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Photos of the Week - Graduation Edition!
Photos of the Week - Graduation Edition!
Laker Staff June 3, 2024
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Photos of the Week
Photos of the Week
Laker Anchor Staff, Reporter • May 7, 2024
Welcoming Alex Pantoja to Spring Lake High School
School News
Welcoming Alex Pantoja to Spring Lake High School
Chelsea McConnell and Gisele Zaplata September 9, 2024

There has been a new edition to the Spring Lake English department, all the way from Indonesia: Alex Pantoja! After graduating high school in...

Lakers rout Trojans in season-opening ‘Battle of the Bayou’
Lakers rout Trojans in season-opening ‘Battle of the Bayou’
Alexis Dill, Reporter • September 9, 2024

Every year, the “Battle of the Bayou” brings Fruitport Spring Lake Varsity Football teams together for a chance for “the paddle.” The...

Spring sports season is upon us!
Luke Roller, Reporter • March 25, 2024

Many sports kick off this week, including girls tennis, lacrosse, girls softball, boys golf, girls soccer, bys baseball, and track and field....

Student Athelte to Coach: A Chat with Hall of Fame Inductee Evelyn Unithoven
Student Athelte to Coach: A Chat with Hall of Fame Inductee Evelyn Unithoven
Amaya Wiseman, Reporter • March 25, 2024

From holding the title “student athlete” to “coach” to “Hall of Fame inductee,” Evelyn Unithoven, Spring Lake's new varsity softball...

The Evolution of the Lions Legacy
The Evolution of the Lions Legacy
Luke Roller, Reporter • February 5, 2024

The Detroit Lions, the favorite team of many Michiganders, concluded its season last Sunday with a devastating 31-34 loss against the San Francisco...

Opinion: Habitat Loss at the High School
Opinion: Habitat Loss at the High School
Tina Koratich, Guest Writer • March 4, 2024

As the plans from the 2023 bond proposal go into effect, Spring Lake Public Schools is visually changing, especially at the high school. This...

Editorial: Spring Lake Community Shows Support for Families in Need
Editorial: Spring Lake Community Shows Support for Families in Need
Amelia Ernzer and Ally Amaya February 19, 2024

Spring Lake is a community committed to helping those in need; from organizing fundraisers to simply offering a helping hand, the community frequently...

Opinion: Spring Lake Should Have MLK Day Off
Graham Gibson January 22, 2024

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a special holiday that reflects the Civil Rights movement, and how King fought for the freedom of black people...

Setting You Up For a Productive, Stress-Free Finals Week!
Setting You Up For a Productive, Stress-Free Finals Week!
Adriana Zamarron, Reporter • November 13, 2023

Exams are in one week, and depending on your classes, stress is through the roof. It’s a big effort to navigate the tough emotions that you...

OPINION: Lakers Love and Hate Seminar: What Could be Fixed?
OPINION: Lakers Love and Hate Seminar: What Could be Fixed?
Patrick Goran, Reporter • October 16, 2023

Seminar time is a new addition to the Spring Lake High School schedule this year. It is a 40 minute period every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:58...

High School Traffic Pattern Clarified
High School Traffic Pattern Clarified
Amaya Wiseman, Reporter • September 9, 2024

Students and parents are still getting used to the new traffic pattern. Here is your refresher on driving and parking with the ongoing bond construction...

Renewable Energy Coming to SLHS
Renewable Energy Coming to SLHS
Kaitlyn Palmer, Reporter • June 3, 2024

Spring Lake Public Schools has signed an agreement with Michigan School Electric Cooperative (MISEC) and NorthStar Clean Energy to bring sustainable...

SL Students Succeed in West Michigan Showcase
SL Students Succeed in West Michigan Showcase
Laker Anchor Staff May 6, 2024

Two Spring Lake High School students earned accolades at this year's West Michigan Showcase. Kyla Koert placed second in the Literary Arts...

A Complete Mother's Day Gift Guide
A Complete Mother's Day Gift Guide
Laker Anchor Staff May 6, 2024

“One of the most rewarding parts of being a mom and also being a teacher is when my kids at home are doing new developmental things and I’m...

Primary Election Results
Primary Election Results
Amaya Wiseman, Reporter • March 4, 2024

Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump decisively won the Michigan presidential primary elections that took place on Feb. 27.  In...

Need A Last-Minute Costume? We Got You Covered
Fashion Corner
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...

Adriana Zamarron Earns Fashion Club Grant!
Adriana Zamarron Earns Fashion Club Grant!
Graham Gibson, Reporter • March 7, 2023

Exciting news about junior student Adriana Zamarron! She was recently given a grant for the school’s Fashion Club/Laker Magazine of $400. Adriana...

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