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Senior Frank Roberts named December Rotary Student of the Month

Senior Frank Roberts named December Rotary Student of the Month

Camille Berko, Editor In Chief December 29, 2020

Senior Frank Roberts was selected as the male recipient of December Rotary Student of the Month.  “I felt really honored, actually,” Roberts said. “I just felt really blessed to have the...

Annika Hauser-Brydon recognized as October Rotary Student of the Month

Annika Hauser-Brydon recognized as October Rotary Student of the Month

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief November 12, 2020

Senior Annika Hauser-Brydon was honored as the October Rotary Student of the Month. She was chosen for her leadership abilities and academic record. Hauser-Brydon was excited to receive the award. “I...

Nolan Clark, right, sprints towards the finish line during Fridays Pre-Regional race on the Grand Haven course. Clark finished 3rd overall.

Nolan Clark qualifies for state cross country

Camille Berko, Editor In Chief November 5, 2020

Sophomore Nolan Clark qualified for the state cross country meet on Saturday, Oct. 31 with a time of 16:21.  “Overall I felt pretty good,” Clark said. “I knew I had qualified for states, but...

Spectators watch on during the Grand Haven v East Kentwood game.

MHSAA lifts restrictions on sporting events

Jacob Welch, Reporter October 7, 2020

The Michigan High School Athletic Association recently removed venue size restrictions on all sporting events, with a limited capacity of 500 for indoor activities and 1000 for external activities, effective...

BLOOD FLOW: A student participating in a blood drive last year squeezes a stress ball to help the blood in her arm flow easier into the tube.

First blood drive of year a success

Megan Voorhees, Photo Editor October 7, 2020

This year's first blood drive took place on the 29th.  Due to COVID-19, there have been multiple changes to the drive such as location. As any year precautions must be taken. Making sure donors are...

POSTER: First Priority will take place in Nelsons room (2111) each Tuesday after school until 3:30.

First Priority plans to continue

Sarah Mayer, News Editor October 6, 2020

First Priority will begin October 6 after school and take place each Tuesday in room 2111. Led by teacher and coach Joe Nelson, the Non-denominational Christian based club aims at creating an environment...

CONFERENCE: Naiomi Elliot, Audry Greene, Melody Perez, Kyla Strang, Jakaree Hill, Brooklyn Holmes, Omega Johnson, Kate Kendall, and Natasha Williams, at Hope College for a conference in October of 2019.

Calling All Colors begins new year

October 6, 2020

Calling All Colors hosts meetings for anyone looking to make the world more accepting every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month during C lunch in room 8207.  “Calling all colors is a great opportunity...

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...

Senior Kaelyn Stafford reflects on time lost on the field

Senior Kaelyn Stafford reflects on time lost on the field

Camille Berko, Editor In Chief May 14, 2020

For one group of students, the coronavirus outbreak has hit harder than most. Senior athletes looking forward to their final season wearing Buccaneer colors won’t get the chance to finish this chapter...

Trumpet leader Carson Bretz shakes band director Iain Novoselichs hand at the Bucs Last Blast earlier this year, a concert to celebrate senior members of the marching band.

Trumpet section leader Carson Bretz reflects on band experience

Morgan Womack, Co-Editor-In-Chief May 13, 2020

Before heading off to their second hour on Friday, March 13, band director Iain Novoselich had his first hour students play the song “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”  This song has been a tradition...

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