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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

Nick Roberts takes the stage with his band

Sydney Kroll, Reporter January 19, 2022

On a recent Thursday, junior Nick Roberts glances up at the musical memorabilia surrounding him. In the backyard of local music promoter and ‘Walk the Beat’ founder Dave Palmer, you'll find The Greenhouse,...

Chloe Brackenbury, assited by partner Audrey Cook, works on her squat in advanced weightlifting class (photo credit Megan Voorhees).

Senior Chloe Brackenbury’s power-lifting hobby takes her to the next level

Sarah Mayer, News Editor January 19, 2022

Senior Chloe Brackenbury swoops her fiery locks of hair behind her ears and shakes out her hands. Accompanied by the reverberation of clanging metal and Drake blaring through her AirPods, she prepares...

three of the four Bathroom doors have been locked for the majority of the year (Picture by Caden Buller)

Vicious Vandalism

Caden Buller, Reporter January 18, 2022

The number of vandals is unknown, the reason behind the damage and defacement of school property remains a mystery, but their actions have not gone unnoticed. Students, teachers and especially those in...

Adopt-A-Family adapts

Sydney Kroll, Reporter January 18, 2022

Kindness. A trait that feels as though it is fading in a world full of hate. As the holidays grow near, Student Senate is working to continue a tradition that can make the coldest of winters...

Lucy Tykal dances at the front of her class during her economics class karaoke (photo Megan Voorhees)

Teacher Lucy Tykal makes a splash in first year teaching

Sarah Mayer, News Editor January 6, 2022

It’s 5:00 A.M. and teacher Lucy Tykal slowly sips her coffee. The morning news plays in the background as the sun rises and the city stirs outside her Grand Rapids apartment window.  Although she...

Makayla Perrault finishes a 95 pound clean during her CrossFit competition.

Makayla Perrault pushes past limits

Abby Dzikowicz, Reporter November 16, 2021

The low murring of the car roars in her ears. The wind spilling from her open window tugs at her hair, cooling her down from her runner's high. The sense of euphoria and accomplishment after pushing...

Spring Lake teacher, David Theune, uses professional recording equipment when interviewing students. While he has these materials available for use, teachers from other schools that contribute do not. Many use a phone to record and then send it into Theune.

David Theune elevates empathy with Share Chair Podcast

Camille Berko, Editor In Chief November 12, 2021

It started with bullying.  It wasn’t obvious, or violent, or so blatantly antagonistic that everyone around stopped to watch. It wasn’t like what they show you in the movies.  Instead, it was...

GIRL POWER: Freshman kaitlyn Gillard shows off her muscles as she holds onto a helmet. She started playing football when she was in seventh grade and is currently the only girl in the Grand Haven High School football program.

Freshman Kaitlyn Gillard plays football as the only female player

Misgana Deur, Life Editor November 9, 2021

She weaves through the hallways wearing a Grand Haven football jersey. You might be wondering who she is, or why she is wearing a jersey. Well, freshman Kaitlyn Gillard is unlike any other. She is the...

CAPTURING CLIPS: Teacher Josh Walters peers at the camera display as he films the football game. He puts together highlight videos for Grand Haven athletics. One of the coolest things for me to do is connect with the kids, Walters said. I dont have all the kids in class, so seeing them out there playing their sport or participating in whatever they like to do is a lot of fun.

Teacher Josh Walters attracts attention after creating videography business

Caden Buller, Reporter November 5, 2021
If there's something out there that you enjoy doing, pursue it and have fun with it. It might take a push sometimes from other people but once those people tell you that you have talent, give this a shot, go for, why not.
Ryan Hough celebrates with the student section at the homecoming football game.

Ryan Hough steals show with homecoming campaign

Violet Kemperman, Reporter November 4, 2021

Ryan Hough, with his witty humor and charismatic energy, made it a mission to get homecoming king.  Hough is quick with a joke, and always ready with a comeback in hand. His confidence and self-assurance...

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