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

Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

Loutit Librarys book display includes bookmarks in each banned book that describes why they were banned.

Loutit Library celebrates Banned Books Week

Riley Vining, Reporter September 21, 2022

National Banned Books Week started Sept. 18, but Loudit Library has been celebrating since September began. "We're doing it for the whole month, so we can have more opportunities to get involved and...

Board of Education selects a new member

Board of Education selects a new member

Alexandra Bakker and Katie Snyder September 19, 2022

  The Board of Education appointed Kristal Boyd to fill the position vacated by Barb Pietrangelo at the conclusion of a board meeting last Thursday. It took place in person and over Zoom at Ferry...

Skyline view over Athens, Greece showing the vibrant blue waters contrasting the stark white buildings. (photo by pixabay)

Hewitt and Twa plan Italy and Greece trip in June

Riley Vining, Reporter September 7, 2022

From the Roman Colosseum to the agora in Athens, teachers Will Hewitt and Rachel Twa plan to see all they can of Italy and Greece in their week-long adventure. The teachers went through the educational...

SURFS UP: Senior Lannie Fox rides in a wave during their second Outdoor Education class.

What is outdoor education?

Riley Vining, Reporter August 31, 2022

The start of the school year is here, and with it comes a variety of intriguing classes. One of these is Outdoor Education. Grand Haven offers the class to any senior who signs a waiver and pays a...

NEW DAY, NEW YEAR: Grand Haven High School celebrates the start of its 2022-2023 school year. With it comes new students eager to learn and seniors anxious to leave.

Buccaneers prepare for new school year

Riley Vining, Reporter August 24, 2022

Whether you arrived on a bus, drove a car, or got dropped off, it is the first day of school. And that means a mix of emotions, from excitement to anxiety. How are students handling their first day?   They...

AT THE BOARD: a community member addressed the board of education on May 9 about inappropriate material.

Clash over library content continues

Addy Vargo, Reporter May 24, 2022

Written language was invented roughly five and a half thousand years ago, the first book written somewhere between the second and fifth centuries, and throughout it all people debated about the ideas shared...

ADDRESSING THE BOARD: a Restoring Ottawa members shares their grievances with the Board of Education at the May 9 meeting.

CRT controversy goes local

Addy Vargo, Reporter May 24, 2022

Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin won election last fall, in part due to promises to ban critical race theory in classrooms.  This win highlights the nationwide controversy regarding the previously obscure...

Get ready for Singin in the rain the musical

Get ready for ‘Singin’ in the rain’ the musical

Violet Kemperman, Reporter May 24, 2022

Every school year our high school puts on a play, this year it was Romeo and Juliet. This next upcoming school year, the musical will be “Singin’ in the Rain.” Summer choreography is offered over...

Junior Carson Thomas prepares to throw his frisbee at Disc Golf Club.

Disc Golf Club on par to stick around for years to come

Sarah Mayer, News Editor May 1, 2022

As warmer temperatures approach and going outside becomes a little more bearable, the Disc Golf Club is providing a new opportunity for beginner frisbee enthusiasts and pros alike.  The club began...

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