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In a corner of Rachel Cobb’s high school classroom there is an almost forgotten audio visual three-shelf cart holding a bulky old television with cords running behind it attached to a DVD player and an analogue antenna. For the most part, this obsolete technology goes unnoticed in her classroom - except every Sept. 11.

An hour before the first day of school even started, TK seniors wandered into the stadium and onto the field. Spreading blankets on the turf, they sat in groups to welcome each other back for their last first day of school and their senior sunrise.

High School math teacher and co-student council advisor Liz Ritsema earned the prestigious Shelley Erb Above and Beyond Award from the TK Education Association during Monday’s TK opening day celebration.

Being around students is nothing new for Thornapple Kellogg High School’s new Dean of Students Sean McLaughlin. He’s had a long career in public education and actually retired after 36 years only to realize he wasn’t done helping students.

Please note this is a general supply list. Teachers will provide more details in their individual classes.

Fifteen Thornapple Kellogg High School spring student athletes earned 2023 OK Gold All-Conference awards. Six represent track and field, four represent soccer, two from softball and one each from baseball, golf, and tennis. Congratulations TK Trojans!

“Congratulations to the greatest class of all time - the class of 2023!” said Thea Zellmer as she raised her arms in celebration at the 2023 Thornapple Kellogg High School graduation ceremony.

It took less than two minutes for TKHS freshman Blake Bossenberger to devour four breadsticks and be crowned the food eating champion at a fundraising contest.

Adalyn Cook has a need for speed but unlike many of her family members who love the thrill of race car driving, Adalyn prefers a different kind of horsepower. Her preference is the more natural kind of horsepower.