Voices
The student voices of Buffalo High School, offering diverse opinions on the issues and entertainment that impact the community.
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Spiderman, Batman and Iron Man are comic book heroes that we love because they fight crimes and save people, but who are students’ real life heroes? For Junior Donna Peterson, her sister is her hero. “She’s always there for me when I need someone to talk to or if I’m having a bad days she can always make me feel better,” said Peterson. Sometimes heroes are teachers. Junior Amanda Letsinger said, “Mr. [Jon] Holtz, because…
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Facebook and Twitter are the most popular social networking sites that millions of people around the world use. Out of 100 students surveyed at Buffalo High School, 74 percent of students prefer Twitter over Facebook. “I like Twitter better because my younger brother, parents, and other relatives are only on Facebook. Since Twitter hasn’t really caught on with the younger & older generations, I feel that I have more freedom on Twitter. There is not…
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“During afternoon tea, there’s a shift in the air. A bone trembling chill, that tells you she’s there. There are those who believe, the whole town is cursed. But the house in the Marsh is by far the worst. What she wants is unknown, but she always comes back. The specter of darkness, the Woman in Black.” With jewelry box music playing and frightening images flashing before your eyes, you couldn’t ask for a better…
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One of the most common questions a DECA member gets asked has nothing to do with the competition or the results, but is far more simple. What is DECA? The answer is simple, but doesn’t do the organization justice. If you asked what it was the standard answer is the response would be, “An organization of business and marketing students.” The most common response to that is “Oh” promptly followed by a quick subject…
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Some people believe in the so called “apocalyptic prophecy” of 2012, and others believe that the people who do believe in it are just plain crazy, but either way, are you affected by all the hype? Everyone knows about good ole’ Harold Camping who had dozens of followers who gave up literally everything to spread the false prophets word to warn everyone about the nearing doom that was to be set upon this earth, and what ended…
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Today’s lunch of chicken teriyaki chicken rice bowl is a new school favorite, but a recent survey of BHS students shows it doesn’t quite make the best of the best list. “I love the salad bar line,” said Junior Kari Laplant. “Their turkey sandwiches taste just like Arby’s.” The top three BHS lunches are… 1. Chicken Patty on a Bun 2. Popcorn Chicken with Noodles and Alfredo or Oriental sauce 3. Friday’s Italian Pizza “Chicken…
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Homework, everyone dreads it, and sometimes it just doesn’t get done. Sometimes it’s too much, or other times kids simply don’t have time. From sports, family, and just plain laziness schedules don’t seem to match up. But others have their own view on it. Junior Gunner Schwanke is known for his game sessions with his friends, or you can catch him in the pool during the swim/dive season. Schwanke gets caught up in both sports…
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Ford or Chevy; which would you prefer? 306,990 people were asked that same question in a national poll. 52 percent preferred Chevy while the other 48 percent claimed Ford was the better choice. BHS students were given the same poll; out of the 73 polled, 41 students chose Chevy, 24 chose Ford, and eight students voted neither. “Chevy looks better and lasts longer,” said School Resource Officer Josh Ericson, who admits he drives a Ford…
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5. Ceramics with Holtz “I enjoyed ceramics with Holtz my senior year so much that I took the community ed. pottery on the wheel class during the summer” said Senior Sadie Holland. 4. Grammar with Kunz “Kunz is a great teacher” said Junior Tyler Burg. “Her class taught me a lot about how to improve my skills. Plus, she’s a nice lady.” 3. Indoor Outdoor Recreation with Guida “Indoor Outdoor was a great class” said…
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After 4 incredible years, this is the final piece I will ever have the honor of writing for the Hoofprint. Although “lasts” have been plentiful this year, this is one of the harder ones to come to terms with. Writing has been my life through out high school, and now I can’t help but wonder if I have what it takes to make it in the real world. When people ask why I’m not more…
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