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Chemistry class watches shoot the sock experiment

Chemistry class watches ‘shoot the sock’ experiment

Grace Ostric, Editor in Chief February 5, 2021

Chelsea Bender’s full-year chemistry class observed a ‘shoot the sock’ demonstration in the hallway on Friday, Jan. 29. The demonstration consisted of a countdown and after ten seconds, Bender...

Portenga testing the waters with marine biology

Portenga testing the waters with marine biology

Mike Baldus, Reporter January 16, 2020

Staring through the glass protecting the beluga whales at Shedd Aquarium, Steffanie Portenga’s marine biology class is mesmerized by them. The class was supposed to visit the sea lions, but they were...

Walters helps engage students in magnetism project.

FORCED INTO PHYSICS

Mike Baldus, Reporter November 26, 2019

Physics teacher Katy Walters stands behind her desk, music playing in the background. Her students, filled with energy, are getting in their last few words before she announces the assignment. Her students...

Preview to Science Olympiad season

Preview to Science Olympiad season

Mike Baldus, Reporter November 15, 2019

The Science Olympiad open house for freshmen will take place on Tuesday, Nov.19 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lakeshore Middle School Auditorium. The 2019-20 season will feature the freshman as leaders for middle...

Wildlife biology dissection

Wildlife biology dissection

Grace Ostric, Editor in Chief November 11, 2019

  Teacher Roger Glass’ wildlife biology class dissected yellow perch during class on Monday, Nov. 11.  Following a series of steps and diagrams in a packet, groups of students cut the fish apart...

Egg drop lab excites physics students

Egg drop lab excites physics students

Gabi Nadeau, Reporter October 18, 2019

Mrs. Walters’ fifth and sixth hour physics class ran their “egg drop lab” that ended with some splattered messes, and some successful devices that helped students better understand their motion unit. The...

Students of science teacher Todd Diederichsen help out at recent blood drive in order to meet local quotas for blood.

Rescheduled blood drive proves to be crucial for West Michigan

Alexis Tater, Reporter March 7, 2019

The blood drive at Grand Haven High School has been rescheduled due to weather. School and church cancellations have created a massive need for blood in West Michigan. The weather has caused many car crashes...

Science says theres only two genders

Science says there’s only two genders

Paul Murin, Reporter January 8, 2019

In the past couple of years a topic that has gained an overwhelming amount of attention in the media is whether or not there are more than two genders. Based upon scientific truths and a moral standpoint,...

The new greenhouse will be built on the southwest side of the property. The area has been marked off but construction has not been started yet.

School prepares for greenhouse addition

Alexis VanSingel, News Editor October 23, 2015

The construction plans for a new greenhouse are well on their way as administration and the science department organize and prepare for the addition to be built. The original plans were to have the...

Weather blast

Mike Michalski, News Editor December 20, 2013

Science Olympiad applications available

Mike Michalski, News Editor October 30, 2013

The Science Olympiad team is now accepting applications for the 2014 team. Applications to try out are available in room 0202 and are due on Nov. 26 at 3:00 p.m. “I had 33 people come in and get a rulebook,”...

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