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

Speaker Calvin Terrell showcases poem as a last message for parents at the Question and Answer Session. Many questions were raised about Terrells upcoming presentation and answered by him throughout the course of the meeting.

Speaker Calvin Terrell discusses concerns about upcoming presentation with parents

Alexis VanSingel, News Editor March 7, 2018

A meeting was held with upcoming guest speaker Calvin Terrell Monday night after questions were raised by parents about his presentation. Terrell is scheduled to present at the high school on Wednesday...

The senior Mock Trial team stands together smiling. These members received honorable mention at a regional tournament on Sat, Feb. 24.

Senior Mock Trial team receives Honorable Mention at regional tournament

Alexis VanSingel, News Editor February 27, 2018

The Senior Mock Trial team received honorable mention at the regional tournament this past weekend. All three teams traveled to Ann Arbor on Saturday, Feb. 24 to compete in a simulation of jury trials. “Our...

The Chalkboard Project comes to Grand Haven

The Chalkboard Project comes to Grand Haven

Julia Drabczyk, Reporter February 16, 2018

Words matter On Feb. 12 and 13 The Chalkboard Project began. Senior Hailey Bethke, one of the head members of The Chalkboard Project for GHHS, explains the intention of the project. “The goal of...

Evan Yasicks invention goes to NASA qualifiers

Evan Yasick’s invention goes to NASA qualifiers

Caleb Berko, Managing Editor February 16, 2018

Evan Yasick is currently a semifinalist in a nationwide competition to invent and design a tool that has the capability  to do two or more purposes and can work in zero gravity. If he is a finalist, his...

Talent show roundup

Jack Nicholson, Reporter February 16, 2018

Kaityln Sowles took home the gold medal in solo performance during the talent show on Jan. 30 for her act. Sowles is a big fan of contemporary dance and hip-hop mixture, allowing her control and creativity...

Model UN succeeds at Ann Arbor

Model UN succeeds at Ann Arbor

Jack Nicholson, Reporter January 18, 2018

The club’s most recent conference was at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor this past weekend, where about 37 other schools attended and roughly 750 kids total participated. High scoring students...

Junior Austin Craymer and biology teacher Katy Walters share a hug after the surprise party was unveiled. Students from every grade level filled the room, including teachers, parents and administration members.

Austin Craymer celebrates being cancer-free

Carlos Rappleye, Photo editor January 15, 2018

Three and a half years into his high school career, junior Austin Craymer is finally cancer free. “I took my last chemo pill on New Year’s day,” Craymer said. “It doesn’t feel real, but I...

Early College Info for Sophomores

Early College Info for Sophomores

Caleb Berko, Managing Editor January 12, 2018

44 sophomore students turned out to the LGI this past Tuesday to learn more about the early college program that GHAPS offers to its students. “[We’re] looking for students who would not normally...

End the silence

End the silence

Julia Drabczyk, Reporter January 11, 2018

 

Marijuana is not a schedule one drug.

Marijuana is not a schedule one drug.

Carlos Rappleye, Photo editor January 10, 2018

Marijuana is undoubtedly, inarguably illegal. There’s no wiggle room in that statement because under federal law it’s considered a schedule I drug, the same classification as heroin and ecstasy....

Local Craft Show is a hit

Local Craft Show is a hit

Lucy Toppen, Reporter December 13, 2017

White Pines Intermediate was bustling with holiday cheer this past Saturday Dec 9. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. local vendors marketed their goods to shoppers at the Happy Elves Craft Show. Items including...

Music department prepares for 5th annual “Holiday Spectacular”

Morgan Womack and Gabe Rutherford December 8, 2017

Band- Grand Haven’s band program will be giving its fresh take on some beloved pieces. The band will be featuring the Percussion Ensemble, the Wind Ensemble, the Brass Quintet, and the Buccaneer Big...

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