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

Reegan Cook, Reporter

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Pod seven and eight, shortly after the flood. "The water was just gushing down everywhere," said principal Tracy Wilson. Photo courtesy of Tracy Wilson.

A Very Watery Wednesday

Reegan Cook, Reporter
October 17, 2024
Special education assistant Daneen Tripp helps Elias Rodriguez in the cafeteria get settled for lunch. " I put a lot of love and patience into all of the kids, " said Tripp.

Fresh Faces: Daneen Tripp

Reegan Cook, Reporter
October 7, 2024
Choir chocolates will be reading to sell on Thursday! Go up to any choir kid to purchase them for $2.

[Photo] Photo of the Day: October 2024

October 1, 2024
Premier substitute teacher Andrew Belsito explains the instructions Brooke Smeckert left for her public speaking class. "When I was in high school, I asked myself, what am I going to be doing with my life and teaching was the main thing I gravitated towards," said Belsito.

Fresh Faces: Andrew Belsito

Reegan Cook, Reporter
October 2, 2024
Daniel Newton discusses the Rutherford gold foil experiment with his 3rd hour honors Chemistry class. Pictured left to right are junior Reese Morgan. senior Ben Eisnor, and junior Ana Walker.

[Photo] Photo of the Day: September 2024

September 1, 2024
Dana Rider checks in books students have borrowed from the GHHS library.

Photo of the Day September 19

Student stand in line to check out their items from the Bucs Stop. They will be open during all lunches and eventually academy.

Students wait for more directions on dissecting the fetal pig from teacher Steffanie Portenga.

“It’s Like Coming Home” Long Term Sub Michal Wheeler reflects on her 8 weeks as a Science Teacher

Reegan Cook, Reporter
June 3, 2024

2024 Graduation Walkthrough

Reegan Cook, Peter Ver Duin, Taylor Pokorski, and C Kelly
May 23, 2024
SEPTEMBER 13, 2007: Kanye West at the in-store signing of his new release 'Graduation' held at the Virgin Megastore Hollywood & Highland in Hollywood. Courtesy of PopularImages.

Where to Draw the Line between the Art and Artist?

Reegan Cook, Reporter
May 10, 2024
Senior Megan VanKuiken has been a part of the art program since her freshman year in Intro to Studio. The two lidded jars pictured above won the Dennis Foley award at the Holland Debut art studio.

[Photo] Senior Megan VanKuiken reflects on 2024 Art Show

Taylor Pokorski, Reporter
May 9, 2024
The cover from Swift's most recent album : The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology. Originally just a 16 track album, it turned into a double album with 31 tracks 2 hours after release. "I'd written so much tortured poetry in the past 2 years and wanted to share it all with you," said Swift in an Instagram post.

Taylor Swift albums ranked

Reegan Cook and Peter Ver Duin
May 2, 2024

The Belonging Project

Reegan Cook and Ceara Kelly
April 23, 2024
Benji Stone's picks for Record Store Day 2024. "Its absolutely incredible music, a psychedelic country album in a way," he said about Sweetheart Of The Rodeo 50th Anniversary.

Record Store Day: A Timeless Tradition Celebrated Among Record Collectors

Reegan Cook, Reporter
April 19, 2024
Grand Haven's FIRST Robotics competition robot gets prepared for travel to Saginaw.

FIRST Robotics heads to Saginaw Valley State University for State Finals

Reegan Cook, Reporter
April 6, 2024
GOTAK prepares to perform at the American Legion. "Saint Patrick's day is kind of our thing" Melissa Meyers said to the crowd before starting.

GOTAK Performs Irish/Celtic Tunes at American Legion

Reegan Cook, Reporter
March 18, 2024
Dueling Blades: Accuracy vs. Effort Based Grading

Dueling Blades: Accuracy vs. Effort Based Grading

Taylor Pokorski and Reegan Cook
February 27, 2024

Effort Based Grading

Reegan Cook, Reporter
February 27, 2024
Duplissis celebrates on the podium with the other placers in the Tulip Invitational. Courtesy of Leah Duplissis.

Tulips and Tumbling: Q&A with Future Spartan Cady Duplissis

Reegan Cook, Reporter
February 1, 2024
Bolla is pictured playing both Cinderella and The Prince during the play. Come see the show on Saturday in the PAC at 2pm!

Nick Bolla Stars in The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon On Saturday

Reegan Cook, Reporter
January 19, 2024
Senior Jordan Smaka rises above the cast of Mary Poppins. The was the first show in Grand Haven Theater Department history to include an element of theater such as flight which made for a very visually appealing play.

[Photo] Play Hits New Heights

Katie Snyder, Editor
December 19, 2023
Courtesy of: Josh Walters

Dislocated from Varsity: How One Tennis Player Unconventionally Recovered Faster

Reegan Cook, Reporter
December 8, 2023
Junior Sam LaDronka and senior Will Vanderstelt are wrestling for the varsity spot in weight class 175. LaDronka ends up taking the varsity spot by beating Vandersilt in overtime 7-5. The Bucs will travel to Plainwell for their season opener on Dec. 6 at 5 p.m.

[Photo] Buccaneer Wrestling Opens Season at Plainwell High School

Ian Burley, Reporter
December 6, 2023
Courtesy of: Alexandra Bakker

New Clubs at GHHS: S.A.F.E

Reegan Cook, Reporter
November 29, 2023
Most of the time, Mike Roberson can be found wandering the halls or in the lunchroom. His goofy personality makes him approachable by all students.

Assistant Principals Around GHHS: Mike Roberson

Reegan Cook, Reporter
October 24, 2023
Teacher Brooke Smeckert stops to help junior Hailey Eadie. She teaches English in room 7202.

Fresh Faces: Brooke Smeckert

Reegan Cook, Reporter
October 23, 2023
Teacher aide and football coach Joshua Wisenbaugh wraps up his lunch. He is often found with teacher Jeremy Wiebenga.

Fresh Faces: Joshua Wisenbaugh

Reegan Cook, Reporter
October 16, 2023
Grand Haven Homecoming Football Game 2023

Grand Haven Homecoming Football Game 2023

Peter Ver Duin, Katie Snyder, Reegan Cook, and Nathan Burns
October 7, 2023

Belly Flop Contest 2023

Reegan Cook, Reporter
October 5, 2023
HELPING HAND: A student prepares to give blood. Doing so can save up to three lives. The blood drive will take place tomorrow in the Auxiliary gym.

First Blood Drive of the Year Scheduled for Tomorrow

Reegan Cook, Reporter
September 25, 2023
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