🌱 Patch AM: What’s really behind Lakeview High’s controversial new gym policy?

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In today's newsletter:

• What's really behind Lakeview High's controversial new gym policy?
• How a St. Clair Shores resident took her crown to Miss America

Also on today's calendar: Resurrection Cemetery Open House & Tour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.
• Tuesday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 64, low: 54.
• Wednesday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Why is this Michigan high school facing backlash over gym policy? (themarysue.com) — Lakeview High School in St. Clair Shores is facing backlash after parents objected to a gym syllabus that allegedly requires girls to disclose the length of their menstrual cycles to make up missed swim classes, with missed days affecting grades. Parents and a civil rights attorney are questioning whether the policy is invasive and potentially violates Title IX, while the superintendent has scheduled a meeting to address concerns.
   

• Shores resident participatesin Miss America competition (candgnews.com) — St. Clair Shores resident and current Miss Michigan Grace Hanke was recently recognized by a city councilmember for competing in the Miss America pageant, after first holding local titles like Miss St. Clair Shores. She describes the demanding 10-day competition, her STEM-focused service mission "Engineer Her Future," and how pageants have helped her gain scholarships, confidence, and community involvement while she pursues a future in mechanical engineering.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in St. Clair Shores

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 7
• Resurrection Cemetery Open House & Tour →
  Resurrection Cemetery, 18201 Clinton River Rd,
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 21
• Healing for Anxiety →
  Online
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Senior Expo USA →
  The Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke Ave
  10:00 am
• Cool City Committee →
  St. Clair Shores, MI Calendar, 27600 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores
  6:30 pm
• Council Sub-Committee on Boards, Commissions & Committees Meeting →
  St. Clair Shores, MI Calendar, 27600 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores
  7:00 pm
• Planning Commission →
  St. Clair Shores, MI Calendar, 27600 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Soul Commission ft Kathleen Murray at Blue Goose →
  Blue Goose, 28911 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores
  6:00 pm
• Soul Commission ft Kathleen Murray →
  Blue Goose, 28911 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Sign Arbitration →
  St. Clair Shores, MI Calendar, 27600 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores
  9:00 am
• Police and Fire Pension/Health Care Meeting →
  St. Clair Shores, MI Calendar, 27600 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Gentle Yoga Pop-up →
  21524 Harper Avenue, St. Clair Shores
  10:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Meditation and Mini-Healing Sessions →
  38000 Shoreline Dr
  11:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Roseville

• Macomb County Library events week of Sept. 19 and beyond (macombdaily.com)
• Suspect sought after road-rage shooting on I-94 in Roseville (fox2detroit.com)
• Lutheran North's Macri, Boright win Autumn Classic titles (macombdaily.com)

Eastpointe

• Faith Life in Action week of Sept. 20 and beyond (macombdaily.com)
• Column: Thoughts on oil prices, pay per mile, scandals and polymarkets (macombdaily.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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