College visits are now virtual
Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor
October 3, 2020
Due to COVID-19, all college visits are now virtual through Zoom and military visits are one-on-one or outside after school. “College visits are scheduled right now mostly through October and a couple scheduled in November,” Student Services secretary Barbara Berko said. “There’s also a vir...
Senior Kaelyn Stafford reflects on time lost on the field
Camille Berko, Managing Editor for Content
May 14, 2020
For one group of students, the coronavirus outbreak has hit harder than most. Senior athletes looking forward to their final season wearing Buccaneer colors won’t get the chance to finish this chapter of life on their own terms now. Although their story continues, an abrupt end to an important ch...
Trumpet section leader Carson Bretz reflects on band experience
Morgan Womack, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 13, 2020
Before heading off to their second hour on Friday, March 13, band director Iain Novoselich had his first hour students play the song “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” This song has been a tradition for the Grand Haven High School bands as a piece for the seniors to play at their final concert, usual...
Orchestra seniors yearn to practice just one more time with fellow musicians
Caleb Berko, Managing Editor
May 11, 2020
If it weren’t for a pandemic, the orchestra would be performing in its final concert of the year. A grand send-off for its seniors who have dedicated so much to the program. Assistant concertmaster and senior Kathryn Ackerman was sad to see that opportunity taken away. “I didn’t real...
Pay it Forward seniors get creative in the midst of COVID-19 outbreak
Emily Jarrell, Reporter
May 8, 2020
It’s no secret that COVID-19 has messed up a lot of people’s plans, but little did senior Tahlia Lehmann and Sam Hager know it would flip the Pay it Forward projects around 180 degrees. “We had to change our project,” Hager said. “We will not be able to do our original project and we're stil...
Track & field seniors plan for what’s next, reflect on missed season
Grant Engelsman, Photo Editor
April 29, 2020
Six weeks ago, all student athletes were told by MHSAA that spring sports were officially canceled. This affected so many student athletes from all sports. One of the sports affected was boys and girls track and field. Grand Haven’s senior captains, Carter Larned and Maddie Nunn each had thei...
“There isn’t anything I’d give for just one more practice”
Caleb Berko, Managing Editor
April 28, 2020
When baseball seniors Alex Kapala and Owen Krizan walked off the field last year they never imagined it’d be their last. The news of their season ending so abruptly hit them both pretty hard. “I was in shock,” Krizan said. “It was definitely hard to understand everything and put it all toge...
Special education teacher Melissa Richardson finds balance amid chaotic new schedule
Morgan Womack, Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 17, 2020
Special education teacher Melissa Richardson described the last day of in-person education as chaotic. She scrambled to send homework and lessons home with her students, making sure each of them had the resources they needed. “That Friday just sending work home in all subject areas that match...
Senior Natalie Bremmer spends quarantine working out
Adrienne Parcheta, Reporter
April 4, 2020
When Governor Whitmer called off school, it was a shock to everyone. It was especially hard for seniors, as their last year of high school was taken away from them in a matter of seconds. Senior Natalie Bremmer is not excluded from these emotions. “At first I was in shock and then I was devastated,” Bremmer...
Senior Carter Brown juggles AP classes and coronacation
Ben Pease, Reporter
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 just weeks prior to school closing. This promptly ended his final year of swimming for the Bucs o...
Sophomore stays connected outside of school
Morgan Womack, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 20, 2020
Sophomore Ellie Guilford has mixed feelings about this time off from school. “I was excited at first but then I realized, ‘oh, that means I don’t get to do anything for three weeks,’” Guilford said. “But, I mean, I get to be with my cat all day.” She likes to keep her cat Sofia...
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 where he plans to spend the majority of his break away from school. If you recognize Hubn...