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Perspective: The Journey to BPA Finals

Perspective: The Journey to BPA Finals

Cora Parker, Staff Writer April 23, 2026

Sitting in the hotel room at BPA states, my friends and I heard a knock on the door. We opened the door, and I heard Mrs.Heavlin ask for me. Confused, I got up and walked toward her. That’s when she...

Where Did Seminar Go and Why It Matters

Where Did Seminar Go and Why It Matters

Megan Guczwa, Staff Writer January 29, 2026

For many students, seminar used to be the one class that didn’t feel like just another period. It was a space to catch up on work, ask teachers for help, build study skills, and sometimes just breathe...

Seniors Await College Acceptance News 

Seniors Await College Acceptance News 

Tresa Groendyke, Staff Writer January 19, 2026

Getting ready for college can be a very stressful time in a person’s life, especially for seniors. Over the past few months, Spring Lake’s seniors have been urgently preparing to hear the news from...

OPINION: Field House a Hit for Homecoming Dance

OPINION: Field House a Hit for Homecoming Dance

Cora Parker, Staff Writer October 20, 2025

On October 11, Spring Lake ended an exciting homecoming week with Saturday’s homecoming dance.  The dance was held in the newly-opened Laker Athletic Center (LAC) for the very first time in the history...

POLL: Has SL Barstool Gone Too Far?

POLL: Has SL Barstool Gone Too Far?

Liam Krass, Reporter October 20, 2025

Nowadays almost every school has their own Barstool page, and Spring Lake is no exception. The Spring Lake Barstool account has nearly 2,000 followers and posts multiple times per week. The Barstool account...

OPINION: Has AI Usage Gone too Far?

OPINION: Has AI Usage Gone too Far?

Lillian Kline, Staff Writer October 6, 2025

When you think of old movies or classic books, the topic of technology's impact on our everyday lives in the future may arise. When we were young, the idea of robots taking over our brains seemed far-fetched,...

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...

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