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

Emmy the therapy dog is a furry friend in Amy Polstons 1st grade classroom

Dog gone good

Grace Ostric, Editor in Chief November 25, 2019

Amidst a bustling, colorful, elementary school classroom sits a companion curled peacefully underneath a table and staring up with sweet puppy dog eyes. It’s hard to imagine with all the distractions...

Reilly Swierbut has made the decision to continue her volleyball career at Parkland College. (Photo courtesy of Reilly Swierbut)

Reilly Swierbut committed to Parkland College

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor November 22, 2019

Senior Reilly Swierbut has made the decision to continue her volleyball career at Parkland College. She said the decision was hard at first, but she knows that Parkland College is the right choice for...

Spanish teachers take students to Spain

Spanish teachers take students to Spain

Addy Wachter, Photo Editor November 18, 2019

Spanish teachers Lauren Hamberg and Penney Johnson have been planning a trip to Spain in the year 2020 since winter of 2018. “Mrs. Johnson has been wanting to do a trip for a long time,” Hamberg...

Penny Wars, a friendly competition

Penny Wars, a friendly competition

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief November 16, 2019

Team GH split into committees earlier this fall to maximize their efficiency and accomplish more. The Outreach committee set up the annual competition we all love, Penny Wars, with the goal of reaching...

Noah Bachmann winds up during a serve at a home tennis match.

Noah Bachmann receives third consecutive all state title

Brendan Vander Meer, Reporter November 13, 2019

Senior tennis player and team captain Noah Bachmann, recently received his third consecutive all state title. “I’ve been working so hard for so long for basically this moment,” Bachmann said....

Deputy Mackeller and Mrs. Schmitt along with others received the school of the year award for vaping education at GHHS. (Photo courtesy of Tracy Wilson)

GHHS named “school of the year” for vaping education

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor November 13, 2019

Grand Haven High School partnered with a few different organizations through the Ottawa Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (OSAPC) and was able to work and prevent the use of teen substance abuse.  “It’s...

Senior competes at state cross country meet

Senior competes at state cross country meet

Addy Wachter, Photo Editor November 12, 2019

Senior Carter Larned made it to the state cross country meet. Even though it was his first year running cross country in high school, he was the only one in the program to make it to the state meet this...

Principal Tracy Wilson congratulates inductee Gene Van Dongen after his speech. “The truth I have learned is that success is just a journey,” Van Dongen said in his speech. “It’s not a destination.”

Inductees honored at Hall of Fame ceremony

Morgan Womack, Co-Editor-In-Chief November 10, 2019

Attendees consisted of teachers, members of administration, retired staff and overall supporters of the inductees.   All of the 13 inductees fit into one of five pillars, including arts,...

New music to come this November

New music to come this November

Gabi Nadeau, Reporter November 8, 2019

November is a month filled with new music. The rap scene is about to gain potential bangers with six new album releases, EPs (extended play) and singles.  November 1st Earl Sweatshirt, Feet of clay Second...

Senior Ashley Slater gets the game point kill to secure the win for the Bucs and break a school record. “It’s really exciting,” Slater said. “We’ve had some great players come through Grand Haven. So, to be a part of that and break some records is really exciting.” Her teammates are very proud of her accomplishments. “She has come such a long way,” Senior Reilly Swierbut said. “I wouldn’t want to go through this whole experience without having her on my side.”

Girls volleyball wins 13th consecutive district title

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief November 8, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED: The girl’s varsity volleyball team beat Reeths-Puffer in three sets to receive its 13th consecutive district title. They started strong winning the first set 25-12 and took the next...

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