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Buffalo High School has five lockdowns a year. Students go through the procedure of turning off the lights in their classrooms and quietly waiting for the “all clear.” They are not supposed to answer the door for anyone they are not familiar to and they are to remain calm. The principal is responsible for every person in the building including the teachers, the staff, the volunteers and the visitors and the teacher is responsible for…

On Tuesday November 17th, and Wednesday November 18th sophomores took the PLAN test. The PLAN is a practice ACT test and also and guide on picking a collage/career. It is taken in the sophomore year to help them plan the classes that students will take in their junior and senior years, along with collage courses. “These test were not hard at all,” said Sophomore Colton Thomas, “Everything on the test we learned in class. The…

Every year in the middle of November the Youth Frontier Organization takes there time to come to Buffalo and involve themselves with all seventh grade students to put on a Courage Retreat; which includes 3 separate days of fun with an average of 150 seventh graders per day. Youth Frontier leaders and around 95 (30 each day) BHS staff members step up to show there leadership and a positive example for these younger kids to…

September 2009 the musical was chosen. By September 21st the cast was picked. Throughout October and the beginning of November the cast and crew spent hours nearly of day of the week practicing their roles. Now the performances have begun. “Were all excited for opening night,” said sophomore Amelia Haggen, “But I’m really afraid I’ll screw up. All that practice builds up a lot of pressure on you.” The Suessical began with a special performance…

With a 7-1 record at the end of conference play, the football team advanced to Section play-offs as the first seed. On top of that the team was named Co-Conference Champions along with St. Michael Albertville and Rogers. They were then ranked 7th in the State for 5AAAAA football. “It seemed that lots of people doubted us at the beginning of the season, and we’ve been able to prove them wrong,” said Senior Captain Ben…

The Beginning: This is the first update of many upcoming basketball events. As the new boys basketball season approaches, there are always new expectations, new things to be excited about, and a new group of students ready to make the best of the season. This is Megan Downing and Kendra Durst, and as the Basketball season progresses we will be following the team to see what this sport is really like, and not only what…

Veterans Day, on November 11th, isn’t normally celebrated through out the school, but this year, BHS history teachers changed that. History teacher Mrs. Hulley  has had American History classes and World Study classes send letters to veterans  for the past three years, that she sends to Vietnam Vet Gary Gullickson. Gullickson has been coming to speak to history classes at BHS for 10 years, in January and in May. “When Gary began coming he talked…

On Wednesday, November 11th, we celebrated Veterans Day. World War 1 officially ended on June 28, 1919, with the signing of the Treaty of  Versailles. The fighting between the Allies and Germany actually ended seven months earlier with the armistice, which went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918. Armistice Day, as November 11 became known, officially became a holiday in the United States in 1926, and a national…

Extended day is for students that are behind in credits and need to make them up. Each quarter, two extended day classes are offered. One class will be Monday and Wednesday. The other class will be Tuesdays and Thursdays. The classes go from 2:30 to 4:30 after school.  If you think you need to make up credits and are interested in extended day, go talk to your counselor or your counselor may come talk to…

According to BrainTrack College and Universities Directory there are 7,000 higher education institutions in the United States with over 15 million students.  With all these colleges in the United States applying can become difficult when narrowing down your choice on a college.   “Number one is be positive about possibilities available to you. Be realistic. Commit yourself to spending time to find a place [college] best for you. Ultimately it is your decision,” said Counselor Gloria…