Adam Ronning, All-State Band (guest author Ms. Kayla Mroczek)

October 30th, students from around the state auditioned for the All-State band. Few high school students in Michigan are able to play the All-State audition music, let alone make ito into the band.  Adam Ronning, senior trombone player,  made it into this elite band that will perform during the Michigan Music Conference at the Devos Place in January.  This is a first for Sparta High School and a tremendous accomplishment for Adam.  Congratulations!

Fall All-Conference Additions

Left to right:  Chad Klinge and Chase Rau

The following student-athletes earned All-Conference for their perfomance on the soccer field:   Chase Rau (senior) and Chad Klinge (junior).  Congratulations gentlemen!

Fall Drama Production: A Christmas Story

"I want a red rider 200 shot carbine action range model air rifle with a compass and this thing which tells time built right in the stock."  -Ralphie

(courtesy of Google images/Amazon.com)

Congratulations to Ms. Marolf and her entire cast on the successful production of  A Christmas Story.  From costumes, to sets, to the acting:  Well done Spartans!

Fall All-State Athletes

The following student-athletes have earned All-State recognition during the 2011 fall athletic season.

Kelsey Thome, Academic All-State, Cross Country
Adam Birkeland, All-State,  Cross Country
Brandon George,  All-State,  Cross Country
Tony Hill,  Honorable Mention All-State, Football
Chase Rau,  All-State,  Soccer
Tom Willett,  Academic All-State,  Cross Country

Congratulations Spartans!

Coach of the Year Honors for Steve Zurek

Coach Zurek was voted the Division 4 coach of the year in our region by his peers.  He also earned this honor in 2006.  In addition, The Grand Rapids Press has selected Coach Zurek as its Coach of the Year for its entire coverage area.  Congratulations to Coach Zurek and the Sparta Spartans!

Important Upcoming Dates

Nov. 17  Jostens meet with seniors  10:30 am
Nov. 18  Parent Coffee 7:45 am
Nov. 22  End of the 2nd Marking Period
Nov. 23 - 25  Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 16  Parent Coffee 7:45 am/Last Day of Attendance for Students
Dec. 19 - Jan. 2   Christmas Break
Dec. 20 -21  Winter School  8 - 11 am in the Media Center
Jan. 3  School Resumes

Fall All-Conference

Eleven student-athletes earned OK Blue All Conference recongition for the 2011 Fall Athletic season.  Congratulations to the following Spartans:

Kelsey Thome, senior,  cross country
Adam Birkeland, senior, cross country
Brandon George, senior, cross country
Tom Willett, senior, cross country
Kory Brown, senior, football
Tony Hill, senior, football
Derek Jensen, senior, football
Kyle Rauser, senior, football
Nathan VanPatten, senior, football
Chad Klinge, junior, soccer
Chase Rau, senior, soccer
Jared Bradford, junior,  tennis
Jill Steenwyk, senior, volleyball

9th Ranked Spartans Compete for State Title

Our Varsity Boys Cross Country Team, currently ranked 9th in Division 2, will compete for a State Championship this Saturday (November 5, 2011).  The Spartans will run at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan.  GO SPARTANS!