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Due to a lack of student interest, The Bucs’ Blade does not have sufficient staffing to perpetuate the program at this time.
No new articles are being written or will be published for the foreseeable future.
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

Due to a lack of student interest, The Bucs’ Blade does not have sufficient staffing to perpetuate the program at this time.
No new articles are being written or will be published for the foreseeable future.
Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

Due to a lack of student interest, The Bucs’ Blade does not have sufficient staffing to perpetuate the program at this time.
No new articles are being written or will be published for the foreseeable future.
One of the cows getting prepared to be milked. "They can be really stubborn sometimes," said Klempel.

MOOvelous Machines

Reegan Cook, Reporter November 1, 2024

Wrangling over 240 employees everyday is no small task for Kayla Klempel. Ensuring all employees are fed and hydrated for the long day of work ahead is the central part of Klempel's job.  Oh, did I...

Sophomores Sarah Ritter and Chloe Hansen tackle homework together at Jumpin' Java. The cafe offers a study period on Wednesdays to accommodate the early release schedule.

Jumpin Java: Return to the Community

Morgan Butcher, Reporter October 30, 2024

Once thought to be closed for good in late 2022, Jumpin' Java has swung back strongly into the Grand Haven community as of January 2024. The idea to offer study time for students on Wednesdays was thought...

Braillist Becky Karsies finalizes a document after using a braille printer to emboss paper with braille dots. The document helps communicate with visually impaired students and help them learn information in their classes.

Fresh Faces: Becky Karsies

Nathan Burns, Reporter October 18, 2024

Becky Karsies joins the Grand Haven School District with 28 years of experience in special education of all ages, her career inspired by her interactions with the visually impaired in her own high school...

The energy of water

The energy of water

James M. Beahan, Reporter October 18, 2024

From our own local state park to the perfect turquoise waves of Waikiki Hawaii with views of Diamond Head and rainbows out over the ocean, or taking a van up to see the rugged beauty of the upper peninsula, ...

Special education assistant Daneen Tripp helps Elias Rodriguez in the cafeteria get settled for lunch.  " I put a lot of love and patience into all of the kids, " said Tripp.

Fresh Faces: Daneen Tripp

Reegan Cook, Reporter October 7, 2024

How long have you been working in schools? Just over a year. I had been working in a factory for 30+ years and I wanted to try something new. I had an opportunity to work at a private school for autistic...

Teaching assistant Amanda Commons (left) speaks to students in Xavier Golden's Adaptive Art class. She can be found working in multiple special education classrooms during the day.

Fresh Faces: Amanda Commons

Morgan Butcher, Reporter October 4, 2024

Amanda Commons, a Teaching Assistant for Severe Multiple Impairment, is one of the new faces this year at the high school. Special Education has always been something she’s wanted to pursue. How long...

Tiffany VanVelzen familiarizes herself with the College Board system. She is the newest testing coordinator at Grand Haven High School.

Fresh Faces: Tiffany VanVelzen

Ben Guinazzo, Reporter October 3, 2024

Who is your favorite musical artist? I am a huge Foo Fighters fan, but it's hard to pick a favorite What is your pet peeve? When I feel like my time is being wasted, I get very anxious. I like...

Premier substitute teacher Andrew Belsito explains the instructions Brooke Smeckert left for her public speaking class. "When I was in high school, I asked myself, what am I going to be doing with my life and teaching was the main thing I gravitated towards," said Belsito.

Fresh Faces: Andrew Belsito

Reegan Cook, Reporter October 2, 2024

Andrew Belsito is a new Premier sub at Grand Haven High School. Premier subs stay in the building and cover for teachers who get sick at the last minute or cannot find a sub.  How long have you been...

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