The Bucs' Blade

Homecoming court senior Hannah Kenny

Aliyah Austin, Reporter • October 11, 2015

Moving through the Merendon Mountains, a little boy in jeans and a blue and gold striped shirt latched onto senior Hannah Kenny’s hand. His feet were bare, yet he cradled her hand and rubbed it between...

A taste of Homecoming Court

Aliyah Austin, Reporter • October 11, 2015

Homecoming has come and gone, but our friends on the Homecoming Court are still here. Many people know these students. They know their names. They know who their friends are and who their friends aren’t....

Senior Kathryn McKee is one step closer to attending the U.S. Naval Academy

Aliyah Austin, Reporter • March 25, 2015

Her mother peeled open the envelope. The crinkling of the paper flowed through the speakerphone and reverberated through the black Yukon SUV rental, weaving around four apprehensive bodies. Senior...

Next chapter in family fairytale

Aliyah Austin, Reporter • March 25, 2015

He doesn’ t know if his daughter has seen a white person before. He doesn’t know if his daughter will willingly leave the Mende tribe of her home in West Africa to accompany him to her new...

What is a FAFSA?

Aliyah Austin, Reporter • January 27, 2015

FAFSA is a form that stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. One must be filled out in order to receive financial aid for college. Counselor Douglas Klemm says if you want any assistance...

Fall Out Boy falls back into their signature sounds

Aliyah Austin, Reporter • January 22, 2015

In the ultimate oxymoron, Fall Out Boy’s last album released in April of 2013 Save Rock and Roll was more foo-foo pop than knock-your-socks-off rock. After a five year hiatus, they released catchy...

Socially Stressed

Aliyah Austin, Reporter • January 22, 2015

Maisy Hoffman Junior Dani Baumgarner’s time to shine ended in kicking and screaming. The evening started out rough. Baumgarner had been in choir for years and sang in countless concerts, but rehearsal...

Socially Stressed

Aliyah Austin, Reporter • January 21, 2015

Junior Dani Baumgarner's time to shine ended in kicking and screaming. The evening started out rough. Baumgarner had been in choir for years and sang in countless concerts, but rehearsal the night of...

Vintage uniforms for sale

Aliyah Austin, Reporter • November 19, 2014

Cleaning one of the storage rooms yielded much more than expected. Recently, athletic director Scott Robertson unearthed vintage sports uniforms. "What I found was a lot of trash and a lot of really...

Let’s get down to business

Aliyah Austin, Reporter • October 29, 2014

Instead of reaching for the typical tool of pen or pencil, senior Isaac Braak is handy with the jigsaw. During his 6th hour class, Braak and teammates sever wood as they prepare the stringer, or...

Marching band to host annual band invitational

Aliyah Austin, Reporter • September 24, 2014

Marching bands in Michigan are uniting on Saturday, Sept. 27 for the 8th annual band invitational and fundraiser. The marching band is hosting the invitational at Buccaneer Stadium from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. “It’s...

If you haven’t picked up your yearbook, here’s what to do

Aliyah Austin, Reporter • September 24, 2014

The 2013-2014 yearbooks are in the main office and need to be picked up by a family member if you didn’t already during lunch. During the week, the main office is open from 7:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Instead...