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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

Bucs fall to Fighting Scots

Bucs fall to Fighting Scots

Berkley Samdal, Reporter October 13, 2022

GIRL POWER: Freshman kaitlyn Gillard shows off her muscles as she holds onto a helmet. She started playing football when she was in seventh grade and is currently the only girl in the Grand Haven High School football program.

Freshman Kaitlyn Gillard plays football as the only female player

Misgana Deur, Life Editor November 9, 2021

She weaves through the hallways wearing a Grand Haven football jersey. You might be wondering who she is, or why she is wearing a jersey. Well, freshman Kaitlyn Gillard is unlike any other. She is the...

Junior Ashton Lepo verbally commits to Michigan State for football

Junior Ashton Lepo verbally commits to Michigan State for football

Grace Ostric, Editor in Chief March 12, 2021

On Friday, March 12, junior Ashton Lepo decided to continue his athletic career as a lineman at Michigan State University. This announcement came three days after Lepo had narrowed down his top choices...

The Bucs break down after their home game against Reeths Puffer. Grand Haven finished the year with a 6-5 record overall and made it to the district finals.

Calling It Like I See It: The ultimate “Haven Rumble”

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief November 29, 2019

Sometimes you’ve had enough. It comes at different points for everyone. There’s a point where you’ve been pushed around so much that things look hopeless. Lifeless. Void of any meaning or worth. At...

Leaders try to engage all members of the section. Senior Carter Prieditis holds a sign letting students know what they’re all about. “The section’s purpose is to encourage the players,
especially when they need it the most,” Bremmer said. “But also to show some spirit, show some student pride, and kind of just let the opposing team know what we’re all about.”

What’s up with the 12th Buc?

Caleb Berko, Managing Editor November 9, 2019

Year after year, the student section is the source of energy and excitement for our football, soccer, basketball, and numerous other sports teams.  They show up and bring the heat. They’re the ones...

"The Den" Podcast, Episode 5: "Don't @ Us"

“The Den” Podcast, Episode 5: “Don’t @ Us”

Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa, and Brendan VanderMeer November 8, 2019

Sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa, and Brendan VanderMeer share their hottest takes on what's happening in the sports world today. https://soundcloud.com/user-333532779/the-den-podcast-episode-5-dont-us

LB/TE Aidan Cooper takes down a Reeths Puffer Rocket at a home game on Sept. 13. Cooper, as well as others, have worked hard the last two years on varsity to make Grand Haven football better.

Just another night

Caleb Berko, Managing Editor November 7, 2019

It’s Sunday. It’s 5:30 a.m. You’re probably still asleep and that’s okay because you had a big week with a few tests. But off in the quiet halls of GHHS, with the aromatic smell of fresh-brewed...

Senior quarterback, Alex Kapala, searches downfield  for an open receiver during the away East Kentwood game.

Football searches for immense payoff from their hard work

Camille Berko, Editor In Chief November 7, 2019

With a huge victory under their belt, the football team is marching towards another underdog matchup with 12th ranked Hudsonville on Friday, Nov. 8. The Bucs are currently riding a five-game winning streak...

"The Den" Podcast, Episode 4: "Buc 'Em Up"

“The Den” Podcast, Episode 4: “Buc ‘Em Up”

Sam Woiteshek, Brendan VandeerMeer, and Nick Twa October 30, 2019

Sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa and BrendanVandermeer offer their hottest takes on what is happening in the world of sports.

SENATE SETUP: Senior senate member Hannah Brackenbury along with senior Paige Beland make a homecoming poster to go along with the other decorations spread out between the pods. This is a yearly tradition where the different graduating classes decorate a designated pair of pods with hopes to gain bragging rights over the other classes and Student Senate as a whole.

What’s in it for Student Senate?

Nick Twa, Business Manager October 28, 2019

You walk into school and you see decorations strewn about the different pods. Many different colors and patterns, but all following one specific theme. These decorations may seem out of the ordinary, but...

Senior Braydon Franz

Grand Haven football gains confidence with their recent victory against East Kentwood

Macayla Cramer, Reporter October 9, 2019

What Happened: The varsity football team experienced another early start at East Kentwood with a 4:30 p.m. kickoff this past Friday night. With changes in scheduling, it's hard to say how a team will adapt,...

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