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Buffalo High School’s Concert Orchestra performed last night in the Performing Arts Center. The concert began with “The Star Spangled Banner,” they performed “Ice Sculptures” which featured the cello section. Their second piece “O Magnum Mysterium” was written to convey wonder and awe. While it was performed the audience could not look away for its entirety. They performed one other piece. After a short transition and an empty stage the chamber strings took the stage…
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“Cellular phones and other electronic devices that may cause disruption are not allowed in the academic setting.” At least that what the recommended school policy says. Some teachers stick to this rule but others have their own policies. “Some teachers see [texting] as disrespectful and others see it as a privilege,” said Junior Mariah Brings. But when teachers see it as a privilege and don’t mind the cell phone use, do they care who can…
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The bus ride home was bittersweet for the band, choir, and orchestra students after spending 4 days in New York. They were leaving behind a huge city and unique experiences. While there, they performed in a 7-state musical competition, where there was an overall feeling of satisfaction. Both the band and orchestra placed first in their division and the choir placed second. “I was really excited, and I wanted to see how proud Mr. Rabehl…
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Tomorrow, BHS will have its annual prom. Here are ten things parents and students should know. 1. The theme this year is World’s Collide, which will feature opposites such as fire and ice themed decorations. 2. Everyone going to prom must sign up in advance tickets are $25, if you don’t sign up in advance you can’t go, or you will have to pay $30 on Friday. 3. The high school doors open at 2:30…
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It is English Teacher Katie Kunz’s fourth year of teaching at BHS and possibly her last. She has decided to take a break from teaching for a year, starting this summer, to pursue her dreams of writing. She remembers the specific moment that she decided she wanted to be a writer. “It was fall of my Junior year in high school when I decided I wanted to be a writer. I was in an English…
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May day, or May 1st is commonly only known for dropping baskets on peoples front door steps, but what you may not know is that there is actual history behind May day. In 1806 it was not uncommon to be working for 19 to 20 hour work days. Workers went on strike for a long time and eventually got a 10 hour work day, but in 1856 they enforced an “8 hours work, 8 hours…
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Thursday, April 19, three teachers, Spanish Teacher Daryl Boeckers, English Teacher Joel Squadroni, and JAG-MN Teacher Neil Schlagel, dedicated two hours out of their day and took a risk in organizing their first cooking lesson. This session was particularly geared towards guys who wanted to experiment and cook for prom. Boeckers had this idea of teaching students how to cook for prom for over three years before it was put into action. “I wanted to…
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“My favorite part of the play was getting to use my clown talents. And I liked to say the title of the play, The Farnsdale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Production of Macbath, to get people to come,” said Sophomore Michael Capps. This year’s Spring Play choice was MacBeth, but not like most people would think. This play was actually a play within a play. A local community theater is putting on a…
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From religion and nationality to music and technology, find out how many things Culture can mean at BHS. Open publication – Free publishing – More bhs
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“I can’t wait to take pictures of the pigeons in New York! I dont know why pigeons but it’s going to an experience I’ll never forget,” said Senior band and choir participant Ellie Bischoff. Over 150 Buffalo high school band, choir, and orchestra students departed for a five day trip to New York today. All though two of those days will be spent on their 24 hour bus rides, there will be no wasted time once they arrive. Arrival…
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