The Bucs' Blade

Party playlist

Elizabeth Tibbe, Co-editor in chief • April 30, 2015

Prom puts a lot of trust in a DJ to entertain rowdy high school students three plus hours, sometime it works out great, sometime not so much. This year, no matter the remixes played, be sure that your...

5 steps to prom etiquette

Elizabeth Tibbe, Co-editor in chief • April 30, 2015

Putting together a group of high schoolers getting ready for one of (what is supposed to be) the most memorable nights of their lives, can be a nightmare. The problem really only comes when said teenagers...

Girl’s guide to pre-prom

Elizabeth Tibbe, Co-editor in chief • April 28, 2015

Make sure you have a boutonniere Just as for the guys, your boutonniere should already be ordered and in the making so all you need to do is pick it up and pin it on. If not, then get a hold of somewhere...

Guy’s guide to pre-prom

Elizabeth Tibbe, Co-editor in chief • April 28, 2015

Make sure you try on your tux before the 11th hour Most places you rent a tux from will not only be meticulous with measurements, but also have you come in a day or two in advance to try it on and make...

YOUR prom photo gallery

Elizabeth Tibbe, Co-editor in chief • April 28, 2015

Bucs’ Blade photographers usually take up all the photo credit, now it’s your turn. You don’t even need the press pass or fancy camera. Send us your photos from prom, whether it’s getting ready,...

Springcoming spirit week schedule

Elizabeth Tibbe, Co-editor in chief • April 27, 2015

Homecoming week has come and gone, now it is the last horrah for seniors, springcoming, all leading up to prom. Don't forget your spirit days and activities! Monday- Hobby Day Student vs. staff basketball...

Promposal competition voting

Elizabeth Tibbe, Co-editor in chief • April 27, 2015

It's been a month, prom is around the corner and now is your chance to pick which lucky couple had the best promposal of the year. Winners will receive two free tickets to prom and after prom. The top 10 have been picked by the Bucs' Blade staff based on originality and creativity, they are posted below along with a poll, pick your favorite. You can vote once every three hours per device but voting closes April 29 at 8 p.m. Updates on standings will be posted on twitter at @thebucsblade.

Staff vs. student basketball game set for April 27

Brianna Moynihan, Sports editor • April 24, 2015

This Monday night, basketball fans can once again fill the field house as staff members take to the court to face off against the students. Members from the Pay it Forward class, seniors: Madison Nogar,...

Bucs’ rugby trumps West Catholic once again

Elizabeth Tibbe, Co-editor in chief • April 22, 2015

What Happened: The Buccaneer Rugby Club took on West Catholic once again and came away with a 29-13 win compared to their previous 24-7 win. Key Player: Senior Josh Snively earns his first key player...

Bucs’ rugby falls to Rockford

Elizabeth Tibbe, Co-editor in chief • April 21, 2015

What Happened: JV rugby got their first loss early in the season to Rockford 16-0. Key Player: Spring Lake student Nicholas Bush earns key player of the night for his solid and consistent hits. What's...

Buccaneer rugby defeats West Catholic

Elizabeth Tibbe, Co-editor in chief • April 17, 2015

What happened: The growing rugby club traveled to West Catholic high school and came away with two wins. The junior varsity team won 10 to 7 after varsity showed off with a 24 to 7 win. Key player: Senior...

Swain’s Train volume one

Kevin Swain, Senior staff writer • April 16, 2015

My Anaconda don't... My Anaconda don't... My Anaconda don't want none unless you got buns hun Oh my gosh, look at her butt Oh my gosh, look at her butt Oh my gosh, look at her butt Look at...