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BHS Choirs – World Music Concert by TheHoofprint These are two of the songs which were performed at the choir concert last night. Freedom Come and Mama Afrika. Last night, six choirs performed 20 different songs at the PAC for the World Music Concert. The audience heard from the Freshman, Varsity, and Concert Choirs as well as the BHS Singers, Treble Singers, and Varsity Singers. Some of the songs which were performed last night include:…

Today is the last day that Dale Erickson, Student Teacher for Nicole Gmach’s World Studies classes, will be at BHS. Dale Erickson, 23, who grew up in Baudette, MN (near Lake of the Woods) is currently in his fifth year at St. Cloud State University. He is majoring in Social Studies with an emphasis on Political Science and would like to teach in a high school. He has been teaching here for the last eight…

Nick Weeks is the ultimate friend, role model, and yes, creeper.  He is involved in Yearbook, Hoofprint, soccer, hockey, lacrosse, and the Broadcasting Team. Nick has a very outgoing personality, but it is unique.  He can create conversations with the most random people, such as security guards, random people at McDonalds, and anyone he thinks is interesting.  All it takes is for him to introduce himself by saying, “Hi I’m Nick Weeks!”  His charismatic personality makes…

Last week, February 7-11, students at BHS filled out a Valentines matchmaker questionnaire. This questionnaire was filled with questions that would match them up with someone that they are most compatible with. There are two sheets: Same grade and the rest of the school.  Not only would they match them up with the opposite sex but, this questionnaire would tell them their most compatible and opposite friends. “I thought that the matchmaker questionnaire was a…

Senior Morgan Lubben is the home basketball game announcer for both the boys and girls team. He has been announcing basketball games for the past two years, replacing professional sports announcer Rusty Kath. “I want to be a professonal sports announcer,” said Lubben. “There is nothing better then getting this great opportunity to announce  the basketball games.” Lubben plans to attend college, and major in broadcast journalism, although he has not decided where yet. “Having someone who…

Monday,  February 14th was Valentine’s Day. A day of love, affection, and happiness. But, for a portion of the students at BHS, Monday went by a different name. Single Awareness Day. “It was fun in elementary school when you got candy, but after that it sucks,” said Junior Jonah Menough. Many people find themselves single on Valentine’s day, but some people are completely oblivious to the festivities. “Honestly, I didn’t even know it was Valentine’s…

“You, my friend, look absolutely amazing today.” Starting last Thursday, ego-boosting notes such as this one have been mysteriously appearing in the girls bathrooms of BHS. Taped to the mirrors above the sink on notebook paper written in blue glitter-pen and construction paper written in pink marker, these phrases of encouragement have been displayed by an anonymous writer. “It immediately made me smile,” said Junior Stephanie Hansmann. “There was no way you could look at…

“I loved when you get a good discussion going,” said Gerry Bakke, “you get both sides of the room really going at it. It is one of my best memories as a teacher.” Thursday marked the final retirement celebration for long time Social Studies teacher and wrestling coach Gerry Bakke. After 30 years of teaching, his retirement was finalized on October 25. Bakke greeted friends, family, and fans in the cafeteria from 5-7, when the…

Teaching is much more than just getting the lesson out and assigning homework. Teachers have a huge impact on students lives, inside and outside of the classroom.  But how? Senora Nancy Eiynck, one of the Spanish teachers at Buffalo High Schoo,l is trying to make a difference. “I’m trying to make a difference by making connections and interacting with students,”  Eiycnk said.  She has many students each year, so she meets many new people.  So…