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Local photographer’s ‘Blue Ice’ on calendar

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“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 the Arts. This calendar, as well as cards, planners and other gift ideas, can be purchased through their website at...
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Wayland volleyball team earns Academic All-State

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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 Morse also earned individual Academic All-State accolades.
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Presley Hudson has double-double in CMU OT win

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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 role in CMU's dramatic 70-67 victory Tuesday night over Oakland University. Her 12 boards were a career-high and she hit...
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Jon Seymour wins DAR Good Citizenship Award

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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 Scholarship Contest, created in 1934, is intended to encourage and reward qualities of good citizenship. Jon is president of the Student Council and National...
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Supporters of embattled Hopkins coach mobilize

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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 week initiated a petition to have Smith removed as basketball coach after four seasons and she counted 20 signatures. The...
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Helicopter parents could ruin athletics

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“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 at Rampart High School in Colorado Springs. He’s had a successful run, with five consecutive conference championships in boys’ cross...
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On-line post calls for Hopkins hoops coach’s ouster

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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 season as the head coach of the Vikings. His teams' records in his four seasons at the helm were 8-13,...
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WHS grad 2nd on Kalamazoo College team in tackles

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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 in tackles (94) and third on team in tackles for loss (5.5). Sweeney was a second team all-MIAA selection as...
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WHS grad Martus’ golf average 82.5 at Northwood

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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 individually among the Timberwolves. Martus was an all-state Division 2 golfer during her career as a Wildcats and she appeared...
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WHS debate team captures GR Metro League trophy

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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 consists of more than 100 students from 12 area schools, including Grand Rapids Catholic Central, City High, Forest Hills Central,...
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