John Mark Van Duinen, son of David VanDuinen and Nancy Harrison, has been named Spring Lake High School’s Rotary Student of the Month for November. He was honored by the Spring Lake Rotary at their November 3rd meeting.
John Mark Van Duinen, son of David VanDuinen and Nancy Harrison, has been named Spring Lake High School’s Rotary Student of the Month for November. He was honored by the Spring Lake Rotary at their November 3rd meeting.
John Mark recently earned his Eagle Scout Rank which is the highest achievement attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America. For his Eagle Scout project, he planned and implemented the planting of 1,000 trees in the Crockery Creek Natural Area. He is also a member of the Order of the Arrow, the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America. Being a member of this group provides many opportunities for service and leadership.
Being a member of the Spring Lake High School band program has been an important part of John Mark’s life. He currently serves as drum major for Spring Lake High School’s award winning marching band. He has been a member of the band all four years of high school. John Mark is also active in other organizations/teams at the high school. He is a member of the Be Nice club, and the National Honor Society and also earned a varsity letter for football.
In addition to being a capable leader, John Mark excels in the classroom as well. He currently carries a 3.986 gpa earning him a spot on the honor roll every trimester of his high school career.