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Last year with a surprising victory at the True Team Sections the boys made it to True Team State and they are at it again. Even though the weather conditions impacted many spring sports this year, the boys still believe that they have accomplished a lot with the little time that they had. “I believe that I will be prepared, the distance team especially worked very hard. We practiced in the rain, snow and ice whatever the…
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Senior softball player Emily Varner started playing softball at the young age of five, when she signed up for her first t-ball team. All of her experience from a young age has paid off as she is now a senior captain of the varsity softball team. She is a lefty who plays first base and the outfield, and also has some power from behind the plate. This season has been vastly different from other years due to…
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There are a lot of things happening in people’s lives. In the midst of all the action and lack thereof, we must ask ourselves a question. What am I doing with my life? For seniors, especially, decisions are waiting to be made. Are you going to college? If so, where? When? What classes will you take? What are you going to major in? If not, what are you going to do? Work? Where? Will you…
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Editor’s Note: A previous version of this story contained a misattributed quotation. This quotation has been removed from the story. The Hoofprint regrets this error. “Inappropriate clothing; anything is generally appropriate as long as it does not affect your health or your safety, doesn’t disrupt the teaching or learning process, does not create school disorder, and is not immodest in your respect. It is required to keep your torso and undergarments covered.” This quote was taken directly from the…
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“Do you want to try laying down?” seems to be a common question students are asked when they pay a visit to the health office. Whether you are puking green slime or just have a bloody nose that seems to be all they can offer. What most don’t know is what the health office can actually do for them and what it takes to keep BHS healthy. School nurses need to know how to do…
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Everyone makes mistakes, but you don’t have to learn from your own! Most people would love to go back in time and change some of the things they did. Most people would go back to freshmen their freshman year and change some of the things they did. A lot of people want to help make it easier for freshmen by giving them some advice. Everyone has made choices that they are not proud of.…
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“Skin oozes watery pus. It itches like crazy. it’s sort of blistery. If you touch it, it can spread to other parts of the body.” Impetigo is a skin disease that is spread by skin contact with someone who is infected. It is commonly spread in sports because of body contact. Wrestling in particular. “Sometimes we have multiple matches in a row and people just don’t shower,” said Junior Auston Alvarez. To help prevent spread…
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CIS Writing and College Prep Writing students have been working hard at their biggest writing task; a trend analysis paper. These papers count for half of their grade and for most students it determines whether they pass the class or not. On Friday, May 10, students put their final touches to their papers in order to turn them in. “I feel like I can actually focus on other things now that I have finished it,”…
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Recently, the debate about gay rights has been getting intense. Many states have been voting and legalizing the rights for homosexuals to marry, while others are still stuck on their decision. Minnesota is currently poised to become the 12th state in America to embrace gay marriage and if the they vote to allow it, the law will take effect August 2. The Minnesota Senate is deciding on this issue today, and Governor Mark Dayton has said he…
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Walking into the Medina ballroom, a disco ball hung in the center of the dance floor, creating illuminating lights that flashed all around the room. Students from different transition schools and high schools made their way to the dancefloor to kick off the 2013 adapted prom. Dressed in their formal wear, boys showed off their ties while the girl’s spun around in their dresses. “All the boys looked handsome, and all the girls looked gorgeous.…
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