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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

Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

Junior Keegan Young plays his cello in the practice room  during lunch. He finds cello the best instrument to connect with people because its range resembles the human voice. Young finds it important to connect with people through his music and is always trying to find more ways to connect with the audience.

Building connections through music

Mercedes Mancilla, Reporter November 28, 2018

Junior Keegan Young pulls down the endpin of his cello and the mood of the room changes. His hands glide over the neck and upon the tuning pegs as he starts plucking strings. The sound of sharp pizzicato...

Our stories: A deeper look into who Grand Haven is

Our stories: A deeper look into who Grand Haven is

Staff March 12, 2018

13 stories. 13 people. 13 students out of 2,000. We present 13 articles in an attempt to showcase the different lives of different people. Thank you to those who stepped up to tell us their experiences. With...

Tennis captain, Julia Bachmann, looks forward to a strong season

Tennis captain, Julia Bachmann, looks forward to a strong season

Spencer Sortman, Reporter May 5, 2017

The swing of a racket, the quick scuffle of feet. Focus and confidence translate to points won. The cliche “practice like you play” is often applicable to top athletes; to senior Julia Bachmann, this...

The Return of Death by Dancing

The Return of Death by Dancing

Sarah Jane Chrysler, Co-editor in chief February 17, 2014

Death by Dancing. A band name that is both intriguing and intimidating. But you will take one listen, and you could get really hooked on this twist on techno punk music. After five years, of nothing,...

Just Who Is: Serena Ryder

Just Who Is: Serena Ryder

Elizabeth Tibbe, Co-editor in chief October 22, 2013

Born and raised in Canada, 31 year old singer songwriter Serena Ryder, sings with such power that you can't help but be captivated by her songs. Her brand of soulful, bluesy rock matches with her five...

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