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

Senior Angela Tran named as December student of the month

Senior Angela Tran named as December student of the month

Grace Ostric, Editor in Chief December 19, 2020

Senior Angela Tran was recognized as one of the December Rotary Student of the Month this week. She chose English teacher Angela Dean to be her accompanying teacher.  “Mrs. Dean has had a huge influence...

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,...

Nolan Clark, right, sprints towards the finish line during Fridays Pre-Regional race on the Grand Haven course. Clark finished 3rd overall.

Nolan Clark qualifies for state cross country

Camille Berko, Editor In Chief November 5, 2020

Sophomore Nolan Clark qualified for the state cross country meet on Saturday, Oct. 31 with a time of 16:21.  “Overall I felt pretty good,” Clark said. “I knew I had qualified for states, but...

RUNNING: Buitenhuis runs at pre regionals on Nov. 5 at Grand Haven High School.

Sophomore Ava Buitenhuis qualifies for state cross country

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor November 5, 2020

Sophomore Ava Buitenhuis qualified for the state cross country meet and will be participating on Friday, Nov. 6 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan. “I was very happy because...

AJ Brummel has been recognized as one of two for September Rotary Student of the Month.

Senior AJ Brummel recognized as September Rotary Student of the Month

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor November 2, 2020

Senior AJ Brummel was named September Rotary Student of the Month along with Georgia Basil.  “I was honored,” Brummel said. “It’s an accomplishment.” Students of the month are recognized...

ABOVE: This years officers from left to right: Kendall Hamm, Michael MacDonald, Ellyn Skodack, Alec Korecki, Emerson Rosenberg, Bryant Latchaw, Claire Macdonald and Thomas MacDonald

Catalina sign-ups Tuesday

Grace Ostric, Editor in Chief October 23, 2020

Catalina sign-ups will be Tuesday Oct. 27 after school in the cafeteria. The fee is $50 for shirts, food and costumes. A parent or guardian’s email will also be needed. Students cannot sign up for friends....

PANTRY: Walls are filled with different items that have been donated to the Bucs Care Food Pantry.

Food pantry continues to support families in GH

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor October 23, 2020

The Bucs' Care Food Pantry is for high school students and their families. There’s no paperwork except for a Google Form for students and families to fill out so the student committee can find out their...

SWINGING: Constant takes a swing on the fairway at the golf ball to hit it onto the green.

Junior Caydee Constant makes state for golf

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor October 23, 2020

Junior Caydee Constant qualified for state golf on Oct. 16 at Forest Acres East at Michigan State University. “I was actually really surprised,” Constant said. “I didn’t think I played that...

Spectators watch on during the Grand Haven v East Kentwood game.

MHSAA lifts restrictions on sporting events

Jacob Welch, Reporter October 7, 2020

The Michigan High School Athletic Association recently removed venue size restrictions on all sporting events, with a limited capacity of 500 for indoor activities and 1000 for external activities, effective...

POSTER: First Priority will take place in Nelsons room (2111) each Tuesday after school until 3:30.

First Priority plans to continue

Sarah Mayer, News Editor October 6, 2020

First Priority will begin October 6 after school and take place each Tuesday in room 2111. Led by teacher and coach Joe Nelson, the Non-denominational Christian based club aims at creating an environment...

CONFERENCE: Naiomi Elliot, Audry Greene, Melody Perez, Kyla Strang, Jakaree Hill, Brooklyn Holmes, Omega Johnson, Kate Kendall, and Natasha Williams, at Hope College for a conference in October of 2019.

Calling All Colors begins new year

October 6, 2020

Calling All Colors hosts meetings for anyone looking to make the world more accepting every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month during C lunch in room 8207.  “Calling all colors is a great opportunity...

Senior Madison Rogers has been named a national merit semifinalist for Grand Haven High School. (Photo courtesy of Madison Rogers)

Senior Madison Rogers is named national merit semifinalist

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor September 27, 2020

Senior Madison Rogers has been named a national merit semifinalist for Grand Haven High School.  “When I took the test, I had a feeling that I did well,” Rogers said. “I had a feeling that it...

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