From Lowell to Lightning: A Storm Chaser’s Journey
For most kids, weather is just something that happens outside while they go about their day. But for Joel Fritsma, the sky was a source of endless fascination from the time he was in first […]
Lowell Graduate Profile
From Lowell to the NFL: The Journey of Michael Dumas
Michael Dumas went from the small-town fields of Lowell, Michigan, to the bright lights of the NFL. His story is one of dedication and resilience as he embraced every challenge that came his way. Though […]
Lowell Alum Finds Calling in the MI Army National Guard
Lowell Area Schools alumni fan out across the state, country and even the world after graduation. While many have a general idea of where they’d like to land after completing their high school education, that […]
Lowell Grad Takes Over as Head Coach at Bethel University
More than 15 years ago, Mike McElroy was a Lowell Red Arrow, playing on the varsity football team under Coach Noel Dean – “a guy you’d run through a wall for,” he says. Now, McElroy […]
Lowell Graduate Takes to the High Seas as a U.S. Navy Commander
Lowell has a number of young men and women willing to sacrifice for their country. From attending the Naval Academy to enlisting in the Army, the community has been well represented in the Armed Forces. […]
Lowell Graduate Inducted into U.S. Naval Academy
This Fourth of July had a special meaning for one Lowell High School graduate and his family. Less than a week before the holiday, Jonathan Berklich took an oath of office to enter the U.S. […]
Life Has Been One Epic Adventure for this Lowell Grad
In 2007, Stephanie Marie Kempker walked across the stage at Lowell High School to receive her diploma. She had a college lined up and career plans in mind. However, a trip to Thailand would later […]