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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

Art in Nature

Ayebah Wilson, Reporter December 14, 2017

On Dec. 14, the reveal of Grand Haven High School visual art students’ variety of work will be presented at the Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center, and open for the public to appreciate and admire student...

Senior Logan Batka attempts to get a strike as he releases the ball.

Bucs bowling Looks to strike at states

Nick Garvale, Reporter December 12, 2017

The Boys Bowling team seeks a conference win and to produce many state contenders this season as they try to return to the game without one of their star teammates, Jimmy Mitchell. Mitchell was named Muskegon...

Homecoming week leaves students filled with spirit

Maddie Monroe, Editor in Chief October 3, 2017

                                                                                                                                                                                       

Digging deeper

Digging deeper

Aliyah Austin, Reporter June 1, 2017

Since this is my last hoorah, I feel the need to take a different approach to my senior column. If you know me, this should come as no surprise. During my time at GHHS, I’ve realized my passion for...

The blank canvas

The blank canvas

Sarah Sanders, Reporter June 1, 2017

Throughout elementary school, it was hard to find something that I was good at. I tried piano only to find that I had no sense of rhythm. I then was put into gymnastics and ballet, however, that did not...

I'm already home

I’m already home

Sawyer Hamm, Reporter June 1, 2017

Four years ago, in May of 2013, I was finishing up my time at Dr. Augustine Ramirez Intermediate School in Eastvale, California. As far as I knew then, my freshman year would start that August at Eleanor...

Why I shouldn't be a disc jockey

Why I shouldn’t be a disc jockey

Ben Ingall, Reporter June 1, 2017

Music is often a reflection of who we are as people. In other words, if I listen to heavy metal I probably wouldn’t be in the best mood, and I if I listen to the song “Happy” by Pharrell Williams,...

Don't look down

Don’t look down

Sarah Jane Chrysler, Co-editor in chief June 1, 2017

Let me preface this by stating a true fact: I have absolutely no idea what I am doing. I mean generally, as I go to school and maneuver through my life. I walk with my head held high and pretend that I...

Stay petty

Stay petty

Ysabela Golden, Reporter May 31, 2017

I’m nearing the end of a four year career at GHHS and there’s still a lot of things here I can’t wrap my head around. Why is it so expensive to play sports? Did they really fix all of the clocks,...

Jack Reus at a basketball game expressing his enthusiasm

Improve your life with enthusiasm

Jack Reus, Sports Editor May 12, 2017

Being enthusiastic and happy is a part of my daily routine. People ask me how I maintain such a positive attitude all the time, and I tell them it is just part of who I am. I love being happy.  I try...

Road to refuge: Grand Haven student relives journey from Guatemala to the U.S.

Road to refuge: Grand Haven student relives journey from Guatemala to the U.S.

Aliyah Austin, Reporter March 13, 2017

 Crocodiles slithered towards the family paddling through the murky river on a worn-out inflatable motor boat. Their eyes glinted as they watched the boat float away, ready to attack.           Each...

Grand Haven High School named Bridge Magazine Academic State Champ

Grand Haven High School named Bridge Magazine Academic State Champ

Sawyer Hamm, Reporter March 8, 2017

Grand Haven High School was recently named one of Bridge Magazine’s 2017 Academic State Champs. This designation was given to 54 of the 620 high schools examined in the state of Michigan, based on the...

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