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
Carlos Rappleye

Carlos Rappleye , Photo editor

Senior Carlos Rappleye is in the midst of his second year on The Bucs’ Blade staff. As the photo editor, he hopes to continue the quality of photography that the Blade has had in past years. He considers his Emmy award-winning sister, Hannah, his role model and plans to pursue journalism in the future. He prides himself on the fact that he listens to music that you “probably haven’t heard of, man,” and the fact that he says he skates but can’t do a kickflip.  

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[Photo] Emma Manzo

December 6, 2019
Sophomore Noah TenHagen welds a handle onto his knife before putting it into the forge. TenHagen's setup includes a wood furnace, a century old anvil, and various power tools.

Sophomore uses home forge to pursue blacksmithing hobby

Morgan Womack and Carlos Rappleye
February 19, 2019
Senior Chris Akselberg puts on his goggles in prpearation for the race. The match against the Falcons will be Akselberg's last since it is Senior Night.

[Photo] Swim and dive shooting for success on Senior Night

Macayla Cramer, Reporter
January 24, 2019
Senior Kaitlynn Park begins shading image in her sketch book. She has been drawing faces since eighth grade and still works to improve her skill.

[Photo] Visual Artist Kaitlynn Park

Sophia Jaeger, Feature Editor
October 25, 2018
Senior Ty Nivison coaches his student with the Green float noodle.

[Photo] Raising awareness for water safety

Nick Garvale, Reporter
November 28, 2018
Hosley poses in his bedroom with his collection of Green Bay Packers jerseys. From left to right: Aaron Rodgers (#12), Brett Favre (#4), Aaron Rodgers, Greg Jennings (#85). Hosley is an avid fan of the team and follows them intently, which is why his first jersey was an Aaron Rodgers one.

[Photo] Hosley’s house of jerseys

Nick Twa, Business Manager
November 28, 2018
Starbucks Drink

[Photo] Starbucks holiday hiccup

Mercedes Mancilla, Reporter
November 28, 2018
Local kids testing out one of the Station's brand new structures on grand opening day. There were many other kids there that day playing around on the other unique structures including a "dragicorn" which is a cross between a dragon and a unicorn. These unique structures were all products of the kids' imaginations during their design sessions early on in the process.

[Photo] Reimagining the Station

Caleb Berko, Managing Editor
November 28, 2018
The new shirt printer that the GHHS Business Department acquired this year; one of two new tools for the growing Buc Stop and In-House business service the department provides

[Photo] GHHS Business department gains new tech tools for long-term marketing benefits

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief
November 26, 2018
Parks Begins: Shading the sketch of a face. Drawing faces is where Park began when she started to dedicate herself to art. When she draws now she tries not to be too serious because its no longer about perfection.

Buccaneer athletes celebrate after a much needed big play.

[Photo] EK Falcons steal the show on homecoming night

Jack Reus, Sports Editor
October 2, 2018
A Grand Haven High School student fills out a replica W-2 and W-4 form for Personal Finance class.

[Photo] Opinion: Taking personal finance should be a state required class

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief
October 1, 2018
Gallery: Homecoming Dance 2018

Gallery: Homecoming Dance 2018

Carlos Rappleye, Photo editor
September 30, 2018
sophomore clover dodges senior park

[Photo] Seniors seal a victory at 2018 homecoming powderpuff

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief
September 27, 2018
Pitches being thrown in a home contest earlier this season.

[Photo] Buccaneer Baseball splits with talented Hudsonville squad

Jack Reus, Sports Editor
May 24, 2018
A Buccaneer batter swinging at the pitch, looking to generate some offense.

[Photo] Strong pitching in Buccaneer split against conference rival West Ottawa

Jack Reus, Sports Editor
May 3, 2018
Junior Brendan VanDeWeghe on the mound pitching to Grandville batter

[Photo] GH Baseball loses to tough Grandville team

Jack Reus, Sports Editor
April 13, 2018
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[Photo] Students take a stand: The walks for Parkland

Maddie Brockmyre, Co-editor in chief
March 15, 2018
Miah Masvero

Miah Masvero

Carlos Rappleye, Photo editor
March 12, 2018
Junior Austin Craymer and biology teacher Katy Walters share a hug after the surprise party was unveiled. Students from every grade level filled the room, including teachers, parents and administration members.

Austin Craymer celebrates being cancer-free

Carlos Rappleye, Photo editor
January 15, 2018
Marijuana is not a schedule one drug.

Marijuana is not a schedule one drug.

Carlos Rappleye, Photo editor
January 10, 2018
A bundle of toothpastes, soaps, shampoos, and more rest on a desk.

Impact program provides opportunites

Carlos Rappleye, Photo editor
November 27, 2017
The senior team beat out both the sophomores and the freshmen. Megan Kostner leads the team onto the field to celebrate. The class of 2018 is back to back champs from last years season.

[Photo] Homecoming week leaves students filled with spirit

Maddie Monroe, Editor in Chief
October 3, 2017
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