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

English teacher Will Hewitt helps two students on an assignment during academy. Hewitt welcomes any questions on any assignments.

An English Teachers Unexpected Journey to Educating

Ian Burley, Reporter December 15, 2023

  When Will Hewitt decided to go to a dinner party for one of his college classes, the thing he never anticipated was that it would influence his future career choice. At the time, Hewitt was...

Tom Foley: An English Teacher Dedicated to Teaching his Students to Think

Tom Foley: An English Teacher Dedicated to Teaching his Students to Think

Hailey Neely, Reporter March 14, 2023

As you walk into room 7207, you’ll notice a desk in the corner; a very organized and spacious one at that. This particular area belongs to English teacher Tom Foley. You can often find him seated at...

TYPING: Lundvick types up an email to send to a staff member.  He has his tablet next to him if needed plus his walkie talkie on if he needs to be reached by another staff member or student. The one thing I think is kind of cool about Mark is that hes taken the initiative to do different things when I wouldnt have, paraprofessional Ann Graves said.

Paraprofessional stands out among students

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor December 8, 2020

Paraprofessional Mark Lundvick watches students as they file into the fieldhouse, carefully checking to see if they are wearing their lanyard with ID attached around their neck. As he walks around,...

Deputy Mackeller and Mrs. Schmitt along with others received the school of the year award for vaping education at GHHS. (Photo courtesy of Tracy Wilson)

GHHS named “school of the year” for vaping education

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor November 13, 2019

Grand Haven High School partnered with a few different organizations through the Ottawa Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (OSAPC) and was able to work and prevent the use of teen substance abuse.  “It’s...

The National Guard educates students in opportunities available after graduation

Vlasia Niotis, Web Editor September 17, 2015

Those considering going into the military service after graduation can talk to military recruiters such as The National Guard during lunchtime. “We think it’s important that students are exposed...

Setting them straight

Connor Weber, Reporter February 5, 2015

Well it’s fixed. We have cured racial prejudice. Everyone loves everybody. Right? Or was the school improvement video featured on Martin Luther King Jr. day just another band-aid; a beautiful way...

How many snow days do we have left? Not many... Actually zero...

How many snow days do we have left? Not many… Actually zero…

Vlasia Niotis, Web Editor February 7, 2014

Whenever there’s a forecast of snow storms in West Michigan, it always triggers a wave of excitement throughout the school. Snow days give an extra day of rest to students but it also means cramming...

Early college informational meeting

Mike Michalski, News Editor January 19, 2014

Students and parents interested in the Early College Program should attend an informational meeting on Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. in the LGI. Application to the program is currently open to sophomore students.  “This...

InFocus: Michael Fowlin

InFocus: Michael Fowlin

Mike Michalski, News Editor December 19, 2013

Speaker Michael Fowlin gave a total of five presentations in the Grand Haven area between Dec. 12 and 13. At the high school he gave two, one to freshmen and sophomores, the other to juniors and seniors....

Lake Michigan Credit Union scholarship now available

Lake Michigan Credit Union scholarship now available

Ellyse VanDyke, Reporter November 14, 2013

Lake Michigan Credit Union is offering eight $2000 scholarships to high school students. The scholarship asks the question, "how has social media helped or hindered social interaction?" To enter the student...

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