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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...

Students Recieve Senior Service Hour for Registering to Vote

Students Recieve Senior Service Hour for Registering to Vote

Amaya Wiseman, Reporter October 7, 2024

“I firmly believe that it’s not just a right, but a responsibility, too.”  This is what Spring Lake High School Media Specialist Laurie Draeger had to say about participating in democracy by...

Q&A with Alejandra Fernandez and Vendela Anderbro on their First Month in an American School 

Q&A with Alejandra Fernandez and Vendela Anderbro on their First Month in an American School 

Amaya Wiseman, Reporter September 23, 2024

Alejandra Ferdandez and Vendela Anderbro are two of five international exchange students that Spring Lake High School is welcoming this year. Fernandez and Anderbro sit down with the Laker Anchor to talk...

A Peek Inside a Host Family's Life

A Peek Inside a Host Family’s Life

Amaya Wiseman, Reporter June 3, 2024

Ever wondered what it’s like to have a sibling from across the globe? Hosting an exchange student isn’t just about opening your home, it's about opening your world to, frankly, someone you barely know.  From...

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 category for her short story title "Statues." Oscar Anderson...

What Goes Into Planning Prom?

What Goes Into Planning Prom?

Amaya Wiseman, Reporter April 22, 2024

On Saturday, April 13th, Spring Lake High School had their 2024 “Great Gatsby/Masquerade” Prom. A seamless and trouble-free prom leaves many with the question: “What goes into planning prom to make...

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