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...

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,...

FITNESS CENTER: Students using the weight room after school.

Fitness Center reopens

Misgana Deur, Life Editor October 7, 2020

Starting Monday, Oct. 5 the school's fitness center will be opening up. Every Monday through Thursday students are allowed to train in the weight room.  “In the past, we would just open the door...

(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...

This current years coordinators manual for AP testing.

AP exam money is due now

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor March 11, 2020

For students in AP classes, money for College Board exams are due Wednesday, March 11 says testing coordinator Connie Vanschelven. “I can’t begin to tell you how many reminders I have sent out to...

Pictured are some new books that have been recently added to the librarys collection on display.

Library’s collection of books continues to expand

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor February 20, 2020

New books are usually ordered several times a month holding 20 to 30 books at a time in a box.  “Normally it takes a week or two to get everything in from an order because some things are back-ordered...

Junior Emily Stevenson gives blood. Although many people are wary of needles and blood, most students assure that the pinch was better than expected.

Blood drive set for Dec. 3

Adrienne Parcheta, Reporter November 26, 2019

GHHS will host a blood drive on Dec. 3 during all hours. Sign ups will take place during all lunches on Thursday, Nov. 21, Friday, Nov. 22, Monday, Nov. 25 and Tuesday, Nov. 26.  “Thee overall hope...

Emmy the therapy dog is a furry friend in Amy Polstons 1st grade classroom

Dog gone good

Grace Ostric, Editor in Chief November 25, 2019

Amidst a bustling, colorful, elementary school classroom sits a companion curled peacefully underneath a table and staring up with sweet puppy dog eyes. It’s hard to imagine with all the distractions...

Deputy Mackeller and Mrs. Schmitt along with others received the school of the year award for vaping education at GHHS. (Photo courtesy of Tracy Wilson)

GHHS named “school of the year” for vaping education

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor November 13, 2019

Grand Haven High School partnered with a few different organizations through the Ottawa Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (OSAPC) and was able to work and prevent the use of teen substance abuse.  “It’s...

Pictured above is a newspaper clipping after Adam Provencals death in 1992. (Photo courtesy of Lara Capuano)

October is a month of kindness

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor October 30, 2019

Adams Acts are a recurring topic that is brought up every October at Grand Haven High School.  “It’s a good time for us to be able to have this kind of reflection where we need to be good to each...

The banners hanging in student services represent a variety of colleges in Michigan and out of state as well.

Applied week pushes students to plan for college

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor October 18, 2019

The only way to find out if college is the best fit for students is to go on college visits.  “I like the idea that you’re looking at a college to see if they have majors, strong majors that suit...

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...

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