Chirp Sheet

The Homecoming King and Mr. Congeniality will be announced during halftime ceremonies at Wednesday night's Powderpuff football game scheduled for 7 p.m. September 24. The Homecoming Queen and Miss Congeniality will be crowned at halftime ceremonies at the Friday, September 26 game.

Senior Queen candidates

Darby Crystal

Darby is the daughter of Kelly and Jim Crystal. Darby’s brothers are Flynn, Greer and Cameron, and she has a sister, Mattie. Darby is the captain of the varsity volleyball team and plays club volleyball also. Her favorite class is ceramics and she plans to play volleyball at Northwood University and major in sports management.

Addison Dunning

Addison is the daughter of Ashley and Ryan Dunning. Her siblings are Teagan, Greyson and Kaden. She is captain of the varsity volleyball team and also plays club volleyball. Her favorite class is health science and Addison plans to pursue a career in nursing.

Skylar Gean

Skylar is the daughter of Shawna and Kevin Gean, and step-dad Drew Smith, She has a sibling, Kaiden. She loves golfing with her mom. Her favorite class is health science and she plans to go to college and pursue a career as a radiologist.

Adison Hawley

Adison is the daughter of Angie and Zak Hawley. Her siblings include Hayden, Grayson and Emme. She is a 4-year captain on the varsity cheer team, president of the Appreciation Club, secretary of the National Honor Society, secretary of the Key Club, Student Council representative and a coach for Davison Youth Cheer. Adison's favorite class is AP Economics. She plans to attend college and pursue a degree in business.

Sydney Simmonds

Sydney is the daughter of Kevin and Christine Simmonds and sister to Trent. She plays Varsity Softball, and is involved in Yearbook, Key Club, National Honor Society and Student Council. Her favorite class is criminal law and plans to attend college to become an attorney.

Senior King candidates

Carter Dirkse

Carter is the son of Josh and Cynthia Dirkse, and has a sister Olivia. He is on the basketball and baseball teams and is a Co-Op for the athletic department. In his free time he enjoys fishing. Carter's favorite class is government. He plans on going to college for baseball and pursuing a career in law enforcement.

Jaxson Dosh

Jaxson is the son of Richard and Tiffany Dosh and step-dad Mike Loll. He has a brother, Tyler. Jaxson plays football and basketball and enjoys golfing in his free time. His favorite class is Bigger Faster Stronger and in the future he plans on attending Western Michigan University and pursuing a degree in business or education.

Bryce Millhouse

Bryce is the son of Craig and Stacy Millhouse. His siblings are Hayley and Noah. Bryce plays varsity and travel lacrosse. His favorite class is criminal law and in the future he would like to attend Central Michigan University and play lacrosse.

Ben Nichols

Ben is the son of Elisha and Keith Nichols. He has been on the varsity football team for four years and the powerlifting team. His favorite class is Bigger Faster Stronger and in the future he plans to play football at the University of Notre Dame.

Cortez Porter

Cortez is the son of Angie Porter. He plays varsity football, basketball and runs track. His favorite class is history. Carter would like to play college football and get his degree.

Underclassmen Representatives

Freshmen Princess: Ellery Allen is the daughter of Paul and Jennifer Allen. Her siblings include Cash, Meara, Morgann and Rush. Ellery is involved in JV and club volleyball, Student Council and her church youth group. Her favorite class is choir.

Freshmen Prince: Alijah Hampton is the son of Joi Bennett and Chad Hampton. He has a sibling, Uriah, and step-siblings Alexis, Isaac and Isabel. Alijah enjoys basketball, gaming, fishing and riding rollercoasters. He is involved in his youth group and community service initiatives and also plays the piano.

Sophomores Princess: Rylynn Poff is the daughter of Kelly and Rex Poff, She has a s sibling, Rex. She is involved in track and field and art. Her favorite class is geometry.

Sophomore Prince: Gunner Duncan is the son of Jessica and Jason Duncan. His siblings are Rex and Oliver. Gunner is involved in hockey with GFHA. His favorite class is AP history.

Junior Princess: Chloe Wellman is the daughter of Patty Wellman. She has two sisters, Keri and Brooke. She is on the track and cross country teams and a competitive dance team. Her favorite class is Spanish.

Junior Prince: Clark Tan is the son of Julie and Clint Tan. He has a brother, Craig. Clark is on the cross country and track teams. His favorite class is AP macroeconomics.

The Davison High School Key Club and Davison Township Police will collect non-perishable during its annual Cops and Cans event set for 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, September 20 at VG's Food Center.

Davison High School and Davison Alternative Education Art students were honored at an opening reception for the Credit Union One Cardinal Gallery on Wednesday, September 10.

Each year, credit union staff members select artwork made by students from DHS and DAE during the Spring Art Show. They professionally frame and hang their pieces for the community to enjoy for the year.

This year's Credit Union One Cardinal Gallery Artists are:

• Lilly Cole

• Abigail Cross

• Lucca Houle

• Julie Lennox

• Ja’Niya Parnell

• Brady Schriner

• Lisa Taylor

• Layla Turner

• Jade Wagner

• Toni Williams

Art teachers Ryan Kelsey, Bobbie McAllister, Erin Sanderson and Michelle ZImmerman joined their students along with friends, family, school officials and credit union staff to celebrate the beautifully framed pieces now on display at the credit union.

The gallery is free and open to the public, so stop in to view the impressive collection! The Cardinal Gallery is located inside Credit Union One at 625 S. State Road in Davison.

Visitors to Hill Elementary's "Special Person Day" and Thomson Elementary's "Donuts with Grownups" were able to start the school day off with their student.

Hill Elementary students were able to bring a special person with them prior to the start of the school day last Friday, September 5. After grabbing a snack, students and their special person were able to visit their classrooms, take a selfie in the gym or stop by the media center.

On Wednesday, Thomson Elementary students celebrated a similar family engagement event, with more than 155 families participating.

Davison Community Schools' student-run broadcast station, DTV, is excited to announce a major upgrade to its broadcasting services, significantly expanding its reach to the Davison community and beyond. Viewers are able to access DTV programming 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on mobile devices via the new DTV Stream app, on popular streaming platforms. DTV is also expecting to soon offer HD broadcast on Charter Channel 191.

• Mobile apps: The new "DTV Stream" app is available for free download from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store, providing 24/7 access to DTV programs and events.
• Streaming platforms: DTV's content will now also be available on Roku, Apple TV, and Fire TV.
• Full HD on Charter Channel 191: The station’s Charter channel will soon begin broadcasting in full high definition, offering a superior viewing experience for the community.

"This is a really big move for us," said Randy Scott, DTV Instructor. "With 24/7 access on the new app, it's going to be so easy for our community to access DTV now, and the content will look so much better with our new HD channel. This expansion is a testament to the hard work of our students and staff, and we are thrilled to bring our content to more people in more ways than ever before."

For more than 20 years, DTV has been the source for student-produced news, sports, and student life coverage in the Davison school district. A state-of-the-art studio, funded by a 2020 voter-approved bond, provides students with professional-grade equipment and an invaluable learning experience in broadcasting.

Registration is now underway for our Fall Intersession programming. which will be held Monday, October 27, through Thursday, October 30. Programming is available for students in grades DK-12.

Intersession offers students the opportunity to participate in unique learning opportunities or take advantage of the short break.

If you want your child to attend Intersession classes, you must sign him/her up by Friday, September 26. The cost is $80 per participant. Scholarships are available.

Here is a rundown of the events that will take place:

Elementary

Theme: Time Travelers Week

Students will experience four eras in four days: Prehistoric, Medieval, Wild West/Modern and The Future (Robots and Space). Each day will feature activities in literacy, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and crafts. Visitors from For-Mar Nature Center will visit one of the days to explore fossils and a field trip to Flushing Farms is also planned.

Middle Level (Grades 5-8)

Theme: Orange You Glad It's Fall?

Field trips and fun are front and center with visits planned to Urban Air, the Williams Property and Flushing Farms. There is also a Pumpkins and Pizza Day.

High School Level (Grades 9-12)

High school students have two programs to choose from:

• Elementary Level Helping Hands Community Service - Free (up to 4 days) High School students will accompany elementary students during intersession activities. This will count for community service hours that students can use towards graduation or NHS membership.
• SAT Preparation - $15.00 per day (up to 4 days) Get an edge on the SAT. This class is an in-depth look at all parts of the SAT test. Price includes a workbook with hundreds of pages consisting of practice questions and tips.

Register through Davison Community Enrichment and Recreation (DCER) by calling (810) 591-0175 or visiting www.dcer.recdesk.com

Classmates in town for the Davison High School Class of 1975 class reunion were given a tour of the new Performing Arts Center by Superintendent Matt Lobban last Saturday. Happy 50th reunion!

Parents are invited to the Genesee County Whole Child Mental Health Symposium on September 23 where they can learn about "Teen Minds & Risky Times" and "Local Gangs and Risky Behavior." There is no cost to attend, however, seating limited and the registration deadline is Friday, September 12.

The first session, presented by Dr. Jim Harris, LICSW, will explain what’s happening inside the adolescent brain and how natural changes during this time affect decision-making, emotional responses, and risk-taking behavior. Drawing from real-world examples and years of clinical and academic experience, Dr. Harris offers tools and insights that help parents connect more effectively with their teens and support them through the ups and downs of adolescence.

Then, Detective Sgt. Sarah Combs will provide an overview of Juvenile Hybrid Gangs, focusing on their structure, identifying characteristics and prevalence. The presentation will also explore the influence of Flint rap music on criminal behavior and gang activity among youth in Genesee County.

The event is being offered by the Genesee Intermediate School District and Genesee Health System. Register by clicking on the link below: