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“Hockey has been the link to my father since the day he passed away,” said Senior Blake Schmidt. “It’s the only way I can see him.” Schmidt’s father introduced him to hockey when he was only six years old, and he has played ever since. “I pray to my dad during the National Anthem, before every single game.” With years of dedication and experience under his belt, Schmidt went up against two older and more…
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State wasn’t as successful at sections for Buffalo this year, with all four competitors losing in the first round. Going into the first round today things were looking tough for Buffalo when unranked Senior Lucas Mock , weight 126 lbs, wrestled against 5th ranked Michael Pleski of Forest Lake. Mock lost with a final score was 10-1. 9th ranked Senior Tanner Maus, 160lbs, was ranked higher than his opponent from Saint Cloud Tech, Bryant Amundson, who was ranked 10th. In the end,…
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Buffalo High school hosted their second blood drive this year today. October’s blood drive raised 102 units of blood, but NHS advisor Brigitta Bergquist believes Buffalo can raise even more blood than before. If the school meets that goal, students will earn $2,500 in scholarship money from the American Red Cross. “Our goal for this blood drive is 148 units,” said Bergquist “We have 175 students signed up to donate blood and the Red Cross…
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Today, it snowed. A lot. For the first time this year, BHS students got a snow day. “It was a much-needed day to just relax and not worry about school work,” said Senior Marissa DiOrio. “I think it was needed for everyone. I really enjoyed it and I’m glad we finally were able to get one.” While Marissa spent the day inside shopping online, many other students’ parents used this as an excuse to give them more chores.…
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Senior Kat LaCroix recently introduced BHS to lipdub, which combines lip syncing and audio dubbing to make a music video. “It’s a video where a community celebrates the groups within itself.” said LaCroix. Sports and other activities are having their teams or groups be a part of lipdub, but anyone can sign up to become a part of this video. There isn’t a set date for when the filming will take place, but it’s going…
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At some point during every students’ high school education they look forward to graduating, whether they are ready for the next step in life toward adulthood or not. For some kids, it’s the traditional route from kindergarten to completing their senior year. However, for others there is another option. Students have the opportunity to graduate early, typically at the end of third quarter of their senior year. “This alternative option is newer to Buffalo High…
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The Buffalo Varsity Mock Trial team are advancing to State after defeating Cambridge-Isanti 220-199 yesterday afternoon. “I was really nervous and when the judge gave the verdict,” said Junior Emma Pearson. ”He was like, ‘Defense 199 and plaintiff 220’. I felt really proud of our team.” The team has been putting in three practices a week since October, preparing for the rounds which took place in January and February. “We’ve put a lot of hard…
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The Tatanka yearbook is now on sale for $70, but only through February 17. Students wishing go purchase a yearbook can still do so is in room A210 or at bhs.cc. Buffalo High School’s Tatanka Yearbook is ranked top in State, and has been winning awards for years. The yearbook staff takes on four deadlines throughout the year writing, designing, and using photography to show off all of the aspects that make our school remarkable.…
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As BHS students walk into the cafeteria during lunch, they are often greeted by tables promoting various activities, or selling tickets to different events. With Valentine’s Day approaching, SSU (Students Stepping Up) is selling Hershey’s Hugs and Kisses during lunch and as well as before school. For one dollar, students can buy a small bag of Hugs and Kisses and personalize a note for a friend. These will be delivered to their friends during class…
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The Music Department held their only band concert that featured all three bands on February 6 in the Performing Arts Center. This is the only concert which consists of the three bands performing in the same night. The night started off with the Freshman Band, followed with Varsity Band and lastly the Concert Band. Among the three there was a total of twelve pieces played that lasted about an hour and a half. During the night…
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