Announcements
Celebrating Varsity Girls Tennis Seniors
Updated on 05/14/2024
Betta Klein
Favorite Tennis Stroke or Favorite Tennis Memory: Watching and cheering on my teammates who dominated at states last season and brought home three state titles!
Give thanks to anyone you would like: I would like to thank my parents for being absolute champs on our long tournament days!
Plans for Next Year: Betta plans to continue on to college, and is still considering her options currently.
Rachel Larsen
Natalie Poortenga:
Parents: Doug and Anne Poortenga
Favorite Tennis Memory: Staying in a hotel as a team before states each year!
Give thanks to anyone you would like: I would like to thank my parents for always coming to my events and supporting me in so many ways! Also to my siblings, who make time in their busy schedules to be there for their little sister.
Plans for Next Year: Calvin University. I am considering studying Journalism, Editing, or Music Education.
Favorite Bible Verse: "For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you." Isaiah 41:13
Alex VerMeulen
Parents: Kara and Chris VerMeulen
Favorite Tennis Memory: Freshman year state tournament in Holland.
Give thanks to anyone you would like: Tennis coach Clayton Hodge and my family
Plans for Next Year: Attend Calvin University on a premed track
Favorite Bible Verse: “The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5
Frankie Volkema
Parents: Timothy and Merideth Volkema
Favorite Tennis Memory: My favorite memory was staying in the Comfort Inn at state and hanging out with the team!
Give thanks to anyone you would like: I would like to thank God, my parents for always supporting me, my wonderful teammates for always making me laugh, and my coaches for caring.
Plans for Next Year: I will be attending Princeton University.
Favorite Bible Verse: “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." Numbers 6:24-26