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Come Visit Chile and Argentina Summer 2026

Come Visit Chile and Argentina Summer 2026

Hailey Neely, Reporter April 24, 2023

Teachers Steffanie and Aaron Portenga will be taking a select amount of students on an out-of-country trip to Chile and Argentina in June of 2026. This trip contains many exciting excursions that will...

In Focus with Francesca Sipe

In Focus with Francesca Sipe

Hailey Neely and McKenzie Stanhope, Reporters March 29, 2023

Junior Francesca Sipe is a student who attends Careerline Tech Center where she focuses mainly on her work in digital form. Now, let's take a deeper look into one of her pieces and what inspired it. What...

In Focus with Megan VanKuiken

In Focus with Megan VanKuiken

Hailey Neely and McKenzie Stanhope, Reporters March 24, 2023

Junior Megan VanKuiken has recently been recognized by her art teacher, Irene Sipe, for her talents in ceramic work. Megan has always loved doing art, ever since elementary school. She began doing ceramics...

In Focus with River Parcheta

In Focus with River Parcheta

Hailey Neely and McKenzie Stanhope, Reporters March 21, 2023

River Parcheta has recently been recognized by his art teacher, Irene Sipe, for his talent in ceramics. Parcheta's work always has an eclectic and unique feel. Let’s take a deeper look at one of Parcheta's...

In Focus with Annaliese Wise

In Focus with Annaliese Wise

Hailey Neely and McKenzie Stanhope, Reporters March 20, 2023

Annaliese Wise was recognized for her dedication to the arts, specifically hand-thrown pottery. Having gone through some life-changing events and living in multiple places around the country, Annaliese...

In Focus with Jack Campbell

In Focus with Jack Campbell

Hailey Neely and McKenzie Stanhope, Reporters March 17, 2023

Recently, junior Jack Campbell was recognized for his dedication to the arts, specifically jewelry. He works with many mediums and techniques, both in school and at home. Let's take a deeper look at Jack’s...

Tom Foley: An English Teacher Dedicated to Teaching his Students to Think

Tom Foley: An English Teacher Dedicated to Teaching his Students to Think

Hailey Neely, Reporter March 14, 2023

As you walk into room 7207, you’ll notice a desk in the corner; a very organized and spacious one at that. This particular area belongs to English teacher Tom Foley. You can often find him seated at...

Hidden Faces: Janes story - a road to recovery

Hidden Faces: Jane’s story – a road to recovery

Riley Vining, Reporter February 17, 2023

*This story describes depression and suicide in detail throughout the story, including methods by which Jane (for privacy and safety purposes we have disguised her name) has attempted. For those who might...

Hidden Faces: A look at the school districts approach to mental health

Hidden Faces: A look at the school districts approach to mental health

Riley Vining, Reporter February 17, 2023

The sound of 1800 students shuffling from class to class is thunderous. The chattering of caffeinated students electrifies the air. It's just another day at Grand Haven High School. Who would know levels...

Beckers Beautiful Jewelry

Beckers Beautiful Jewelry

Annabelle Waterman, Reporter December 22, 2022

A Class Divided: Students in Mrs. Deans room stand for the pledge while some of their peers remain seated.

Patriotism, protest or peer pressure?

Students have differing opinions on standing for pledge
Alexandra Bakker December 20, 2022

Every high school student knows the drill: zone out during morning announcements and wait for your cue to stand up for the Pledge of Allegiance. Some kids stand and say it enthusiastically while others...

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