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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

HELPING HAND: John Josephson helping a student in class. "Even if you didn't vote for me, please do this to support our teachers," Josephson said. "Because we're all stressed out right now. And anytime that we can get some positive feedback is just a huge boost for all of us."

Teacher John Josephson name staff pick for November

Misgana Deur, Life Editor November 18, 2021

Students voted last week for staff pick of the month and Government teacher John Josephson was chosen.  “I was very honored,” Josephson said. “It was something that I really valued. It was so...

Parent-teacher conferences to be held Thursday, Mar. 18

Parent-teacher conferences to be held Thursday, Mar. 18

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor March 16, 2021

Parent-teacher conferences are to be held Thursday, Mar. 18 from 3:00-5:30 p.m. through Google Meet or over the phone due to COVID-19. Parents can sign up for a time slot to meet with teachers through...

GROUNDWATER DISPLAY: Vlietstra shows students how water moves in different types of soil in his groundwater display. “I think it’s a class environment thing,” Vlietstra said. “I think they enjoy the fact that it's loose and not super serious all the time. Science can be hard, but it’s also something we can relax about and enjoy the classroom.”

Science teacher Nick Vlietstra named staff pick for March

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor March 12, 2021

Students voted last week for ‘staff pick of the month' and chose Earth Science teacher Nick Vlietstra.  They were given access to a Google Form with all staff members' names. Students voted for who...

Assistant principal Mike Roberson has decided to fill his schedule with frequent runs and walks during this Stay Home, Stay Safe order. He admits his dogs are getting pretty tired of going out for runs and walks though.

Assistant principal Roberson finds solace in frequent exercise and family time during COVID-19 lockdown

Caleb Berko, Managing Editor April 15, 2020

For assistant principal Mike Roberson, the Stay Home, Stay Safe order has drastically altered a lot of his former habits. He’s working from home now, uses Hangouts for meetings and as he jokingly said,...

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...

New faces join GHHS staff

Landon Hudson, Co-editor in chief September 12, 2014

LUKE ANDERSON Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota College attended: North Park University Major: Biology Teaching time: 10 years He’s teaching: Biology and chemistry Married: Ingrid Kids:...

New class to offer students look into business world

New class to offer students look into business world

Landon Hudson, Co-editor in chief March 25, 2014

The business world is not all briefcases and button downs. It’s about brainstorming, budgeting, product design, marketing, finance and hard work. Students will be given the opportunity to experience...

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