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

iCreate360 auction helps raise money for next years students

iCreate360 auction helps raise money for next years students

Alexis VanSingel, News Editor May 17, 2017

String lights decorated the second floor of Porto Bello, creating a romantic feel to the event. Along the walls, boards were lined up with their creators beaming beside them. Attendees walked from table...

Changing my reflection

Changing my reflection

Macy Swiftney, Reporter May 14, 2017

Senior Libby Plowman is hard to miss. Her bubbly spirit lights up the room and she constantly wears a contagious smile. She was always the happy and fun kid that brought joy to others, but the happiness...

The iCreate360 class will hold a silent auction at Porto Bello to showcase projects the class has made this year. The event will be held on Monday May 15 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

iCreate360 class showcases silent auction

Maddie Monroe, Editor in Chief May 12, 2017

The iCreate360 class will be holding a silent auction at Porto Bello to showcase over 30 projects the class has made this year, such as skateboards, surfboards and paddleboards. On Monday May 15, the event...

Tennis captain, Julia Bachmann, looks forward to a strong season

Tennis captain, Julia Bachmann, looks forward to a strong season

Spencer Sortman, Reporter May 5, 2017

The swing of a racket, the quick scuffle of feet. Focus and confidence translate to points won. The cliche “practice like you play” is often applicable to top athletes; to senior Julia Bachmann, this...

Senior Hannah Staal poses with part of her DECA project. Staal will attend the International Career Development Conference National Championship in California on April 26 for her achievements in DECA.

Senior Hannah Staal qualifies for International Career Development Conference

Kelly Klouw, Reporter April 25, 2017

As senior Hannah Staal waited for the results on her 75 page paper for a DECA competition, she felt proud of the work she had done, no matter what the outcome would be. Staal started her paper in September...

Day of Silence set for April 21

Isabel Bird, Reporter April 20, 2017

What: The Day of Silence is a youth movement that brings awareness to the bullying that the LGBTQ community face across the nation. When: Friday, April 21, students can show their support and...

2015 Catalina officers celebrate at the end of the show

Catalina cuties to perform several shows this weekend

Madison Holub, Reporter March 15, 2017

Grand Haven’s Catalina club will begin their annual performance Friday, Mar. 17 at 7p.m. and 9p.m. and March 18 at 1p.m., 4p.m. and 7p.m. This year’s show is named Cuties in the Cosmos. Tickets...

A crowd member holds up a sign that reads NO on one side and YES on the other. Many used the signs to communicate their distaste or approval for an idea expressed by Congressman Bill Huizenga.

Four staff members reflect on Congressman’s town hall

March 9, 2017

Please note that the following opinions do not reflect the views or stances of the Bucs' Blade as a whole. Maddie Monroe - Reporter “If I was that much of a snowflake I wouldn’t be here.” One...

Grand Haven High School named Bridge Magazine Academic State Champ

Grand Haven High School named Bridge Magazine Academic State Champ

Sawyer Hamm, Reporter March 8, 2017

Grand Haven High School was recently named one of Bridge Magazine’s 2017 Academic State Champs. This designation was given to 54 of the 620 high schools examined in the state of Michigan, based on the...

Mulligans Hollow makes do with warm weather

Mulligan’s Hollow makes do with warm weather

Spencer Sortman, Reporter February 28, 2017

One might think that Mulligan's Hollow would have a rough time this year with little, off and on snow. This, however, is not the case. “Mulligan’s Hollow has been open all year, all hills, all...

School district takes slow and steady path in mental illness initiative

School district takes “slow and steady path” in mental illness initiative

Aliyah Austin, Reporter February 16, 2017

“I’ll start,” a woman across from me said after a moment of silence. She sat upright and rested her arms on the round table. “I’m here because, in 2014, my brother took his life.” The man...

Spring Lake and Grand Haven Rowing Club

Spencer Sortman, Reporter February 12, 2017

Winter training for the Grand Haven and Spring Lake rowing club started on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Coach Paul Winter encourages students to join the training as soon as possible, and within the week of the...

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