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Students get free tickets to The Wind in the Willows

Students get free tickets to ‘The Wind in the Willows’

Graham Gibson, Staff Writer April 23, 2024

Looking for something to do this weekend? Come see the Spring Lake High School musical, "The Wind in The Willows," which opens this Thursday and is free to students. "The Wind in The Willows" is about...

Club Spotlight: Drama Club

Club Spotlight: Drama Club

Amaya Wiseman, Reporter April 22, 2024

What is the purpose of the Drama Club? The Spring Lake Drama Club is a collection of students who perform a play in the fall, twice in seven years, and a musical in the spring. Made up of singers, dancers,...

Warren to Teach New History of Sports Class

Warren to Teach New ‘History of Sports’ Class

Amaya Wiseman, Reporter April 22, 2024

Spring Lake High School will offer a new elective class starting in Fall of 2024: "The History of Sports." Jim Warren, who has taught history at Spring Lake for 25 years, will teach the class.  “Mr...

Senior To-Do List

April 22, 2024

With graduation quickly approaching, there are a few things that Sseniors must take care of regarding school activities. A Senior Exit Packet has been provided by Mrs. Draeger and Student President...

Weighted GPA Explained

Weighted GPA Explained

Luke Roller, Reporter March 25, 2024

Every student knows the Grade Point Average. For some, it's the measure of their academic success. For others, an annoying statistic your parents never stop reminding you of. Last school year,...

Club Spotlight: Quiz Bowl

Amaya Wiseman, Reporter March 25, 2024

What is the Spring Lake High School Quiz Bowl? The Spring Lake High Schools Quiz Bowl team is a varsity and junior varsity team that competes in academic competitions related to anything from history...

March is Reading Month at Spring Lake Schools

March is Reading Month at Spring Lake Schools

Chelsea McConnell, Staff Writer March 4, 2024

March is here, and with it, Reading Month. High School library Laurie Draeger has prepared resources and reminders in the library as well as on Schoology to get students and staff involved. Teachers...

Brain Break: Student Council Weighs In

Brain Break: Student Council Weighs In

Luke Roller, Staff Writer March 4, 2024

Brain Breaks are not new in Spring Lake history -- we’ve had brain breaks for a while now. But recently, rather than using an extended meeting period schedule, like we did for the recent pep rally, we...

Club Spotlight : PeerUp

Club Spotlight : PeerUp

Amaya Wiseman, Reporter March 4, 2024

What is the purpose of PeerUp? PeerUp is a Spring Lake club focused on “promoting human connection,” said senior Adriana Zamarron. The PeerUp club meets twice a week during lunch hour to educate...

APES Students Propose Energy Changes to SL Admin

APES Students Propose Energy Changes to SL Admin

Amaya Wiseman, Reporter February 19, 2024

Starting off the new year right, the Advanced Placement Environmental Science class took action to conserve energy and save money. Three sets of proposals, written by high school juniors and seniors,...

Welcoming Vickie Mahrin

Welcoming Vickie Mahrin

Amaya Wiseman, Reporter February 19, 2024

The Spring Lake High School community has warmly embraced several newcomers including Vickie Mahrin. After traveling the globe, Mahrin has returned back to the Tri-Cities area to share her love for French...

Spirit Week, Snowcoming are This Week

Spirit Week, Snowcoming are This Week

Laker Anchor Staff February 19, 2024

Another round of school spirit festivities begins today at Spring Lake High School, culminating in the Snowcoming Dance on Saturday. Freshman and senior Student Councils have put together the week's...

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