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Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

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Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

Scott at last years Model UN conference at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Normally there would be different events or meals with your teammates, but it was still fun, Scott said.

Senior Gabby Scott named best delegate at Model UN conference

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor March 5, 2021

Senior Gabby Scott placed first in her committee as best delegate at the University of Michigan Conference for Model UN Feb. 20-21. Scott was a part of the Security Council representing China.  “I...

COVID-19 will not affect snow days at Grand Haven High School.

COVID-19 has not affected snow day policies

Megan Voorhees, Photo Editor March 3, 2021

Snow day policies will not be affected because of COVID-19. Deciding if the roads are not driveable hasn’t changed at all for superintendent Andy Ingall.  Students are concerned about more school...

Spring sports event roundup

Spring sports starting

Misgana Deur, Life Editor March 3, 2021

AP Psychology uses Bernie Sanders meme as class shirt design

AP Psychology uses Bernie Sanders meme as class shirt design

Megan Voorhees, Photo Editor March 3, 2021

Each year AP Psychology students are given the opportunity to vote for a class shirt.  Students showed their creativity using designs with occurrences in the world that took place during the 2020-2021...

PRACTICE: Sophomores Amerasia Miller and Justin Hancock practice forensics during an after-school practice. They are identifying properties based on powdered substances.

Science Olympiad prepares for state competition

Camille Berko, Editor In Chief March 1, 2021

The Science Olympiad team placed 15th overall, 7th in Michigan and 1st in the region in an online invitational hosted by the University of Michigan on Feb. 20.  They placed 61st in their only other...

The Nissan Leaf is an electric car that gives off zero emissions.

GREEN Club generates ideas at first meeting

Mike Baldus, Reporter March 1, 2021

The Green club met on Feb. 15 in Mr. Portenga’s room, room 5206, in pod five. Sophomore leaders Lannie Fox, Margaret Frendt, and Sarah Mayer are planning on meeting every Monday.  “The first...

Sophomores Kylie Wooten and Avabelle Madison sit in a classroom to compete virtually in a mock trial.

Mock Trial club competes in Oakland Regional

Grace Ostric, Editor in Chief March 1, 2021

Mock Trial club competed in the Oakland Regional Two competition on Feb. 27 with two teams. One of the two groups qualified for states.  Normally the event would be held in Lansing, but this year everything...

Senior offices Claire Macdonald, President Emerson Rosenberg, Kendall Hamm, and Ellyn Skodack. The theme for this years performance is day and night.

Catalina club practices have started

Grace Ostric, Editor in Chief February 26, 2021

The Catalina club has officially started practices. Freshman and juniors practice on Tuesdays from 5:45 to 7 a.m. Sophomores and seniors practice Thursdays from 5:45 to 7 a.m.  The start of the club...

ROGERS: Rogers has been named a national merit finalist for Grand Haven High School. Taking the test is going to be hard, but if you have the opportunity to take it, take it, because you never know what could happen, Rogers said.

Senior Madison Rogers named national merit finalist

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor February 26, 2021

Senior Madison Rogers has been named a national merit finalist for Grand Haven High School. “I checked the mail and there was the letter,” Rogers said. “I opened it and it said ‘congratulations’...

District Registrar Karrie Francis showing a student how to sign up for classes

Class registration starts Tuesday and closes March 1

Misgana Deur, Life Editor February 25, 2021

The 2021-2022 class registration for 9th, 10th, and 11th graders is now available on student view, deadline is Monday, Mar. 1.  “When registering for classes, take it seriously,” District Registrar...

Turner Oosterbaan recognized as Rotary Student of the Month

Turner Oosterbaan recognized as Rotary Student of the Month

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief February 24, 2021

Senior Turner Oosterbaan was honored as February Rotary Student of the Month. He was chosen for his leadership skills and academic excellence. Oosterbaan was surprised when he found out he had received...

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