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Souls Taken by the Lake Remembered in Word and Song

Northview Charles Honey

Michaella Barton didn’t know much about the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald before she joined the cast of “Ten November,” a musical dramatization of...

Walking, Kicking and Dancing Their Way to $13,500

Northview Charles Honey

They came, they walked, they kicked soccer balls and they raised $13,500. The students of East Oakview Elementary School, as well as hardy high school...

‘A Girl Like Her’ Shows Harsh Realities of Bullying, Suicide

Grand Rapids Adrian Hirsch

When offered the opportunity to comment on bullying, the consensus from students who recently attended the screening of "A Girl Like Her" was it's...

A Prize Indeed: Students Learn About Art, Academics, Hope

Northview Charles Honey

Hunched over a piece of paper, Ciara Raymond pasted clippings onto it that read “EXPRESS WHAT DEFINES YOU” and “FREE,” adding letters in crayon...

Northview’s New Guy Starts Year Seeing ‘Potential and Promise’

Northview Charles Honey

It’s almost 7:30 a.m. on the first day of school at Northview High School, and students are buzzing around the warm and muggy front...

Statewide Group Honors Special-Education Leader

Northview Charles Honey

Dan Heitzman, director of special education for Northview Public Schools, recently received statewide recognition for his service and leadership. Heitzman was awarded the Patricia...

His Twin Tasks: Teaching Students and Serving Teachers

Northview Charles Honey

Even after 45 years of teaching, graduation is still an emotional night for Mike Anderson. At Northview High’s commencement, Anderson stood center stage at Sunshine...

‘Mr. P’ Closes Door on 40 Years of ‘Doing What’s Right for Kids’

Northview Charles Honey

It’s near the end of a math lesson at Grand Rapids’ Burr Oak Elementary, and first-year teacher Mike Paskewicz is upset. He’s just gotten...

Former Student Honors Art Teacher for Encouraging His Dreams

Northview Charles Honey

It had been nearly 30 years since Ruth Bitting taught art at Northview High School. Now here she was back there, surrounded by student...

New Northview Leader Grateful for ‘Opportunity to Serve’

Northview Charles Honey

Shortly before he was named Northview Public Schools’ next superintendent, Scott Korpak told school board members his view of their impending vote. “Being the superintendent...

Passion for Science, Love of Discovery, Leads Student to Scholarship

Northview Charles Honey

Although his death during a 1967 Apollo 1 pre-launch simulation was a tragedy, astronaut Roger B. Chaffee inspires Camille Phaneuf. “Anything’s possible” is how the...

Mentor Program Empowers Students and Adults Alike

Northview Tom Rademacher

Gay Van Otteren levels his 85-year-old eyes directly at you and then says this: “The greatest gift that you can give to one another is...

Read Any Good Books Lately? These Students Have

Northview Charles Honey

So you think today’s teenagers aren’t into reading? Talk to Bill Foster. He loves books – real books, made of paper and ink –...

Instilling a Love of Books, Reading

Northview Charles Honey

Librarian Kurt Stroh hopes to instill a love of reading in his school’s students. For Exhibit A in his effort, see Maris Guppy and...

From Victim to Advocate: Student Raises Funds, Awareness for Child Abuse Agency

Northview Charles Honey

What a night it was. Cascades of glittering lights. Gorgeous gowns and snappy suits. Fine sculpted centerpieces on the tables. And two talented teens...

Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. King

East Grand Rapids Charles Honey

To honor Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, Breton Downs Elementary students held signs expressing “Freedom,” Peace and Love” during a silent march near their...

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