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WMHS boys bowling fundraiser for championship rings

By Sarah Shurge
The Wayne Memorial High School
Boys Bowling team won the 2023
MHSAA State Championship on Fri-
day, March 3rd. Now the team is rais-
ing money to help pay for their
championship rings and travel ex-
penses for the National Tournament
in Beavercreek, Ohio on June 17th-
19th.
“Earning a State Championship
ring is an amazing accomplishment,”
said Christine Day, Wayne Memorial
Bowling Coach. “It's more than a
class ring or a trophy that sits in
your alma mater's trophy case. It's
an eternal reminder of the fun that Mayor John Rhaesa and the Wayne City Council present the Wayne Memorial High School Bowling Team with a plaque com-
was had but also all of the sacrifices, memorating their 2023 MHSAA State Championship. Photo by Lisa Nocereni
progress, grit and growth these boys “Earning a State “The bowling fundraiser was a Raisanen. “Kyle, Elliot, and my son
showed not just this season, but in huge success,” said Andy Raisanen, Davin have been on the same youth
all the years that led up to it.” Championship ring is an Wayne High Math teacher/PA an- team since they were 8 or so. They
Day has been with Wayne bowling nouncer and parent of one of the are truly a team and a great group of
for eight years in total. She coached amazing accomplishment.” bowlers. “It was a lot of fun and we kids who are easy to root for.”
the girls team her first four years, Christine Day had a great turnout. The Wayne Me- If you would like to show your
and the last four years she has been morial Staff showed amazing sup- support for the team as they will be
coaching both the boys and girls Wayne Memorial Bowling Coach port. Thanks to John Goci, Scott making their way down to Ohio for
teams. Gocaj, and everyone at US-12 for the National Tournament, you can
“You don't win championships sists of Jeremiah Hodge, Elliot Hill, hosting.” donate on the gofundme at
with one great player or one great Davin Raisanen, Mark-Vincent Wells, Six out of the seven bowlers were gofund.me/569505e2.
coach. Teams win championships. Santray Trottier, Kyle Webster, and able to attend the fundraiser. One “Thanks to everyone who helped
Teams that trust one another and Donovan Uselman. bowler had to work and was unavail- out and donated,” said Raisanen. “I
have fun, share championships,” On Friday, June 2nd, the team able but stopped by early to sign the love being a part of the Wayne High
said Day. hosted a fundraiser at US12 Bar & pins that were raffled off. community. This bowling team epit-
The state champion team con- Grill. “I’m very proud of the team,” said omizes the Zebra spirit.”

US-12 CRUISE Sweet Treats to donating $1.00 of every Blizzard just inside there.
July 8th 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. sold to the Children’s Miracle Net-
Cruisin' US12 2023 June 16th 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. work. June 16th 8:00 p.m.
ALL DAY FREE FAMILY FUN Food Truck Rally at Notre Dame US12 Friday Night Music Series
PITSTOPS SHUTTLES LIVE Hall - Featuring Fun Food Express, MUSIC Category 5 -
MUSIC FOOD DRINKS CLASSIC Hogz Backyard BBQ, Ricki's Taco's June 13th 7:15 p.m. A high-energy band formed in Sep-
CARS AND SO MUCH MORE! food truck, and one more. St. Michael Lutheran School tember 2006, that performs cover
Live music, games, and more, fun HarmonyTown Barbershop Chorus - material and original music. By fo-
for the whole family! Lounge will be This is an evening dedicated for new- cusing on music one normally does
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS open for beverages. Karaoke under not hear in a club, Category 5 con-
July 15th 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. the stars starting at 6:30 p.m. comers to visit the HarmonyTown nects with audiences of all ages and
Chorus. Come enjoy a night of
Wayne Community Yard Sale - singing that is all about first time vis- musical tastes. Bringing the sound
Direct Market Vendors, Crafters, June 21st 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. itors! and style of Arena Rock back to the
Yard Sale Food Trucks at Goudy Park - It’s EASY and FUN (and free)! Men of club. From everyday and current
The Grill Father BBQ & Detroit Mini all vocal experience levels are wel- dance favorites to epic artists such
July 29th 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Donuts come to join us for a fun evening of as Boston, Van Halen, Journey, SRV
Free Kids Fun Fair - songs where we’ll introduce you to and Rush, Category 5 entertains any
Free Family Fun activities all day June 28th 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. barbershop style acapella singing. audience from the dance crowd to
long Food Trucks at Goudy Park - Come experience how easy barber- the hard-core music lover.
The Lobster Truck & Kona Ice shop singing can be and why it can
FOOD bring joy into your life! June 21st 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
June 14th 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. July 27th 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. St Michael Lutheran Music at the Wayne Public Library
Food Trucks at Goudy Park - Annual Miracle Treat Day at Dairy 3003 Hannan Rd, Wayne, MI 48184
The Lobster Truck & Motor City Queen - Every year we look forward Main parking lot. Main doors. We're See Events, page 19
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