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

Lorelei Chuiuck stepping onto the softball field. Getting ready for a game as her coaches and teammates cheers her on.

Chuiuck That Ball; A story about Sophomore Lorelei Chuiucks’s Softball journey

C Kelly, Reporter June 3, 2024

Sophomore Lorelei Chuiuck steps onto the dusty softball field's plate. Her fiery red hair twisted down her back onto her white uniform, with a baseball cap resting on her head and a bulky brown glove on...

Students wait for more directions on dissecting the fetal pig from teacher Steffanie Portenga.

“It’s Like Coming Home” Long Term Sub Michal Wheeler reflects on her 8 weeks as a Science Teacher

Reegan Cook, Reporter June 3, 2024

When Arielle Sprague announced her maternity leave, Michal Wheeler, who has been subbing since last fall, took over her 3 earth science and 2 honors biology classes.  “I missed being in school,”...

The boys volleyball coaches prepare the team for the state semifinal game where they won 3-0. The finals match will be held at Cornerstone University on Friday, May 31 at 7 p.m.

New Sport on the Court

Peter Ver Duin, Editor May 31, 2024

On a Wednesday night in 2018, Aaron Smaka saw an article on Fox 17 about a boys volleyball program being started in West Michigan. He noticed that the effort was being led by a friend of his, Jason Heerema,...

Teachers Mark Robertson and Thomas Puleo share just one laugh out of thousands. The two are going to miss one another as Puleo heads into his well deserved retirement.

Teacher Thomas Puleo retires after 37 years in the classroom

Taylor Pokorski, Reporter May 30, 2024

Sitting down, long time teacher Thomas Puleo leans forward, a smile spreads across his lips. The carefree kind of smile reserved for surprise perfect grades, finding lost items, or in Puleo’s case, a...

Senior Clara Squio De Cezaros drawing of the Bavaria Statue proved to be a favorite by students and teachers alike. With just a graphite pencil she created this fan favorite, working hours at a time until completion.

A look back on the 2024 Art Show with senior Clara Squio De Ceazaro

Taylor Pokorski, Reporter May 14, 2024

What art classes have you taken? Intro to studio, drawing one and two, and advanced portfolio. What class has been your favorite? I enjoyed drawing one the most, there were more people to interact...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007: Kanye West at the in-store signing of his new release Graduation held at the Virgin Megastore Hollywood & Highland in Hollywood. Courtesy of PopularImages.

Where to Draw the Line between the Art and Artist?

Reegan Cook, Reporter May 10, 2024

One of my classmates recently shared that their favorite artist is rapper Kanye West. As a Taylor Swift fan, I knew about their drama, but I didn't think West was a horrible person. Then, I searched ¨Kanye...

Senior Megan VanKuiken has been a part of the art program since her freshman year in Intro to Studio. The two lidded jars pictured above won the Dennis Foley award at the Holland Debut art studio.

Senior Megan VanKuiken reflects on 2024 Art Show

Taylor Pokorski, Reporter May 9, 2024

Senior Megan VanKuiken, this years Future Educator Award was selected for good reason. Vankuiken is a dedicated artist with a passion for what she does. Her entries in the 2024 Art Show alone are evidence...

The cover from Swifts most recent album : The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology. Originally just a 16 track album, it turned into a double album with 31 tracks 2 hours after release. Id written so much tortured poetry in the past 2 years and wanted to share it all with you, said Swift in an Instagram post.

Taylor Swift Albums Ranked

Reegan Cook and Peter Ver Duin May 2, 2024

UPDATED 4/30/2024 Most fans anticipated that Taylor Swift would release reputation TV as her next album. Instead, she announced her brand new album, The Tortured Poets Department, on Feb. 4, 2024,...

Social media is something most every teen has on there cell phones. But, have we stopped to think about the consequences social media may have on young growing minds?

Rise in Teen Depression Caused by Social Media

C Kelly, Reporter April 30, 2024

According to analytics, I spend six hours daily on my phone, which is 20 hours and 13 minutes for the week. Specifically, I distribute about three hours and 52 minutes on Instagram, one hour and 32 minutes...

Artworks will be displayed in the auxiliary gym. Works from ceramics to digital arts will be out for viewing through April 28.

Art student’s hard work will soon pay off at the annual Art Show

Taylor Pokorski, Reporter April 24, 2024

The Annual Art Show is once again returning to Grand Haven’s auxiliary gym. Doors open Wed. April 24 at 6:00. In addition to displaying exceptional artwork, 24 seniors will be recognized at the 6:30...

Benji Stones picks for Record Store Day 2024. Its absolutely incredible music, a psychedelic country album in a way, he said about Sweetheart Of The Rodeo 50th Anniversary.

Record Store Day: A Timeless Tradition Celebrated Among Record Collectors

Reegan Cook, Reporter April 19, 2024

Nowadays, with the ever-growing presence of streaming services, physical media is becoming less and less common. Despite this, there has been a recent rise in record collecting among teens and young adults....

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