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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

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

When Arielle Sprague announced her maternity leave, Michal Wheeler, who has been subbing since last fall, took over her 3 earth science and 2 honors biology classes.  “I missed being in school,”...

Portenga testing the waters with marine biology

Portenga testing the waters with marine biology

Mike Baldus, Reporter January 16, 2020

Staring through the glass protecting the beluga whales at Shedd Aquarium, Steffanie Portenga’s marine biology class is mesmerized by them. The class was supposed to visit the sea lions, but they were...

Walters helps engage students in magnetism project.

FORCED INTO PHYSICS

Mike Baldus, Reporter November 26, 2019

Physics teacher Katy Walters stands behind her desk, music playing in the background. Her students, filled with energy, are getting in their last few words before she announces the assignment. Her students...

Wildlife biology dissection

Wildlife biology dissection

Grace Ostric, Editor in Chief November 11, 2019

  Teacher Roger Glass’ wildlife biology class dissected yellow perch during class on Monday, Nov. 11.  Following a series of steps and diagrams in a packet, groups of students cut the fish apart...

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