The student news site of Ionia High School
Aubrey Millard, Editor
May 10, 2013
Mia Hamm, a very successful woman and soccer player once said, “The backbone of success is…hard work, determination, good planning, and perseverance.” This is very true in many aspects of life, but can all be learned and lived through soccer. Soccer is the most played sport in the world. It... Read more »
Tim Mayer
March 26, 2013
With spring sports quickly approaching, many athletes are finding themselves out of shape after a long winter off and in need of some serious training before their spring season begins. Luckily, Ionia High School’s own Mr. Merrifield has created an opportunity for students to do just that. The... Read more »
Aubrey Millard
March 26, 2013
IHS senior Jeffrey Koelsch Indoor track is exactly like outdoor track, but it is for year-round track athletes. Indoor track is said to be the hardest and most competitive of the two. The Michigan Indoor Track Series (MITS) brings in competitors from all over the state. You know you are competing against... Read more »
Emily Gerdes, Sports Reporter
March 25, 2013
Throughout the years, Ionia High School has competed in numerous sports. But this year, Ionia students have participated in a brand new sport. The IHS Power lifting team had a great season and they are pumped up for next year. The program was started in the 2012-2013 school year by Mr. Holes, who... Read more »
Christiaan Duell, Staff Writer
February 6, 2013
“I’m going to Australia, but first I’ve got to put on my swimming suit and stretch.”-Jarod Kintz. At IHS there are many swimmers that have broken many of the varsity records and this has happened a number of years. Every now and again you see that one swimmer’s name not just pop up once,... Read more »
Tim Mayer, Staff Writer
January 17, 2013
It’s been said by many that when choosing a career, it’s important to find something that you’re passionate about. Ionia High School’s Mr. Swinehart has done just that. Mr. Swinehart, the Athletic Director and Assistant Principal, has a passion for sports that goes way back. As a high school... Read more »
Jordan Stephans , Staff Writer
December 12, 2012
People take cross-country running seriously, but when it comes to the state finals, where only the best of the best participate, the intensity is taken to a whole new level. On a Saturday morning, October 27, the best runners from different schools came together in Carson City, and raced their last race... Read more »
Eric Spohr, Staff Writer
November 5, 2012
The fourteenth person ever, tenth since 1920, and first since 1967: Miguel Cabrera has done what no other person has in 45 years. Miguel has arguably won baseball’s most prestigious award, the Triple Crown. He clinched the Triple Crown on the last game of the regular season against the Kansas... Read more »
Trent Cook, Staff Writer
November 2, 2012
“Homecoming. Yeah, it’s a big deal,” said Senior Braden Bennett. Homecoming is a time when high school students really get to show some school spirit. Not to mention the fact that the football team gets to showcase their talent in front of the biggest crowd of the year.... Read more »
Trent Cook
October 4, 2012
On September 28, 2012, the Ionia Bulldogs took on the St. Johns Red Wings in the purple game. The players were donned in purple jerseys, with the names of people who have or have battled cancer. This game was very important to all parties involved. Eric Spohr, an IHS junior,... Read more »