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

Middle school swim coach Aaron Portenga sits at his desk wearing a shirt embroidered with the words “Grand Haven Swimming” as he types on his computer. He oversees the middle school swim team sock sale fundraiser and helps bring more school spirit to the high school.

Unique Fundraiser Supports Middle School Swim Team, Builds School Spirit

Nathan Burns, Reporter November 13, 2023

The middle school swim team is attempting a unique fundraising event this year. Along with asking for donations, the team is selling socks to cover the team's expenses. So far, the unconventional fundraising...

G.R.E.E.N. Club gets together at the end of a beach clean up on Sept. 18 for a group photo.

G.R.E.E.N Club cleans up Rosy Mound

Violet Kemperman, Reporter September 21, 2021

The G.R.E.E.N. Club, lead by Mr. Portenga, met at Rosy Mound, Sept. 18, to do a beach clean-up. After walking the trail for 15 minutes, the groups set out, bags in hand and scouring the sand.  Each...

Sophomores Payden Pittman and  Mackenzie Stanhope hold up Green club sign, promoting the club during the club mixer at lunch on September 2nd.(Photo taken by Megan Voorhees)

G.R.E.E.N. club starts meetings again for the school year

Megan Voorhees, Photo Editor September 7, 2021

The first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday the 8, at 7 a.m. Meetings will continue on the same time schedule but on Mondays for the rest of the school year.   G.R.E.E.N. Club’s first priority...

AP Psychology uses Bernie Sanders meme as class shirt design

AP Psychology uses Bernie Sanders meme as class shirt design

Megan Voorhees, Photo Editor March 3, 2021

Each year AP Psychology students are given the opportunity to vote for a class shirt.  Students showed their creativity using designs with occurrences in the world that took place during the 2020-2021...

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