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

Community member Jennifer Stuppy presents to the GHAPS school board on Monday, March 9. She was there requesting the board create a new policy that would require parents to sign a consent form allowing their children to have access to sexually explicit content in district libraries.

Parent group pleads with school board to implement new policy at board meeting

Caleb Berko, Managing Editor March 10, 2020

The Grand Haven Area Public School Board drew a large audience to its monthly meeting at Ferry Elementary on Monday, March 9. 31 individuals shared their thoughts with the board during the public commenting...

GHAPS leaders respond to parent groups criticism of literature

GHAPS leaders respond to parent group’s criticism of literature

Caleb Berko, Managing Editor March 9, 2020

On Jan. 13 at the Grand Haven Area Public Schools Board of Education Meeting, a concerned parent, Jenifer Stuppy, brought to attention a list of books she deemed were “sexually explicit”. In particular,...

Sophomore Grace Compagner poses for her photo. I would hope this would have people realize that we have way more impact on others than you would think, senior Kammi Jarvis said.

Chalkboard changes perspectives

Addy Wachter, Photo Editor March 3, 2020

Jennifer Gwinnup, art teacher at Spring Lake High School, is known for “just teach[ing] an elective” by the other staff members at her school. According to some, art isn’t as important as the other...

Mulligans Hollow serves as the training grounds for the Grand Haven ski team.

Bucs ski team takes fifth at state finals

Brendan Vander Meer, Reporter March 2, 2020

The boys ski team along with a few individual qualifiers from the girls team traveled to Boyne Highlands last week for the ski state finals.  “This is the best result in many, many years,” coach...

Owen Ross goes up for a layup during a conference rivalry game against Hudsonville.

Boys basketball seeks revenge

Brendan Vander Meer, Reporter February 20, 2020

The boys basketball team prepares to take on the Caledonia Fighting Scots at home on Feb. 21.  “We feel like we can beat them,” senior Adam Strom said. “We feel like we can play with anybody....

3 last minute gifts to buy your special someone for Valentine’s Day

3 last minute gifts to buy your special someone for Valentine’s Day

Brendan Vander Meer, Reporter February 13, 2020

For Girls 1.  Roses Roses are one of the most classic romantic gifts. Available almost anywhere, surprise your date with a bouquet of roses and you’ll definitely win her over if you haven’t already.  2....

Kingma and Worthington win La-Z-Boys

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief February 7, 2020

During halftime of each boys' varsity basketball game, students swarm onto the court with a dollar in hand in hopes to have a chance at a halfcourt shot. A shot that, if made, would win them a La-Z-Boy.   Typically,...

Top Five Funniest Super Bowl Commercials

Top Five Funniest Super Bowl Commercials

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief February 4, 2020

Bud Light: “Inside Post’s Brain” Without every directly going at humor, Bud Light does it subtly as they show what the inside of Post Malone’s brain is thinking. The thoughts themselves...

Banners in the library set the mood for reading. A steady flow of students make their way through the library daily.

Library stocks new books

Camille Berko, Editor In Chief February 3, 2020

As teenager interests shift at GHHS so do overall popular books and genres.  “We usually get books every few weeks,” librarian Dana Rider said. “And we go off of student’s requests or things...

Top 5 restaurants to eat at on Super Bowl Sunday

Top 5 restaurants to eat at on Super Bowl Sunday

Brendan Vander Meer, Reporter January 31, 2020

1. Kirby Grill - Grand Haven  The Kirby House in downtown Grand Haven is holding a Super Bowl party from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The party will include loads of food and drink deals with TVs around...

Buc Stop introduces new products

Brendan Vander Meer and Grace Montgomery January 26, 2020

The Buc Stop, as well as student services, recently introduced a new line of Buccaneer products.  “We have pop sockets, phone charges, both wireless and plug in phone chargers, phone cases and even...

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