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Fieldhouse, New HS Entrance to Open August 11

Fieldhouse, New HS Entrance to Open August 11

Chelsea McConnel and Autumn Wahlberg May 27, 2025

Throughout the year the fieldhouse construction has been a focal point through every classroom window. The big question is when will it be finished and ready to use?  Thanks to new information from...

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 all starts with the first.  Day 1. You walk into high...

Seniors Graduate Wednesday

Seniors Graduate Wednesday

Maddi Kline, Staff Writer May 27, 2025

As the school year concludes, graduation is the final big event on Wednesday at 6 p.m. All seniors have picked up their caps and gowns and are excited to revisit their childhood elementary schools. Before...

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, including student leadership, are arguing for improved access...

Spring Lake High Schools "Annie" Features a Four-Legged Cast Member

Spring Lake High Schools “Annie” Features a Four-Legged Cast Member

Amaya Wiseman, Editor-in-Chief May 5, 2025

Spring Lake High School is bringing Annie to the stage for its 2025 spring musical — and this year’s production features more than just student performers. Joining the cast is a four-legged newcomer:...

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 the cover of any Spring Lake High School yearbook, you may notice...

Left to right, seniors Bryce Fortuna, Jonah VanDreumel, Cole Slagle and Fisher Halsey snapped a photo on their spring break camping trip across Appalachia.

Lakers Reflect on Spring Break Experiences 

Mackenzie Cole, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

Following Spring Lake’s Spring Break, which went from April 4-13, the Laker Anchor asked Lakers all about their experiences.  First we had many Lakers admit that they had a “staycation” this...

1974: During the 70’s the team is shown wearing black shorts, with a white top. The jersey says Spring Lake and under that, they have the flying shoe symbol.

Laker Lore: How Track Uniforms Have Changed

Mackenzie Cole, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

Naturally, over the span of six decades, the uniforms worn by our Spring Lake High School athletes are bound to change. This week we will start by showing off the boys' track team uniforms from the 1970s...

Ben Goran sails over the beam. The pole vaulter broke the freshman record in the first track meet of the year.

Freshman vaulter Ben Goran breaks state record in first track meet

Claire Strey, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

It didn’t take freshman Ben Goran long to break a high school record. At the boys track team’s first meet Wednesday, the pole vaulter earned the freshman all-time state record at 15 feet, soaring past...

Spring Lake Welcomes New International Students

Spring Lake Welcomes New International Students

Mckenzie Pope, Reporter November 4, 2024

Spring Lake High School hosts many foreign exchange students every year, from all over the world. Some students live here for a semester, others a year.  But Agnes Vanemo is different. Her family moved...

The History of Pumpkin Carving

The History of Pumpkin Carving

Bella Kuharevicz, Reporter October 21, 2024

Pumpkin carving is a Halloween tradition that dates back centuries, and even if people originally carved turnips, carving pumpkins is a part of the holiday that lots of people enjoy. Whether you're gutting...

Mike McPherson, better known as Mr. Mike, drives the bus along the Homecoming Parade route to Grabinski Field on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.

‘You’re not going to see it unless you watch them’

Kate Witherell, Reporter October 21, 2024

Most bus drivers sit in the bus and wait for the events to be over – but not Mike McPherson. Known to most as “Mr. Mike,” McPherson has been driving buses for 8 years. He stays and watches almost...

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