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Northwood University’s Esports Team Wins Two National Titles

Remember when parents told us that video games were going to rot our brains? Things have come a long way since then, as many colleges have adopted video games into their curriculums with their Esports programs. 

Northwood University’s Overwatch and Counter-Strike teams have claimed a national title victory for the school, as well as a victory for gamers all over who can now convince their parents that there is a future in playing video games after all.

The varsity Overwatch team became the 2023 National Champions after a 4-1 victory over Illinois State University, and the Counter-Strike team became the 2023 North American Champions after defeating Drexel University 3-1.  

Northwood Junior, Christopher “CJAY” Smith, also signed a contract over the weekend to play professionally for the Los Angeles Valiant franchise in the Overwatch League, which consists of the top 100 players on the planet. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Join BWROC Partners In Recovery To Help Change Lives In The Community

The Blue Water Recovery & Outreach Center (BWROC) is asking for the community to help join in the fight against addiction by becoming a “Partner in Recovery” by supporting their cause financially.

BWROC helps those seeking recovery from addiction through one-on-one recovery coaching, recovery events, and recovery support by offering a safe, non-judgemental environment and empowering the individual.

The Partners in Recovery program is a monthly program that asks donors to contribute a dollar amount of their choosing that will be deducted from their debit card or bank account each month. Each partner will receive a special BWROC Partner in Recovery t-shirt along with special thank you’s and pop-up donor events. 

The first pop-up event will take place on Monday, May 5th, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at BWROC, located at 617 10th St, Port Huron. 

For more information, call Joey Wright at: (517) 672-6277 or email at: jwright@bwroc.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Lapeer High School Students Take 2nd Place In World Championship Robotics Competition

The Lapeer High School robotics team, Strike Zone, has earned the right to celebrate as they walk away with second place in the world from the 2023 FIRST Championship Competition in Houston, Texas. 

Strike Zone returned home to a hero’s welcome, complete with cheering from the community and a police escort from the City of Lapeer PD. 

The team brought home three blue banners along with winning the Daly Division at the competition. They finished as the runner-up alliance captain as well. 

The four day event is an annual STEM centered celebration hosted by FIRST that showcases the hard work students put in to make it to the world competition that featured thousands of teams from across the country. Students are challenged to raise funds, design a team “brand,” hone teamwork skills, and build and program industrial size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors.  

Congratulations to the Lapeer High School Strike Zone team on their success!

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

East Shore Leadership Academy Now Accepting Enrollment

It’s that time again, to start enrolling students for next year’s school year. East Shore Leadership Academy is ready to give your child the best education and development possible as they accept enrollment for the 2023-24 school year.

East Shore Leadership Academy is a charter school that incorporates The Leader in Me practices, which helps students prepare for success in the 21st century.

They instill critical skills and characteristics which include trustworthiness, strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, goal setting, effective interpersonal skills, academic achievement and embracing diversity in a global market.

The goal is to “develop the whole child,” socially, emotionally, academically, and ethically to create the leaders of tomorrow. 

To enroll your child at East Shore Leadership Academy call: (810) 294-8040 or visit the school at 1403 7th Street, Port Huron.  

You can also visit the website to learn more, at: eastshoreleaders.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Local Organization And Mayor Pauline Repp To Honor Victims Of Crime This Week

Each day there are individuals who become victims of crime. Some lose their lives, and the lives of those that survive may be forever altered. 

This week of April 23 – 29 is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, and local organization, P.S. You’re My Hero, will be hosting an event to honor victims of crime.

On Wednesday, April 26th, beginning at 3 p.m., they will be gathering in the City of Port Huron at the St. Clair County Courthouse located at 201 McMorran Blvd, Port Huron.

The event will feature heartfelt words from Mayor Pauline Repp along with Victims’ Rights Supporters, followed by a walk to the St. Clair River to toss in flowers in honor of those who lost their lives due to violent crime. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

New Skatepark At Optimist Park Will Celebrate With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

If you live in the City of Port Huron you may have seen the construction of a new skate park at Optimist Park over the past few months. The project is now complete and getting ready for their grand opening and ribbon cutting. 

The new skatepark will feature state-of-the-art equipment and ramps for local skaters to perform all sorts of tricks and stunts. 

The huge project, which has been in planning since 2018, was made possible through the partnership of organizations such as The Skatepark Project, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Community Foundation of St. Clair County, Advia Credit Union, private investors/donors, and many others.  

On Saturday, May 20th, they will have their grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. at Optimist Park located at 1400 Whipple Street, Port Huron. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell