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Grace Montgomery

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief

Senior Grace Montgomery is excited for her third year on The Bucs’ Blade staff as Editor In Chief. She hopes to share her perspective with her peers through visual art. Grace is a student-athlete and a member of the National Honors Society. She is on the varsity volleyball team and plays club volleyball for Michigan Volleyball Academy. She is also co-president of the Ambassadors Club. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her friends and family.

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GHAPS to close Monday, Nov 22 and Tuesday, Nov 23

GHAPS to close Monday, Nov 22 and Tuesday, Nov 23

November 18, 2021
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[PHOTO] Junior Jonah Sispera makes a splash surfing

November 17, 2021
Three trees light up downtown Grand Haven, these shimmering pines are lit up on light night.

[PHOTO] Downtown Grand Haven hosts annual light night

November 17, 2021
Isabelle Perraut recognized as October Rotary Student of the Month

Isabelle Perraut recognized as October Rotary Student of the Month

November 14, 2021
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[PHOTO] Freshman Kaitlyn Gillard plays football as the only female player

November 9, 2021
CAPTURING CLIPS: Teacher Josh Walters peers at the camera display as he films the football game. He puts together highlight videos for Grand Haven athletics. One of the coolest things for me to do is connect with the kids, Walters said. I dont have all the kids in class, so seeing them out there playing their sport or participating in whatever they like to do is a lot of fun.

[PHOTO] Teacher Josh Walters attracts attention after creating videography business

November 5, 2021
Boys soccer defeats West Ottawa for District title

Boys soccer defeats West Ottawa for District title

October 22, 2021
AP Physics students participate in egg launch lab

AP Physics students participate in egg launch lab

October 20, 2021
Ari Abraham recognized as September Rotary Student of the Month

Ari Abraham recognized as September Rotary Student of the Month

October 18, 2021
Principal Tracy Wilson clarifies COVID-19 regulations

Principal Tracy Wilson clarifies COVID-19 regulations

September 18, 2021
Boys soccer falls to Mona Shores in Bucs Pride game

Boys soccer falls to Mona Shores in Bucs Pride game

September 18, 2021
Boys soccer defeats Jenison

Boys soccer defeats Jenison

September 9, 2021
THE COURT: The senior homecoming court of 2020

[PHOTO] The homecoming dance is still on

September 3, 2021

[VIDEO] Jazz band marches through hallways before school

May 27, 2021
CELEBRATING CLASS OF 2021 THROUGH CAR PARADE

Celebrating class of 2021 through car parade

May 27, 2021
HARD AT WORK: Future PREPd members collaborate to finish the slideshow for an upcoming presentation. I think it is important to be in this club because it gave me a lot of chances to work on a group project that isnt school, Ritter said. Learning how to work well with others is important.

Future PREP’d collaborates with Health Pointe to revise virtual health care system

May 21, 2021
Madison Rogers recognized as Rotary Student of the Month

Madison Rogers recognized as Rotary Student of the Month

April 30, 2021
Thomas MacDonald recognized as Rotary Student of the Month

Thomas MacDonald recognized as Rotary Student of the Month

April 30, 2021
Michael MacDonald recognized as Rotary Student of the Month

Michael MacDonald recognized as Rotary Student of the Month

April 30, 2021
Girls basketball defeats Reeths-Puffer in district game

Girls basketball defeats Reeths-Puffer in district game

March 22, 2021
Grand Haven High School presents "Check, Please"

Grand Haven High School presents “Check, Please”

March 5, 2021
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[PHOTO] Paraprofessional Mike Feasby helps staff find vaccination appointments

March 2, 2021
Junior Zoe Spoelman fights to secure the pass in heavy traffic.

Girls basketball falls to East Kentwood

February 28, 2021
Turner Oosterbaan recognized as Rotary Student of the Month

Turner Oosterbaan recognized as Rotary Student of the Month

February 24, 2021
Eliza Taylor recognized as February Rotary Student of the Month

Eliza Taylor recognized as February Rotary Student of the Month

February 23, 2021
Grand Haven Main Street hosts snowman competition

Grand Haven Main Street hosts snowman competition

February 17, 2021
Girls basketball falls to West Ottawa

Girls basketball falls to West Ottawa

February 13, 2021
Boys hockey defeats Northview

Boys hockey defeats Northview

February 12, 2021
Jack Kurburski recognized as January Rotary Student of the Month

Jack Kurburski recognized as January Rotary Student of the Month

February 11, 2021
Lauren Streng recognized as January Rotary Student of the Month

Lauren Streng recognized as January Rotary Student of the Month

February 7, 2021
Senior Lexi Tater recognized as Rotary Student of the Month

Senior Lexi Tater recognized as Rotary Student of the Month

January 5, 2021
Online student junior Kassidy Bush participates in fall production

Online student junior Kassidy Bush participates in fall production

December 22, 2020
Annika Hauser-Brydon recognized as October Rotary Student of the Month

Annika Hauser-Brydon recognized as October Rotary Student of the Month

November 12, 2020
Georgia Basil recognized as September Rotary Student of the Month

Georgia Basil recognized as September Rotary Student of the Month

November 3, 2020
Senior Frank Roberts will vote for the first time

Senior Frank Roberts will vote for the first time

November 1, 2020
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[PHOTO] Spread kindness for Adam

October 28, 2020
Phil, you will be missed

Phil, you will be missed

October 12, 2020
Students and staff must constantly monitor their temperature and continually check for COVID-19.

COVID-19 changes daily routines

October 7, 2020
Spectators watch on during the Grand Haven v East Kentwood game.

[PHOTO] MHSAA lifts restrictions on sporting events

October 7, 2020
BLOOD FLOW: A student participating in a blood drive last year squeezes a stress ball to help the blood in her arm flow easier into the tube.

[PHOTO] First blood drive of year a success

October 7, 2020
A GHHS student fills out a google form to sign up for a virtual college visit. The form includes a place for your name, an email address, a student ID and a list of college visits you can choose from.

[PHOTO] College visits are now virtual

October 3, 2020
Boys soccer defeats West Ottawa

Boys soccer defeats West Ottawa

September 30, 2020
Senior Will McWatters is pictured on the far left with his teammates after the team defeated Spring Lake in the Battle of the Bridge

[PHOTO] Basketball seniors Will McWatters and Jalen Greene reflect on their seasons during COVID-19 outbreak

April 20, 2020
Junior Miriam DeYoung has spent a lot of time with her siblings over the COVID-19 lockdown.

Junior Miriam DeYoung bonds with family during COVID-19 lockdown

March 28, 2020
Senior Katie reads Simon and the HomoSapiens Agenda which was later produced into the movie Love, Simon. When Weigle was exploring her identity as a member of the LGBTQ community, she was able to turn to some of the literature at Lakeshore Middle School which helped her reaffirm her actualization and gave her a figurative mirror for her to look into.

[PHOTO] GHAPS leaders respond to parent group’s criticism of literature

March 9, 2020
Girls basketball travels to Rockford

Girls basketball travels to Rockford

February 14, 2020

Kingma and Worthington win La-Z-Boys

February 7, 2020
Girls Basketball beats Ludington in close game

Girls Basketball beats Ludington in close game

February 6, 2020

Buc Stop introduces new products

January 26, 2020
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[PHOTO] Winterfest wonders

January 23, 2020
Senior Adam Strom takes the ball to the basket with a defender on his heels in the Battle of the Bridge game. The area around the basket was huge in this game as the squad fought for rebounds all night.

[PHOTO] Boys basketball takes down Grandville in home conference match-up

January 22, 2020
Senior Andrew Sinke shakes off his eye injury in a game against Spring Lake. Sinke is the teams sharpshooter.

[PHOTO] “The Den” Podcast: “Oh Lord, Not Again”

January 16, 2020
UGLY SWEATERS

Ugly sweaters, a Grand Haven Christmas tradition

December 20, 2019
Blood drive proves to be a success, despite setbacks

Blood drive proves to be a success, despite setbacks

December 5, 2019
WHATS THE DIFFERENCE?

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

November 26, 2019
Head coach Aaron Smaka applauds his team as they made a good play at the senior night game.

[PHOTO] Smaka earns 500th win in volleyball

November 26, 2019
Penny Wars, a friendly competition

Penny Wars, a friendly competition

November 16, 2019
Girls rugby will compete for 3rd place in states

Girls rugby will compete for 3rd place in states

November 8, 2019
Senior Ashley Slater gets the game point kill to secure the win for the Bucs and break a school record. “It’s really exciting,” Slater said. “We’ve had some great players come through Grand Haven. So, to be a part of that and break some records is really exciting.” Her teammates are very proud of her accomplishments. “She has come such a long way,” Senior Reilly Swierbut said. “I wouldn’t want to go through this whole experience without having her on my side.”

Girls volleyball wins 13th consecutive district title

November 8, 2019
Known as a breakdown, this chaotic chant takes place at the end of games typically to celebrate. After celebrating a 24-0 shutout victory, the Bucs are proud of a job well done and are hopeful for a good season and playoff berth.

[PHOTO] Just another night

November 7, 2019
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[PHOTO] Girls volleyball prepares for districts

November 1, 2019
Science teacher Katy Walters conferences with parents. Teachers were dispersed throughout the gym.

Parent-teacher conferences were a success

October 29, 2019
Senior Reilly Swierbut walks across the court with her parents for the last time. “In this moment, I saw both of my sisters crying, Swierbut said. So, when I saw them, I just became overwhelmed by emotions because I’ll be gone in less than a year.”

Girls volleyball beats East Kentwood on senior night

October 24, 2019
Senior Ashley Slater is accompanied by her parents as she proceeds across the court with pride. Senior night was emotional for all of us and it allowed us to reflect on the last four years playing at Grand Haven and how much this program means to all of us, Slater said.

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October 24, 2019
Senior Reece Redders dad embraces her in support before the game. This picture makes me feel loved, it reminds me of how memorable and special this night was to me and I will remember it forever, Redder said.

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October 24, 2019
Senior Sarah Knoll laughs with her mom as she reminisces over past seasons. I told myself that I was not gonna cry, ever since I saw my sister crying on her senior night, but the emotions were just overwhelming, Knoll said. My mom was trying to help me out by making me laugh, but all it did was remind me that she wont be right by my side next year. But I still would not change a thing about that night.

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October 24, 2019
Boys and girls cross country teams prepare for conference championship meet

Boys and girls cross country teams prepare for conference championship meet

October 16, 2019
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[PHOTO] Bucs defeat Caledonia in close Homecoming game

October 11, 2019
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[PHOTO] “The Den” Podcast: Homecoming Week

October 11, 2019
Junior Anna Clover focuses intensely as she prepares to serve the ball. Clover has just returned to the game after a short period of rest due to an injury.

Girls varsity volleyball falls to Hudsonville in close match

October 4, 2019
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