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Spring Lake High School's student-staffed publication

The Laker Anchor

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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...

Snowstorm Results in Four Snow Days

Snowstorm Results in Four Snow Days

Amaya Wiseman, Reporter January 22, 2024

“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,...

Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday Gift Guide

Amaya Wiseman, Reporter December 4, 2023

We know Christmas is coming, and gift giving  can be tough, check out our gift guide so you can start your Christmas shopping early! Tap the link to see our recommendations for moms, dad, older sisters,...

Zoe Dull Places 2nd at State Golf Tournament

Zoe Dull Places 2nd at State Golf Tournament

Amaya Wiseman, Reporter November 13, 2023

Despite two days of challenging weather conditions–rain, wind, and low temperatures–junior Zoe Dull placed second at the MHSAA D3 State Golf Tournament on October 21-22. Dull shot a final score of...

Firekeepers Daughter: New Book Enters English Curriculum

‘Firekeeper’s Daughter’: New Book Enters English Curriculum

Patrick Goran, Reporter November 13, 2023

A new addition is being made to the English 12 A curriculum this year: the bestselling novelcalled Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley. It is a part of the Great Michigan Read program and is being...

Spring Lake Library Will Remain Open Through Renovation

Spring Lake Library Will Remain Open Through Renovation

Amaya Wiseman, Reporter October 16, 2023

While the Spring Lake District Library undergoes renovations for the Refresh Project, it will carry on typical library functions.  Library staff have set up a “mini library” in what was normally...

Fieldhouse, HS Upgrades Presented to School Board

Fieldhouse, HS Upgrades Presented to School Board

Amaya Wiseman, Reporter October 2, 2023

Architects revealed plans for the high school’s new fieldhouse and secure entry extension at the Spring Lake School Board meeting Monday, September 18.    The athletic fieldhouse will...

Welcome back, Lakers!

Laker Anchor Staff September 18, 2023

Spring Lake students and staff returned to school on Monday, Aug. 28. The first weeks have been filled with fun, friendship, laughter and learning. See our gallery of back-to-school photos that...

Tanglefoot Park Coming to Spring Lake

Tanglefoot Park Coming to Spring Lake

Sam Priddy, Reporter May 8, 2023

Tanglefoot Park is coming up on its first full year being a prominent part of Spring Lake, and with that, it’s become an important part of living here. The farmer’s market is probably the most well-known...

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