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
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.

All content by Grace Montgomery
Senior, Cambelle Cleveland, puts on an impeccable performance of Juliet.

[Photo] Q&A With Cambelle Cleveland

Lei Murphy, Reporter
May 24, 2022
A student gets her temperature checked amidst the rise and fall of COVID-19 cases.

[Photo] Community still feels need for precautions despite decrease in cases

Sydney Kroll, Reporter
March 11, 2022
MESSING AROUND: Jonathan Larson (left) and Issac Shaeffer (right) chat and share a laugh during a break in class.

[Photo] Melissa Richardson prepares students with cognitive impairments for life after high school

Camille Berko, Editor In Chief
March 5, 2022
Perez doesn't give her diagnosis the power to define her. She forms meaningful relationships and lasting memories, such as with social worker Laurel Hotchkiss. “Melody is such an amazing person,” Hotchkiss said. “She cares deeply about others and is always looking for new ways to meet people.”

[Photo] Junior Melody Perez maintains positive perspective on Moebius Syndrome

Sarah Mayer, News Editor
March 9, 2022
WHEELER'S REELS: Junior Justin Wheeler records highlights at the Give and Glow basketball game.

[Photo] Justin Wheeler promotes sports teams with highlight videos

Violet Kemperman, Reporter
March 3, 2022
CATALINA CUTIES PRESS REWIND

Catalina Cuties press rewind

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
February 10, 2022
Seniors Zachary Bruursema, Austin Harp and Robby Tayler set up a promotional table during all lunches on Thursday, Feb. 10 in hopes to get people interested in rugby.

Grand Haven Boys Rugby Club in search of new players

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
February 10, 2022
SENIOR ROB TAYLER RESTORES RED 1995 LEXUS SC400

Senior Rob Tayler restores red 1995 Lexus SC400

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
February 4, 2022
DOODLING: Junior Alex Bull sits with pencil in hand and draws a picture of the environment. "It's good to express yourself and just get things off your mind and that's kind of like how I express myself," Bull said.

[Photo] Junior Alex Bull expresses himself through art

Misgana Deur, Life Editor
February 2, 2022
"I just want student to know to not give a crap about what people are saying," a sophomore who wished to stay anonymous said. "You have to be very brace and I feel like if you don't have what it takes to stand up to people giving you dirty looks, then it's not worth it. I have been hiding in the dark for too long and I'm ready to be out to this high school."

[Photo] Despite policies aimed at inclusiveness, LGBTQ students still report harrassment

Camille Berko, Editor In Chief
February 1, 2022
GHAPS to close Monday, Nov 22 and Tuesday, Nov 23

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

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
November 18, 2021
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[Photo] Junior Jonah Sispera makes a splash surfing

Megan Voorhees, Photo Editor
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

Megan Voorhees, Photo Editor
November 17, 2021
Isabelle Perraut recognized as October Rotary Student of the Month

Isabelle Perraut recognized as October Rotary Student of the Month

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
November 14, 2021
GIRL POWER: Freshman kaitlyn Gillard shows off her muscles as she holds onto a helmet. She started playing football when she was in seventh grade and is currently the only girl in the Grand Haven High School football program.

[Photo] Freshman Kaitlyn Gillard plays football as the only female player

Misgana Deur, Life Editor
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 don't 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

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

Boys soccer defeats West Ottawa for District title

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
October 22, 2021
AP Physics students participate in egg launch lab

AP Physics students participate in egg launch lab

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
October 20, 2021
Ari Abraham recognized as September Rotary Student of the Month

Ari Abraham recognized as September Rotary Student of the Month

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
October 18, 2021
Principal Tracy Wilson clarifies COVID-19 regulations

Principal Tracy Wilson clarifies COVID-19 regulations

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
September 18, 2021
Boys soccer falls to Mona Shores in Bucs Pride game

Boys soccer falls to Mona Shores in Bucs Pride game

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
September 18, 2021
Boys soccer defeats Jenison

Boys soccer defeats Jenison

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
September 9, 2021
THE COURT: The senior homecoming court of 2020

[Photo] The homecoming dance is still on

Misgana Deur, Life Editor
September 3, 2021

[Video] Jazz band marches through hallways before school

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
May 27, 2021
CELEBRATING CLASS OF 2021 THROUGH CAR PARADE

Celebrating class of 2021 through car parade

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
May 27, 2021
HARD AT WORK: Future PREP'd 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 isn't 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

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
May 21, 2021
Madison Rogers recognized as Rotary Student of the Month

Madison Rogers recognized as Rotary Student of the Month

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
April 30, 2021
Thomas MacDonald recognized as Rotary Student of the Month

Thomas MacDonald recognized as Rotary Student of the Month

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
April 30, 2021
Michael MacDonald recognized as Rotary Student of the Month

Michael MacDonald recognized as Rotary Student of the Month

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
April 30, 2021
Girls basketball defeats Reeths-Puffer in district game

Girls basketball defeats Reeths-Puffer in district game

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
March 22, 2021
Grand Haven High School presents "Check, Please"

Grand Haven High School presents “Check, Please”

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
March 5, 2021
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[Photo] Paraprofessional Mike Feasby helps staff find vaccination appointments

Camille Berko and Grace Montgomery
March 2, 2021
Junior Zoe Spoelman fights to secure the pass in heavy traffic.

Girls basketball falls to East Kentwood

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
February 28, 2021
Turner Oosterbaan recognized as Rotary Student of the Month

Turner Oosterbaan recognized as Rotary Student of the Month

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
February 24, 2021
Eliza Taylor recognized as February Rotary Student of the Month

Eliza Taylor recognized as February Rotary Student of the Month

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
February 23, 2021
Grand Haven Main Street hosts snowman competition

Grand Haven Main Street hosts snowman competition

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
February 17, 2021
Girls basketball falls to West Ottawa

Girls basketball falls to West Ottawa

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
February 13, 2021
Boys hockey defeats Northview

Boys hockey defeats Northview

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
February 12, 2021
Jack Kurburski recognized as January Rotary Student of the Month

Jack Kurburski recognized as January Rotary Student of the Month

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
February 11, 2021
Lauren Streng recognized as January Rotary Student of the Month

Lauren Streng recognized as January Rotary Student of the Month

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
February 7, 2021
Senior Lexi Tater recognized as Rotary Student of the Month

Senior Lexi Tater recognized as Rotary Student of the Month

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
January 5, 2021
Online student junior Kassidy Bush participates in fall production

Online student junior Kassidy Bush participates in fall production

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
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

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
November 12, 2020
Georgia Basil recognized as September Rotary Student of the Month

Georgia Basil recognized as September Rotary Student of the Month

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
November 3, 2020
Senior Frank Roberts will vote for the first time

Senior Frank Roberts will vote for the first time

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
November 1, 2020
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[Photo] Spread kindness for Adam

Sarahlyn Amos, Reporter
October 28, 2020
Phil, you will be missed

Phil, you will be missed

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
October 12, 2020
Students and staff must constantly monitor their temperature and continually check for COVID-19.

COVID-19 changes daily routines

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
October 7, 2020
Spectators watch on during the Grand Haven v East Kentwood game.

[Photo] MHSAA lifts restrictions on sporting events

Jacob Welch, Reporter
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

Megan Voorhees, Photo Editor
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

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor
October 3, 2020
Boys soccer defeats West Ottawa

Boys soccer defeats West Ottawa

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
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

Nick Twa, Business Manager
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

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
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

Caleb Berko, Managing Editor
March 9, 2020
Girls basketball travels to Rockford

Girls basketball travels to Rockford

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
February 14, 2020

Kingma and Worthington win La-Z-Boys

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
February 7, 2020
Girls Basketball beats Ludington in close game

Girls Basketball beats Ludington in close game

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
February 6, 2020

Buc Stop introduces new products

Brendan Vander Meer and Grace Montgomery
January 26, 2020
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Winterfest wonders

Grace Montgomery and Nicholas Rice
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

Nick Twa, Business Manager
January 22, 2020
Senior Andrew Sinke shakes off his eye injury in a game against Spring Lake. Sinke is the team's sharpshooter.

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

Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa, and Brendan Vander Meer
January 16, 2020
UGLY SWEATERS

Ugly sweaters, a Grand Haven Christmas tradition

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
December 20, 2019
Blood drive proves to be a success, despite setbacks

Blood drive proves to be a success, despite setbacks

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
December 5, 2019
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
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

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor
November 26, 2019
Penny Wars, a friendly competition

Penny Wars, a friendly competition

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
November 16, 2019
Girls rugby will compete for 3rd place in states

Girls rugby will compete for 3rd place in states

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
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

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
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

Caleb Berko, Managing Editor
November 7, 2019
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[Photo] Girls volleyball prepares for districts

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

Parent-teacher conferences were a success

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief
October 29, 2019
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