GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-- Wellspring Preparatory High School’s junior class averaged a 23.4 score on the ACT, a curriculum and standards-based tool that assesses readiness for college.

The 2012 ACT report indicated the national average at 21.1 and state average at 20.1 out of a possible 36.

“This average truly reflects the hard work and dedication of our students and faculty,” said Wellspring Preparatory High School Principal Koree Woodward.  “We are dedicated to guiding our students down a path that will lead to life-long success and they are committed to putting in the effort that will help to position them for college.”

Wellspring Preparatory High School promotes academic excellence that directly leads to college readiness and success.

WALKER, Mich. (WZZM) -- The first thunderstorms of the year rolled through West Michigan Tuesday afternoon. A lightning strike caused a fire scare for residents of an apartment complex.

Around 1:30 p.m. the National Weather Service says a bolt struck the Old Orchard Apartments on Alpine Avenue and Four Mile Rd. NW. Fire crews were dispatched as a precaution. No smoke or fire was reported.

Showers and thunderstorms were forecast to continue through the day. Click here for the WZZM 13 On Target Forecast and our iControl interactive radar.

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. (WZZM) - The West Michigan Whitecaps 20th season opener is in the books, along with their first win.

Hundreds of fans lined up to get into Fifth Third Ballpark for the first time this season, mostly wearing blue -- but near the front, a pop of white.

Tim Orlowski and his father-in-law Jerry Green bought their hats on the first-ever opening day 19 years ago, back when in was called Old Kent Park.

"It was cold, rainy, snowing. I was working second shift at the time. I told my boss if they played the game, I'm leaving work to come to the game. They played it and we came the very first game," said Orlowski.

For 19 years, they've sat in the same area. Tim's kids and Jerry's grandkids grew up watching these games, and now the two keep coming for the memories, good games, and good food.

"You gotta have those baconators or whatever," said Green. "Yeah, they have good food," added Orlowski.