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Deceased GVSU student identified as Royal Oak High School grad
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ROYAL OAK The communities of Royal Oak and Grand Valley State University, which is located near Grand Rapids, are mourning the loss of Royal Oak resident Taylor DeRosa. She was 18.
The body of the first-year college student and 2020 Royal Oak High School graduate was discovered on the GVSU campus by a runner near the intramural athletic fields the morning of Dec. 12. The Grand Valley State University Police Department and the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Michigan State Police, are investigating what they described as a “suspicious” death.
Deceased GVSU student identified as Taylor DeRosa of Royal Oak
The Grand Valley State University student whose body was found over the weekend has been identified as Taylor DeRosa, a first-year student from Royal Oak, college officials said Tuesday.
University police and the Ottawa County Sheriff s Office are continuing their investigation into the 18-year-old s death, calling it suspicious. Her body was found in the intramural fields and cross-country trail at the Allendale campus. The cause of her death has not been determined as of Tuesday.
GVSU students are planning a candlelight vigil in memory of DeRosa at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Cook Carillon Tower on the Allendale campus. Face masks are required, along with social distancing.
UpdatedTue, Dec 15, 2020 at 2:58 pm ET
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Grand Valley State University officials said Taylor DeRosa, a first-year student from Royal Oak, died over the weekend. (Shutterstock)
ROYAL OAK, MI The Royal Oak community is mourning the death of a former Royal Oak High School student who was found dead on the campus of Grand Valley State University over the weekend.
Taylor DeRose, a 2020 graduate of Royal Oak High School, was found dead over the weekend at GVSU, where she was a first-year student. Her cause of death has not been released, but authorities have said that it is suspicious. We have learned of the tragic death of Taylor DeRosa, 2020 ROHS graduate, Royal Oak High School Principal Michael Giromini said in a statement Tuesday. As we all struggle to process this news, our thoughts go out to Taylor s family and friends. Taylor had an immensely positive impact on our community, and that influence will help us in our grieving process.
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