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

Kirsten shows off her home made green house garden in her basement.

Senior Kirsten Dykstra fills her “coronacation” with lots of activities.

Grant Engelsman, Reporter March 26, 2020

While other students at Grand Haven High School may have been very surprised or even a bit happy to hear about school closing until April 5, senior Kirsten Dykstra’s first reaction was sadness.     “I...

Mason Milligan reads a text book to fulfill his school requirements during the break.

Milligan’s Mitten Mobile car detailing company shuts down amid COVID-19 outbreak

Brendan Vander Meer, Reporter March 25, 2020

For junior Mason Milligan, his reaction to the COVID-19 break is common among the student body at Grand Haven High School.  “At first I was super excited,” Milligan said. “I’ve been really...

Senior Carter Brown has been having some fun on his coronacation.

Senior Carter Brown juggles AP classes and coronacation

Ben Pease, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 24, 2020

“I always pictured it happening, but I didn’t know it would happen so soon,” senior Carter Brown said.  The virus has haunted Brown’s senior year since the swim state meet was forced to cancel...

Junior Makenna Edwards relaxes on her couch with her younger brother Aiden and her dog Charlie.

Junior Makenna Edwards struggles with online school during “coronacation”

Cameron March, Reporter March 22, 2020

Junior Makenna Edwards was taken aback by Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s announcement a couple of weeks ago that schools in Michigan must close until April 5.  “I was surprised,” Edwards said. “I...

Senior Savannah Hankinson walks with her dogs Charlie and Henry during Coronacation.

Senior Savannah Hankinson learns to spend time at home

Addy Wachter, Photo Editor March 21, 2020

Senior Savannah Hankinson is not used to being at home 24/7. Before “coronacation” started, she spent her time hanging out with friends, going to school, coaching gymnastics, going out to eat and...

Freshman Justin Wheeler distracts himself the road to take a quick picture. Completing the 50 hours needed for Segment One of drivers training is something Wheeler hopes to accomplish during his time off.

Wheeler wishes to occupy time during leave from school

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief March 19, 2020

Freshman Justin Wheeler isn’t much of a reader.  He averages about a book a year. It’s not that he doesn’t like to read or is illiterate - in fact, he is eager to learn with each new novel -...

Sophomore Gavin Hubner practices Yo-Yo while on leave from school

Caleb Berko, Managing Editor March 17, 2020

Sophomore Gavin Hubner’s walls are lined with books, an Adventure Time poster and various Star Wars Lego sets among other things. His floor is clear of any clutter and his bed is made.  It’s here...

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