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

STICKY NOTE: one of the many sticky notes put on lockers. This one says Never give up, you are loved, you are a gift to those around you. Words like these can really make a difference in many peoples lives.

DoRAK has created and placed sticky notes on lockers for kindness week

Misgana Deur, Life Editor February 17, 2022

The Dorak club has created and placed sticky notes on lockers for kindness week. Each sticky note says words of affirmation to make someone's day better.  “We do this to spread some kindness around...

Triumph Four out of five girls wrestlers pose for a picture at the Lady Mat Cat in Montague Michigan.

First ever girls wrestling Regionals

Riley Vining, Reporter February 17, 2022

For the first time in Michigan’s history, girls wrestling will have their own regional qualifying meet.  Michigan was the 29th state to sanction women’s wrestling, with only 32 states officially...

Head coaches Paige Peierson and Craig Kendall with state qualifiers LJ Nykamp and Kate and Claire Kendall.

Ski team competes at regional competition

Violet Kemperman, Reporter February 16, 2022

The Ski Team had a meet Tuesday, Feb. 15. The Girls team ranked 5th out of 13 teams and the Boys team got 4th. From the Grand Haven-Black River- Montague team, LJ Nykamp, Claire Kendall and Kate Kendall...

National Honors Society Members created Valentines cards to be distributed to first responders in the community. “I liked it because it was a really cool way to give back to the community,” NHS member Margot Frendt said. “Plus, it was fun.”

NHS spreads love to community for Valentines Day

Sarah Mayer, News Editor February 15, 2022

The National Honors Society created Valentines Day Cards for first responders on Feb. 14.  The cards were made to be given to first responders around the community, such as firefighters, nurses, police...

Baking Club 2/10

Baking Club meeting 2/10

Sydney Kroll, Reporter February 14, 2022

Medical exploration club starts a new year

Medical exploration club starts a new year

Misgana Deur, Life Editor February 14, 2022

The first meeting for the Medical Exploration Club starts Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 3 and ends at 4 in room 8201.  “The purpose of the club is to give students an opportunity to meet other students having...

Five gift ideas for Valentines Day

Five gift ideas for Valentine’s Day

Sydney Kroll, Reporter February 13, 2022

Heart-shaped chocolate boxes, the pop of red throughout grocery stores, and an increased assortment of flowers. As Valentine’s Day is coming our way, many people draw a blank on what to get their loved...

CATALINA CUTIES PRESS REWIND

Catalina Cuties press rewind

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief February 10, 2022

Seniors Zachary Bruursema, Austin Harp and Robby Tayler set up a promotional table during all lunches on Thursday, Feb. 10 in hopes to get people interested in rugby.

Grand Haven Boys Rugby Club in search of new players

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief February 10, 2022

The Grand Haven Boys Rugby Club is in search of new players for the upcoming spring season. Seniors Zachary Bruursema, Austin Harp and Robby Tayler set up a promotional table during all lunches on Thursday,...

New books seen on display in the school library.

Newest editions in the library

Abby Dzikowicz, Reporter February 7, 2022

Access to information is every student's biggest struggle. As school becomes more technology-focused, some students would prefer to have a physical copy. Our school library provides us with unlimited options...

Bucs Care Food Pantry members Dolan Smits, Megan Voorhees and Johanna Weigle take inventory on the non-perishable goods in the food pantry.

BALC kick starts food drive competition

Sarah Mayer, News Editor January 27, 2022

The Buccaneer Athletic Leadership Committee has started a food drive competition between all winter sports teams. Each team will work to collect the most non-perishable goods for the school food pantry.  The...

Senior exam waiver

Senior exam waiver

Elena Yu, Reporter January 27, 2022

As long as the class of 2022 seniors abide by a few rules then they can be waived of having to take senior exams. This is to fight off the widespread cases of senioritis and to encourage academic integrity...

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