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

Soccer rolls to win over Hudsonville

Soccer rolls to win over Hudsonville

Adam Abraham, Reporter September 12, 2014

Grand Haven’s boys varsity soccer team looked to stay undefeated in the O-K Red as they took on Hudsonville Thursday night. They completed yet another shutout as they beat the Eagles 4-0. The game...

(From left to right) junior Levi Overway, senior Chase Pego, senior Aaron Cummings, senior Nick Mulachy and senior Joe Sepeshy show off their purple jerseys for the Bucs Pride game.

Football team honors those affected by cancer

Elizabeth Tibbe, Co-editor in chief September 12, 2014

The home football season opens with the Bucs’ Pride game held Friday at Buccaneer Stadium starting at 7 p.m.  Each player will wear a name on their jersey to honor those who have passed away or been...

New faces join GHHS staff

Landon Hudson, Co-editor in chief September 12, 2014

LUKE ANDERSON Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota College attended: North Park University Major: Biology Teaching time: 10 years He’s teaching: Biology and chemistry Married: Ingrid Kids:...

New athletic director Scott Robertson poses in his office before the start of the school year. Robertson has been working through much of the summer to prepare for the fall sports season.

Scott Robertson hired as new athletic director

Schaefer Thelen, Sports Editor September 11, 2014

After the tragic passing of Robin Bye in April, the school board hired Scott Robertson on June 16 as the new athletic director. Robertson, who most recently worked as the activities director for Traverse...

Jason Duram takes the field as head coach

Jason Duram takes the field as head coach

Brianna Moynihan, Sports editor September 9, 2014

Jason Duram stands in the endzone with his arms folded, nodding in approval. He looks onto the field with pride in his eyes. Despite the summer heat the players practice their hardest to prepare for the...

Junior Aaron Cummings mourns death of Robin Bye. Bye taught Cummings many life lessons including how to be a man.

Student impacted by death of mentor

Brianna Moynihan, Sports editor June 5, 2014

It’s a Friday night. Students and parents file into an already packed field house, a common occurrence. But this Friday night there wasn't a basketball game, a volleyball game, or even a pep assembly. Instead...

Beating the odds

Beating the odds

Landon Hudson, Co-editor in chief June 2, 2014

Sophomore Hanna Rinkevicz lays back on the couch with a smile on her face. A tub of animal crackers rests next to her feet, which are propped up on the family’s wooden coffee table. Movie cases and...

From upper left to lower right, seniors: Kaia Hayes, Lexi Carter, Mike Michalski, Olivia Seaver,Katie Harding, Maggie LaLonde.

Senior staff columns

Senior Edition Staff May 20, 2014

With the Class of 2014 graduating, some of the senior staff members on The Bucs' Blade decided they wanted to share their final thoughts on life as high school students. Click on any of names below to...

Jared Kram takes over girls varsity soccer

Jared Kram takes over girl’s varsity soccer

Adam Abraham, Reporter April 25, 2014

English teacher Jared Kram is a former Buccaneer soccer player who has acquired a new role. Kram steps on the field as head coach of the girls soccer team, after being an assistant coach for the boys...

Students and staff remember Athletic Director Robin Bye

Elizabeth Tibbe, Co-editor in chief April 18, 2014

In remembrance of Athletic Director Robin Bye, students and staff have picked a word to describe him, or the impact that he had on their life. Bye passed away on April 12 after a year and half battle with...

Science Olympiad team sweeps Regionals

Science Olympiad team sweeps Regionals

Vlasia Niotis, Web Editor April 1, 2014

The Science Olympiad team won first place in the high school division at the regional tournament held at Grand Valley State University last Saturday. They had the low score of 75 points. Both of the middle...

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