Wayland High School

Local photographer’s ‘Blue Ice’ on calendar

“Blue Ice,” one of Hope Thurston Carter's best-known photographs has been published again. It been chosen as the February image for the 2017 "Cultivating Creativity" Calendar produced by Ministry of…

Editor December 1, 2016

Sports

Wayland volleyball team earns Academic All-State

The Wayland High School varsity volleyball team, coached by Nicki Cardosa, earned the Academic All-State award. The team's average cumulative grade point average is 3.7077. Wildcats Taryn Coughlin and Leigha…

Editor December 1, 2016

Sports

Presley Hudson has double-double in CMU OT win

Central Michigan University sophomore guard Presley Hudson, a Wayland High School graduate, came up with her first career double-double, totaling 11 points and 12 rebounds and played a major clutch…

Editor November 23, 2016

Community Notices

Jon Seymour wins DAR Good Citizenship Award

Wayland Union High School senior Jon Seymour has been named the DAR Good Citizen for the Class of 2017. The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizens Award and…

Editor November 23, 2016

Sports

Supporters of embattled Hopkins coach mobilize

The community and school district of Hopkins is buzzing about the recent explosion of controversy over Hopkins varsity basketball coach Darrin Smith. Retiring Hopkins Township Clerk Lisa Battjes late last…

Editor November 23, 2016

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Helicopter parents could ruin athletics

“What mighty contests arise from trivial things.” — Alexander Pope Many Townbroadcast readers know my son, Robby, a 2003 Wayland High School graduate, is head varsity cross-country and track coach…

Editor November 21, 2016

Sports

On-line post calls for Hopkins hoops coach’s ouster

A disturbing and controversial post on Facebook is calling for the removal of Hopkins varsity basketball coach Darrin Smith. Smith, a graduate of Wayland High School, is beginning his fifth…

Editor November 20, 2016

Sports

WHS grad 2nd on Kalamazoo College team in tackles

Quentin Sweeney, a 2013 graduate of Wayland Higher School and Division 2 all-state linebacker, has completed his junior year on the Kalamazoo College football team. He was second on team…

Editor November 19, 2016

Sports

WHS grad Martus’ golf average 82.5 at Northwood

Wayland High School graduate Ali Martus finished her freshman season at Northwood University with an 82.5 per 18-hole round average this season in 10 outings. Her performance was fourth best…

Editor November 19, 2016

Articles

WHS debate team captures GR Metro League trophy

The Wayland High School varsity debate team Wednesday brought home the first place trophy after competing in its final Grand Rapids Metro Debate League contest Wednesday. The GR Metro League…

Editor November 17, 2016