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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

FLEXING: Senior and three-time belly flop champion Thomas MacDonald basks in his victory.

Seniors make final splash with belly flop competition

Sarah Mayer, News Editor May 9, 2021

Senior Ellyn Skodack organized a belly flop competition that took place on May 6. She and the student senate hoped to raise money and awareness for cystic fibrosis.  “A week ago, I was talking with...

Thomas MacDonald recognized as Rotary Student of the Month

Thomas MacDonald recognized as Rotary Student of the Month

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief April 30, 2021

Senior Thomas MacDonald was honored as April Rotary Student of the Month. He was chosen for his leadership skills and academic excellence. MacDonald was thrilled when he found out he had received the award.  “I...

BLEACH: From left to right, Chase Layman, Colin Kelly, Thomas MacDonald, Gabriel Hamm, Sam Timmer and Micheal MacDonald pose with their bleached hair.

Boys swim team bleach hair ahead of conference meet

Camille Berko, Editor In Chief March 3, 2021

On Feb. 27 and 28, the boys swim team continued the longstanding tradition of bleaching their hair before they shave it for the conference meet which will take place March 20.  COVID-19 forced them...

The MacDonald twins are named MHSAA scholar-athlete finalist

MacDonald twins named MHSAA scholar-athlete finalists

Misgana Deur, Life Editor January 29, 2021

Seniors Thomas and Michael MacDonald were named MHSAA Scholar-Athlete finalists this year.  MHSAA is an award that 1,500 students apply to in the state of Michigan. The athletes get narrowed down to...

The boys swim team huddles up during a meet versus West Ottawa. The boys will take on the conference meet at Hudsonville high school on Feb. 27.

Boys swim falls to West Ottawa on senior night

Nick Twa, Business Manager February 16, 2020

Thursday night, the boys swim team took on West Ottawa on senior night, falling in a hard-fought battle. Even though the team lost, players were not disheartened. “You know, senior night is always...

Senior Jaden King prepares to hit the water. King was a first-timer in the competition this year.

Annual belly flop contest held on Tuesday

Nick Twa, Business Manager October 9, 2019

The annual belly flop contest was held during sixth hour on Tuesday. Eighteen student floppers and a few staff members participated in the event as seniors were let out early to spectate. Junior and...

Sophomore Thomas MacDonald looks to pass in a home game against Zeeland East. The Bucs are hoping to capture a state title this weekend.

Bucs travel to states this weekend looking to secure a championship

Mijan Ahmad Nizam, Reporter November 9, 2018

WHAT IS HAPPENING:  After a hard fought 2-1 record at Regionals and placing third in the region, the water polo team now has its eyes on the prize as they are traveling to East Kentwood to kick off the...

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