NorthPointe honors memory of longtime teacher
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — NorthPointe Christian honored the late Don Vander Kolk at its basketball game against Grand Rapids Christian Friday night.
The school sold 350 t-shirts as well as other merchandise. The proceeds raised were given to Vander Kolk’s family. Vander Kolk was a teacher at NorthPointe for 23 years. He passed away Nov. 14.
Senior Jared DeClark organized the event as part of his senior project.
Grand Rapids Christian won the game 74-43.
Other highlights included in Friday’s coverage include:
- Hudsonville vs. Godwin Heights Boys
- Rockford vs. Muskegon Boys
- Rockford vs. Muskegon Girls