Wayland High School

Tony Bartell dies after return to hometown Wayland

January 26, 2021

Anthony (Tony) Bartell, died at his home in Wayland on Monday, Jan. 25. He was 62. Tony was born Jan. 8, 1959, in Grand Rapids, to Thomas and Emelda Bartell. He lived in Wayland until shortly after his high school graduation, then moved to his dream place, Beaver Creek, Colo.,...

Lady Wildcat bowlers pick up where they left off, 26-4

January 25, 2021

Bowling practices start Monday afternoon at Rock 'N Bowl for Wayland High School. The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team seemed to pick up where it left off nearly a year ago by posting a 26-4 dual match victory Monday over South Christian in its season opener. Much worse for the...

Celebration of Life June 25 for Sharon Couturier, 65

January 22, 2021

Sharon (Houck) Couturier died Wednesday, Jan. 20. A graduate of Wayland High School, she was 65. Sharon was born on March 1, 1955 to Arthur and Gladys (Slater) Houck in Grand Rapids. She was a graduate of the Davenport College Histologic Technician program, serving for many years as histology technician for health...

Two WHS students join virtual honors choir event

January 21, 2021

Two Wayland High School choir students took part in the first Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) Virtual State Honors Choir event. Mark Musgrave III and Stephen Harnish, prepared a piece on their own, which was chosen by the MSVMA organization. Dr. Marques Garrett, director of the virtual choir, traveled...

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

January 20, 2021

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Jan. 24, 1996 Some homeowners insist there are too many docks on the south side of Gun Lake, resulting in eyesores and liabilities. New construction values in Dorr Township have risen by...

Covid vaccine clinics set for 4 Saturdays in Feb. at WHS

January 20, 2021

The Allegan County Health Department will coordinate a vaccination clinic by appointment only on the four Saturdays in February at the Auxiliary Gym at Wayland Union High School. The Health Department will call or e-mail those who have requested a vaccine through the ACHD( https://allegancounty.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_06CvPLKrb5vgkPX" target="_blank" rel="noopener" I want a...

Coaches plan to livestream all WHS bowling matches

January 19, 2021

Bowling practices start Monday afternoon at Rock 'N Bowl for Wayland High School. The O-K Gold Conference has announced there will be no spectators, including parents, at any winter sports contests, except perhaps basketball on a limited basis. Wayland girls' and boys' bowling coaches Eric Bottrall and Sherry Miklusicak have...

Hall of Fame nominations for WHS inductees sought

January 19, 2021

Wayland Union Schools is seeking nominations for inductees into the 2021 Alumni Hall of Fame. Nominate a candidate for consideration by sending the nominee’s name and qualifications to Wayland High School Principal Tom Cutler, 870 E. Superior St., Wayland, MI 49348 or e-mail to cutlert@waylandunion.org Deadline for submitting nominations is...

Area boys’, girls’ basketball games may start Feb. 4

January 15, 2021

In the wake of the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s announcement this week of extending the pause in “contact” high school sports this winter to Feb. 1, the winter sports schedules for boys’ and girls’ basketball have been posted. Basketball, competitive cheer, ice hockey and wrestling are considered “contact” sports...

Basketball and wrestling seasons delayed until Feb. 1

January 14, 2021

Bowling practices start Monday afternoon at Rock 'N Bowl for Wayland High School. The Michigan High School Athletic Association this week extended the pause in “contact” high school sports this winter to Feb. 1, mostly affecting girls’ and boys’ basketball and wrestling. Basketball, competitive cheer, ice hockey and wrestling are...

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