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

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...

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...

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...

FAFSA night to be held for future college freshmen

FAFSA night to be held for future college freshmen

Nick Twa, Business Manager October 1, 2019

There will be a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) meeting on Oct. 1 for upcoming college freshmen in the Performing Arts Center.  This meeting will be held to inform parents of the process...

Senior Jaden King fends off opposing defenders on Saturday. King won all-conference last season and is looking to repeat again this year.

Boys soccer falls to Midland Dow on senior night

Brendan VanderMeer September 30, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED: Grand Haven lost to Midland Dow 3-1 on Saturday, putting up a hard fought battle on the boys’ annual senior night. Two goals from Midland Dow early on in the first half put the Bucs...

The Den Podcast: Week 1

“The Den” Podcast: Week 1

Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa, and Brendan Vandermeer September 26, 2019

Sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa and BrendanVandermeer offer their hottest takes on what is happening in the world of sports. https://soundcloud.com/user-333532779/the-den-podcast-week-1

Senior forward Gavin Jonker faceplants in last nights Bucs Pride game against Grandville. Jonker missed a game winning shot with 28 seconds left.

Boys varsity soccer ties Grandville at annual Bucs Pride game

Gabi Nadeau, Reporter September 25, 2019

ff WHAT HAPPENED: The Boys soccer team put up a fight at their annual Bucs Pride purple game against Grandville. The ball went back and forth till the second half and ended the intense match with a...

Senior Gavin Jonker battles for the ball against Caledonia. Jonker, among with the rest of the senior, have acted as leaders for a primarily young team this year.

Boys soccer starts slow, never recovers in loss to Hudsonville

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief September 17, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED The Grand Haven varsity boys soccer team fell to Hudsonville on Tuesday night 5-3. Down 3-1 at halftime, the Bucs got a quick goal to cut the deficit to one. However, Hudsonville responded...

Junior doubles player Tyler De Gram and his partner await an opposing serve. Doubles has been the weakness for the Bucs this year and poor health did not help their cause.

Injured tennis squad falls to East Kentwood

Macayla Cramer, Reporter September 17, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED Last night, the varsity boys tennis team hosted a conference match against East Kentwood. Although the Bucs performed well, the recent illnesses and injuries left Grand Haven at a loss...

Baseball to host districts

Nick Twa, Business Manager June 1, 2019

WHAT’S HAPPENING: The Bucs head to district play as the regular season has concluded. The team takes on Mona Shores in a matchup that favors the squad. Junior Owen Krizan highlights the roster with his...

Nick reviewing the  menu in the colorful shop.

Small Town Sandwich Shop goes beyond

Alexis Tater and Nick Rice May 29, 2019

Lexi: Just over the bridge in Spring Lake, Small Town Sandwich Shop is a family-owned business that has been up and running since 2015. They are open every day from 11 a.m. to two p.m. It was satisfying...

The Den Podcast 5/29

May 29, 2019

Sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek and Nick Twa discuss all the recent happenings in the world of  sports. https://soundcloud.com/user-333532779/the-den-podcast-529  

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