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1st Annual 3 On 3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday

Submitted by Cheri Mikowski, WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger
Friday, March 1st, 2013, 12:00pm
1st Annual 3 On 3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday

Union High School gym located at 1800 Tremont Ave. NW in Grand Rapids is the place to be on Saturday, March 2 at 8:30am for a good game of 3-On-3 Basketball to benefit GRPS’s Academy of Design & Construction program (ADC), made possible through the Grand Rapids Public Schools & Triangle Associates. ADC is a 4 year program for high school students, who want to have a career in the design & construction industry.<?xml:namespace prefix = o />

Funds from this Tournament will help this program offer scholarships to students, wanting to continue their ADC education.

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Grand Rapids Football Player Heading to Northwood University!

Submitted by Candice Fleszar... on Wednesday, February 20th, 12:00 pm
Grand Rapids Football Player Heading to Northwood University!

A Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High School Player is heading for college football. Quinton Pulley signed with Northwood University for this coming fall. Pulley was a three year starter for the Ottawa Hills High School Bengals Football team, and a First Team All Conference in 2012, leading the team with 90 tackles as a middle line backer.

Pulley said he started playing football in the second grade, and didn't even know if he would play at all coming into his freshman year at Ottawa Hills. He said among his best memories are the playoffs that first year with Ottawa Hills.

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Area School Hosts Traditional Celebration for First Time

Submitted by mkennedy on Monday, February 11th, 5:59 pm
Area School Hosts Traditional Celebration for First Time

 

Grand River Preparatory High School will celebrate its first ever Homecoming celebration with a week full of events starting Feb. 11, 2013.

The weeklong celebration, themed "A Night on the Red Carpet", includes a powder puff football game, a boys’ volleyball game, a staff vs. students basketball game, college apparel day, costume day, pajama day, and twin day. Friday will conclude the week of celebration with the homecoming assembly and first ever court, the varsity basketball game, and the crowning of the King and Queen at half-time.

“We are very excited to be celebrating our very first homecoming with our students,” said Grand River Preparatory High School Principal Jason Bannister. “Not only will they be showing their pride for their school, but will be helping to give back to their community.”

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