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May 6, 2021
Some Thursday morning rain showers kept some kids inside, but they still found a great way to get plenty of exercise.
Elementary students at Grand Traverse Academy just hopped on their bikes for gym class. Through a partnership with Norte, the organization loaned 30 bikes to GTA to use this school year.
Grand Traverse Academy Physical Education Teacher Jodi Kline says the kids started on “balance bikes” – just using their feet to get around. “A bunch of them started on balance bikes, which are the bikes without pedals – the foot pedals,” said Kline. “They just use their feet. And they would advance to the next step up (which) is pedal bikes.”
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February 25, 2021
We’re almost a year into the Coronavirus pandemic in Michigan and it has changed life for everyone. Students have had to make a lot of adjustments too. But for one high schooler in Traverse City the virus is fueling the passion for her career path.
Elizabeth “Liza” Courtright is a senior at Grand Traverse Academy. “This is my 13
th year at GTA. I’ve been here since preschool. So I’ve been here for the long haul.” Liza is dual-enrolled: already taking college credits. “The ability to dual-enroll really helps me and puts me further ahead than other people. I take two college classes. Calculus and Chemistry.”
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