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

The value of bathroom breaks

Addy Vargo, Reporter January 20, 2022

Of the everyday miseries, being denied going to the bathroom is the worst. Hope is scarce and short-lived. Its departure is as fast and stomach-dropping as any rollercoaster. With the immature “devious...

Tanking into the future

Addy Vargo, Reporter January 20, 2022

  “...Building a tank.”  “Really?”  I was, in all technicality, aware of senior Jackson VanSlooten’s existence. Tall and slim, usually wearing a graphic shirt and thin-rimmed...

Top 5 skincare products

Addy Vargo, Reporter January 20, 2022

1. Differin Gel  Differin Gel is the only FDA-approved over-the-counter retinoid, which is a prominent and effective anti-aging and anti-acne ingredient derived from Vitamin A. For me, Differin Gel...

Senior Olivia Christensen working the register in the Buc Stop.

Buc Stop is back

Elena Yu, Reporter January 19, 2022

Doors locked and lights off, the Buc Stop has stood lifeless in the corner of the rotunda for the past two years. COVID-19 undoubtedly took many things away from students, one being the school's beloved...

three of the four Bathroom doors have been locked for the majority of the year (Picture by Caden Buller)

Vicious Vandalism

Caden Buller, Reporter January 18, 2022

The number of vandals is unknown, the reason behind the damage and defacement of school property remains a mystery, but their actions have not gone unnoticed. Students, teachers and especially those in...

SNAZZY SHOES: students hang their shoes on the cabinets in any category of their choosing. Teacher Rory Callendar then picks his favorites and the champions earn extra candy.

German students celebrate holidays with paper shoes

Emma Steury, Reporter January 10, 2022

German students of all levels participate in an arts-and-crafts project for Sankt Nikolaus Tag, every year on Dec. 5. This is a tradition in which Saint Nicholas comes and leaves treats in the shoes of...

20% off at the Buc Stop

20% off at the Buc Stop

Mattee DeMott, Reporter December 16, 2021

This week the newly reopened Buc Stop is hosting a sale on select Under Armour products for students. They have released many new items for purchase this semester. After re-opening in October, the...

The Christmas tree can be seen sitting in the Buc Stop adorned with various ornaments.

Buc Stop gives back to the community with a festive twist

Sydney Kroll, Reporter December 15, 2021

This week the Buc Stop is hosting a charity event for Love in Action. There are bronze ornaments for $3 donations, a silver ornament for $5 donations, and a gold ornament for $7 donations available for...

Student Senate Leaders Share Goals For The New Year

Student Senate Leaders Share Goals For The New Year

Rece Madison, Reporter December 13, 2021

As the 2021-2022 school year continues, the GHHS student senate has been working regularly to plan and improve activities both in-school and out. Despite this work, most GH students and members of the...

Dolan Smits skates towards the goal in attempts to stop the other team from scoring.

Boys hockey crushes Mid-Michigan in season opener

Violet Kemperman, Reporter November 20, 2021

Grand Haven Boys Hockey sweeps away the competition on Friday, Nov. 19. Winning 6-1 the athletes played hard and deserved every goal. Junior Nicklas Braidwood, from Spring Lake, led with 3 goals.  “It...

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