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

Creating a ripple

Taylor Fase, Senior staff writer • January 28, 2016

There's a misconception in the world that in order to make a difference, you have to donate large amounts of money to an organization. This couldn't be further from the truth. Giving back is about...

Senior Adrianna Kriger lives with rare digestive condition

Senior Adrianna Kriger lives with rare digestive condition

Taylor Fase, Senior staff writer • December 3, 2015

Try to imagine a life where you couldn’t eat whatever you wanted, when you wanted, because it made you sick. Imagine around the holidays not being able to indulge in your favorite foods like stuffing,...

Members of Fit Body Boot Camp (FBBC) follow instructions from their trainers. The facility was opened by 2004 graduate Matt Wilber. "There's a real community feeling about it," English teacher Tom Foley said. "The support of other people, the support of the trainers, the energy that comes from the trainers and the energy that comes from the people that go there certainly keeps me coming back."

Grand Haven graduates business soars

Taylor Fase, Senior staff writer • October 15, 2015

Three...two….one…GO! For the next 30 minutes people of all ages and physical conditions shed drops of sweat in an effort to lose the extra pounds or maintain the image they’ve been working toward. Three...two...one…...

An open letter

Taylor Fase, Senior staff writer • September 8, 2015

Dear freshmen, It's your first day of high school, how exciting! Not to mention nerve wracking. The movie industry has implanted a false image into your minds of stolen lunch money and "nerds" getting...

Pay it forward class pays off

Taylor Fase, Senior staff writer • March 25, 2015

A group of 30 hand-selected seniors sat silently in the boardroom of the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) listening to Executive Director Darcy Komejan reveal the unfortunate truth about sexual abuse...

Drama department plans three plays on one set

Drama department plans three plays on one set

Taylor Fase, Senior staff writer • March 23, 2015

48 feet wide and two stories tall, the extensive set fills the stage as home to three separate plays, all in their own eras. This spring, the theatre department will be performing its first ever repertory...

Lots of Lutz

Taylor Fase, Senior staff writer • January 22, 2015

It’s cold and dark by the time he walks in the door after a day of jam packed activities. Junior Jake Lutz wakes up at 6 a.m. and doesn’t return home until late, depending on the night’s events....

Shrekies

Taylor Fase, Senior staff writer • October 31, 2014

The lights lower and the curtains rise as the fall musical production of Shrek is officially underway. Set construction and rehearsals have begun as the actors and actresses begin to prepare for their...

World food night

Taylor Fase, Senior staff writer • September 24, 2014

This years homecoming theme is world tours. Cultural cuisines will continue the theme on Tuesday Sept. 30. The high school is hosting a world food night to highlight dishes from all around the world. Dishes...

Shrek set building

Taylor Fase, Senior staff writer • September 24, 2014

Set Building for the musical Shrek is officially underway. Construction takes place on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Grand Haven High School. "I learned...

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