Wayland High School

WHS graduate wins another long distance race, this one on Super Sunday

February 11, 2016

Robby Young, a 2003 Wayland High School graduate, has won yet another long-distance race, this one the Super Bowl Sunday Pikes Peak Sports Super Half Marathon in Colorado Springs. Young, who teaches earth science and physics at Ramparts High School in Colorado Springs and head varsity cross country and track coach,...

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 202

February 10, 2016

25 Years Ago — Feb. 13, 1991 A barn fire at the Ralph Lettinga farm in Leighton Township sent about 50 to 60 cows into the road, where one of them was struck by a car, but all survived. Lettinga said it will cost him about $100,000 to rebuild the...

WHS grad Stephen Vanravenswaay retires from Fla. fire department

February 8, 2016

Orange County (Fla.) firefighter and 1990 Wayland High School graduate Stephen "Shakey" Vanravenswaay, who was diagnosed nearly a year ago with Stage IV pancreatic cancer, has decided officially to retire from the job he says he loves. Vanravenswaay, 43, has been with Orange County Fire Rescue for 20 years.With help...

Wayland High School to add 2 new courses to curriculum next year

February 8, 2016

Wayland High School will have two classes added to its curriculum next year. Director of Instruction Theresa Fulk asked for and received permission Monday night from the Board of Education to add a class on career and college readiness and a “school to work” program in cooperation with local businesses....

Yes It Is, It’s True: I don’t often quote coaches or players

February 6, 2016

Long ago, but not far away, I first started to get an inkling that the most overrated aspect of sports writing and sports broadcasting was quotes from coaches or players. That notion has grown over the years into a full-blown philosophy that I will accept, but not seek quotes during...

Visitation and funeral for Paul Hazen will be held Saturday

February 3, 2016

Paul J. Hazen, age 77, of Shelbyville died Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Green Acres Assisted Living Center. Paul was born March 18, 1938 in Shelbyville to Lyle and Lola (Main) Hazen. Paul was a graduate of Wayland Union High School and spent his life farming in the area. He...

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 202

February 3, 2016

25 Years Ago — Feb. 6, 1991 A support group for families of military troops serving overseas in the Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm, has been established by the local VFW post and the American Red Cross. Vandals broke into Moline Elementary School and attempted to set a fire by...

Best explanation of No. 22 Don Japinga jersey controversy?

February 2, 2016

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. The editorial I wrote about the jersey retirement of Don Japinga certainly has stirred memories and controversy. Because some Wayland High School players indeed have worn No. 22 over the past 30 years, there...

Three WHS students perform as State Honors Choir members

February 2, 2016

Three of Wayland High School's finest choir students performed Saturday, Jan. 23, as members of the State Honors Choir at the Michigan Music Educator's Conference. They were (from left) Mitchell Lapham, Makayla Biesbrock and Nick Wnuk. (Photo courtesy of Laurie Zywiczynski)

First Davenport football team to include 2 local athletes

January 31, 2016

When Davenport University launches its first football season next fall, it appears that at least two local athletes will be on its roster. The school announced this week that Wayland High School senior quarterback Tanner VanDyk was among the 32 recruits it has signed. Van Dyke, who will graduate this...

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