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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

Orchestra seniors yearn to practice just one more time with fellow musicians

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...

Ackerman's army

Ackerman’s army

Addy Wachter, Photo Editor November 26, 2019

The voices of the crowd become muted as her feet respond to the command of the announcer barking, “Swimmers, step up.” The silent pressure from the audience is soon transferred into excited energy....

Junior Regan Riemersma strives to win her race and beat her personal record in the breaststroke. Grand Haven girls swim team competed against Rockford on Thursday October 3.

Girls Swim and Dive Loses a Tough meet to Rockford on Senior Night

Camille Berko, Editor In Chief October 7, 2019

What Happened? The girls swim team lost last night to a strong Rockford team 186-129. The Bucs battled hard, with many races ending tight, but it just wasn’t enough.  Key Players. Senior...

Ackerman commits to the University of Michigan

Ackerman commits to the University of Michigan

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief November 2, 2018

Fans of the Grand Haven Buccaneers and Michigan Wolverines were equally enthusiastic on Monday, when junior swimmer Kathryn Ackerman verbally committed to the University of Michigan. Ackerman, perhaps...

Sophomore Kathryn Ackerman poses for a picture in front of the Olympic USA swim team flag with some friends after a another day of training at the complex.

Ackerman and the Olympians

Nick Garvale, Reporter November 9, 2017

Starting October 19 for four days, sophomore Kathryn Ackerman was selected to travel to Colorado to train with Olympians and swim with girls more her speed and skill. Ackerman is getting more well known...

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