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Senior Spotlight: Ari Vanderlaan & Madi Boreger

Senior Spotlight: Ari Vanderlaan & Madi Boreger

Graham Gibson, Reporter May 8, 2023

This year, Spring Lake has had an outstanding class of students. With lots of hard work and testing throughout the year, these seniors have made us very proud this year and we’re happy to give them the...

Coach Doug Sharp coaches with (from right to left) Doug Sharp – Head Coach, Tyler Hitsman – Offensive Coordinator, Liam Cunningham – Defensive Coordinator

Doug Sharp’s Immense Impact on SL LAX

Noor Boria, Reporter May 8, 2023

Lacrosse, a sport that has become popular in the past decade, is a booming sport at Spring Lake High School and has been a strong program thanks to Boys Varsity Coach Doug Sharp. Coach Sharp brought Lacrosse...

Prom 2023: A Starry Night

Prom 2023: A Starry Night

Ally Amaya and Addison Benedict May 8, 2023

What is prom? Prom is an exciting time to dress up and dance with senior and junior classmates and friends. Prom is a high school tradition. This is an end-of-the-year celebration with memories that can...

Students Awarded Grants For Summer Enrichment Programs

Students Awarded Grants For Summer Enrichment Programs

Amelia Ernzer, Reporter May 8, 2023

Spring Lake School District has many forces running behind the scenes that work to improve the quality of learning for every student. One of the many ways the foundation does this is through the Spring...

The Importance of Fire, Tornado and Lockdown Drills

The Importance of Fire, Tornado and Lockdown Drills

Ally Amaya, Reporter April 24, 2023

Why is it important to have these drills in school? This is a way to help prepare students for any emergencies that could occur during school. Schools are required to do at least five fire drills, two...

Advantages and Disadvantages of Graduating Early

Advantages and Disadvantages of Graduating Early

Brook Blausey, Reporter April 24, 2023

As we begin to finish up the year we prepare to say goodbye to the class of 2023. However, most of us don't know that the option for some seniors to graduate early is presented at the beginning of the...

Hugely Succesful Kids Food Basket Fundraiser at SLHS

Hugely Succesful Kids Food Basket Fundraiser at SLHS

Ainoha Chastang, Reporter April 24, 2023

Near the end of March, Spring Lake Schools had a fundrasier for The Kids Food Basket, a non-profit mission created by schools to provide food for people in need, and had a great turnout! However, one class...

Norm’s Ice Cream Reopens For the Summer!

Norm’s Ice Cream Reopens For the Summer!

Amelia Ernzer, Reporter April 24, 2023

Spring has come upon us, and as the weather gets warmer, our deserts get colder. Ice cream shops are opening back up, including one of the most popular in the Spring Lake area, Norm's. Norm’s is a local...

SL Competitive Cheer Shines at Competitions

SL Competitive Cheer Shines at Competitions

Addison Benedict, Reporter March 27, 2023

The Spring Lake Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheer teams traveled to Plainwell on December 3, and on December 17, they traveled to Mona Shores. At Plainwell, there were a total of 8 teams competing, 3 were...

Is it Time to Ditch Punxsutawney Phil?

Is it Time to Ditch Punxsutawney Phil?

Sarah Sevener, Reporter March 27, 2023

Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Why in the world do we celebrate Groundhog Day?” Maybe you are like me, and cringe at the idea of more winter because, somehow, that is always what Punxsutawney...

Everything You Need to Know About the NFL Combine

Everything You Need to Know About the NFL Combine

Brook Blausey, Reporter March 27, 2023

The NFL combine in simple terms is speed dating for football. It is a system used by all 32 NFL teams to meet the top players entering the draft in April. Not only will the player be interviewed by teams,...

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 is thrilled to have her dream of starting a fashion club...

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