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 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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Detroit Lions, the favorite team of many Michiganders, concluded its season last Sunday with a devastating 31-34 loss against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game. If the Lions had...
A combined travel time of 50 hours was the end result of a training trip that Joe Sinn and David Thuene took in anticipation of the 2024 Spain/Portugal trip. While Spring Lake students were busy enjoying...
“Enjoy the cool side of the pillow” was what Spring Lake students woke up to on Wednesday, January 10, as a precaution for inclement weather. As the major storm moved across West Michigan with snow,...
