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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

Tiffany VanVelzen familiarizes herself with the College Board system. She is the newest testing coordinator at Grand Haven High School.

Fresh Faces: Tiffany VanVelzen

Ben Guinazzo, Reporter October 3, 2024

Who is your favorite musical artist? I am a huge Foo Fighters fan, but it's hard to pick a favorite What is your pet peeve? When I feel like my time is being wasted, I get very anxious. I like...

Premier substitute teacher Andrew Belsito explains the instructions Brooke Smeckert left for her public speaking class. "When I was in high school, I asked myself, what am I going to be doing with my life and teaching was the main thing I gravitated towards," said Belsito.

Fresh Faces: Andrew Belsito

Reegan Cook, Reporter October 2, 2024

Andrew Belsito is a new Premier sub at Grand Haven High School. Premier subs stay in the building and cover for teachers who get sick at the last minute or cannot find a sub.  How long have you been...

Math teacher Jordan Connon is handing out papers. These papers will help aid students in grasping the mathematical concepts he teaches.

Fresh Faces: Jordan Connon

Nathan Burns, Reporter December 15, 2023

Jordan Connon is a welcome new face to the building. Found in room 2108, he teaches math at a variety of levels and is there to support his students through their learning. Who is your favorite musical...

Teacher Brooke Smeckert stops to help junior Hailey Eadie. She teaches English in room 7202.

Fresh Faces: Brooke Smeckert

Reegan Cook, Reporter October 23, 2023

Brooke Smeckert is a new English 11 teacher this year. You may recognize her if you are a senior as she taught her a couple of years ago. How long have you been teaching? I started in 2007, and...

Matthew Naber Teaches students creative ways to becoming a successful businesses owner. while new to the building he's already made an impact on the student and staff alike.

Fresh Faces: Matthew Naber

C Kelly, Reportor October 17, 2023

Many new staff members have joined us this semester. Amongst one of which is Matthew Naber, the school’s new business technology teacher. Naber not only teaches but also coaches Grand Haven's baseball...

Teacher aide and football coach Joshua Wisenbaugh wraps up his lunch.  He is often found with teacher Jeremy Wiebenga.

Fresh Faces: Joshua Wisenbaugh

Reegan Cook, Reporter October 16, 2023

Joshua Wisenbaugh is a new staff member this year. He is a teaching assistant who works with Jeremy Wiebenga. He also coaches the football team. How long (if at all) have you been teaching? (If...

Math lab supervisor Tyler Bollaert is solving equations on the whiteboard. His compassionate and patient teaching style helps students grasp mathematical concepts of all levels.

Fresh Faces: Tyler Bollaert

Nathan Burns, Reporter October 13, 2023

Tyler Bollaert, the new math lab supervisor, is a friendly and compassionate educator with over 30 years of teaching experience. Known for his patient teaching style, Tyler is dedicated to helping students...

Jody Mahoney works with senior Japhy Myraad in his first hour class. She helps Japhy through all of his classes to enable him to succeed.

Fresh Faces: Jody Mahoney

Katie Snyder, Editor October 12, 2023

Jody Mahoney is a new staff member this year. She's a teaching assistant who works with Japhy Myraad, a student in Mrs. Murray’s special education class as a one-on-one aide. She follows Japhy’s schedule...

New security guard Todd Taylor watches over cameras all day assuring the safety of the staff and students.

Fresh Faces: Todd Taylor

C Kelly, Reporter October 10, 2023

Nineteen new staff have joined us this year this including Todd Taylor the new security guard. Taylor sits in the main office watching the cameras insuring the safety of staff and student alike. As the...

Mrs Hauser-Brydon works with students with last names S-Z. She can be found in student services during school hours

Fresh Faces: Jessica Hauser-Brydon

Peter Ver Duin, Editor October 9, 2023

Jessica Hauser-Brydon is the school's newest social worker. She provides social counseling for students at the high school with the last names S-Z. She works in the student services department with the...

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