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

The boys varsity soccer starters huddle up before the final game of the season.

Boys soccer loses to Okemos in regional semifinals

Addy Wachter, Photo Editor October 23, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED: The boy's varsity soccer team suffered a tough loss against Okemos on Wednesday, October 23 in the regional semifinals. During the first half, the Bucs secured the ball in the back of...

The banners hanging in student services represent a variety of colleges in Michigan and out of state as well.

Applied week pushes students to plan for college

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor October 18, 2019

The only way to find out if college is the best fit for students is to go on college visits.  “I like the idea that you’re looking at a college to see if they have majors, strong majors that suit...

Dance team performs at special education talent show

Dance team performs at special education talent show

Emma Manzo, Reporter October 17, 2019

The dance team and Gavin Hubner are performing at the 2nd annual inclusion talent show for students with special needs and autism during third hour on Friday Oct. 18 in the Performing Arts Center. The...

Skis lean on a ski rack at Mulligans Hollow. The ski team hopes for success in the upcoming season as winter sports approach.

Ski team holds meeting for upcoming season

Nick Twa, Business Manager October 17, 2019

The ski team held a meeting for present and potential skiers and their parents on Monday to discuss the season ahead as the fall sports season concludes and what their parents should expect.  Sophomore...

Students walk around the gym during the 13th annual Boomerang event.

Boomerang event brings possibilities to students

Brendan Vander Meer, Reporter October 16, 2019

High school administration recently teamed up with local businesses to present the 13th annual “Boomerang” event. Aimed towards seniors for “I have a plan week”, seniors learned about local opportunities...

Vaping town hall spreads awareness to community

Vaping town hall spreads awareness to community

Nick Rice, Reporter October 16, 2019

On Monday October 14, a town hall meeting was held at the Loutit District Library. The topic of discussion was vaping and the latest research on the adverse health effects that come with it. Teen e-cig...

Bucs defeat Caledonia in close Homecoming game

Bucs defeat Caledonia in close Homecoming game

Morgan Womack, Co-Editor-In-Chief October 11, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED The varsity football team beat Caledonia 34-27 tonight in an intense Homecoming game. The score was tied up 27-27 at the beginning of the fourth quarter, but senior Connor Worthington carried...

Trivia champion teaches with twist

Trivia champion teaches with twist

Emma Manzo, Reporter October 11, 2019

It is not every day you meet someone who is a state trivia champion and describes himself as a fantasy sports god, but GHHS now has John Josephson in its midst. After dropping out of MSU law school, Josephson...

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,...

Senior Jaden King prepares to hit the water. King was a first-timer in the competition this year.

Annual belly flop contest held on Tuesday

Nick Twa, Business Manager October 9, 2019

The annual belly flop contest was held during sixth hour on Tuesday. Eighteen student floppers and a few staff members participated in the event as seniors were let out early to spectate. Junior and...

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