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Welcome to FFA week!  As a part of this year’s FFA week, the Buffalo Chapter is sponsoring a backpack drive, which will send gently used backpacks to troops serving overseas, to share with young children, who’s education is suffering as  a side effect of the war. Look for daily updates involving Buffalo FFA’s 2009 FFA week DID YOU KNOW? FFA does NOT stand for the Future Farmers of America! FFA changed it’s name  in 1988…

With Spring right around the corner, the anticipation of graduation is higher then usual for most seniors.  But one special thing comes before graduation- senior privileges.  Senior privileges are something that all students look forward to all through out high school.  Getting done with school at 2:00 on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays is just one advantage the senior class gets. “I believe that you are an amazing class, and that you all truly deserve your…

The upcoming edition of Buffalo High School’s Hoofprint will come out on February 26, with some changes. Hoofprint will now appear on an 11.75 by 12 inch, magazine and square like page.  The whole design of the paper will also change, such as fonts, captions, and coverage. There will be more ‘quick reads,’ to make news quick and easily accessible, and eye catching appeal to attract more readers. Also, recent updates and changes of the…

Buffalo FFA Teacher Breakfast to take place tomorrow, February 20th starting after 6:00 am in Mr. T. Lubben’s  room, D105 A/B. At this breakfast, there will be a variety of breakfast foods, including Cheesy Scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, and toast. Meals are free, and you will be served by the members of Buffalo FFA, who are working hard to prove they are more than plows, cows, and sows. We’ll see you tomorrow morning!

Driving down the open road you hear the wind pounding on the car window, music blaring, and thoughts open to anything that comes to mind. Thinking about what to do next and who to see, your mind is free to wonder. On the corner of your eye you notice flashing blue and red lights in the rear view mirror. You glance at your speedometer and say to yourself, “Oh crap.”   Through out the years, going into the 21st century new…

On June 29, 2007 the Apple iPhone was released. With it, a multitude of advanced technology all in the reach of one simple click. At first, the iPhone featured multiple applications that could be used to access any  information you desired throughout the World Wide Web. On July eighth, 2008 the Application store for both the iPhone and the iPod touch was released. An application store on the iPhone gave the user access to a…

Students buzz about the spring musical, Les Misérables. Even though this classic is quoted in shows such as Family Guy and Scrubs, most students don’t know what it is. This is a show that has influenced our culture: it has over 30 songs, and a large cast of 50 to 60 people. “It’s a really huge show,” said Sophomore Mallory Nelson. “It’s really complicated, intense, and a lot of work, but it’s going to be really amazing.” Les…

With the New Year came the school board’s attempt to keep the student body healthy.  Soda machines were changed to diet-only and new healthy snack choices were added to the lunch menu.  With help from the Student Food Council, items such as 100-calorie snacks and baked chips instead of fried are now an option for students to purchase. “We’re hoping that the lower-calorie snacks and baked chips will encourage students to eat right,” said Food…

Despite the troubling economic times facing the rest of the school, the BHS agriculture students are thriving, proving that big things are being accomplished in the 2008-2009 school year. FFA in Buffalo remains stable through their many meaningful and prosperous fundraisers. The two best known of which, are the Corn Drive, and Fruit Sales, both of which were successful this year, despite the troublesome economic situation many people are facing. “With the economy being so…

Pen in hand, Senior Bruce Manz began signing his letter of intent to play football for the University of South Dakota on a full ride scholarship. “B-R…” Head Football Coach Gerard Rohl encouraged. “What’s the rest of it?” Manz asks causing the supporting crowd to laugh. Manz received over a dozen offers including full rides to first University of South Dakota and then to North Dakota State University. University of Minnesota-Mankato was the first to…