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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

Staff editorial: Stronger in solidarity

Staff editorial: Stronger in solidarity

Staff December 15, 2016

Religion has become an increasingly complex and touchy subject to talk about. In 2016 there have been bombings, hate speeches and even riots in the name of religious beliefs. It is not just one group either....

TECHNICOLOR THEATER: Senior Ben Lutz strikes a pose as Joseph from "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." Lutz's is the lead in this year's musical. He has previously starred in three musicals and worked as a student director and a techie.

Senior Ben Lutz stars in musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”

Karianne Turner, Arts Editor November 17, 2016

Antsy, he waits for his cue. He appears on the stage, the spotlight catching his every movement. He is in the moment. He is no longer senior Ben Lutz; He is now Joseph. Lutz was chosen to play Joseph,...

The Chamber Choir sings the "GHHS School Song." Each choir held a concert in the Performing Arts Center on Oct. 17, mixing medleys like "Lean on Me" and "Prayer of Children."

Choir thanks supporters after performance on Oct. 17

Karianne Turner, Arts Editor October 18, 2016

The choir performed on Oct. 17. in the Performing Arts Center. Each choir sang a mixture of songs such as “Lean on Me” and “Prayer of Children.” Junior Chelsey Robertson recognizes the encouragement...

KALE CRAZE: Students and staff enjoy the health benefits of kale. It is a source of vitamin A, K, B6 and C, fiber, calcium and iron. But many are unaware of kale's possible negative effects.

Jump on the kale train

Karianne Turner, Arts Editor March 26, 2016

Hop on the kale train. Kale has been viewed as the ‘super food.’ While it turns all your smoothies green, it does wonders for your body. Or so they say. Kale has fantastic health benefits....

Valentine’s Day is more than bae

Karianne Turner, Arts Editor February 11, 2016

A sergeant leader of an army grew angry at his soldiers’ unwillingness to leave their wives behind. To fix this, he banned all marriages. Outraged by this new law, St. Valentine continued to marry people....

Life in color

Life in color

Karianne Turner, Arts Editor January 28, 2016

Sophomore Pearl Slayton was listening to the Steven Universe soundtrack when pink flashed in her mind. As the melody changed, sparks of emerald green and flecks of light blue began to blossom in her brain....

Illuminating Klemm

Illuminating Klemm

Karianne Turner, Arts Editor January 26, 2016

I strolled into counselor Doug Klemm’s office and a beautiful landscape catches my eye. The clouds pop, as if they are moving. The brushstrokes in the intricate grass make it sway. Bright baby blue gives...

Homecoming court freshman Tatum Van Andel

Homecoming court freshman Tatum Van Andel

Karianne Turner, Arts Editor October 11, 2015

Freshman Tatum Van Andel was on the Homecoming Court. With all the hype surrounding Homecoming, that seems to be what's on everyone's mind. But Van Andel has a little more on hers. She wants to become...

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