the Michigan High School Athletic Association honor.
Kristin Green of Saline High School was honored as a recipient of the Michigan High School Athletic Association's Scholar-Athlete Award at the 2013 MHSAA Boys Basketball Finals at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing on March 23. Green will receive a $1,000 scholarship from Farm Bureau Insurance to be used at the institution of higher learning she attends this fall. Farm Bureau Insurance awarded 32 scholarships, proportionately by school classification, to students with a 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average who have previously lettered in at least one sport in which postseason competition is sponsored by the MHSAA. Source: Michigan High School Athletic Association
Saturday, March 30, 2013
He will receive a $1,000 scholarship from Farm Bureau Insurance as part of the Michigan High School Athletic Association honor.
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Saturday, March 30
Adam Whitener of Saline High School was honored as a recipient of the Michigan High School Athletic Association's Scholar-Athlete Award at the 2013 MHSAA Boys Basketball Finals at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing on March 23. Whitener will receive a $1,000 scholarship from Farm Bureau Insurance to be used at the institution of higher learning he attends this fall. Farm Bureau Insurance awarded 32 scholarships, proportionately by school classification, to students with a 3.50 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average who have previously lettered in at least one sport in which postseason competition is sponsored by the MHSAA. Source: Michigan High School Athletic Association
Friday, March 29, 2013
She will receive a $1,000 scholarship from Farm Bureau Insurance as part of the Michigan High School Athletic Association honor.
Kelly Hall of Saline High School was honored as a recipient of the Michigan High School Athletic Association's Scholar-Athlete Award at the 2013 MHSAA Boys Basketball Finals at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing on March 23. Hall will receive a $1,000 scholarship from Farm Bureau Insurance to be used at the institution of higher learning she attends this fall. Farm Bureau Insurance awarded 32 scholarships, proportionately by school classification, to students with a 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average who have previously lettered in at least one sport in which postseason competition is sponsored by the MHSAA. Source: Michigan High School Athletic Association
Thursday, March 28, 2013
The Spartans and the Wolverines play Friday in the Sweet 16. Tell us where you will watch the game in Saline.
How sweet is March Madness? It’s pretty sweet for the Michigan Wolverines and the Michigan State Spartans, both of whom will play in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night. Here’s a look at the lineup for the Spartans and Wolverines: Don't have enough TV screens to keep up with your March Madness bracket? There are plenty of viewing options in and around Saline, including the following. Don't see your favorite March Madness venue listed? Leave a comment! You can watch the basketball action online here. RELATED: Are You a March Madness Super Fan? Show Us Your Team Spirit, Saline!
Friday, March 22, 2013
Upload your fan photos to show your support for the Michigan Wolverines or the Michigan State Spartans.
The state of Michigan is in hoops heaven, and Patch would love for you to show your devotion to your favorite college basketball team. Michigan and Michigan State both play third-round games in the NCAA Tournament just up the road at the Palace on Saturday, and fans of both teams are consumed by March Madness. We’d like to see who has the most devoted March Madness following: the Michigan Wolverines or the Michigan State Spartans? Let us know by clicking on the green “Upload Photos and Videos” icon. And don’t forget to add a comment below to let us know how far you think your favorite team will advance in the tournament. Here's the Michigan State Spartans and the Michigan Wolverines lineup on Saturday: You can watch the basketball action …
Dan K
8:37 am on Thursday, April 11, 2013
Greg's logic is internally inconsistent. He notes that the pay scale is already tiered when you choose to play a sport with more expensive clothing costs (you may note the huge number of cross country runners). He also ignores the subsidy he pays for community sports, and the facility he pays for. If he chooses for his children to compete at a lower level (which will come at a lower cost, and … more ›