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Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

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Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

Teacher Nelson presents his lesson.

Fellowship of christian athletes kicks off new year

Elena Yu, Reporter October 18, 2021

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is now meeting Friday mornings at 7:15 in Mr Nelson’s room, 2111.  The group is composed of christian students who are focused on empowering their faith through...

Hewitt has several posters up around the school with further information for any students interested.

Hewitt to host first Greece/Italy trip meeting

Fiona Dean, Reporter October 12, 2021

English teacher Will Hewitt will host an after-school meeting in his classroom on Wednesday, Oct. 13 to discuss the trip to Greece and Italy he is organizing for students. Anyone is welcome to join.    “[The...

Loutit library hosting several events week of March 15

Loutit library hosting several events week of March 15

Grace Ostric, Editor in Chief March 12, 2021

There are many events happening at the Loutit District Library next week.  MONDAY MARCH 15: American Red Cross blood drive at 11:00 a.m. Call 1-800-773-2767 to sign up to donate.  TUESDAY MARCH...

GROUNDWATER DISPLAY: Vlietstra shows students how water moves in different types of soil in his groundwater display. “I think it’s a class environment thing,” Vlietstra said. “I think they enjoy the fact that its loose and not super serious all the time. Science can be hard, but it’s also something we can relax about and enjoy the classroom.”

Science teacher Nick Vlietstra named staff pick for March

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor March 12, 2021

Students voted last week for ‘staff pick of the month' and chose Earth Science teacher Nick Vlietstra.  They were given access to a Google Form with all staff members' names. Students voted for who...

GIVING AND GLOWING: The Bucs food pantry believes in the phrase, one buc help another buc, Prieditis said. We truly give because we want to see the difference in someone elses life.

Bucs care food pantry to host food drive

Sarah Mayer, News Editor March 12, 2021

The Bucs Care food pantry will be hosting a ‘Give and Glow’ food drive the week of March 15 through March 19. Bins will be located outside of each pod and outside the school. Near each bin will...

Photo given by Sydney Plath

Girls Ski team ranked first in Division 1 Academic All-State

Misgana Deur, Life Editor March 11, 2021

The Grand Haven girls ski team ranked first in Division 1 Academic All-State. The team's overall GPA is 3.8773, they had the best cumulative GPA out of all the varsity ski teams in Division 1.  “We...

Pictured above are some of Jon VanOsss personal picks for essential records.

Essential records for the vinyl enthusiast

Mike Baldus, Reporter March 6, 2021

Owner of the local record shop, Off The Record, Jon VanOss, gives his educated opinion on essential records for the vinyl enthusiast.  These selections are based on a number of factors, such as popularity,...

PIN THE NEEDLE ON THE SHEEPS BRAIN: Junior Syler Covelli places a pin into the designated spot on the sheeps brain.

Anatomy class dissects sheep brains

Nick Miller, Sports Editor March 5, 2021

Anatomy teacher Todd Diederichsen’s anatomy class took part in a dissection of a sheep’s brain on Wednesday, Mar 3. Each student was placed into groups of two or three and given half of a sheep’s...

Unless planned in advance, snow days will remain a day of no work

Unless planned in advance, snow days will remain a day of no work

Nick Miller, Sports Editor March 5, 2021

INTRO We have all experienced a snow day in our lifetime. We all yearn for a snow day the night before. We all dread the feeling of waking up only to meet the disappointing truth of no canceled school....

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