Playing Both Ways - Danzell Maze's Journey to Graduation
Submitted 08-16-2011 under NONPROFITS
“Take every opportunity that’s presented to you.” Danzell Maze is a quiet but powerful force. Talk to him, and he will modestly tell you that he’s planning to go to Ferris State University on a scholarship. Google him, and...
Registration Information for GRPS Adult Community Education Fall Program
Submitted 08-16-2011 under NONPROFITS
FREE GED, High School Completion (HSC), Adult Basic Education (ABE) and ESL (English as a Second Language) Classes Registration will be held on Thursday, September 1 at 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and again on Tuesday, September 6 and Wednesday,...
Double Up now on fresh fruits and vegetables
Submitted 08-15-2011 under NONPROFITS
Now you can get more fresh fruits and vegetables when you use your Bridge Card at farmers’ markets, thanks to a new program called Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB). The program matches Bridge Card (food stamps) purchases at the markets, dollar-for-...
Maintaining motivation: Wendy Gomez's journey to graduation
Submitted 08-15-2011 under NONPROFITS
“Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t accomplish something.” Wendy Gomez is involved. As a student at Central High, she was active in Peer Listening, Ignite Mentoring, Upward Bound, National Honor Society, Student Council...
Rock-Hounds Downtown
Submitted 08-15-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
As dozens of fresh faces and old gathered in the Amway Grand Hotel Lobby last Thursday evening, Dr. Mary Jane Dockeray giggled with excitement. “I can’t believe the turnout!” A geologist with Blandford Nature Center, Dr. Dockeray...
Involved parents vs regular school volunteer: What's the difference?
Submitted 08-10-2011 under NONPROFITS
The Involved Parent Parental involvement is essential to a child’s success. Research proves that students whose parents are actively engaged in their education are more motivated, have higher attendance rates, participate more in class, are...
Kicking it up: Jack Kraushaar's journey to graduation
Submitted 08-10-2011 under NONPROFITS
“Soccer is my whole life.” Jack Kraushaar is a standout in two things: soccer and math. A center defender on the Creston varsity soccer team, Jack was named to the All Conference team his senior year. He loves the game, along with track...
Getting a Global Perspective Locally
Submitted 08-09-2011 under NONPROFITS
By Lauren Muscott Every college student has been there. The spring semester is finally over. A seemingly endless expanse of time lies before you, time which you are expected to fill with a summer job or internship. This is the position I...
Proving them wrong: Eric Jones' journey to graduation
Submitted 08-09-2011 under NONPROFITS
“When people don’t believe in you, you don’t believe in yourself.” Eric Jones was a just sophomore in high school when he made a big life decision one day. As a varsity soccer player, he had traveled to a rural school for a...
New EMT course offered at the School of Health, Science & Technology
Submitted 08-09-2011 under NONPROFITS
GRPS recently announced a partnership with Life EMS Ambulance and Spectrum Health designed to offer an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course to high school seniors beginning this fall at the School of Health, Science and Technology. Graduates of...