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

EARLY COLLEGE: Sydney Prins, BreAnna Wierda, Abrial Merz, Ali Egered, Kyle Penland and Madison Sylvester are few of the 11th grade students that are a part of the early college program here at Grand Haven High School. Current 11th graders were able to participate in early college on a trial basis [due to COVID-19], counselor Kimberly Kowalski said.

Early college open to all

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor February 3, 2021

Early college is a program where students can earn credits from Muskegon Community College (MCC) with no tuition fees. “Current 10th graders are applying right now,” counselor Kimberly Kowalski...

MATH MASTER: Math lab supervisor Jeanne Sherman helps a student with their math work. Students come in here to get help with their math work and get help getting caught up, Sherman said.

Math lab open for students seeking help

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor February 3, 2021

Math lab supervisor Jeanne Sherman is available in the math lab from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Sherman is available for anyone who needs extra help with their math work in pod six.  “It’s...

BOOKS: Students can have books delivered to their house when put on hold through Destiny Discover. Students are allowed to have up to 10 books checked out at once. Right now our bus drivers are doing the deliveries to your house media specialist Dana Rider said.

School library now on wheels

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor December 17, 2020

Grand Haven Area Public Schools  is now delivering library books to those who need them for the rest of first semester. “All students have to do is go on Destiny Discover and reserve books they want,”...

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,...

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...

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...

WINNING: The girls rugby team pictured after their third place win in fall 2019.

Rugby put on hold

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor October 9, 2020

Due to COVID-19, rugby has been put on hold for this school year.  “I think it’s the right thing to do,” rugby coach Tom Foley said. “I don’t think there’s a way to meet the mandates in...

A GHHS student fills out a google form to sign up for a virtual college visit. The form includes a place for your name, an email address, a student ID and a list of college visits you can choose from.

College visits are now virtual

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor October 3, 2020

Due to COVID-19, all college visits are now virtual through Zoom and military visits are one-on-one or outside after school.  “College visits are scheduled right now mostly through October and a...

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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