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

Senior Amanda Merz dribbles the court in a practice on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Merz averaged 4.9 points per game as a sophomore, 11.9 as a junior and will carry the scoring load in her senior season. I was more of a passer and more of a role player my sophomore year and then became a little more of a scorer my junior year, but now since Taylor [Craymer] and all them graduated, Im definitely more of a scorer and everybody is looking to me to make the play, Merz said.

Senior Amanda Merz finds success through scrappy play and hard work

Schaefer Thelen, Sports Editor December 15, 2014

When senior guard Amanda Merz missed two critical free throws in the fourth quarter of a one-point loss to East Kentwood last season, it did not sit well with her. That weekend, the tough-minded Merz...

Winter spirit week schedule

Winter spirit week schedule

Elizabeth Tibbe, Co-editor in chief December 15, 2014

Everybody is used to the homecoming and spring coming spirit weeks but student senate decided to send us off to holiday break in a more festive way. Here is the schedule for this year’s winter spirit...

School Construction Plans

School Construction Plans

Emily Bruch, News Editor November 20, 2014

Each year, students and staff in the music and athletic departments work hard and strive for excellence. Due to the growth of these programs, there is a need for expansion projects for their facilities. “We...

Winter car kit

Winter car kit

Elizabeth Tibbe, Co-editor in chief November 19, 2014

A Michigan winter is no walk in the park or drive down the California coastline. You’ve probably gotten the lecture from your parents about driving in the winter but in case of emergency, there are some...

Guide to survive winter driving

Guide to survive winter driving

Sarah Jane Chrysler, Co-editor in chief November 19, 2014

It’s not even Thanksgiving and Mother Nature has decided to thrust winter at West Michigan. With frozen rooftops and icy roads, everyone needs to start being more careful while driving. Here are some...

The team celebrates after the winning point during Thursday nights regional finals match. This is the Bucs second regional volleyball title in three years.

Grand Haven volleyball defeats Hudsonville 3-0, claims regional title, advances to state quaterfinals

Brianna Moynihan, Sports editor November 14, 2014

What happened: On Thursday night the volleyball team came out on top in the regional finals against the Hudsonville Eagles. The Bucs started out strong and continued that way for the entirety of the game...

The Buccaneer Girls Volleyball team prepares to take on Rockford Rams

Volleyball sweeps Northview, advances to regional finals

Brianna Moynihan, Sports editor November 12, 2014

  The Bucs volleyball team traveled to Zeeland East to play Grand Rapids Northview in the first round of regionals Tuesday night. The Bucs started out with a hard fought win against the wildcats...

Junior Logan Snider passes the ball to a teammate. Snider and the Bucs head to the state tournament Friday at East Kentwood

Water polo ready for state tournament

Adam Abraham, Sports Reporter November 12, 2014

The Grand Haven boys water polo squad punched its ticket to the MWPA state competition after its performance at regionals last Saturday. The Bucs, who fell short of a district title the previous weekend...

Kendrick Lamar mystery album

Kendrick Lamar mystery album

Casey Davis, Senior Staff Writer November 10, 2014

The hype is real among Kendrick Lamar fans due to the new album that the hip-hop prodigy is planning to release. The album is a follow-up to his 2012 major debut, good kid m.A.A.d city.67y The album...

Seniors Connor Gundy, Austin Rutheford and Matt Nalley sport their iApplied shirts at the end of the week

iApplied

Connor Weber, Reporter November 8, 2014

This past week, over 300 students out the 410 student senior class took advantage of school time and volunteer guidance to apply to college. These resources were offered by the American Council on Education’s...

Senior Austin Rutherford prepares to donate blood.

Blood drive a success

Emily Bruch, News Editor November 7, 2014

The scene in the auxiliary gym on Wednesday was not one for the faint of heart. Students sat in a small circle of chairs while they filled bags of blood that will be donated to the blood bank, Michigan...

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