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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

Class of 2023 student Jamie Donley wears a soldier-like outfit for Halloween. Students are encouraged to show off their costumes for the day.

Halloween Dress Expectations

Ben Guinazzo, Reporter October 30, 2024

Grand Haven High School students are encouraged to show off their Halloween Costumes on Thursday, Oct. 31. However, principal Tracy Wilson urges students to be mindful of the Halloween dress expectations...

Anatomy teacher Marcella Weldon works to achieve AP status for her class. "My kids are already doing the AP workload, they should have the same advantages as the APs," Weldon said.

Pioneering AP Anatomy: Marcella Weldon’s Vision at Grand Haven High School

Mara Bessinger, Reporter October 24, 2024

As the world of high school education progresses, demand for Advanced Placement classes escalates. One educator at the forefront of this movement is Marcella Weldon, the anatomy teacher at Grand Haven...

Pod seven and eight, shortly after the flood. "The water was just gushing down everywhere," said principal Tracy Wilson. Photo courtesy of Tracy Wilson.

A Very Watery Wednesday

Reegan Cook, Reporter October 17, 2024

Students at Grand Haven High School recently received two days off following flooding resulting from the failure of a boiler pipe on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The pipe, located in the ceiling between pods seven...

Students walking around the Boomerang event in the field house. The event is open to all juniors and seniors on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

Boomerang is back

Peter Ver Duin, Editor October 15, 2024

Juniors and seniors at GHHS spent part of their day today learning about job opportunities in the area at the Boomerang event. The event was a partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, an organization...

The Boys Volleyball team lines up for photos after winning their state semifinals match and moving onto the finals. The Bucs will be playing against Hudsonville for the third year in a row.

Boys volleyball wins state semifinals, advances to finals

Peter Ver Duin, Editor May 30, 2024

The Grand Haven Boys Volleyball team crushed Rochester Adams Highlanders 3-0 at the state semi-finals match on Thursday, May 30. The match was held at Hudsonville high school immediately after the other...

Joe Stringer has worked with the technology department to retrofit the graphic design computers for esports. Practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting the week of April 15.

Teacher Joe Stringer brings Esports to GHHS

Peter Ver Duin, Editor April 15, 2024

Teacher Joe Stringer is putting together an esports team open to all students at GHHS. Due to the limited amount of practice devices, Stringer has picked 5 of the most popular titles at the collegiate...

Grand Haven's FIRST Robotics competition robot gets prepared for travel to Saginaw.

FIRST Robotics heads to Saginaw Valley State University for State Finals

Reegan Cook, Reporter April 6, 2024

Grand Haven’s Robotics team will compete at the FIRST Robotics State Finals at Saginaw Valley State University over Spring Break. The competition starts on Thurs. April 4, and ends on Sat. April 6.  “This...

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...

The Spring Dance is a fun and exciting way for students to dress up and socialize with there peers. All funds made form the dance go to student senate for clubs, dances and on going projects.

Spring Dance on Mar.9, All Proceeds go to Student Senate Projects

C Kelly, Reporter March 1, 2024

The student senate organizes various events throughout the year, including the annual spring dance. One of their biggest projects is the adopted family program, where students use the funds raised from...

Money Soup setting up in the media center for their show in academy. The band is also recording in hopes of making it onto NPR.

Money Soup to perform at GHHS

Peter Ver Duin, Editor February 9, 2024

Senior Robert Greene will be performing with his band Money Soup in the media center on Friday, Feb. 9 during academy. The show will feature six of the band's original songs although the set list was not...

Club supervisor Jason Klinger and his chosen team of 8 will be flying in to D.C Feb. 12 from Midway Airport.

Model United Nations goes to Washington D.C for four day competition

Taylor Pokorski, Reporter February 6, 2024

On Feb. 13 the Model United Nations club will be traveling to Washington D.C to participate in the North American Invitational Model United Nations, a series of competitions over four days hosted by Georgetown...

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