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SLHS Quiz Bowl to States

Autumn Wahlberg, Editor-In-Chief March 23, 2026

For the first time in 10 years, SLHS Quiz Bowl Team has qualified for the State competition.  States will be at Michigan State University on April 18. There will be a ton of matches between different...

Club Spotlight: E-Sports

Club Spotlight: E-Sports

Kaylee Robinson, Staff Writer December 15, 2025

The E-Sports club just finished off one of their strongest seasons yet, making it to the playoffs for the second year in a row. It was a season full of passion, dedication, and perseverance, but most...

Club Spotlight: Psychology Club

Club Spotlight: Psychology Club

Mari Nienhouse, Staff Writer November 3, 2025

Years ago, students started to show an interest in psychology classes, which led to expansion of offerings with the always-full AP course. It also led teacher Karl Sineath to start a psychology club. In...

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...

1974: During the 70’s the team is shown wearing black shorts, with a white top. The jersey says Spring Lake and under that, they have the flying shoe symbol.

Laker Lore: How Track Uniforms Have Changed

Mackenzie Cole, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

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 boys' track team uniforms from the 1970s...

Laker Lore: Larry The Laker

Laker Lore: Larry The Laker

Mackenzie Cole, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

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....

Laker Lore: Swim Team Traditions

Laker Lore: Swim Team Traditions

Mackenzie Cole, Staff Reporter February 3, 2025

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....

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