A call from the Hall – Former coach honored for his commitment to athletics
Former Trenton cross country coach Nelson MacNicol. BY BRIAN RZEPPA A staple of the Trenton cross country and swimming communities for the better part of two decades, Nelson MacNicol was...
View ArticleCabrini transfer ranked tops in state by MaxPreps
Lillian Vallimont already has a national championship under her belt as a member of the Chicago-based Beverly Bandits travel squad, which overcame all challengers in the Premier League 16U division. BY...
View ArticleExpert Heating & Cooling Student Athlete of the Month: April 2021
Ricky Kidd Basketball, Senior Last year’s season being wiped out did not deter Trenton High School senior Ricky Kidd and, in fact, it may have made him more determined heading into his senior year....
View ArticleEfforts under way to raise funds for school play area
An architectural rendering of the planned new playscape at St. Joseph Catholic School. BY SHEILA McAFEE Excitement surrounds plans for two play areas at St. Joseph Catholic School, during a...
View ArticleAfter 30 years, Trojans in market for new coach
Brian Rzeppa BY BRIAN RZEPPA For the first time in nearly three decades, the Trenton High School football team finds itself without a head coach following the retirement of longtime coach Bob...
View ArticleKiwanis plans youth suicide summit
A joint initiative between the Michigan District of Kiwanis and Embracing Imperfections is presenting a youth summit on suicide. The summit will be live streamed on May 19 and 20 and is open to...
View Article2021 shaping up as a big year for Tanguay’s squad
Rick Tanguay BY BRIAN RZEPPA After taking the reins from legendary coach John Biedenbach in 2020, new Trenton High School softball coach Rick Tanguay was ready to hit the ground running as the...
View ArticleCOVID-19 has presented many challenges for students, teachers
BY ALYSSA SHADIK It probably comes as no surprise to hear that COVID-19 has affected education. Beyond the obvious changes from face-to-face to online learning, many students have reported that...
View ArticleCoach selection voided by Mentzer
BY JOE HOSHAW Jr. trentontrib.com The hunt for a new Trenton High School varsity football head coach took a few tumultuous turns last month, but ended up back where it started in February when...
View ArticleExpert Heating & Cooling Student Athlete of the Month: May 2021
Marissa Cobetto, Soccer, Senior Since her arrival at Trenton High School four years ago, senior Marissa Cobetto has established herself as a valuable member of the student body and specifically of the...
View ArticleBasketball team has tallied 28 consecutive league wins
Most of the team’s Class of 2021 members, seen here being recognized on Senior Night, were part of an unprecedented three league championships. They include Abby Karp (left), Caroline Keller, Riley...
View ArticleBoard welcomes its newest member
Anna Mierkowicz BY SHEILA R. McAFEE The Trenton Board of Education has selected Anna Mierkowicz to join them at the table for the next two years. Mierkowicz, 36, was among a field of 10...
View ArticleTrenton senior ready to run for Albion
Surrounding by family members, Dallas Wilson signs his letter of intent to run cross country and track at Albion College. Trenton High School senior Dallas Wilson signed his National Letter of...
View ArticleAAUW offers funds for leadership training
Every year, the American Association of University Women invites hundreds of college women from around the country for two days of leadership training, inspiration and networking at their National...
View ArticleTrojan pitchers notch back-to-back no hitters
Micah Ottenbreit BY BRIAN RZEPPA At the Major League Baseball level, Cincinnati Reds left-hander Johnny Vander Meer wrote his name in the history books in 1938 as the first (and only) pitcher to...
View ArticleSurgeon credits loaned helmet for successful surgery outcome
BY BRIAN RZEPPA As a response to various injuries and fatalities on the football field, the traditional football helmet was created by Illinois schoolteacher John Tate Riddell in the 1930s. On...
View ArticleFingers crossed for return to in-person graduation
BY SHEILA R. McAFEE As a second Trenton High School class approaches graduation during the coronavirus pandemic, school officials have fingers crossed that end-of-the-year traditions can be...
View ArticleSoftball star signs to play at Mid-Michigan
Lane signs her letter of intent, making her an MMC Laker. BY MELANIE YOUNG Grosse Ile High School senior Mackenzie “Mack” Lane has dreamed of playing softball at a college level since she was...
View ArticleBack on the run – Despite uncertainty, team is exceeding expectations
Grosse Ile squares off in a match against Carleton Airport earlier this season. BY BRIAN RZEPPA One of the more successful programs year-over-year, the Grosse Ile High School Girls Soccer team...
View ArticleSchool welcomes new theater director
Autumn Stevens BY AUTUMN STEVENS The Gabriel Richard High School theater program welcomes its new director, Brendan Delaney from Madonna University, as well as the many individuals that make up...
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