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
Class of 2021 has one last hoorah ending the school year with senior assassin

Class of 2021 has one last hoorah ending the school year with senior assassin

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor • May 12, 2021

Beginning Wednesday, May 12, seniors who paid an entrance fee of $5 are able to participate in this year’s senior assassin ran by senior Maggie Walsh. The game is not associated with Grand Haven High...

COMMITTED: Kallio and Pahl have both committed to continue their volleyball careers in the upcoming fall at Lawrence Technological University and Carthage College on Tuesday, May 4 at Grand Haven High School.

Seniors Lexie Kallio and Ashlyn Pahl sign to continue their volleyball careers

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor • May 5, 2021

Honor cords and cowls soon to be available in main office

Honor cords and cowls soon to be available in main office

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor • April 23, 2021

Seniors will have the opportunity to pick up an honor cord or cowl in the main office for graduation beginning May 3. Cords can be purchased for $10 and cowls for $15. Seniors with a 3.0 or higher GPA...

TESTING: All spring sport athletes must complete weekly COVID-19 testing.

Spring sports to hold COVID-19 weekly testing

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor • March 31, 2021

All spring sports are now required to have COVID-19 testing done every Sunday starting Apr. 11. Different sports will have a certain time to meet between 2:00-8:00 p.m. “We didn’t have a season...

ON DISPLAY: Student's ceramic artwork is displayed in the showcases in the first floor main hallway. "I think it's really important to showcase everybody," Sipe said. (photo by Camille Berko)

Main hallway showcases new student artwork

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor • March 26, 2021

New ceramic pieces have been put up in the main hallway display cases. The ceramic pieces will be kept up longer this semester due to art teacher Irene Sipe having a huge semester of ceramic classes. “I...

GREENHOUSE GOD: Glass shows different types of plants that students are growing in his Greenhouse Biology class whether it may be different types of vegetables or houseplants. "I get pumped up when I see somebody enjoying stuff in the greenhouse. Later they might say 'Hey, I'm gonna build a garden this year.' You [then] know that they're taking away something from the class," Glass said.

Science teacher creates change in everyday lives

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor • March 18, 2021

Laughter fills the air as science teacher Roger Glass struggles to spit out his famous fish story while he gags on his words. He pauses from time to time to keep himself from vomiting like he’s...

Parent-teacher conferences to be held Thursday, Mar. 18

Parent-teacher conferences to be held Thursday, Mar. 18

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor • March 16, 2021

Parent-teacher conferences are to be held Thursday, Mar. 18 from 3:00-5:30 p.m. through Google Meet or over the phone due to COVID-19. Parents can sign up for a time slot to meet with teachers through...

GROUNDWATER DISPLAY: Vlietstra shows students how water moves in different types of soil in his groundwater display. “I think it’s a class environment thing,” Vlietstra said. “I think they enjoy the fact that it's loose and not super serious all the time. Science can be hard, but it’s also something we can relax about and enjoy the classroom.”

Science teacher Nick Vlietstra named staff pick for March

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor • March 12, 2021

Students voted last week for ‘staff pick of the month' and chose Earth Science teacher Nick Vlietstra.  They were given access to a Google Form with all staff members' names. Students voted for who...

Scott at last year's Model UN conference at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. "Normally there would be different events or meals with your teammates, but it was still fun," Scott said.

Senior Gabby Scott named best delegate at Model UN conference

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor • March 5, 2021

Senior Gabby Scott placed first in her committee as best delegate at the University of Michigan Conference for Model UN Feb. 20-21. Scott was a part of the Security Council representing China.  “I...

BIRD'S EYE VIEW: Schaub poses in BDG black jeans with a yellow long sleeve shirt and a pair of Nike shoes. "I dress the way I feel comfortable. I like fashion because it makes me feel confident," Schaub said.

Senior Karlee Schaub shows uniqueness through fashion

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor • February 26, 2021

From Urban Outfitters to thrift stores, senior Karlee Schaub collects pieces of clothing to add to her unique collection of clothes. “I think those places have the most unique clothes,” Schaub said....

ROGERS: Rogers has been named a national merit finalist for Grand Haven High School. "Taking the test is going to be hard, but if you have the opportunity to take it, take it, because you never know what could happen," Rogers said.

Senior Madison Rogers named national merit finalist

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor • February 26, 2021

Senior Madison Rogers has been named a national merit finalist for Grand Haven High School. “I checked the mail and there was the letter,” Rogers said. “I opened it and it said ‘congratulations’...

MEETING ONE: Junior Grace Montgomery, freshman Izzy Whittaker, sophomore Kaitlyn Wilkie and sophomore Emma Arsnoe meet during B lunch on Feb. 18 in Smaka’s classroom to read passages about leadership to improve their leadership skills in volleyball. “I think leadership is something that is learned, it’s not something that is just naturally done,” Smaka said.

Leadership book club open to volleyball program

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor • February 23, 2021

Volleyball coach Aaron Smaka has started a book club for the fourth time in his career for volleyball players interested in improving their leadership skills. Meetings take place once a week for five...

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