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The Bucs' Blade

Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

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Dislocated from Varsity: How One Tennis Player Unconventionally Recovered Faster

Reegan Cook, Reporter December 8, 2023

Hearing the words “You can't play”  from a doctor is one of the worst things to ever happen to an athlete. You have one of two options. Wallow in self-pity, or dust yourself off and make a plan. Junior...

Spirit week is a fun opportunity for students to get into the holiday spirit. This  brightens the mood in halls and ends the semester in a festive way.

Spirit Week

C Kelly, Reporter December 8, 2023

A tradition that has been going on for over 20 years, Spirit Week is a fun and exciting way to get students and staff in a cheerful spirit for the holidays. Each day leading up to Christmas break, there...

Nate Carson is a personal training coach for football players around the area, and the founder of Momentum Athletic Performance. Carson is welcoming all athletes interested in small group or 1-on-1 training sessions.

Courtesy of Momentum Athletics Performances Instagram page.

A Little Momentum

Taylor Pokorski, Reporter December 7, 2023

Nate Carson has always been at home on the football field. All through his life, he knew exactly what he wanted to do, coach college football. Carson found that making a living off of his dream job’s...

Matthew Pohl dresses as a beekeeper for Halloween. He uses a model of a bee hive to teach students about how bee keeping works.

Matthew Pohl Dresses Up as Beekeeper for Halloween

Peter Ver Duin and Nathan Burns October 31, 2023

Student advocate and safety coordinator Matthew Pohl dressed as a beekeeper for Halloween. As part of his costume, he set up a small beekeeping demonstration in the cafeteria on Oct. 31. The demonstration...

Gina schimmt working on making our building better. she always hard at work rather its supporting stduent or helping a staff member.

Assistant Principals Around GHHS: Gina Schmitt

C Kelly, Reporter October 26, 2023

  Assistant Principal Gina Schmitt does many things around our building supporting our team with her uplifting spirit and loving personality. Schmitt loves to cheer on students whether it is a...

Most of the time, Mike Roberson can be found wandering the halls or in the lunchroom. His goofy personality makes him approachable by all students.

Assistant Principals Around GHHS: Mike Roberson

Reegan Cook, Reporter October 24, 2023

Mike Roberson is one of the assistant principals you see walking the halls. He works with students with the last names P-Z and can be seen enjoying surfing, his family, and the outdoors. Favorite subject...

Teacher Brooke Smeckert stops to help junior Hailey Eadie. She teaches English in room 7202.

Fresh Faces: Brooke Smeckert

Reegan Cook, Reporter October 23, 2023

Brooke Smeckert is a new English 11 teacher this year. You may recognize her if you are a senior as she taught her a couple of years ago. How long have you been teaching? I started in 2007, and...

Nathanial Carson spends his time assisting students academically. His dedication for his students is evident in all that he does.

Fresh Faces: Nathaniel Carson

Taylor Pokorski, Reporter October 19, 2023

Nathaniel Carson is new to the building, and is a teaching assistant in room 5208. Along with teaching and coaching, he runs an independent business working with student-athletes. His work in and out of...

Mrs. Rice, Student Advocate, stands in the Buc Stop as they close up for the day. She regularly watches the exits from the cafeteria, making sure that no one wanders off and causes trouble.

Student Advocates Around GHHS: Khailey Rice

Ian Burley, Reporter October 18, 2023

Khailey Rice is someone students always see and recognize. She's a Student Advocate who works with Matthew Pohl in the cafeteria. She watches the exits and makes sure that safety is maintained. What...

Matthew Naber Teaches students creative ways to becoming a successful businesses owner. while new to the building hes already made an impact on the student and staff alike.

Fresh Faces: Matthew Naber

C Kelly, Reportor October 17, 2023

Many new staff members have joined us this semester. Amongst one of which is Matthew Naber, the school’s new business technology teacher. Naber not only teaches but also coaches Grand Haven's baseball...

Teacher aide and football coach Joshua Wisenbaugh wraps up his lunch.  He is often found with teacher Jeremy Wiebenga.

Fresh Faces: Joshua Wisenbaugh

Reegan Cook, Reporter October 16, 2023

Joshua Wisenbaugh is a new staff member this year. He is a teaching assistant who works with Jeremy Wiebenga. He also coaches the football team. How long (if at all) have you been teaching? (If...

Math lab supervisor Tyler Bollaert is solving equations on the whiteboard. His compassionate and patient teaching style helps students grasp mathematical concepts of all levels.

Fresh Faces: Tyler Bollaert

Nathan Burns, Reporter October 13, 2023

Tyler Bollaert, the new math lab supervisor, is a friendly and compassionate educator with over 30 years of teaching experience. Known for his patient teaching style, Tyler is dedicated to helping students...

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