Wayland High School

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

March 8, 2018

25 Years Ago — March 10, 1993 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has denied Sam Bravata of Gun Lake permits to develop two properties. Project opponent Paul Rose said, “There’s not many wetlands left on Gun Lake. We have to put an end to it (development) sometime before we...

WHS ‘Wall of Fame’ should add 2 new members

March 6, 2018

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. Sydney Urben While sincere congratulations are in order for Wayland High School senior bowling standout Sydney Urben for winning the Division 2 individual state championship, plans must be made later this year to include...

WHS athletic director Justin Wilson takes Ravenna job

March 5, 2018

Wayland High School athletic director and assistant principal Justin Wilson is reported to be leaving to take the principal's job at Ravenna High School. Wilson, who came on board at Wayland in the summer of 2014 as athletic director, is believed to be leaving at the end of this month....

WHS Emerging Strings group captures No. 1 rating

March 1, 2018

The Emerging Strings musical ensemble from Wayland High School, captured a first division rating from judges at the Michigan High School Band and Orchestra Association festival. The group is conducted by Karen Nofsinger. (Photo supplied)

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

March 1, 2018

25 Years Ago — March 3, 1993 Reporter Pat Staley wrote an analysis piece on the progress of Allegan County’s recycling program, maintaining that it’s had its problems but is reducing waste and pollution. The Wayland Township Board has pulled the dance license for the Apple Core Lounge because of...

Ex-Wildcat star Mallory Teunissen tosses perfect game

March 1, 2018

Former Wayland High School pitching ace Mallory Teunissen Wednesday hurled the fifth perfect game in Davenport University history in a 12-0 victory over Mount Vernon University in a southern spring trip ballgame in Florida. She retired the minimum of 15 batters in the five-inning victory, with not one reaching first...

Newcomer to community engaged in promoting Wayland

February 27, 2018

Anthony Winters gives his son, Max, a ride on his shoulders. EDITOR'S NOTE: This reporter incorrectly said Anthony Winter is owner of the Retro Room. Humble apologies. Anthony Winters and his family not long ago came to Wayland and is busy with very public efforts with "This Is Wayland," a video...

Wildcat Maggie Whitney to keep on running at Aquinas

February 26, 2018

Maggie Whitney (second from left, seated) and her coach and family members at the signing ceremony. Maggie Whitney, daughter of Rebecca and Randall Whitney, has signed her national letter of intent to continue her running career at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids. Whitney, a senior at Wayland High School, became...

WHS junior earns ‘superior’ ratings for classical piano

February 25, 2018

Wayland High School junior pianist Nate Pepin of Dorr earned a "superior" rating from the Michigan Federation of Music Clubs' National Federation of Music Festival Tuesday, Feb. 20. Pepin performed Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" and a "Fantasy" by Rachmaninoff in the festival. The son of Amy Van't Hof and Denis Pepin,...

Two Lady Wildcats earn berths in state bowling tourney

February 24, 2018

Marissa BruinsSlot Sydney Urben Two Wayland High School seniors Saturday earned berths in the state Division 2 individual bowling tournament at Plymouth Canton. Sydney Urben was runner-up in the regional tourney at Continental Lanes and Marissa BruinsSlot finished seventh among the 89 competition. The top 10 earn the right to...

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