Culture
A deeper look at the issues and trends shaping culture and conversations at Buffalo High School.
-
In a decision that many arts-focused students are considering a loss for the artistic community at BHS, BHM Schools administration has decided to cut the Arts Magnet program due to its small class sizes and lack of financial stability. Students and parents were notified of this decision via an email on February 9 that detailed what the program ending means for the school. The email noted that standard art classes will still be provided to…
Read More » -
One year ago, on Friday, March 13, 2020, COVID-19 flipped BHS on its head. All of a sudden, school was online, the state was in lockdown, and confusion seemed to be the only universal sentiment. Students were told that normal life would resume on April 6, but almost a year passed before all students were invited to return to the school. Now that many students have begun returning to the classroom in person, it’s time…
Read More » -
In recent times, masking has made its way to the front of both the political and health scene. According to the CDC, double masking (layering a cloth mask over a surgical mask) raises a person’s protection level from 51% to 85%. However, a survey of 50 BHS students showed that just over half of the respondents recognize the benefit but very few students practice double masking. Are you for or against double masking?: 52.9% Yes…
Read More » -
During a time of unprecedented change and disruption, the announcement of the Hall of Fame candidates from the class of 2020 represents more than just an annual tradition. The tradition brings some comfort and familiarity to the end of the year as well as a way to celebrate seniors. The male Hall of Fame Candidates are Jack Leipholtz, Jack Lanners, Brandon Maatz, Luke Lichtenberg, and Dami Omole. The female candidates are Amanda Krinke, Tori Herda,…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz went live today at 1 p.m. to address the state of Minnesota about what will happen for schools and what precautions should be made to keep you and others safe from COVID-19. Tim Walz has declared a peaceful state of emergency. This means that if needed he is able to call on the National Guard to help with things out of local grasp. He phrased it as “taking the toolbox out…
Read More » -
Get to know the male BHS students watching the 2020 season of the popular show The Bachelor.
Read More » -
Advisory took on a new challenge when over 300 BHS students visited local elementary schools to share their love of reading and giving back to the community through the Bounce Back Project. BHS Students got to spend time with students ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade. Aside from reading to the elementary schools, the high school students engaged the kids in fun games to bring them out of their shell. Senior Jack Leipholtz loved the…
Read More » -
Longtime Buffalo Bison sports supporter Gary Lee Wagner was killed in a crash on his way home from the section 8AA boys hockey playoff game against St. Michael on February 18. He was remembered at a ceremony on February 28 that was attended by many former and present BHS athletes, teachers, coaches, and administrators. At age 80, Gary was a very active member of the community, he was a participant in the Buffalo Legion, Lions…
Read More » -
Nearly a year ago, students returned from Spring Break to discover the school administration removed the bathroom doors in an attempt to stop student vaping. This year, new anti-vaping posters have appeared in the bathrooms, reminding students that there should be only one student at a time inside bathroom stalls. One poster in particular reads, “It’s not cuul to Juul in Schuul,” In smaller print near the bottom, it reads, “One person per stuul.” That…
Read More »