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
From the Shadows of Gotham: An In-Depth Look at Batman: Arkham Shadow

From the Shadows of Gotham: An In-Depth Look at Batman: Arkham Shadow

Mara Bessinger, Reporter • November 4, 2024

For fans of Gotham’s gritty underworld, Batman: Arkham Shadow is a thrilling new addition to the iconic Arkham video game series, offering an immersive storyline, stunning visuals and innovative mechanics...

Sophomore Sarah Ritter, an in-person student, seeks guidance from AP History teacher Mark Robertson on her project, highlighting the vital role of mentorship in academic success. As students at Grand Haven consider the shift to online education, moments like this emphasize the importance of face-to-face interactions in fostering social connections.

The Digital Divide: Will Enrollment in Online Schooling Boost Academic Success or Leave Students Socially Isolated?

Mara Bessinger, Reporter • October 30, 2024

As students at Grand Haven consider the option of online education, many are evaluating how this shift would affect their academic success and social connections.  For students like junior Hunter Ellis,...

Anatomy teacher Marcella Weldon works to achieve AP status for her class. "My kids are already doing the AP workload, they should have the same advantages as the APs," Weldon said.

Pioneering AP Anatomy: Marcella Weldon’s Vision at Grand Haven High School

Mara Bessinger, Reporter • October 24, 2024

As the world of high school education progresses, demand for Advanced Placement classes escalates. One educator at the forefront of this movement is Marcella Weldon, the anatomy teacher at Grand Haven...

Teacher Matthew Naber inspires students in his fifth hour sports and entertainment marketing class on one of his Fantasy Football Thursdays.

Fantasy Football in the Classroom: Engaging Students through Sports Marketing

Mara Bessinger, Reporter • October 18, 2024

Sports and entertainment marketing teacher, Matthew Naber, is taking student engagement to the next level with an innovative twist: a class fantasy football league. With a deep-rooted love for sports,...

The Boys Volleyball team lines up for photos after winning their state semifinals match and moving onto the finals. The Bucs will be playing against Hudsonville for the third year in a row.

Boys volleyball wins state semifinals, advances to finals

Peter Ver Duin, Editor • May 30, 2024

The Grand Haven Boys Volleyball team crushed Rochester Adams Highlanders 3-0 at the state semi-finals match on Thursday, May 30. The match was held at Hudsonville high school immediately after the other...

Grand Haven's FIRST Robotics competition robot gets prepared for travel to Saginaw.

FIRST Robotics heads to Saginaw Valley State University for State Finals

Reegan Cook, Reporter • April 6, 2024

Grand Haven’s Robotics team will compete at the FIRST Robotics State Finals at Saginaw Valley State University over Spring Break. The competition starts on Thurs. April 4, and ends on Sat. April 6.  “This...

Lakeshore Middle School is the oldest building in the district at just over 70 years. The vote on the bond proposal to replace it takes place on Nov. 7

Bond Vote Set for Nov. 7

Peter Ver Duin, Editor • November 6, 2023

On Nov. 7, voters in the GHAPS district will go to the polls to decide whether or not to approve the district’s request for two bonds—one for $118.3 million and a second for $28.7 million. The first...

VIDEO: Seniors find plans have changed since childhood

VIDEO: Seniors find plans have changed since childhood

Katie Snyder, Peter Ver Duin, McKenzie Stanhope, and Hailey Neely • May 18, 2023

A lot can change in 12 years, and this year's senior class made that clear. We asked students what they wanted to be as a child, and how those plans have changed over the years.

Opened in 1954, Lakeshore Middle School would be replaced by a new building if the bond issue passes. The new building would be located at Lincoln and 152nd .

YES VOTE ON MILLAGE BENEFITS STUDENTS, COMMUNITY

STAFF • May 1, 2023
Those opposed to the plan argue the cost is too high for the outcome. Some believe that instead of building a whole new middle school we should just renovate the one we currently have. In actuality, this is not cost-effective. It would be band-aids over bullet holes. Studies indicate fixing up older buildings leaves an immense amount of continuous upkeep and maintenance, ultimately suggesting that a new building would be the more economically rewarding option. 
Opened in 1954, Lakeshore Middle School would be replaced by a new building if the bond issue passes. The new building would be located at Lincoln and 152nd .

Bond Vote set for May 2

Peter Ver Duin and Katie Snyder • May 1, 2023

On May 2, voters in the GHAPS district will go to the polls to decide whether or not to approve the district’s request for a bond of over $155 million to upgrade facilities and technology. Here is The...

FULLY STOCKED: The food pantry is filled to the brim after the Give and Glow food drive in February. Student volunteers Ava Prieditis and Graci Chittenden work to keep it that way.

One Buc Helps Another Buc

April 24, 2023

“One Buc Helps Another Buc.” This simply yet impactful mantra for Bucs Care Food Pantry helps to build safe and quality meals and bathroom bags for hundreds of struggling homes throughout the district....

Q&A with Principal Tracy Wilson about new E-Hall Passes starting tomorrow

Q&A with Principal Tracy Wilson about new E-Hall Passes starting tomorrow

Riley Vining and Peter Ver Duin • January 18, 2023

Q: Why was the E-Hall pass instated? A:  We have some classrooms that don't use the passes, so we have kids in the hallway with no pass on. And it's hard to know where [students] are supposed to be....

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