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RETIRED TEACHER COACHES TENNIS
Coach Donna Malkmus continues to be a part of North sports although she retired from teaching last year
by Jackson Fifer jfifer217@g.fhsdschools.org
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Former teacher Donna Malkmus retired after the 2021-2022 school year. Although she won’t be involved in the academic aspect of the school anymore, Malkmus made the decision to coach boys tennis for the first time this year.
“Coach Soltisiak needed an assistant and asked if I would help her out,” Malkmus said.
Malkmus does enjoy seeing people from the school everyday, some of who she taught during her time at North.
“Some of these boys I already knew and had them in class, mainly the upperclassmen, and it’s nice I can continue to see them,” Malkmus said.
A lot of the athletes still enjoy being able to see her although it isn’t during the school day and it shows how the relationships aren’t all faded because of her retirement.
Boys Tennis coach Donna Malkmus gives the team a 2-minute warning before they begin practicing serves at Vetta Racquet Sports West on April 12. Malkmus was previously a chemistry teacher at Howell North, but recently retired. Now, she begins her first year of coaching boys tennis. (Photo by Hannah Button)
Head Works To Fill Shoes
by Chase Pray cpray812@g.fhsdschools.org
Freshman Katie Head joined the cross country and track team this year with big shoes to fill since her brother junior Andrew Head is one of the top distance runners for the school. Katie spends six days a week practicing during the track and cross country season as well as practicing during the off seasons. Her hard work and dedication makes her stand out as one of the top female athletes on the track team.
“I feel like I have high pressure put on me because I’m Andrew’s sister,” Katie said. “I’ve been trying to improve myself as an athlete and perform to the best of my abilities.”
