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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

Senior Sammy Ritter picks out handbags at local Goodwill.

Old made new again

Violet Kemperman, Reporter May 25, 2022

Thrifted clothing has become a lot more popular amongst teens, but you don’t usually hear of the students that thrift to make an income.  Senior Samantha Ritter thrifts designer items to clean up...

Senior exam waiver

Senior exam waiver

Elena Yu, Reporter January 27, 2022

As long as the class of 2022 seniors abide by a few rules then they can be waived of having to take senior exams. This is to fight off the widespread cases of senioritis and to encourage academic integrity...

Senior Charlie Gretzinger launches Revival 101 club

Nick Miller, Sports Editor October 8, 2021

Senior Charlie Gretzinger has started a youth club for only seniors at Grand Haven to revive their connection with Christ. The club features original songs, Q&A, and a collection of high school graduates...

(Photo courtesy of Connor Worthington)

Senior Connor Worthington reflects on time spent with Team G.H.

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor May 18, 2020

Senior Connor Worthington was disappointed when Governor Whitmer canceled school due to COVID-19 because he was missing out on the last part of his senior year. “There’s activities to look forward...

Senior Madison Shumaker remains hopeful through coronavirus lockdown

Senior Madison Shumaker remains hopeful through coronavirus lockdown

Macayla Cramer, Reporter April 1, 2020

For senior Madison Shumaker, hearing about the school closing until mid-April did more than put school and activities on hold. As new announcements come every day from Governor Whitmer, her entire varsity...

Emily Stevenson poses next to a sign of where she works. (Photo courtesy of Emily Stevenson)

Senior Emily Stevenson keeps herself entertained during COVID-19 lockdown

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor March 27, 2020

  Senior Emily Stevenson was excited to have a break off of school due to COVID-19 at first, but now has realized she may be missing out on some last minute opportunities of her senior year. “It’s...

Senior Photos Deadline and Information

Senior Photos Deadline and Information

Mijan Ahmad Nizam, Reporter November 5, 2018

That time of year is just around the corner again. If you haven’t yet, now is the time to get your senior portraits taken. These senior photos are due no later than Feb. 1, 2019. Once you have received...

Digging deeper

Digging deeper

Aliyah Austin, Reporter June 1, 2017

Since this is my last hoorah, I feel the need to take a different approach to my senior column. If you know me, this should come as no surprise. During my time at GHHS, I’ve realized my passion for...

The blank canvas

The blank canvas

Sarah Sanders, Reporter June 1, 2017

Throughout elementary school, it was hard to find something that I was good at. I tried piano only to find that I had no sense of rhythm. I then was put into gymnastics and ballet, however, that did not...

I'm already home

I’m already home

Sawyer Hamm, Reporter June 1, 2017

Four years ago, in May of 2013, I was finishing up my time at Dr. Augustine Ramirez Intermediate School in Eastvale, California. As far as I knew then, my freshman year would start that August at Eleanor...

Why I shouldn't be a disc jockey

Why I shouldn’t be a disc jockey

Ben Ingall, Reporter June 1, 2017

Music is often a reflection of who we are as people. In other words, if I listen to heavy metal I probably wouldn’t be in the best mood, and I if I listen to the song “Happy” by Pharrell Williams,...

Don't look down

Don’t look down

Sarah Jane Chrysler, Co-editor in chief June 1, 2017

Let me preface this by stating a true fact: I have absolutely no idea what I am doing. I mean generally, as I go to school and maneuver through my life. I walk with my head held high and pretend that I...

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