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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

MEDALS: Adrianna supports one of her rifles on her shoulders while showing off many of her medals. Over the course of her career she has collected even more than what is shown but they couldnt all fit on the gun.

Adrianna Beard shoots precision air rifle on national stage

Camille Berko, Editor In Chief February 6, 2021

From a casual conversation with friendly and cheery junior Adrianna Beard, you’d never guess that she competitively shoots precision air rifle and small-bore at the national level. Spend a little...

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“Schitt’s Creek” embraces subtle comedy that makes show binge worthy

Sarah Mayer, News Editor December 22, 2020

  While scrolling through Netflix, searching for my next excuse to procrastinate, I came across the series, “Schitts Creek”, and boy is it binge-worthy.  The series is about the wealthy...

Online student junior Kassidy Bush participates in fall production

Online student junior Kassidy Bush participates in fall production

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief December 22, 2020

Junior Kassidy Bush adjusts her microphone, securing it underneath her plastic mask. She takes a deep breath and becomes one with her character. A variety of lines and blocking sequences play on repeat...

FOCUSED: Senior Lilly Anthes rides her horse, Donnie, while scanning the area during a show. Anthes is an accomplished equestrian who competes on at the national level and regularly travels the country to compete against the best of her age.

Senior Lilly Anthes competes on national equestrian level

Camille Berko, Editor In Chief December 13, 2020

1, 2. 1, 2. 3, 2, 1. Jump.  Just like practice. Body in line, weight forward.  1, 2. 1, 2. 3, 2, 1. Jump.  She catches a glimpse of a 0 and is disappointed, an 80 out of 100 is by no means...

FULFILLING ORDERS: Fox can oftentimes be found in the workspace her and her mom created, cranking out orders for international customers. “Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Germany just being a few of them.

Sophomore Lannie Fox runs her own business

Sarah Mayer, News Editor December 11, 2020

Sophomore Lannie Fox enters her craft room after a long day of school, homework, and soccer practice.  Ding!  Her phone flashes as she receives a notification. Three new orders have been placed!...

TYPING: Lundvick types up an email to send to a staff member.  He has his tablet next to him if needed plus his walkie talkie on if he needs to be reached by another staff member or student. The one thing I think is kind of cool about Mark is that hes taken the initiative to do different things when I wouldnt have, paraprofessional Ann Graves said.

Paraprofessional stands out among students

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor December 8, 2020

Paraprofessional Mark Lundvick watches students as they file into the fieldhouse, carefully checking to see if they are wearing their lanyard with ID attached around their neck. As he walks around,...

The Grand Haven High School Student Senate is participating in the Beyond the Pier project. This project will remodel different spaces in the downtown.

Beyond the Pier produces plentiful plans

Grace Ostric, Editor in Chief December 7, 2020

It’s not every day that students get the opportunity to design the layout of their town. And not a simple “I’d like to see this here” brainstorming session. Somewhere along the lines of unrestricted...

The Flaming Lips’ American Head is on fire

Ben Pease, Arts and Entertainment Editor November 16, 2020

The Flaming Lips have been writing and recording music as a band for three decades. Yet, even on their 17th studio record, American Head, they still maintain a sort of creative edge over other bands, a...

Senior Frank Roberts will vote for the first time

Senior Frank Roberts will vote for the first time

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief November 1, 2020

Senior Frank Roberts will get the opportunity to vote for the first time in the upcoming election on Tuesday Nov. 3. He is looking forward to getting the whole experience; from waiting patiently in line...

Senate leaders reflect on their career coming to an end

Senate leaders reflect on their career coming to an end

Camille Berko, Editor In Chief May 20, 2020

Like every other club and sport, Student Senate’s seniors missed out on a big part of their year. Senior Class President, Caleb Berko, is eager to find some closure.  “We are hopeful we can get...

(Photo courtesy of Connor Worthington)

Senior Connor Worthington reflects on time spent with Team G.H.

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor May 18, 2020

Senior Connor Worthington was disappointed when Governor Whitmer canceled school due to COVID-19 because he was missing out on the last part of his senior year. “There’s activities to look forward...

Although Science O season was canceled, seniors move on and take experiences with them

Although Science O season was canceled, seniors move on and take experiences with them

Ben Pease, Arts and Entertainment Editor May 15, 2020

Along with many other clubs and sports, the Science Olympiad team faced the cancelation of their season due to the coronavirus outbreak this spring.  Senior Samantha Kasbohm was full of disappointment...

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