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Dillon Dyer · May 26, 2011

Howard Camping, the man who claimed the world was going to come to an end on Saturday, April 21st, admits that he had made a mathematical error when he predicted Judgment Day, and that it will happen instead on this coming October the 21st, 2011. Camping, who said that 200 Million Christians would be taken to Heaven Saturday the twenty-first, also predicted the Apocalypse would come in 1994. His religious organization, Family Radio International, spent millions –including donations made by his followers- to have more than 5,000... 

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Danielle Kersting · May 25, 2011

Nostalgia, happiness, and excitement drifted through the hallways last Friday, May 20, 2011 –the Class of 2011’s last day of learning here in the high school.   At 11:37am the mighty seniors said their goodbyes to all the underclassmen that they’d grown close with over the years of sports, classes, and memories together. The last classroom day made graduation finally seem real to Hesperia students, as they cleaned out their lockers and took exams for the last time.   However, they can’t stay away for long. The seniors... 

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Hannah Griffes · May 4, 2011

On Thursday, April 28th, a select few seniors went with Mr. Peacock to the 2011 All Academic Banquet at St. Ives Resort. The requirements for the event were a 3.5 cumulative grade point average for all four years of high school, and to have participated in a CSAA league varsity sport or activity during their senior year. Nine high schools attended the banquet: Bigh Rapids, Central Montcalm, Chippewa Hills, Hesperia, Holton, Lakeview, Morley Stanwood, Reed City, and White Cloud. The ten Hesperia High School students who met this... 

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Cayla Broton · April 25, 2011

A mysterious rabbit hopping around, laying eggs (as most bunnies do) AND leaving candy? This unorthodox combination can only mean one thing: Easter has arrived. Where exactly do these traditions come from? Just how did a little bunny frou-frou come to be an icon –an egg-laying icon, at that? I’m here to let you know. Personally, the Easter Bunny had me the most curious. So, let’s get hopping on that one. There aren’t any known exact origins of the Easter bunny, yet he has become a primary icon for the Christian holiday.... 

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Nick Nielsen · April 20, 2011

If April showers bring May flowers, what do April snow storms bring? For Hesperia, it brings mass cancelations to the spring sports programs –missed practices and competitions alike. On Tuesday, April 19th, the rain and snow mix caused all spring sports scheduled for after school to be postponed or cancelled. As of right now, the coaches haven’t been informed as to when these events will be rescheduled. Hesperia athletes: hope for spring weather to arrive sometime soon, so practices can be practiced, games can be played,... 

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Cayla Broton · March 11, 2011

  Well, folks, we are a mere week away from our luckiest day of the year. Pick a four leaf clover, follow a rainbow, find the pot of gold, and catch the leprechaun.  Your every wish will become a reality. As always, these silly old... 

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