Have you ever wondered how our iconic Larry the Laker came to be? Did you know he was based on a real student?
Larry Gilbert was a member of the first Spring Lake High School graduating class in 1965....
Aaron Zuelke has been part of the Spring Lake community for a while now, after teaching art in grades five through eight. During the 2023-2024 school year, he taught 1st-hour high school Multimedia (now...
Naturally over the span of six decades the uniforms worn by our Spring Lake High School athletes are bound to change. This week we will start by showing off the football uniforms throughout the decades...
Last year, when community members opened up the 2024 Spring Lake High School Yearbook and flipped to the Boys varsity swim page, many people were left wondering what they were doing in their team photo....
The Spring Lake Fight Song has been an important part of our school district’s history for decades. While the band masters the notes, everyone at our school is at least familiar with the tune. So, where...
Kristen Dewitt was welcomed in mid-November to Jeffers Elementary School to take charge as principal. Among transitioning to a new school, she is also moving states. From Pennsylvania to Michigan, Kristen...
Seth Hoonhorst is the newest addition to the school's physical education and health department. This trimester Hoonhort is currently teaching Advanced Strength Training, Lifetime Fitness, and Team Sports....
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...
The fieldhouse is coming along as expected! Currently, the workers are in the process of installing roofing and insulation, and will be moving onto electricity/plumbing shortly. After they finish, they...
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...
Spring Lake High School will soon be getting its first-ever second floor.
The high school’s new front entrance will be completed by the start of the 2025 school year, according to school officials.
In...
Luke Marsh is the newest addition to the high school Special Education Department. While teaching at Spring Lake High, he is also balancing the job with being a Hope College football player.
This...
