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On Friday, November 10th, Buffalo High School hosted its Veterans Day program, a tradition only taking place once every four years. Local veterans and community members were invited to attend the event to recognize those who have served. The program featured keynote speakers such as former Sergeant First Class and retired BHS activities director Tom Bauman, as well as Minnesota House Representative Marion Rarick. Some BHS students who serve the community also spoke at the…
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After a week-long campaign of relentless virtual and in-person advertising, Jerrick Gorton ‘24 realized a dream he’s had since Homecoming Week of his Junior year: to be crowned Homecoming King. Students in the school Snapchat story bore witness to his countless calls to action, and those who encountered him in person heard his persistent prodding for votes. “I’ve wanted to be King ever since I saw Ovie Mayo win last year,” Gorton explained. “I thought…
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“I joke that my career is a senior right now, so my teaching career is graduating from Buffalo High School too.” – Brig Bergquist Brigitta Bergquist is a teacher who needs no introduction. She is a teacher who has been teaching social studies for 18 years here at BHS, and most know her for her Economics class taught to seniors. This year she announced that she would be leaving today, accepting a job offer to…
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After years of teaching music and inspiring students, Band and Orchestra Director Mike Knutson is bidding farewell to Buffalo High School to pursue his passion project. He is on a mission to create a method book for beginning band/orchestra students, kickstarting their careers early. Knutson will be directing beginning band students at Buffalo Community Middle School. As he sets his sights on this new adventure, his departure leaves a void in the hearts of his…
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Group projects provoke many mixed emotions for a variety of different reasons. Doing the work of five people doesn’t appeal to BHS students. Additionally, many students don’t like the thought of not being in complete control of the grade they get and will do whatever work is needed to get a good grade. “I end up having to do extra work and putting my trust in people who I don’t know,” said Ava Peterson ‘25.…
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Is the new generation at BHS doomed? Many teachers and students have been warned about new Artificial Intelligence technology. Students have been caught abusing it for answers and having their essays written by robots. Now that students have access to AI on Snapchat, teachers are getting more concerned that kids are using it. Students who didn’t use AI, have been accused of it when they were innocent. “The one and only time I wasn’t using…
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Trapped inside a garbage can for 30 minutes, Gavin Valli ’23 patiently waited for his target victim to take out the trash. He hears footsteps; the lid is opened, and he pops up and shoots his target right in the chest. This is what it took to get an elimination in this year’s Buffalo High School 2023 Nerf War. Valli was a part of the team “Nerfers in Paris. “They led all teams in eliminations…
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One of Buffalo High School’s most beloved teachers is leaving this year to start the beginning of a new life and start the family he longs for. Choir teacher Zack Carlson is leaving Buffalo to teach at Wayzata High School next year. Through his 5 years of teaching choir and directing musicals at Buffalo he has gained many connections with current and past students and because of that connection he is ready to start his…
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Top Gun Maverick, ice cream trucks, and “Guida Says”. The only other question you should ask besides “What?” is “Where?” The school year is coming to an end, but Student Council is hosting a large event tomorrow, the Bison Field Festival, where students of all ages can come out and hang out this Friday, June 2nd. ‘’The Bison Field Festival is where people get together on the football field and they hang out and play…
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“It’s the hardest choice I’ve ever had to make actually,” says Zack Carlson, a choir teacher here at BHS. The end of the school year can bring emotions to students when they realize they’re saying goodbye for the year or even for good. It’s never easy, even for the people we look up to, the teachers. Carlson, an adored teacher for many here at BHS announced to all his students he was indeed leaving the…
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