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

Eliza Taylor recognized as February Rotary Student of the Month

Eliza Taylor recognized as February Rotary Student of the Month

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief February 23, 2021

Senior Eliza Taylor was honored as February Rotary Student of the Month. She was chosen for her leadership skills and academic excellence.  Typically, the students of the month are invited to a luncheon....

MEETING ONE: Junior Grace Montgomery, freshman Izzy Whittaker, sophomore Kaitlyn Wilkie and sophomore Emma Arsnoe meet during B lunch on Feb. 18 in Smaka’s classroom to read passages about leadership to improve their leadership skills in volleyball. “I think leadership is something that is learned, it’s not something that is just naturally done,” Smaka said.

Leadership book club open to volleyball program

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor February 23, 2021

Volleyball coach Aaron Smaka has started a book club for the fourth time in his career for volleyball players interested in improving their leadership skills. Meetings take place once a week for five...

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Senior Theo Moleski raises bees

Misgana Deur, Life Editor February 17, 2021

   

Miriam Deyoung helps eighth grade choir teacher Mr. Payton

Miriam Deyoung helps eighth grade choir teacher Mr. Payton

Misgana Deur, Life Editor February 14, 2021

Senior Miriam Deyoung helped out eighth-grade choir teacher Parks Payton by recording music for students who are online.  “Mr. Payton reached out to me and asked if I would be willing to create recordings...

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Great places to go on Valentine’s Day

Mike Baldus, Reporter February 13, 2021

Valentine's Day is right around the corner this Sunday. With Covid-19, finding a place to go can be hard. Here are some last-minute ideas for you and your special someone. Whether you are looking for something...

Jack Kurburski recognized as January Rotary Student of the Month

Jack Kurburski recognized as January Rotary Student of the Month

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief February 11, 2021

Senior Jack Kurburski was honored as January Rotary Student of the Month. He was chosen for his leadership skills and academic excellence. Kurburski was surprised when he found out that he had received...

Anatomy teacher Todd Diederichsen prepares for upcoming blood drive

Anatomy teacher Todd Diederichsen prepares for upcoming blood drive

Mike Baldus, Reporter February 7, 2021

The Blood Drive will happen on Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. It will take place at Hope Church located along Mercury Drive. The blood drive will no longer be happening at Grand Haven High School...

Lauren Streng recognized as January Rotary Student of the Month

Lauren Streng recognized as January Rotary Student of the Month

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief February 7, 2021

Senior Lauren Streng was honored as January Rotary Student of the Month. She was chosen for her leadership abilities and academic excellence. Streng was shocked when she opened the letter stating she had...

Chemistry class watches shoot the sock experiment

Chemistry class watches ‘shoot the sock’ experiment

Grace Ostric, Editor in Chief February 5, 2021

Chelsea Bender’s full-year chemistry class observed a ‘shoot the sock’ demonstration in the hallway on Friday, Jan. 29. The demonstration consisted of a countdown and after ten seconds, Bender...

EARLY COLLEGE: Sydney Prins, BreAnna Wierda, Abrial Merz, Ali Egered, Kyle Penland and Madison Sylvester are few of the 11th grade students that are a part of the early college program here at Grand Haven High School. Current 11th graders were able to participate in early college on a trial basis [due to COVID-19], counselor Kimberly Kowalski said.

Early college open to all

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor February 3, 2021

Early college is a program where students can earn credits from Muskegon Community College (MCC) with no tuition fees. “Current 10th graders are applying right now,” counselor Kimberly Kowalski...

MATH MASTER: Math lab supervisor Jeanne Sherman helps a student with their math work. Students come in here to get help with their math work and get help getting caught up, Sherman said.

Math lab open for students seeking help

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor February 3, 2021

Math lab supervisor Jeanne Sherman is available in the math lab from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Sherman is available for anyone who needs extra help with their math work in pod six.  “It’s...

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