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

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 People Center: The Starting Point

The People Center: The Starting Point

May 5, 2017

Karen Reenders sits at her office desk wading through credit histories and rental applications, struggling to find a home for the home insecure community members she serves. Reenders has been the Director...

Grand Haven girls soccer looks to take down Spring Lake during their Bucs Pride game

Anna Ackerman, Reporter May 4, 2017

What: Each team member will be supporting a loved one who has passed from Cancer or someone who still continues to fight the battle by decking out in purple. They will also be playing in a fierce rivalry...

A Walk in the Woods themed prom promises to please students

“A Walk in the Woods” themed prom promises to please students

Madison Holub, Reporter May 4, 2017

This year’s magical prom will be held on Saturday, May 6 at the Grand Haven Community Center from 8-11:30pm, featuring the theme “A Walk in the Woods.” After much deliberation, juniors on student...

Wendy Kuhlman: The Transporter

Wendy Kuhlman: The Transporter

April 14, 2017

A little girl nervously climbs into the dark navy van with golden letters on the side spelling out, ‘Grand Haven Area Public Schools’. Seat belts are attached to the gray polyester seats, unlike the...

River Young: The Wanderer

River Young: The Wanderer

April 13, 2017

Humidity and tension were in the air as screams echoed through senior River Young’s house. This summer, fights like these weren’t uncommon. Today was different though. Today was the day they had finally...

FAITHFUL FACE: Anna Wilson poses in an auxiliary room at Life Church. She attends the services there, as well as youth group.

Anna Wilson: The Believer

April 13, 2017

Long brown hair frames Anna Wilson’s face as she flashes a bright smile directed toward the teenagers surrounding her. Life Church parishioners mill around the youth group room. The low chatter of mingling...

WORKING HARD: Vandoorne smiles while she hostesses at the Kirby House. She has worked there for around a year, saving money for housing and, hopefully, college. She says she has struggled to find a job, since she has to fight against the stigmas of disability and homelessness.

Brittany Vandoorne: The Realist

April 13, 2017

While most 20-year-olds are thinking about what to do when they graduate college, Brittany Vandoorne, a 2014 GHHS graduate, is worrying about where she will be living in next two months. She currently...

Q&A with Kayleigh

Q&A with Kayleigh

April 13, 2017

22-year-old Kayleigh is from North Muskegon, but she spends some of her time standing on the corner of Robbins Road and South Beacon Boulevard. We asked some questions about what it’s like to ask for...

Homelessness in Grand Haven

Maddie Brockmyre and Alexis VanSingel April 13, 2017

Staff editorial Grand Haven is a bubble. We’ve heard it many times before, from teachers, parents and friends. We’re sheltered, homogeneous and privileged. We’ve been told time and time again...

Cindy Benson: The Connection

Cindy Benson: The Connection

April 13, 2017

A sharp ring echos through the office, bouncing off of walls covered in framed family photos. Grand Haven Area Public Schools (GHAPS) Homeless Liaison, Cindy Benson, swivels in her chair and answers the...

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