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On May 8th, a group of selected Buffalo Art students boarded buses headed to Rogers highschool to participate in a district wide Visual Arts Competition. Over the course of the year, the students have been instructed in the various forms of art, and have been encouraged to practice their growing skills by taking extra art classes such as Drawing, Painting, Jewelry, or Ceramics. These students have worked hard, perfecting their craft and experimenting with different…

As another yearbook distribution day has come and gone, the yearbook staff received nothing but positive feed back from students, and staff on the 2008-2009 yearbook.  “This was the best yearbook that we’ve had in out four years.”  stated senior Jaycie Allison.  “They focused the book around the seniors and the things that we would want to remember.  I as a senior felt special.” With special senior highlights through out the book, seniors were recognized for…

As the school year winds down, spring sports come to an end and students prepare for summer break.  For those students who want to stay in shape, there is an option.  BHS offers a summer strength and conditioning program, and anyone in grades 7-12 can join. “We will be working on all of the vital components involved in achieving optimal athletic performance,” said Coach Hanson.  “All student athletes involved in any sport are highly encouraged…

On Friday May 29 many Buffalo Athletes competed in Section Finals at Gustavus Adolphus College. The Bison had a very strong team this year and were expected to do very good things at the Sectional meet. Not only did they do good but they won the meet and earned themselves the title of Section Champions. Throughout the meet there were very strong performances in both the track and field events. The 4×800 meter relay was…

Throughout the 2009 summer students will be busy with many different types of school related activities. Along with no summer school this year teachers, and staff will also be occupied with different things. Marching band has already started practicing for their first parade which happens to fall on June 13 during Buffalo Days. During their practices which usually run from 6-9 p.m. they work on what music they will be preforming during each parade, along with…

  Wednesday, May 27th, the Buffalo Girl’s Varsity Lacrosse team annihilated St. Paul 21-0.  This was St. Paul’s first year playing; they had great sportsmanship and played fair.  Only one referee showed up to this game, and though he did his job well, he still missed a few major calls on both sides.  The defeat came fast. “Girls, it’s twenty-one to zero and we’ve run out of numbers on the flipper,” said Coach Andrea Lund. …

After months of debating and frustration, Buffalo’s School Board has decided to keep Nordic Ski and Boys’ Swimming in the 2009-2010 school year. The decision was made on May 26 at the school board meeting, after Nordic Ski Head Coach Jill Hanson presented the board a $10,000 check to cover activity fees. Many swimmers and parents also attended the meeting along with Boys’ Swim Coach Ryan Renstrand, and presented their check as well. The decision…

After Buffalo Bison girls softball ends their season with a successful record of 14-5, they end up falling out of sections with a record of 3-2.  Losing to Shakopee on their first trip down to Mankato, where sections were held, and then losing again to Mankato East on Saturday took them out of sections. “We had a great season and a great run at sections,” says team capitan Kristin Jeske.  “I’m not disappointed at all.  I’m…

The set up of a court room, crowded the stage with seven perfect name cards accompanied by seven perfectly placed water bottles indication where each of the state’s Justices would assemble for the day. After prolonged moments of silently waiting, the Marshall crosses the floor, bangs her gavel and demanded, “All rise for the Justices of the Supreme Court of Minnesota.” Immediately, more than 850 members of the audience obeyed as the seven Supreme Court…

Hearing your name called, walking onto the stage where all eyes in the crowd are on you, lights beaming into your vision, along with the sound of mumbling voices and flashing cameras best describes the setting of grand march. “I always get nervous at grand march,” said Senior Jade Kalash, “I am just afraid of tripping down the stairs, even though this is my 4th prom I still get nervous at grand march With all…