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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

SAVE THE CATWALK: Resurfacing of the pier’s concrete infrastructure requires the catwalk to be lifted by a few inches. The catwalk’s future is in jeopardy unless the funds are raised to not only lift the catwalk but also to repair its deteriorating structure.  “It is so important for us to be able to keep this,” former city planning commission member Erin Turrell said. “I can’t imagine it not being there anymore.”

Pier pressure

Kevin Swain, Senior staff writer February 22, 2016

Since its construction in the late 19th century, the south pier has been a centerpiece, perhaps even the main focal point, of the Grand Haven community. Its features include a heavily-cracked concrete...

5 things to do this weekend

Connor Weber, Senior Staff Writer February 19, 2016

Fire up the student section this Friday as the boys and girls basketball teams battle rivals from Rockford High School on the road. The girls will tip-off at 6 p.m. followed by the boys at 7:45 p.m. Take...

Grand Haven Area Community Foundation offers scholarships to seniors

Megan Kostner, Reporter February 5, 2016

Grand Haven Area Community Foundation is a charitable body that unites with many donors who have created Scholarship Funds to support students in our community. “We are very, very fortunate in our...

24-hour basketball game proceeds go to mental health campaign

Maddie Brockmyre, Co-editor in chief January 29, 2016

Over Thanksgiving break, the boys basketball program hosted their first ever 24-hour basketball fundraiser at Lakeshore Middle School. According to varsity boys coach and physical education teacher...

5 Things that happened last week

Kevin Swain, Senior staff writer January 18, 2016

Two U.S. Navy boats carrying 10 sailors were within three miles of Iran’s Farsi Island when they were seized by Iranians. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter said that a navigational error put the sailors...

5 things to do this weekend

5 things to do this weekend

Connor Weber, Senior Staff Writer January 15, 2016
Events starting Friday, Jan. 15 that will keep your mind off cold temperatures

School to host CPR training

Emily Bruch, News Editor January 14, 2016

A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training course will be offered to students on Saturday, Jan. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. For just $20, participants can become CPR certified in the Large Group Instruction...

5 Things to do this week

5 Things to do this week

Connor Weber, Senior Staff Writer January 7, 2016

Join the boys and girls basketball teams on the road this Friday at Hudsonville. Girls tip-off at 6 p.m. with the boys playing later at 7:45 p.m. Now that the winter weather has finally entered West...

Mental health campaign chosen as recipient of 100+ Women Who Care Donation

Connor Weber, Senior Staff Writer December 11, 2015

Principal Tracy Wilson sat anxiously in her chair Thursday, December 3, head quietly bowed, clenching the hands of the women to the left and right of her. 100+ Women Who Care member Wendy Creason made...

Five things to do this weekend

Five things to do this weekend

Connor Weber, Senior Staff Writer December 4, 2015

You don't have to wait for the holiday break to have some fun around town, so here's five activities to help get you out of the house, and beat the cold weather blues. Start the weekend off right...

Winter formal dance tickets for sale

Maddie Brockmyre, Co-editor in chief December 4, 2015

The winter formal dance will take place in the auxiliary gym on Dec. 12 from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Freshman senate members are in control of the decorating and planning of the dance. “I think it’s...

Students to host dodgeball tournament for charity

Megan Kostner, Reporter December 2, 2015

A dodgeball tournament will be held in the fieldhouse on Sunday, Jan. 10 from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Pay It Forward group is hosting the event to benefit the People Center in Spring Lake. Anyone in the...

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