Western Michigan Christian High School (commonly Western Michigan Christian, WMCHS, or WMC) is a 7- 12

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Muskegon, Michigan Muskegon ( ') is a city in Michigan. It is the county seat of Muskegon County. Muskegon is known for fishing, sailing regattas, pleasure boating, and as a commercial and cruise ship port. It is a popular vacation destination because of the expa ...

, United States. It is accredited by the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools, and is a member of

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(CSI).

History

Founded in 1948, the school is owned by the parents of the students it serves.

Extracurricular activities

WMCHS has 17 athletic teams, drama, chapel, music programs, student council, numerous clubs as well as other voluntary student activities. WMCHS won its third consecutive Class D state title in basketball, 9th all-time, March 27, 2010.

Notable alumni

Kate Reinders Kate Reinders (born December 10, 1980) is an American actress and singer, who has performed as lead and understudy in several Broadway shows. Reinders was born in Seattle, Washington, but raised in Spring Lake, Michigan. She attended Western Mic ...

– (Class of 1998), born in

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, is an American

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actress, and has performed as lead and

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in several

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shows. *

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- (Class of 1988), played for the

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and

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, co-wrote several books with his father, and coached the

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and

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. *

Joel DeLass Joel DeLass (born September 20, 1986 in Spring Lake, Michigan) is an American soccer coach and former player. Career College and amateur DeLass attended Western Michigan Christian High School, who he helped lead to State and League Championship ...

- (Class of 2005), plays professional soccer for the

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of the

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as of 2011.

References

External links

* {{authority control Christian schools in Michigan Educational institutions established in 1948 1948 establishments in Michigan Private high schools in Michigan Buildings and structures in Muskegon, Michigan Schools in Muskegon County, Michigan