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

Juniors Tyler Degram and A.J. Koster return the ball in a match against East Kentwood. Being seniors next season, Degram and Koster will have to fill the shoes of the senior leaders from this season.

Boys tennis team led by senior leadership during 2019 season

Nick Twa, Business Manager November 20, 2019

The boys varsity tennis team finished off this season with a 7-6 record. Led by seniors Noah Bachmann and Weston Taylor, the squad looked to capitalize off of that veteran core. “I think we had a...

The Den Podcast, Episode 5: Dont @ Us

“The Den” Podcast, Episode 5: “Don’t @ Us”

Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa, and Brendan VanderMeer November 8, 2019

Sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa, and Brendan VanderMeer share their hottest takes on what's happening in the sports world today. https://soundcloud.com/user-333532779/the-den-podcast-episode-5-dont-us

SENATE SETUP: Senior senate member Hannah Brackenbury along with senior Paige Beland make a homecoming poster to go along with the other decorations spread out between the pods. This is a yearly tradition where the different graduating classes decorate a designated pair of pods with hopes to gain bragging rights over the other classes and Student Senate as a whole.

What’s in it for Student Senate?

Nick Twa, Business Manager October 28, 2019

You walk into school and you see decorations strewn about the different pods. Many different colors and patterns, but all following one specific theme. These decorations may seem out of the ordinary, but...

New “Star Wars” trailer signfies epic ending to series

Nick Twa, Business Manager October 24, 2019

Well Star Wars fans, this is the beginning of the end. The Rise of Skywalker, the ninth movie in the Star Wars saga, has just released its final trailer for the movie that comes out on December 20. And...

The Den Podcast, Episode 3: Were Just Having Fun With It

“The Den” Podcast, Episode 3: “We’re Just Having Fun With It”

Sam Woiteshek, Brendan VanderMeer, and Nick Twa October 18, 2019

Sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa and BrendanVandermeer offer their hottest takes on what is happening in the world of sports. https://soundcloud.com/user-333532779/the-den-podcast-episode-3

Vaping town hall spreads awareness to community

Vaping town hall spreads awareness to community

Nick Rice, Reporter October 16, 2019

On Monday October 14, a town hall meeting was held at the Loutit District Library. The topic of discussion was vaping and the latest research on the adverse health effects that come with it. Teen e-cig...

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...

FAFSA night to be held for future college freshmen

FAFSA night to be held for future college freshmen

Nick Twa, Business Manager October 1, 2019

There will be a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) meeting on Oct. 1 for upcoming college freshmen in the Performing Arts Center.  This meeting will be held to inform parents of the process...

Senior Jaden King fends off opposing defenders on Saturday. King won all-conference last season and is looking to repeat again this year.

Boys soccer falls to Midland Dow on senior night

Brendan VanderMeer September 30, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED: Grand Haven lost to Midland Dow 3-1 on Saturday, putting up a hard fought battle on the boys’ annual senior night. Two goals from Midland Dow early on in the first half put the Bucs...

Senior forward Gavin Jonker faceplants in last nights Bucs Pride game against Grandville. Jonker missed a game winning shot with 28 seconds left.

Boys varsity soccer ties Grandville at annual Bucs Pride game

Gabi Nadeau, Reporter September 25, 2019

ff WHAT HAPPENED: The Boys soccer team put up a fight at their annual Bucs Pride purple game against Grandville. The ball went back and forth till the second half and ended the intense match with a...

Senior Gavin Jonker battles for the ball against Caledonia. Jonker, among with the rest of the senior, have acted as leaders for a primarily young team this year.

Boys soccer starts slow, never recovers in loss to Hudsonville

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief September 17, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED The Grand Haven varsity boys soccer team fell to Hudsonville on Tuesday night 5-3. Down 3-1 at halftime, the Bucs got a quick goal to cut the deficit to one. However, Hudsonville responded...

Junior doubles player Tyler De Gram and his partner await an opposing serve. Doubles has been the weakness for the Bucs this year and poor health did not help their cause.

Injured tennis squad falls to East Kentwood

Macayla Cramer, Reporter September 17, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED Last night, the varsity boys tennis team hosted a conference match against East Kentwood. Although the Bucs performed well, the recent illnesses and injuries left Grand Haven at a loss...

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