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Sarah Brewer successfully defends PhD dissertation

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Sarah Brewer Sarah Brewer, a 2006 Wayland High School graduate, successfully defended her dissertation Wednesday for her her doctorate in epidemiology from the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine She had been working part time as a project manager for a multi-site, four-year R01 NIH grant. Her interests include...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Sept. 15, 1997 Pine Street Elementary, which was built as Wayland High School in 1941, held an open house, as well as the community education building across the street. Martin Schools Supt....
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Former Wildcat named collegiate player of week

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Olivia Deeb Olivia Deeb, a 2022 graduate of Wayland High School has won MCCAA Western Conference defensive player of the week accolades in volleyball. The Lake Michigan College freshman setter had 17 digs in a dual match victory of Grace Christian College.
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Weston Hosler chosen to lead WHS strings program

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Wston Hosler Weston Hosler has been selected new director of the Wayland High School orchestra program. Hosler, who succeeds Wayland High School graduate Kyle Pitcher, who took a job at Rockford High School, has been working at Kenowa Hilla High School. A graduate of the music education program at Eastern...
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WHS Student Council coordinating fund-raiser Friday at football game

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The Wayland High School Student Council is coordinating a charity-fund-raiser during this Friday night's home football game against Forest Hills Eastern. For "Family, Friends and Heroes," each of the Wayland players will be playing for someone who has made an impact on their life. All proceeds will go to Pine...
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Wildcat boys take 2nd in Yankee Springs C-C meet

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Isaac Dyer The Wayland High School boys’ cross-country team’s successes continued Monday afternoon when it took second place in the Coach B Yankee Springs Invitational. The Wildcats were bested in the Thornapple Division only by Division 1 Caledonia. The Wayland girs’ squad captured third place. Behind Caledonia and host Thornapple...
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Son of former WHS track coach takes his own life

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Danny Bolhuis, son of former Wayland High School teacher and track and wrestling coach Dan Bolhuis, took his own life Monday, Aug. 29. Danny was born on Oct. 17, 1996, faced with the physical challenges of spina bifida. His life and spirit were one of determination and perseverance. Danny loved...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) Downtown Dorr today. 25 Years Ago — Sept. 1, 1997 Becky Dyer of Wayland was the winner of the Penasee Globe’s $200 grand prize drawing and was shown sharing the booty with daughter Danielle, 3. The...
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Yes It’s True: Two local stories about student loans

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There’s been some wailing and gnashing of teeth this past week about President Joe Biden’s decision to forgive a sizable portion of student debt. People have been posting that they paid off their debts, so today’s students should do likewise. It’s a matter of responsibility. Yet many of the politicians...
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Elizabeth Stein named communications director

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Elizabeth Stein Laurie Zywiczynski Elizabeth Stein is the new part-time communications specialist for Wayland Union Schools. A 2019 graduate of Wayland High School, she earned her bachelor's degree from Wayne State University with a major in psychology and a minor in gender and women's studies. She also is the assistant...
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