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WHS grad Todd Myers ties for 1st in collegiate golf tourney

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Rory Myers, a 2018 Wayland High School graduate, captured the first tournament win of his collegiate career Tuesday afternoon at the Egypt Valley Championship, hosted by Taylor University. The Spring Arbor University freshman sat in 11th place through two rounds, but fired a three-under par 69 over the final 18 holes...
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

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PHOTO CAPTION: The Wayland High School Marching Band performing at the Allegan County Fair parade in 1954. This photograph was taken in Allegan by Clayton Baugh and was donated by Mildred Baugh to Then-Now Genealogical-Library. (From left) Drum Major Marie Finkbeiner, Director Arthur Steward (front row: Robert Crofoot Jr. Behind him...
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WHS grad Sarah Brewer takes 24th overall in Portland Marathon

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Sarah Brewer (right), a 2006 graduate of Wayland High School, finished fifth among females and 24th overall in the Portland (Ore.) Marathon Saturday. Her time was just under three hours. She was a star distance runner in her years at Wayland High School and beyond. (Photo courtesy of Sue Brewer)
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Marketing, advertising ruining what we thought was democracy

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ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorical by the editor. “…Indeed it has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.…” — Sir Winston Churchill Though there has been...
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Oct. 5, 1994 The Wayland High School 1961 varsity football team. Arson is suspected in a fire that destroyed the historic Carriage House Restaurant, a former fixture in Martin, relocated across the...
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Yes It’s true: For Ryan Mauchmar it was one shining day

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"All the memories came flooding back — old Mrs. McAvoy eating that horrible chicken and the terrified child running from the burning wreck." — Vivian Stanshall, 1972 I spent Saturday morning helping take care of my grandson, Corvid, at a "Foxes and Hounds" cross-country meet at Cottonwood Park in Colorado...
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‘Culture Club’ helps WHS students learn about exchange visitors

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A new "Culture Club" at Wayland High School has been launched to enable Wayland students to hang out with foreign exchange students and learn about their countries and culture. They meet once a month during Pride Time. The club hosted a "Culture Shock" Q&A earlier this month with the foreign...
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WHS debate team has huge successes at Legislative Debate Day

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The Wayland High School debate had a terrific day earlier this month at the West Michigan Legislative Debate League competition, which was held at the Wayland Union Fine Arts Center. Local students took 10 of the top 13 places, and all debaters finished within the top 20. The top ten...
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Wayland’s game at East Grand Rapids moved up to 5 p.m.

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The Wayland High School varsity football game at East Grand Rapids will be moved to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, instead of the customary 7 p.m. Last Friday's contest at home against Middleville Thornapple Kellogg took place at 5 p.m. Once again, the reason for the earlier starting time has...
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WHS grad Jessica Merchant promoted as Stanford coach

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Jessica Merchant Wayland High School graduate Jessica Merchant has been promoted to associate head coach for the Stanford University softball team. "This change in title is well-deserved and overdue," head coach Jessica Allister said. "From recruiting to working with hitters and infielders, Coach Merchant is an integral part of our program....
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