Peter Spier was a Dutch-American author and illustrator of children’s books, best known for richly detailed works such as Noah’s Ark and People. His books earned major awards including the Caldecott Medal.
Dr. Benjamin Spock was an American pediatrician whose influential book Baby and Child Care transformed child-rearing practices worldwide. First published in 1946, the guide sold over 50 million copies and shaped generations of parents.
Erik Spoelstra is an American professional basketball coach and longtime head coach of the Miami Heat. Rising from video coordinator to head coach, he led the team to multiple NBA championships.
Watson Spoelstra was an American sportswriter for the Detroit News who covered the Detroit Tigers for decades. A Hope College athlete and writer, he later founded Baseball Chapel and became patriarch of the Spoelstra sports family.
Bruce Springsteen is an American singer-songwriter known as “The Boss.” Rising to fame with the E Street Band, his music captures working-class life in songs such as Born to Run, Born in the U.S.A., and The Rising.
Eric Staal is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and longtime NHL center, best known for his career with the Carolina Hurricanes and for helping the team win the Stanley Cup in 2006.
Jordan Staal is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and NHL center known for his defensive play and leadership. A Stanley Cup champion with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009, he later joined the Carolina Hurricanes.
Jared Staal is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and the youngest of the four Staal brothers who reached the NHL. Drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes in 2008, he later played within the Carolina Hurricanes organization.
Marc Staal is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman known for his years with the New York Rangers in the NHL. A strong defensive player and All-Star selection, he is one of the four Staal brothers.
Mary Steenburgen is an American actress and Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actress for Melvin and Howard (1980). Known for film and television roles, she later appeared in Back to the Future Part III and Elf.
