Browse past news stories for East Kentwood High School in Kentwood, MI.

• West Michigan ThunderHawks hires Dance Team Director (OurSports Central)
  posted on November 30, 2009 at 01:28:11 am
  Grand Rapids, Michigan - The West Michigan ThunderHawks of the Indoor Football League continued preparations for the upcoming 2010 season by hiring Kimberly R. Herr as Director of Dance Team. Herr held a similar position with the AFLs Grand Rapids Rampage over the past two seasons.
• Tree lighting ceremony set (MLive.com)
  posted on November 23, 2009 at 10:09:53 pm
  The Kentwood Recreation Department will hold its 16th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Community Awards program from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at the Kentwood Activities Center, 355 48th St. SE. The event is free.
• Live blog: Three Rivers (12-0) vs. Saginaw Swan Valley (10-2) in Division 4 football state semifinals (The Kalamazoo Gazette)
  posted on November 21, 2009 at 06:21:35 am
  KENTWOOD — Kalamazoo Gazette prep sports editor Scott DeCamp will be blogging live from Saturday's Division 4 football state semifinal matchup between Three Rivers (12-0) and Saginaw Swan Valley (10-2).Kickoff is 1 p.m. at East Kentwood High School's Falcon...
• Swan Valley football player tackles cystic fibrosis (The Saginaw News)
  posted on November 20, 2009 at 12:39:25 pm
  View full size Chris Fryer | The Saginaw News Swan Valley High School junior Cole G. Stadler, 16, of Thomas Township has Cystic Fibrosis, a chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive tract. He plays on the Swan Valley varsity football team.
• Division 4 football state semifinals: Three Rivers (12-0) vs. Saginaw Swan Valley (12-0) (The Kalamazoo Gazette)
  posted on November 20, 2009 at 05:06:35 am
  When: 1 p.m. Saturday.Where: Falcon Stadium, East Kentwood High School.Admission: $6.At stake: A spot in the Friday, Nov. 27 state finals at Ford Field against the winner of Saturday's Marshall (11-1)/Marine City (12-0) game.Road to semifinals: Three Rivers beat...
• Petoskey advances to second straight State Soccer Final (9&10 News Cadillac)
  posted on November 5, 2009 at 04:41:36 am
  MIDLAND - The defending state champion Petoskey Northmen got two second-half goals from Dom Fantozzi to come from behind and defeat the Cranbrook-Kingswood Cranes, 2-1, in a Division Two State Semifinal matchup.
• Freeland taking on Country Day (Midland Daily News)
  posted on November 4, 2009 at 06:28:50 am
  While the Freeland soccer team is in uncharted waters, the Falcons' opponent in the Division 3 state semifinals certainly is not.
• High school students recruit volunteers with candy (WZZM 13 Grand Rapids)
  posted on November 2, 2009 at 01:33:25 pm
  While many spent Saturday, Oct. 31 enjoying the fun of Halloween, several high school students from across West Michigan took time to recruit volunteers.
• West Ottawa, Zeeland teams face tough road to boys water polo state finals (The Holland Sentinel)
  posted on October 29, 2009 at 12:40:51 am
  The West Ottawa and Zeeland boys water polo teams are shooting for one of four berths to the Michigan Water Polo Association state tournament this weekend.
• Kentwood students impressed with lawyers' skills during Michigan Supreme Court hearing (The Grand Rapids Press)
  posted on October 28, 2009 at 10:25:48 pm
  Students watched as lawyers debated the case involving a 5-year-old injured at a Cascade Township business.
• Ada to Zeeland briefs: Official named president of housing association (The Grand Rapids Press)
  posted on October 22, 2009 at 05:11:19 am
  A roundup of local news briefs from Ada to Zeeland.
• Motor causes fire in East Kentwood gym (WZZM 13 Grand Rapids)
  posted on October 14, 2009 at 12:18:24 pm
  Fire crews responded to East Kentwood High School on reports of a fire this morning.
• Teacher wins prize for team (MLive.com)
  posted on October 13, 2009 at 06:40:42 pm
  Peter Grostic, an algebra teacher at East Kentwood High School, took home $250 for himself and $250 for the East Kentwood High School baseball program after winning $500 as part of a sweepstakes offered by Horace Mann insurance companies.
• Rep. Justin Amash will hold economic town hall meeting in Kentwood on Saturday (The Grand Rapids Press)
  posted on October 9, 2009 at 04:25:38 pm
  Rep. Justin Amash, R-Cascade Township, will sponsor a town hall meeting Saturday at East Kentwood High School's Freshmen Campus to discuss Michigan's economic climate.
• West Ottawa makes it six O-K Red tennis titles in a row (The Holland Sentinel)
  posted on October 6, 2009 at 12:25:51 am
  The Panthers scored 41 points during play at East Kentwood High School to finish first. They scored two more points than runner-up Grandville and three more than third-place East Kentwood.
• Ada to Zeeland briefs: Harvest festival aids food, toy drives (The Grand Rapids Press)
  posted on October 2, 2009 at 05:25:48 am
  A roundup of local news briefs from Ada to Zeeland.
• Unbeaten West Ottawa boys tennis team swinging for O-K Red title (The Holland Sentinel)
  posted on October 1, 2009 at 12:55:51 am
  Panthers are aiming for their sixth consecutive conference championship Saturday during the O-K Red tournament at East Kentwood High School. West Ottawa beat conference rival Grandville 6-2 Wednesday.
• Ada to Zeeland briefs: Ada festival celebrates river, Roselle Park (The Grand Rapids Press)
  posted on September 28, 2009 at 05:25:38 am
  A roundup of West Michigan news briefs from Ada to Zeeland.
• WMU volleyball’s newest star in the making (Western Herald)
  posted on September 22, 2009 at 10:04:05 pm
  By Scott Sierzenga Western Herald Coming off yet another run in the tournament, what could make Western Michigan University’s volleyball team any better? Stellar play from a young unexpected source is one way. The freshman middle blocker, Jessica Brown, has been nothing but a pleasant surprise to all those on the volleyball team and its fans. “She’s doing a great [...]
• East Kentwood lands refurbished, flashy band trailer (The Grand Rapids Press)
  posted on September 17, 2009 at 04:40:48 am
  T.J. Hamilton | The Grand Rapids PressThe East Kentwood High School Marching Band has a refurbished trailer, thanks to its band boosters. KENTWOOD -- What's red and black and totally green? It's East Kentwood High School's refurbished band trailer, which...
• Claim Your Campus program urges students to pray before class, bring peace to schools (The Grand Rapids Press)
  posted on September 12, 2009 at 10:25:38 am
  KENTWOOD -- Anna Spencer says fighting at East Kentwood High School has declined -- and she knows why. Spencer, a 2008 graduate, said students in the prayer group she has led for two years asked for fighting to cease....
• Former GVSU Quarterback Curt Anes sentenced for cocaine possession (WZZM 13 Grand Rapids)
  posted on September 2, 2009 at 09:48:34 pm
  A Former Grand Valley State University Quarterback will serve 18 months probation for possessing cocaine.
• Former GVSU star sentenced to probation after cocaine bust (WZZM 13 Grand Rapids)
  posted on September 2, 2009 at 07:18:34 pm
  Wednesday afternoon, a Kent County Circuit Court judge sentenced Curt Anes, 29, to 18-months of probation.
• Wayland's Antels are on the run with friends, family (MLive.com)
  posted on August 17, 2009 at 03:29:07 pm
  Ray Antell III and wife, Jennifer Antel, of Wayland, are on the run. Running and athletic activities are an inseparable part of the Antels' business, social and family lives.
• Winners selected in Advance Back to School essay contest (MLive.com)
  posted on August 11, 2009 at 06:29:48 pm
  Twelve students in Kent, Ottawa, and Allegan counties will return to their classrooms within the next few weeks a little better prepared, thanks to their writing skills and the sponsors of the Advance Newspapers' "Back to School Essay Contest."
• Ada to Zeeland for August 5 (The Grand Rapids Press)
  posted on August 5, 2009 at 02:25:19 pm
  Child-seat inspection scheduled for Friday ALGOMA TOWNSHIP -- Between noon and 3:30 p.m. Friday, the township will offer free child safety seat inspections at the fire station, 10820 Edgerton Ave. The state requires booster seats for children younger than 8...
• Ada to Zeeland for August 3 (The Grand Rapids Press)
  posted on August 3, 2009 at 12:25:48 pm
  Fourth of July fireworks site might be permanent ADA TOWNSHIP -- Moving the Fourth of July fireworks from Forest Hills Central High School to the village this year "presented a whole new set of potential problems," Clerk Susan Burton said,...
• East Kentwood's Alex Talcott is tops in hockey (MLive.com)
  posted on July 28, 2009 at 07:22:20 pm
  KENTWOOD - He has been mentored by "Mr. Hockey," played internationally on Olympic ice, and has more than 100 medals and trophies from winning championships and/or being named to all-tournament teams or most valuable player.
• Ada to Zeeland for July 27 (The Grand Rapids Press)
  posted on July 27, 2009 at 01:44:49 pm
  Watch local chefs demonstrate preparation at farmers market ADA TOWNSHIP -- In addition to vendors selling vegetables, organic and free-range meats, bread, cheese and flowers, the Ada Township farmers market also features local chefs who will demonstrate how to prepare...
• Ada to Zeeland for July 23 (The Grand Rapids Press)
  posted on July 23, 2009 at 01:59:25 pm
  New plan for country club includes less office space CASCADE TOWNSHIP -- Watermark Country Club has scaled back plans for a health spa and added office space. In January, representatives of the club proposed a 17,000-square-foot building north of the...