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

Band Director Iain Novoselich works to find creative solutions to teaching music online and keeping his kids busy

Band Director Iain Novoselich works to find creative solutions to teaching music online and keeping his kids busy

Sophia Jaeger, Feature Editor April 23, 2020

Band director Iain Novoselich had a sinking suspicion that March 13 would be the last day of school for the year. His gut feeling led him to make his seniors play the farewell song     traditionally...

Chemistry teacher Chelsea Bender stands with her two kids next to an old tractor. Bender has a third child due at the beginning of June.

Bender searches to balance personal needs with those of students during quarantine

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief April 22, 2020

For chemistry teacher Chelsea Bender, April 30 is an important day. It’s when Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Safe, Stay Home” order ends. It’s when she hopes she can return to the grocery store comfortably. It...

Senior Will McWatters is pictured on the far left with his teammates after the team defeated Spring Lake in the Battle of the Bridge

Basketball seniors Will McWatters and Jalen Greene reflect on their seasons during COVID-19 outbreak

Nick Twa, Business Manager April 20, 2020

There is one certain thing that has come along with all of the uncertainty pertaining to the COVID-19 outbreak, and that is plans ending or changing.  One of those plans is the boys basketball...

Special education teacher Melissa Richardson poses in front of her new Pac-Man game that she recently purchased. She likes to keep busy with fun activities she can involve her family in, like charades and other games.

Special education teacher Melissa Richardson finds balance amid chaotic new schedule

Morgan Womack, Co-Editor-In-Chief April 17, 2020

Special education teacher Melissa Richardson described the last day of in-person education as chaotic. She scrambled to send homework and lessons home with her students, making sure each of them had...

Assistant principal Mike Roberson has decided to fill his schedule with frequent runs and walks during this Stay Home, Stay Safe order. He admits his dogs are getting pretty tired of going out for runs and walks though.

Assistant principal Roberson finds solace in frequent exercise and family time during COVID-19 lockdown

Caleb Berko, Managing Editor April 15, 2020

For assistant principal Mike Roberson, the Stay Home, Stay Safe order has drastically altered a lot of his former habits. He’s working from home now, uses Hangouts for meetings and as he jokingly said,...

Junior Alexis Mountford plays with her brothers bearded dragon, Magma, during her time off school

Junior Alexis Mountford adjusts to coronacation isolation

Grace Ostric, Editor in Chief April 5, 2020

The announcement by Governor Whitmer to close school for three weeks initially shocked and excited junior Alexis Mountford. She, like many other teens, was looking forward to the break and seeing her friends. “I...

Senior Natalie Bremmer flexes her muscles.

Senior Natalie Bremmer spends quarantine working out

Adrienne Parcheta, Reporter April 4, 2020

When Governor Whitmer called off school, it was a shock to everyone. It was especially hard for seniors, as their last year of high school was taken away from them in a matter of seconds. Senior Natalie...

Junior Lilly Shepard poses from the back of her car with her dog Simon during the break from school due to COVID-19.

Junior Lilly Shepard shares her experiences during COVID-19 pandemic

Camille Berko, Editor In Chief April 3, 2020

Although it came as a shock for many people when Governor  Whitmer closed schools through April 12, junior Lilly Shepard says she was expecting it.  “I wasn't that surprised because I'm also in...

Kurburski plays his Xbox One during the outbreak. This is one of Kurburskis main activities during the outbreak, along with homework and eating.

Junior Jack Kurburski lays low during COVID-19 outbreak

Nick Twa, Business Manager April 2, 2020

There are many things that have been impacted due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. Among them are routines, activities and events. For junior Jack Kurburski, that is no different. Like other students,...

Senior Madison Shumaker remains hopeful through coronavirus lockdown

Senior Madison Shumaker remains hopeful through coronavirus lockdown

Macayla Cramer, Reporter April 1, 2020

For senior Madison Shumaker, hearing about the school closing until mid-April did more than put school and activities on hold. As new announcements come every day from Governor Whitmer, her entire varsity...

Junior Maddie Hunsicker makes time for family during coronacation

Junior Maddie Hunsicker makes time for family during coronacation

Caleb Berko, Managing Editor March 31, 2020

Junior Maddie Hunsicker’s initial reaction to Governor Whitmer’s executive order that closed school until April 5 was quite different from her perception of how it’s going now.  “I thought...

Senior Jackson Schulte leads activist efforts from home on coronavirus break

Senior Jackson Schulte leads activist efforts from home on coronavirus break

Jacob Welch, Reporter March 30, 2020

For many, the physical break from the school building has offered opportunities to relax and casually work on assignments from teachers while at home, but for senior Jackson Schulte, this is not the case. “Honestly,...

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