Introduction: The news of Kevin Remenap’s passing on April 9th was a shock to the communities of Caledonia and Thornapple Kellogg. Remenap, who served as an assistant principal at Thornapple Kellogg High School, was known for his selflessness, kindness, and positive impact on the lives of his students. In this article, we remember the life…
“I don’t have a ton of free time due to sports but when I do I tend to hangout with friends.” Aaron Henry is a junior who participates in baseball and basketball. Although he cares about his grades, it’s really his love for sports that drives him as a person. Aaron was pulled up to…
Teens in America spend an abundance of their time at school or dedicating outside time to it. Just under fifteen-hundred students attend Caledonia High School and in previous years even more, and each of them has differing viewpoints on how school has affected them. Current Caledonia High School Junior Cade Graham said, “I think…
Robert John Meehan once beautifully stated, “Every child has a different learning style and pace. Each child is unique, not only capable of learning but also capable of succeeding.” Compass, a class incorporated into the Caledonia High School courses, is intended to help provide extra needed assistance and guide students to a better future. Junior…
Walking down the halls, it’s unlikely students ever think about what weird things are inside of their classmates’ backpacks. After interviewing a few people throughout the school, some odd things were discovered… Junior Brianna Hebert found her grandma’s lip gloss in her backpack along with a bag of barbeque chips. More things Brianna found were…
The Caledonia Men’s Soccer team ended their season Wednesday night at home with an upsetting loss to the Holt Rams. Going into the game, the Fighting Scots were ranked 28th in the state and the Rams right above them in 27th. By the end of the first half, both teams were left scoreless. Evan Johnson,…
Halloween’s origins date back to the ancient festival of Samhain, where people would light campfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. Over time, Halloween has become a day of activities, such as trick-or-treating and carving pumpkins. The first celebrations in America started with “play parties” that included the celebration of the harvest. At these…
On Friday October 18, Caledonia High School’s assistant principal James Crites revealed that students will not be able to dress up in costumes on Halloween. For the past 20 years, Caledonia High School students have not been allowed to participate in Halloween dress up during school hours. Halloween costumes are not permitted because they…
As seasons are coming to an end for fall sports there are many seniors finishing off their last seasons. “Well with it being my last game ever and my last game on the home field it is definitely sad, I’ve played on that field since the 4th grade so it’s gonna be hard to realize…
On Thursday, October 17th, the Caledonia High School varsity volleyball team defeated Grandville 3-1 after a long battle. The Scots fought long and hard against the Bulldogs to come back from being down 0-1 and win the next three sets. Leading the Scots were Lydia, with 29 assists, 9 kills, 12 digs, 7 blocks, and…
Working; an experience most high schoolers can relate to, whether they love their job or not. Junior Jocelyn Swanlund has a unique experience being able to work at Life Drivers Training, constantly around other kids her age. For Jocelyn that is her favorite part of the job, “I like being able to meet other high…
On Friday October 11, 2019 Caledonia Students for Life hosted the first blood drive of the year in which students could participate in donating blood to help contribute to saving lives. The high school typically holds two to three blood drives per year and often has numerous volunteers. Senior Lauren Leblanc worked at the blood…