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WMS choir sings national anthem at GR Griffins game

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The sixth grade choir from Wayland Middle School Tuesday evening sang the national anthem at the Grand Rapids Griffins hockey game. They sang under the direction of instructor Krisi Oostdyk.
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Hopkins equestrian team is 5th in state competition

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The Hopkins High School equestrian team has concluded a successful competitive season as District 19 Division B champions, Region A Division B co-champions and fifth-place finisher in the Division B state championship meet. Team member are seniors Faith Roys, Alyssa Beilby and Gracie DeZeeuw; junior Katelyn Williams; sophomores: Ashley Bieber...
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Six WHS musicians to play for greater GR area orchestras

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Wayland Union Schools students are representing the their district this this year in the regional youth orchestra scene of Greater Grand Rapids. Through an audition process, the following students were chosen to play in one of the Saint Cecilia orchestras or the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony’s Concert Orchestra: (from left))...
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WHS debaters take 7 of top 10 awards at Holt competition

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The Wayland High School debate team last Wednesday took seven of the top 10 awards and top novice honors at the West Michigan Legislative Debate League competition at Holt High School. The debate team is coached by Andrea Brown. Placements were Savannah Weber, 26th place; Rylie Steuer, 15th; Summer Morrison,...
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Wayland Middle Schoolers sing in Regional Honors Choir

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Ten Wayland Middle School students sang in the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) Regional Honors Choir Saturday, October 19 at Byron Center High School’s Van Singel Auditorium. In addition, students submitted auditions for the State Honors Choir and will soon know if they will be accepted into this choir...
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Wayland Union Schools’ bus fleet rated perfect once again

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Wayland Union Schools’ bus fleet, which numbers 24 buses, recently received another perfect safety inspection. Michigan State Police every year sends an inspector to conduct an analysis of more than 20 areas for every school bus. Buses are graded on a three-color system. Green means the bus is safe to...
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Twisted Pins arcade opens at old Wayland Cleaners location

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The Twisted Pins Arcade has opened in the building that formerly housed Wayland Cleaners at 114 Pine St. Patrons for now can stop in and play games for free. Owner Chris Travis posted on Facebook, "Remember this is a work in progress, I am not up to 100%. These games...
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Wayland debate students bring home 7 trophies from tourney

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The Wayland High School debate team did collected seven trophies Saturday at its first tournament of the season at the Holt Debate Invitational. Wayland students continued their winning season by bringing home a total of seven trophies,  placing in the top ten in both divisions, varsity and novice. Maddy Probst...
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Authorities say driver of car in Mutschler fatal was going 95

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Ethan Mutschler Kent County authorities are saying the driver of a car that collided with another driven by Wayland High School senior Ethan Mutschler July 12 was going as fast as 95 miles per hour. Colter Brannon Rounds, 20, will appear Tuesday, Oct. 22, in Kent County Circuit Court, for...
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WHS math teacher adds another award to collection

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Linda Anderson Bensyl Wayland High School math teacher Linda Anderson Bensyl, one of the most decorated faculty members locally, has won yet another award. She is one of only four Michigan teachers to be awarded a Presidential Excellence Award in Science, Mathematics and Engineering. Established in 1983, PAEMST is the...
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