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

FUN AND FOCUSED: Chaotic D&D club dives into campaigns all over the room.

Chaotic D&D starts year off strong

Emma Steury, Reporter September 24, 2021

Chaotic D and D has roughly doubled in size since the club’s start in early 2020. Senior Kasey Sherman came up with the idea while listening to a Dungeons and Dragons podcast on Spotify and enlisted...

Lacrosse team hangs poster up showing times for preseason workouts.

Lax girls put in work

Megan Voorhees, Photo Editor September 22, 2021

The girls’ lacrosse team starts pre-season warm-ups and conditioning on Monday Sept. 20. These practices are being held by the three captains; Samantha Ritter, Zoiee Russell, and Annabelle Warner. Weight...

Bakkers achievement will raise the attention of various colleges. He hopes to pursue a career in mathematics, his top picks for schools being MIT and Michigan University (photo courtesy Bakker).

Senior Ian Bakker awarded national merit semi finalist

Sarah Mayer, News Editor September 22, 2021

Senior Ian Bakker has been selected as a National Merit Semi-Finalist.  The National Merit Organization grants this title to students with the top 1% score on the PSAT/SAT tests, approximately 16,000...

Senior Aashray Mandala’s hard work has allowed him to consider schools such as University of Michigan, and various schools along the East Coast (Photo Courtesy Jostens).

Senior Aashray Mandala receives national merit semifinalist

Elena Yu, Reporter September 21, 2021

Senior Aashray Mandala has been awarded national merit semifinalist.  “It was a nice email during the day,” he said. “As I got my score last year, I knew that I would be in the range for becoming...

G.R.E.E.N. Club gets together at the end of a beach clean up on Sept. 18 for a group photo.

G.R.E.E.N Club cleans up Rosy Mound

Violet Kemperman, Reporter September 21, 2021

The G.R.E.E.N. Club, lead by Mr. Portenga, met at Rosy Mound, Sept. 18, to do a beach clean-up. After walking the trail for 15 minutes, the groups set out, bags in hand and scouring the sand.  Each...

Principal Tracy Wilson clarifies COVID-19 regulations

Principal Tracy Wilson clarifies COVID-19 regulations

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief September 18, 2021

In the midst of the pandemic, rules and regulations are constantly changing. This has caused confusion for students, staff and parents alike. Principal Tracy Wilson answers questions regarding the new...

Football defeats West Ottawa

Football defeats West Ottawa

Jacob Welch, Reporter September 18, 2021

Senior Mike Baldus picks up a record to clean it off. Baldus started vinyl club with the intention to listen to more music on this medium.

Students put a spin on music

Jacob Welch, Reporter September 18, 2021

Vinyl club met for the first time this Thursday in the high school and then at an audio store to share their passion for music, particularly albums on spinning black disks.  “Every listening event...

T.E.A.M. G.H. gathers in the media center for their first meeting of the 2021-2022 school year (Photo courtesy Emily Berry).

T.E.A.M. G.H. in search of new members

Sarah Mayer, News Editor September 16, 2021

T.E.A.M G.H. Student Committee is in search of new student members to join their team.  The club works towards creating a better school culture among students and staff. They try to promote the message...

WINNER: Team picture after winning third before state finals in fall of 2019.

Girls rugby is looking for new members

Misgana Deur, Life Editor September 16, 2021

If you are interested in playing a fall sport, the girl's rugby team is looking for new members. Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. No experience is needed.  “Rugby is a...

Andy Ingall sends in retirement letter

Andy Ingall sends in retirement letter

Megan Voorhees, Photo Editor September 11, 2021

Grand Haven Area Public Schools Superintendent, Andy Ingall, released a statement announcing his retirement on September 10 at 2:29 pm. This will be in effect starting December 31, 2021. Finding a time...

Sophomores Payden Pittman and  Mackenzie Stanhope hold up Green club sign, promoting the club during the club mixer at lunch on September 2nd.(Photo taken by Megan Voorhees)

G.R.E.E.N. club starts meetings again for the school year

Megan Voorhees, Photo Editor September 7, 2021

The first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday the 8, at 7 a.m. Meetings will continue on the same time schedule but on Mondays for the rest of the school year.   G.R.E.E.N. Club’s first priority...

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