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Laker Lore: What Was the... Bonfire

Laker Lore: What Was the… Bonfire

Mackenzie Cole, Staff Reporter November 18, 2024

Here at Spring Lake High School not all of our lore is in the distant past. The next tradition we will be investigating in this series is the “Spirit Week Bonfire.”  Think about it now: could you...

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...

Laker Lore: What was… the ‘Senior Prophecy’?

Laker Lore: What was… the ‘Senior Prophecy’?

Mackenzie Cole, Staff Reporter November 4, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series examining “Laker Lore”: stories from Spring Lake High School’s past. With librarian Laurie Draeger as our trusted source, we will open a window to the...

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...

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 49ers in the NFC Championship game. If the Lions had...

A Snow Day - In Amsterdam

A Snow Day – In Amsterdam

Amaya Wiseman, Reporter February 5, 2024

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...

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