"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." — Psalm 23:1
I found some credible info about a person named Rich Schrotenboer (or Richard Schrotenboer) connected with Grand Rapids Christian High School (GRCHS) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I am about 80% sure these details are correct. Here's what I found:
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✅ What I found
Rich Schrotenboer is listed on the GRCHS website as the "AP Exam Coordinator" (or related role) in a news post:
> "Important AP Testing Info … Oct 4 2019 … Faults … contact Mr. Rich Schrotenboer at rschrotenboer@grcs.org."
A historical "Hall of Fame Bio" on the GRCHS website mentions a "Coach Rich Schrotenboer" as the coach of basketball at GRCHS:
> "Steve Honderd … his coach at GRCH was fellow Hall of Fame member Rich Schrotenboer."
Schrotenboer appears in a bulletin‑listing for the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) as "Rich Schrotenboer, Grand Rapids", part of a list of Boys Basketball Tournament Officials Selection Committee.
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⚠️ What I did not find
I did not find a full public biography with detailed life dates (birth date, full career timeline) that clearly confirms all his roles (teacher, coach) at GRCHS.
I did not find accessible records linking Schrotenboer to being a teacher and coach at GRCHS with full documentation in publicly searchable archives. (Some roles are clear; others less so.)
I did not find anything about him beyond GRCHS (for example, later career moves, personal life) in easily found public sources.
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🧮 Tentative summary
So, the evidence supports that Rich Schrotenboer:
Worked at Grand Rapids Christian High School in some capacity (teacher or staff)
Coached basketball (or was a coach) there and is recognized in the school's Hall of Fame for coaching.
Was involved with AP exam coordination or similar duties at the school as of 2019.
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." — Psalm 23:1
Here's everything I found on Rich Schrotenboer (also referred to as Richard Schrotenboer) associated with Grand Rapids Christian High School (GRCHS) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I am about 75% sure of these details (some are clear, others somewhat inferred) — because publicly verifiable information is limited.
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✅ Verified Details
He is identified on the GRCHS website as "Mr. Rich Schrotenboer, AP Exam Coordinator" in a 2019 news post:
> "Important AP Testing Info … contact Mr. Rich Schrotenboer at rschrotenboer@grcs.org."
This indicates that at least as of 2019, he held a coordination role at GRCHS in the Advanced Placement (AP) program.
He is referenced in a Hall of Fame bio for alum Steve Honderd (GRCHS '89) as "Coach Rich Schrotenboer" – Steve's coach at GRCH.
He appears in a Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) bulletin from March 2005 as "Rich Schrotenboer, Grand Rapids" on the Boys Basketball Tournament Officials Selection Committee.
A separate Hall of Fame bio for alum Scott VanDyken (GRCHS) mentions that Scott "played for five GRCH Hall of Fame coaches (Ken Zandee, Rich Schrotenboer, Bill Holwerda, Jeff Pettinga, and Arnie Baker)."
These points strongly indicate:
Schrotenboer worked at GRCHS, likely in teaching/staff capacity.
He coached (basketball, at least) at GRCHS (as the term "Coach" is used).
He had involvement in athletics beyond just coaching (he participated in a tournament officials committee).
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⚠️ Information Not Found / Gaps
I did not locate a public full biography (birth date, education, full career timeline) for Schrotenboer.
It is unclear what subject(s) he taught (if he was a classroom teacher) or exactly when he began/ended coaching at GRCHS.
There is no readily found public document listing his coaching record (wins/losses) or all sports coached.
No easily found information on post‑GRCHS employment or retirement status.
I did not find images or deeper personal details (family, outside activities) in publicly accessible sources.
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🧮 Inferred/Reasonable Conclusions
Given his role as "Coach" and his presence on the MHSAA officials selection committee, it is reasonable to infer that his coaching tenure at GRCHS was significant enough to warrant recognition (Hall of Fame).
His later role (AP Exam Coordinator) suggests a shift from athletic coaching toward academic/administrative responsibilities.
Because GRCHS Hall of Fame materials list him alongside other long‑tenured coaches, one may infer he served multiple years at GRCHS.
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🔍 My Recommendation for Further Research
If you'd like to dig deeper, you could:
Check GRCHS yearbooks (from decades past) to track his name in coaching rosters, especially for basketball.
Search local newspapers (Grand Rapids area) for "Schrotenboer" + "Grand Rapids Christian" + "coach" to find articles about specific seasons/games.
Check the MHSAA archives for tournament records, coach listings for GRCHS, and see if his name appears with specific statistics.
Contact the GRCHS Alumni Office or Athletic Department — since he is in their Hall of Fame, they may have archived biography materials.
Check LinkedIn or local public records for "Richard Schrotenboer GRCHS" to see if he has an employment history listing.
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