Activities
Deeper coverage of official and unofficial clubs and activities at Buffalo High School.
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After a year without a typical Homecoming and almost two years without a normal school scene, Homecoming Week proved to be a very relaxing break from the “new normal” that started right before Spring Break in April of 2020. A yearly tradition to dress up for themes over a week, go to a home football game and a following “Fun Night” on Friday, and take part in the second most formal dance of the year,…
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Night Out for Music was canceled last year due to the lockdown, leading many to question whether or not it will take place this year. To the relief of many involved in the music department, Night Out for Music will be taking place on Saturday, March 27th. However, many changes have been implemented in order to accommodate state requirements. Since the lockdown last year, many students and teachers have experienced the disappointment of cancellations. Sports…
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After a year full of; cancelations and doubt, the 2021 Prom is officially on the calendar for Saturday, May 1. Due to COVID-19 disruptions, this year’s prom will look different from previous events, and many details are still being worked out, but some aspects of the night are beginning to take shape. According to Junior Class Cabinet member Grace Bruhn, Grand March and Prom will be held entirely at the BHS campus instead of an…
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BHS Choirs are going to have a concert on March 30. Up to three friends and family members per choir member are allowed to attend and TICKETS are $4 each. There will be no live, in-person ticket purchases. The event will be socially distanced by pods, with strict entering and exiting times for each portion. The concert will start at 6:30, and the doors will open at 6:20. Spectators are asked to get to your…
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The Bison Varsity Mock Trial team advanced to the State A Competition on Thursday after defeating St. John’s Prep at the Super Region 1-3 Rounds. The virtual meet, held on Zoom, featured the Bison on defense and the Johnnies as the plaintiffs in a civil case. Each member of the Bison needed to compete as a team while separated into their own homes due to COIVD-19 precautions. A strong full-team performance, including the lawyers and…
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This morning, Superintendent Scott Thielman cancelled the band, choir, and orchestra trip to New York scheduled for Spring Break due to fears about the spread of COVID-19. It is not clear yet whether the over 100 students committed to attending the trip will be refunded some or all of the money they paid for the trip. Band director Scott Rabehl said he was put in a difficult position regarding the outcome of the trip, and…
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Buffalo High School’s choir program was to host the Section 2AA solo/ensemble contest on Friday, March 13; however, due to the threat of COVID-19, the competition was cancelled. The participants found out just hours before. “Originally, this morning, they sent out an email that it was happening, then just in the last hour or so, the State High School League came down with the decision,” said Choir Director Zack Carlson. He delivered the news to…
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The Herd Winter Drumline had their home show on February 15. The event was a chance for the program to showcase a new vision and new leadership to a home audience. They had a slightly lower score than last meet but placed first in their division. Their Asian-influenced show was called “Balance”. They dressed up in white kimonos with red belts and their routine included choreography that they rehearsed with the help of a yoga…
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Buffalo High School’s One Act Play, Watermelon Hill, earned the highest honor possible, a Starred Performance at the State Festival, on February 7th at Saint Catherine’s University. The award is the first Starred Performance for Buffalo in four years. The moment was a dream come true for Senior Amanda Krinke, who had been denied trips to State the past two years. “None of us expected to win,” Krinke said. “We did not expect to go…
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This past Friday, students filled Bison Field West for the annual Bison Field Festival. This occurs every year on the last Friday before the end of the school year. It is open to all grades, and it is from 6:00 pm to dusk. At the field festival, there are yard games, a dunk tank, food vendors, knocker-ball, spike ball and this year a showing of Spider-man Into the Spider-verse. At the festival, there were many…