2026 Student Banners - "What I Love About Bridgman"

Noah Ames
I love Bridgman bees because the school that I go to is Bridgman bees middle school.

Heidi Becker
I picked Weko because I have so many fun memories with friends and family. I also chose Weko because I love to watch the sunset. The last reason is that it is the best spot for hanging out, like for birthday parties.

Conner Berni
I picked football because it's not only a sport, it means way more to me. My football team is more than just my friends that I play a sport with, they are my family on the field. Most of the people I know that are my friends are from football.

Audrey Bomar
The Library is my favorite place in Bridgman because it is always quiet and a good place to study. I also love to read, and the library is obviously full of books. It is easy to walk or drive to, and even the scenery around it is nice. Being in the library is very peaceful. I think anyone could find something in the library that they would like.

Courtney Carson
I chose Firefighters because they always make sure we are kept safe. They also help keep our community safe. When there is a fire they make sure to come over right away so that your home and you are kept safe!

Wyatt Carson
I chose the Cook Nuclear Plant because they have been generating power for Southwest Michigan for almost 50 years. The Cook Plant employs over 1,000 people, making many job opportunities. They provide us with power for school, work and home. Without them we would probably have higher electricity bills and less job opportunities for people to work.

Colt Clay
I chose Jeff's Towing for what I love about Bridgman. The reason I chose this is because I love my grandfather so much and he owns the company. My grandfather has taught me about his work and I work with him a lot.

Caroline Conklin
What I love about Bridgman is running with my friend Rowan. She and I have run together for 3 years and I absolutely love running in downtown Bridgman with her. From Hardings to the Beach, we've run all around town and made some amazing memories in the process.

Jenna Cramton
My favorite thing about Bridgman is the fire station. My favorite place is the fire station because my dad works there and I have a ton of fun memories there. Some memories are playing hide and seek with my brother and friends. Another great memory is all the parades with my best friend. My last memory is all the times I've been with my dad and he had to run a call so I stayed at the fire station.

Macy Cross
What I like about Bridgman is the winter forest because I like to play in the snow. I also like how pretty the snow is. It is a great part of Bridgman.

Casen Demski
One thing I like about Bridgman is Casey's. Another thing I like about Bridgman is the bouncy ladybug in Lake Township Park. Lastly, I like Siemans the dealership.

Vivian DeVries
I chose to do the banners in Bridgman. I love walking through Bridgman and looking at all the colorful banners. I love to look at everyone's hard work and see all the different ideas and new things that people have. I hope that my banner will also be able to go up with all of the other wonderful banners.

Koa Ehlert
I chose Lake Street Eats because it is my and my friends' favorite place to go. If we were walking around or anything along those lines, then we would stop and eat at LSE for lunch or just hang out. I love eating at Lake Street Eats because of how many memories I have had there. I am so happy to be part of such a wonderful town, and I am so glad that I am able to have these memories in a town that I love.

Natalie Freehling
I chose to make the logo that is painted on the cement cylinder at Weko Beach, or rather in Lake Michigan. I chose this as my banner because it symbolizes community teamwork as it was painted by people in the community. It's something that symbolizes our communities togetherness and unity.

Charley Fry
I chose the auditorium as the thing that I love about Bridgman because it's my favorite place to be in Bridgman. I love doing musicals, choir, and anything where I get to be on stage performing. I chose to do the Wizard of Oz set on the stage because that's the musical that Bridgman did last year and it was my favorite musical that I've done so far. The Bridgman auditorium means so much to me.

Colton Hahaj
The Legion is my favorite part of Bridgman. The main reason is that both of my grandparents have worked there. They also have the best chicken wings I have ever had. We sometimes get wings on Wednesdays, and I eat every last one of them.

Lily Henson
I drew Lake Street because of all the good memories I have had from that one street. Ever since I moved here I always felt different because I was always a step behind until I met really great people who are now my best friends. The first time I hung out with all my friends was at Lake Street. They invited me to go walk with them and since I was new and I already made some friends my parents couldn't say no so of course they let me go. That day was probably the funniest day on that street. We all went and got ice cream and something to eat. Then we went to Dollar General and got a big squishy ball we named peppa because she was round and pink. That street really helped me be a lot more comfortable in this town and school and made me feel very included like I was here since day one.

Aubri Holgate
I chose Lost Dunes Golf Course because I love to golf and it is a very beautiful place in Bridgman. Another reason I chose this course is because it is a very fun place to play golf with my family. This is why I chose to draw this beautiful place for my banner.

Lincoln Holgate
My favorite thing about Bridgman is Weko Beach. This is because I can play spikeball at the beach with my friends. Also, I can have fun with my family in the water. Lastly, the sunsets are really pretty. 

Lyric Howland
I chose to draw a train because I love when the trains come by my house. When I get the chance I love to see them by all the plants and trees. That is my favorite part of Bridgman.

Avery Kollath
I chose the colorful building as my favorite part of Bridgman because it has always caught my eye with all its pretty colors. I like how it stands out and how memorable it is.

Ana Labis
I chose the dunes at Weko in the winter for my banner. I chose them because every winter me and my friends and family go to the dunes to sled down them. I also chose the dunes because I've grown up around them my whole life and they mean a lot to me.

Trinity LaVanway
I chose Pizza Hut because that is where I spend most hangouts with my friends and have many great and funny memories with them there.

Amelia Lepeniotis
What I love about Bridgman is my grandma's private beach at Woodland Shores. I love it because it always has the prettiest sunsets. Another reason I love it is because I can bring my dogs and they love it too!

LJ Linde
I like Mikey's Drive In. I like it because they have really good food. I also like it because they have really good service, and they are also close to the beach.

Maliah Linde
What I love about Bridgman is Weko Beach. I love Weko Beach because of the sunsets. I also love Weko Beach because I have lots of fun memories there. 

Zoey Mallette
I chose Lydia's because I love going there. It's very cozy and nice inside and they have very good food. This is why Lydia's is what I love about Bridgman!

Hailey McGovern
I chose to draw Warren Dunes because I have a lot of memories there. I think that Warren Dunes is beautiful, especially in the afternoon when the sun sets. I think that Warren Dunes is a highlight of Bridgman.

Piper Mensinger
I chose the beach because I feel at peace with the water and seagull noises. The sand between my toes also feels calming. The water on my skin feels calming and refreshing.

Ada Myers
What I love about Bridgman is all of the flowers and butterflies. I like them because they are very pretty. They're a lovely part of Bridgman too.

Adrian Nelson
I think the best place in Bridgman is Captain Mike's. I think this because there are a lot of great activities. For example, the go-karts are my favorite thing at Captain Mike's because I think racing is fun. The good thing about Captain Mike's is there is something for everyone.

Allison Pagel
I love the farm. I picked it because my grandpa works and lives on it. Another reason is that I love driving the combine and grain cart. Last, I love riding in the stuff as well.

Trina Pham
What I love about Bridgman is the farmers' market. I love it because every Sunday in the spring and summer, my grandma and I go there to spend time with each other. She was so excited to be a part of this wonderful tradition on Sundays before she left for Vietnam. This is a wonderful tradition, and I love how this helped me connect with her before she had to leave. That is why I love Bridgman so much, because it can connect loved ones who don't have a strong relationship.

Falyn Rayner
I chose Rebecca's Ceramics because it's my grandma's shop. I watched her improve over time. I was there before anyone else, before she even had anything in it.

Charles Rick
What I love about Bridgman is The Haymarket, because it is one of my favorite restaurants. I love the food there and if I could go anywhere to eat I would go there. There is an outside area which I love specifically because it feels so calm yet chaotic. I would recommend 1,000,000%.

Eliza Rodriguez
What I love about Bridgman is my church. I go to Woodland Shores Baptist Church and it is my favorite place because we do many fun activities there. We do outside movies, barbecues, Sunday school and LIFT. We go there every Sunday and sometimes help out with greetings and nursery.

Evan Rumsey
I chose Pebblewood country club as my favorite thing about Bridgman because it is my favorite golf course and I golf there a lot. The owner is very nice and the course is just amazing. I also live right near it so I can walk there in the summer.

Harper Schmaltz
This banner is of the stairs at Weko Beach where people take walks. I chose Weko as the location because Michigan is known for the lakes and Bridgman is known for Lake Michigan. I hope this banner interests tourists and visitors and people who live in Bridgman, Michigan.

Noah Schmaltz
I chose China Cafe as my favorite place in Bridgman for many reasons. First, their food is amazing, especially their chicken fried rice. Next, it's local so I don't have to travel far. Last, the restaurant is very decorated which makes the experience of eating there better. 

Peyton Seyfred
One thing that I love about Bridgman is who I get to share it with. I have wonderful, loving friends and family that I get to spend time with every day. I am very thankful that I have these people in my life. I don't know what I would do without them. That's one reason why I love Bridgman.

Brooke Shingledecker
My favorite part about Bridgman is Downtown during the winter. I like all the Christmas lights and snow covered buildings. I think that it's really pretty, and that's why I picked it for my banner.

Addison Skinner
I chose Biggby coffee because my sister works there. When my mom gets me Biggby, it makes my day better. I also really like the food and drinks they have there. In my opinion, it's better than other places to get drinks in Bridgman.

Eliza Smith
My favorite part of Bridgman is life in the winter. I love when the train tracks are covered in snow and when the sun comes out every few days through the clouds. That is why I drew the wintery train tracks that go through many of Bridgman's roads.

Emery Smith
I chose to draw a squirrel because every time I see one it fills me with unexplainable joy. Squirrels are beautiful animals that should be appreciated more, and I think they are an amazing species. I chose a squirrel to show my love for the adorable creatures.

Haylee Starkey
I chose to do my sister and I because I enjoy spending time with her. Spending time in Bridgman has been amazing, there are so many sports and activities to do with one another. I love playing volleyball with her and she is always there for me when I need her. Having a sister like her makes it feel like a best friend to hangout with. I love playing sports with her and helping one another with things.

Macy Strefling
Rising Kites Cafe is my favorite thing I love about Bridgman. I chose Rising Kites Cafe because every person that works there is super nice. I also think that people that have a disability should be able to have a job and I think it's such a cool idea that they do that.

Holden Ullig
I chose Emma Hearth and Market because of its location and its great food.  One of the reasons is because it's right by the beach. It's also very easy to spot because it's on the corner of Red Arrow Highway and Lake Street.

Claire Voit
I chose Our Lady Queen of Peach church as my favorite place in Bridgman because it's the church me and my family go to. We also watch fireworks every 4th of July at this church. I love this church for many reasons.

Lena Walker
What I love about Bridgman is the ice cream shop, Scoops. I chose Scoops because every year in the summer when my family who don't live close to me visit, we go to the beach and then to Scoops for ice cream. We have been doing this tradition for years and Scoops not only holds memories, but also has great ice cream.

Riley Watson
In my drawing I drew me and my sister sitting on this old tree when we were younger. This tree is an Indian tree, built long ago. They built it because the tree directs the way of the waters, food, mark sacred spots, or indicate crossings so they could find things easier.

Hannah Withers
I chose my blueberry farm because this is my favorite part about Bridgman. I love how beautiful the blueberry bushes are in the fall, summer and winter. I think that they make Bridgman so special and unique.

Lily Wydick
I chose our town logo because it shows one of Bridgman's best features, Weko Beach. It also represents us very well.