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

Dolan Smits skates towards the goal in attempts to stop the other team from scoring.

Boys hockey crushes Mid-Michigan in season opener

Violet Kemperman, Reporter November 20, 2021

Grand Haven Boys Hockey sweeps away the competition on Friday, Nov. 19. Winning 6-1 the athletes played hard and deserved every goal. Junior Nicklas Braidwood, from Spring Lake, led with 3 goals.  “It...

GHAPS to close Monday, Nov 22 and Tuesday, Nov 23

GHAPS to close Monday, Nov 22 and Tuesday, Nov 23

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief November 18, 2021

Grand Haven Area Public schools will be closed on Monday, Nov 22 and Tuesday Nov 23. This includes all K-12 buildings as well as preschool and open door.  “As you know, we are doing everything we...

HELPING HAND: John Josephson helping a student in class. Even if you didnt vote for me, please do this to support our teachers, Josephson said. Because were all stressed out right now. And anytime that we can get some positive feedback is just a huge boost for all of us.

Teacher John Josephson name staff pick for November

Misgana Deur, Life Editor November 18, 2021

Students voted last week for staff pick of the month and Government teacher John Josephson was chosen.  “I was very honored,” Josephson said. “It was something that I really valued. It was so...

Construction workers preparing for the re-opening.

GH9 to re-open before Thanksgiving

Abby Dzikowicz, Reporter November 17, 2021

Your favorite rainy day activity is back. Grand Haven 9 is aiming to open around Friday, Nov. 19th after GQT Movies purchased the theater. Hopefully in time for the release of the new GhostBusters.  Grand...

COME ONE COME ALL: teachers at Grand Haven High School share their advice on various academic topics.

Top 5 teacher tidbits: “what’s the best piece of test taking advice you have?”

Emma Steury, Reporter November 17, 2021

Students give away hours and hours to school every week, whether it be sitting in class, working on homework, or the forever staple: studying.  Here’s what some of our very own Grand Haven High School...

Team GH is beginning to sell hot chocolate every other Wednesday.

Team GH begins biweekly hot chocolate sales

Sydney Kroll, Reporter November 16, 2021

Team GH is selling hot chocolate every other Wednesday beginning on Wednesday, November 17. They are raising money to fund general activities that are run by the club. “We went around and asked people...

Houghtailing, Reyes, and Melchers at their signing in the athletic conference room (photo courtesy Hannah Houghtailing).

Seniors to pursue Rugby at the next level

Sarah Mayer, News Editor November 15, 2021

On Wednesday, Nov. 9, seniors Samantha Melcher, Tina Reyes and Hannah Houghtailing signed to continue their Rugby career at Davenport University.  What pushed you to pursue Rugby in college? “Honestly,...

The Girl Up Toiletry Drive is  taking place until Thanksgiving break.

Girl Up Toiletry Drive works to provide hygiene products for people in need

Sydney Kroll, Reporter November 15, 2021

The Girl Up Toiletry Drive is taking place until thanksgiving break. They are looking for hygiene products such as shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, lotion, toothpaste, and menstrual products. The products...

Fixing frequent Chromebook issues

Fixing frequent Chromebook issues

Mattee DeMott, Reporter November 15, 2021

What should students do about Chromebook damage? If your Chromebook is damaged externally in any way you can bring your Chromebook down to the media center any time after 7:00am.  What if your Chromebook...

Isabelle Perraut recognized as October Rotary Student of the Month

Isabelle Perraut recognized as October Rotary Student of the Month

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief November 14, 2021

Senior Isabelle Perraut was honored as October Rotary Student of the Month. She was chosen for her leadership skills and academic excellence. Perraut was excited when she found out that she had received...

Outdoor Ed climbs to new heights

Outdoor Ed climbs to new heights

Camille Berko, Editor In Chief November 13, 2021

Theater students come together for unique show

Theater students come together for unique show

Lynsey Light, Reporter November 12, 2021

On Friday, Nov. 12,  Grand Haven theater is presenting a performance that is coming to more than just our community. All Together Now features some of the most famous songs from Broadway, something different...

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