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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

Senior Clara Squio De Cezaro's 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...

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...

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...

GOTAK prepares to perform at the American Legion.  "Saint Patrick's day is kind of our thing" Melissa Meyers said to the crowd before starting.

GOTAK Performs Irish/Celtic Tunes at American Legion

Reegan Cook, Reporter March 18, 2024

GOTAK performed at the American Legion Post #28 to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day on Sunday, Mar. 17 .  Students decked out in their green gear and got to eat traditional Irish stew before performing.  Melissa...

Senior Calvin Poll, playing his role 
 narrator in the The Grim Brother Spectaculathon. As the thespian prepare to take on the Michigan Interscholastic Forensic (MIFA) regionals.

The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon Performed by Grand Haven Thespians at Regionals, Qualifies for States

C Kelly, Reporter February 2, 2024

The Grim Brother Spectaculathon is a play the theater program has been working on since Christmas break. Rita McLary, director of theater, entered the program into the Michigan Interscholastic  Forensic...

Bolla is pictured playing both Cinderella and The Prince during the play. Come see the show on Saturday in the PAC at 2pm!

Nick Bolla Stars in The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon On Saturday

Reegan Cook, Reporter January 19, 2024

The next show the theater program will produce is The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, which the actors will take to districts on Saturday, Jan. 20.  “It's a story about mashed-up fractured fairy tales...

Orchestra teacher Melissa Meyers snaps to keep the rhythm. Her students play in sync forming a harmony that resonates down the music wing.

Melissa Meyers Strikes a Chord with Students, Receives Teacher of the Year Award

Nathan Burns, Reporter December 22, 2023

Walking down the music wing, you’ll find conductor Melissa Meyers sitting in the center of the orchestra room flipping through her sheets of music while the sound of her students tuning their instruments...

Senior Jordan Smaka rises above the cast of Mary Poppins. The was the first show in Grand Haven Theater Department history to include an element of theater such as flight which made for a very visually appealing play.

Play Hits New Heights

Katie Snyder, Editor December 19, 2023

Theater took a gravity-defying twist in the recent Mary Poppins production. The cast set a goal to take the theater experience to new heights and ran with it… Or rather flew. Senior Jordan Smaka...

In Focus with Francesca Sipe

In Focus with Francesca Sipe

Hailey Neely and McKenzie Stanhope, Reporters March 29, 2023

Junior Francesca Sipe is a student who attends Careerline Tech Center where she focuses mainly on her work in digital form. Now, let's take a deeper look into one of her pieces and what inspired it. What...

In Focus with Megan VanKuiken

In Focus with Megan VanKuiken

Hailey Neely and McKenzie Stanhope, Reporters March 24, 2023

Junior Megan VanKuiken has recently been recognized by her art teacher, Irene Sipe, for her talents in ceramic work. Megan has always loved doing art, ever since elementary school. She began doing ceramics...

In Focus with River Parcheta

In Focus with River Parcheta

Hailey Neely and McKenzie Stanhope, Reporters March 21, 2023

River Parcheta has recently been recognized by his art teacher, Irene Sipe, for his talent in ceramics. Parcheta's work always has an eclectic and unique feel. Let’s take a deeper look at one of Parcheta's...

In Focus with Annaliese Wise

In Focus with Annaliese Wise

Hailey Neely and McKenzie Stanhope, Reporters March 20, 2023

Annaliese Wise was recognized for her dedication to the arts, specifically hand-thrown pottery. Having gone through some life-changing events and living in multiple places around the country, Annaliese...

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