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Spring Lake High School's student-staffed publication

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Laker Lore: A Look at Spring Lake Baseball, Past and Present
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Laker Lore: A Look at Spring Lake Baseball, Past and Present
Mackenzie Cole, Staff Writer • May 5, 2025

Since the original Spring Lake High School, now middle/intermediate school building, was created, we have had an iconic baseball field for our...

2000 Football Team Inducted into SL Hall of Fame
2000 Football Team Inducted into SL Hall of Fame
Allie Witte, Staff Writer • September 22, 2025

On Thursday, September 11, Spring Lake High School held its annual Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony. This event celebrates former alumni of Spring...

Ellie Adams Poised for Standout Senior Season 
Ellie Adams Poised for Standout Senior Season 
Mari Nienhouse, Staff Writer • September 22, 2025

Jumping into the new season, at only the third meet at Ludington, Ellie Adams qualified for states in the 100 backstroke.  She qualified...

Lakers Defend the Paddle in Defeat of Trojans
Lakers Defend the Paddle in Defeat of Trojans
Reese Keaney and Abby Geyer September 8, 2025

Spring Lake Varsity Football kicked off its season with a great game against the Fruitport Trojans on August 28, in a 42-14 victory.  While...

Band of Brothers: Siblings Spearhead Boys Soccer Team
Band of Brothers: Siblings Spearhead Boys Soccer Team
Tressa Groendyke, Staff Writer • September 8, 2025

In an early-season soccer game, Jacob Ayers was surrounded by family and friends in his first big play on varsity. They weren’t in the stands,...

OPINION: Has AI Usage Gone too Far?
OPINION: Has AI Usage Gone too Far?
Lillian Kline, Staff Writer • October 6, 2025

When you think of old movies or classic books, the topic of technology's impact on our everyday lives in the future may arise. When we were young,...

Graduates toss their caps as they prepare for the ceremony held on Wednesday.
Perspective from a Graduate: ‘Remember to Enjoy It’
Amaya Wiseman, Editor-in-Chief • May 27, 2025

There’s something so special about the 720 days that we spend together. There's something even more special about the final 180 days. But it...

EDITORIAL: Students Deserve Fitness Accessibility
EDITORIAL: Students Deserve Fitness Accessibility
Laker Anchor Staff May 27, 2025

Spring Lake is lucky to have an amazing aquatic center attached to the school. However, not all students have access to use it. Many students,...

The Spring Lake High School yearbook has always included the slogan, "Avanti" since the very first book in 1965.
Laker Lore: Avanti, the Yearbook Slogan
Mackenzie Cole, Staff Writer • May 5, 2025

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the latest in a series called "Laker Lore," exploring the lore and legends of Spring Lake's past.  If you look at...

Pope Francis Has Died: What Happens Next?
Pope Francis Has Died: What Happens Next?
Gabe Gardner, Columnist • April 22, 2025

On Monday, Pope Francis, the global leader of the Catholic Church died. He was 88. This came only weeks after a five-week-long hospital scare....

Laker Lore #1: First Episode+ Hoco Special
Laker Lore #1: First Episode+ Hoco Special
Maddi Kline, Staff Writer • October 6, 2025

The Publication team is excited to bring you our new podast, "Laker Lore," where we talk to people you know (and don't know) around school and...

Lucas Williams (left) and Alex Strauss get to work on the new fieldhouse turf.
Fieldhouse Officially Opens
Raegan Yanke, Staff Writer • September 22, 2025

The Spring Lake Field House is now officially open and ready for students to use. On Wednesday, September 10 students, staff, families, administrative...

$500K Donation to Revamp Spring Lake District Library
$500K Donation to Revamp Spring Lake District Library
Chelsea McConnell, Staff Writer • May 27, 2025

New renovations of the Spring Lake District Library have just finished. However, it didnt take long for a new project to start.  The Spring...

Lightning streaks across the sky as storms descend on Spring Lake the night of Thursday, May 16.
Tornado Sirens, Straight-Line Winds Batter West Michigan
Laker Anchor Staff May 27, 2025

No one was left out of the water cooler talk at school on Friday, May 16.  Teachers and students excitedly told stories of phone alerts and...

What you Need to Know About the May 6th Millage Votes in Ottawa County
What you Need to Know About the May 6th Millage Votes in Ottawa County
Amaya Wiseman, Editor-In-Cheif • May 5, 2025

Tuesday, May 6th is election day in Ottawa County and on the ballot will be several mileage proposals.    A mill is a unit of taxation...

Lightning streaks across the sky as storms descend on Spring Lake the night of Thursday, May 16.
Fashion Corner
Tornado Sirens, Straight-Line Winds Batter West Michigan
Laker Anchor Staff May 27, 2025

No one was left out of the water cooler talk at school on Friday, May 16.  Teachers and students excitedly told stories of phone alerts and...

Need A Last-Minute Costume? We Got You Covered
Need A Last-Minute Costume? We Got You Covered
Adriana Zamarron, Reporter • October 30, 2023

Even as we get closer and closer to Halloween... leave it to high schoolers to not have a costume figured out the day before the holiday. In...

The Laker Magazine Comes to Life
The Laker Magazine Comes to Life
Adriana Zamarron, Reporter • April 24, 2023

One year ago, Adriana Zamarron, the leader and creator of The Laker Magazine, had a brilliant idea to bring together creative people and create...

Junk Kouture: It's Literally "Junk"!
Junk Kouture: It’s Literally “Junk”!
Lily Zuelke, Reporter • April 24, 2023

Junk Kouture is a fashion competition in secondary schools for people aged thirteen to eighteen. It occurs in places such as the United Kingdom,...

THE LAKER MAGAZINE & FLUID
THE LAKER MAGAZINE & FLUID
Adriana Zamarron, Reporter • March 30, 2023

One year ago, Adriana Zamarron, the leader and creator of The Laker Magazine, had a brilliant idea to bring together creative people and...

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