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Spring Lake High School's student-staffed publication

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Laker Lore: A Look at Spring Lake Baseball, Past and Present

Laker Lore: A Look at Spring Lake Baseball, Past and Present

Mackenzie Cole, Staff Writer May 5, 2025

Since the original Spring Lake High School, now middle/intermediate school building, was created, we have had an iconic baseball field for our teams to use. Located just across Hammond Street from the...

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...

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....

Current uniform featuring a mix of new and old styles (2025)

Laker Lore: How Football Uniforms Have Changed

Mackenzie Cole, Staff Writer February 3, 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 football uniforms throughout the decades...

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....

Laker Lore: The Making of the Fight Song

Laker Lore: The Making of the Fight Song

Isabella Kuharevicz, Reporter December 16, 2024

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...

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