Worst ending to “The end of the F***ing world”
Emily Jarrell, Reporter
November 26, 2019
As it is said all good things must come to an end and the sequel to anything usually sucks. Maybe that’s not exactly how it is said but the message still holds truth. The show End of the F***ing world was no exception. To say that season two was a disappointment is an understatement. The...
Steering towards the future
Emma Manzo, Reporter
November 26, 2019
The sun rises over an off-white school bus, its energy absorbed by the solar panels on the roof. This electricity allows the bus’ owner, science teacher Laura Knochenhauer, to switch on the light inside. Throwing on her coat she steps outside into the brisk morning air with her poodle Winnie. ...
Reilly Swierbut committed to Parkland College
Natalie Dupuis, Reporter
November 22, 2019
Senior Reilly Swierbut has made the decision to continue her volleyball career at Parkland College. She said the decision was hard at first, but she knows that Parkland College is the right choice for her. “When I went on my first visit the atmosphere was just what I was looking for,” Swierbu...
New yoyo club created by Gavin Hubner
Cameron March, Reporter
November 13, 2019
Sophomore Gavin Hubner is a yo-yoist. And he’s pretty good at it, so good as a matter of fact that he has won national awards. Hubner now hopes to reach out to his fellow classmates by attempting to teach other students to use the yo-yo, as well as new tricks. He plans to hold meetings s...
Student of the month Olivia Striegle
Cameron March, Reporter
November 13, 2019
Senior Olivia Striegle received the Rotary student of the month award on Oct. 9 along with senior Jack Timmer. Striegle is ranked fourth in the senior class and Timmer is ranked third. “I was pretty surprised and really excited. It's a huge honor. I didn't really realize like, what it meant until I...
Catalina officers start practices for this year’s show
Natalie Dupuis, Reporter
November 7, 2019
The officers do a lot and that includes picking out songs that fit the theme for their show. The theme has to work for everyone and they have to make sure that their dances don’t look too similar. “Everything that is the Catalina show we have to organize,” officer Ellary Bylsma said. “T...
Learning walks show parents high school experience
Emma Manzo, Reporter
November 7, 2019
WHAT'S THE STORY? Principal Tracy Wilson has several upcoming learning walks for parents to observe what high school is like for their students on Wednesday Nov. 19 from 1p.m. to the end of the day, Dec. six at 9a.m. and Dec. 16 at 10a.m. The experience usually lasts an hour and a half depending on...
Blade staff heads to fall MIPA
Blade Staff
November 1, 2019
Yesterday Grand Haven High School’s student publication, The Bucs’ Blade, went to Lansing for a conference where they had the opportunity to sit in on learning sessions with the goal of learning new techniques for journalism. “It’s about giving reporters the chance to learn new tools and t...
October is a month of kindness
Natalie Dupuis, Reporter
October 30, 2019
Adams Acts are a recurring topic that is brought up every October at Grand Haven High School. “It’s a good time for us to be able to have this kind of reflection where we need to be good to each other,” mathematics teacher Joe Nelson said. Adams Acts aren’t just for remembering Adam Prov...
Students participate in special education inclusion talent show
Emma Manzo, Reporter
October 26, 2019
Jeremy Wiebenga held the 2nd annual special education inclusion talent show during third hour on Oct. 18. The audience was enthusiastic and supportive; they cheered, clapped, even waved 10 signs. The performances ranged from dancing and singing to comedy and an artwork display. “It was super cute,...
Dance team performs at special education talent show
Emma Manzo, Reporter
October 17, 2019
The dance team and Gavin Hubner are performing at the 2nd annual inclusion talent show for students with special needs and autism during third hour on Friday Oct. 18 in the Performing Arts Center. The event is hosted by Jeremy Wiebenga. “We still want to showcase their special talents and this give...
Choir hosts first concert of the school year
Emily Jarrell, Reporter
October 17, 2019
What Happened: Choir had its first concert on Monday at the high school in the Performing Arts Center. Each choir took turns performing a couple of songs and then returning to the audience to watch the other choirs. They started the concert off with the song "Your Soul is Song". Also, "I Sing Because I...