Activities

FFA members have been busy raising money. On October 25 they took off school to devote their time to the corn drive. Today, Tuesday December 6 the group will be giving the $2,011 they earned from the drive to children in need at Camp Courage.  Camp Courage is a camp for disabled children. “I was nervous and I didn’t know the process, but the kids knew what they were doing. It was a really good…

Founded by Sophomore Michael Schuermann, the Film Group had its first meeting on Wednesday, November 9. Students met in D-101, Mr. Hanson’s room to discuss the inaugural meeting of the Film Group. They started planning what they’re filming, sharing ideas and talking about who they need for jobs. “We need cameramen, people who know how to use a microphone, and people who are fluent in Windows Movie Maker,” said Schuermann.  The Group’s members discussed what…

Students attended the annual cheese tasting party yesterday after school in the World Langage area. Everyone and anyone was welcome to attend the event, hosted by the International Club. Over 180 students paid the one dollar to attend. “Originally this was started one year when former German teacher Maija Zaeska was talking to the exchange students and she asked what they had most missed at home,” said German teacher Frau Strassburg. Their very first response was, “Cheese”.…

“What if I die?” Senior Nic Ernhart fidgets as he awaits his turn to give blood. “Nah, just kidding,” he said. “Just, hopefully I can make a difference in the world.” Ernhart was just one of hundreds of BHS students that packed into the West Gym on Friday, October 14, for a blood drive. It started at 8:00 a.m. and ended at 2:00 p.m. It was organized by NHS and the American Red Cross collected the blood. I didn’t really think…

“I got a broken nose, a black eye, and possibly a mild concussion,” said Sophomore Ben Lepinski, describing his recent Speedball injury. On October 7, during his Team Fitness class, Lepinski broke his nose after colliding into Sophomore Max Lemp during an intense game of Speedball. “I got back up, and I could feel my face swell,” Lepinski said. “No one told me my nose was crooked, I just thought I had hurt my face…

BHS students in the special education department enjoyed Prom at the Medina ballroom on Friday May 6. Seniors Adam Johnson, Brandon Anderson, Sarah Peter, Junior Joe Hanson, and Sophomore Lindsay Wahlstrom along with staff and parents, were invited to a semi- formal dance for students with special needs around the metro area. The party started at 10 a.m. with a prepared lunch in the dining area. BHS students mingled with other schools’ students and had…

FFA members at BHS participated in the state convention on May 1-3 which was held at the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities. After qualifying at the regional contest, members participated in the Career Development Events (CDE) contests at state.  “It was a big accomplishment for our team going to state this year,” said Freshman Alex Pahl. “It was my first year going, so it was also a big accomplishment to me personally.” Throughout…

Last Thursday through Sunday, the BHS Theatre Department performed Godspell, its last play of the year. Godspell is a 1969 misical, and was originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak with music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Godspell was first performed off-Broadway in 1971.  Godspell consists of two acts, and each is a series of parables based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew interspersed with songs by Stephen Schwartz. Godspell features songs such as: “Day…

Revealing two shiny plaques, Executive Director of the National Scholastic Press Association, Logan Aimone, handed the pacemaker award to the Journalism 2 class, who are responsible for the Hoofprint website. The Pacemaker is the highest award possible in high school journalism, making Hoofprint.net among the best websites in the country. Observing the presentation of the Pacemaker, Assistant Principal Kris Thompson was also commended the third block class for their outstanding achievements on behalf of the…

On Saturday, April 16th, the National Pacemaker Award Winners were announced in Anaheim, California. The Hoofprint‘s website, hoofprint.net, won the award for the first time ever. The National Pacemaker Award “an award for excellence in American student journalism, given annually since 1927. The awards are generally considered to be the highest national honors in their field, and are unofficially known as the “Pulitzer Prizes of student journalism.” “It is nice to be recognized for all the work that…