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
A police cruiser parked behind the Scott Flahive memorial in the median at the intersection at Taylor and US-31. Officer Flahive was shot and killed in the line of duty On Dec. 13, 1994.

Officer Scott Flahive Memorial

Nathan Burns and Peter Ver Duin • December 18, 2024

Drivers passing by the intersection at Taylor and US-31 might have noticed the flashing lights of a police cruiser parked in the median on Friday, Dec. 13. The cruiser was placed near the memorial of Officer...

The donation table for Operation Santa Paws. For more information about how you can donate, see Mr. Wiebenga in room 3113.

The Spirit of Giving: Operation Santa Paws

Morgan Butcher, Reporter • December 17, 2024

Since the start of his teaching career, Jeremy Wiebenga, a classroom teacher for students with autism, has been running Operation Santa Paws. Santa Paws is a fundraiser that collects resources for the...

Kenny Spear, Executive Director of Positive You, presenting at GHHS on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Spear's presentation covered the effects of excessive screen time and how to mitigate it as students. “I’m not here to tell you to say no to technology,” Spears said. “I’m here to give you something better to say yes to.”

Positive You Presents at GHHS

Peter Ver Duin and Nathan Burns • November 22, 2024

Grand Haven High School students attended an hour-long pep assembly in the field house this Tuesday, Nov. 19 in collaboration with the organization Positive You. The assembly focused on promoting healthy...

Actors Mae Mulder and Adelle Heavilin rehearsing on stage. The set and lighting can be credited to Steve Wozniak and Carter Brown respectively.

Under the Lights: When and how to see Into the Woods

Morgan Butcher, Reporter • November 22, 2024

The first musical of the school year is fast approaching this week, with shows happening on Friday 7 p.m. and Saturday 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Over 80 students have worked hard for weeks leading up to the show...

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...

The Belonging Project

Reegan Cook and Ceara Kelly • April 23, 2024

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...

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