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The Minnesota All-State Honor Band had over 700 high school music students audition for 200 spots. Sophomore Hanna Hermanson received that honor, and was the lone representative from BHS Band. “When [Music Teacher Mike] Knutson announced that I got in, I was like, ‘How did I get in?’ I panicked, I was like, ‘Why did you call my name?’ I turned to my friend amber and I said, ‘What did I do?’ and Sophomore Amber [Doebler] said ‘ALL…
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Addison Thein – Photos and Video, Hope Mueller – Graphic and Video, Valerie Ostvig – Article After racing the mile at 4:56, Freshman Jonathan Eastlund scored a personal best, beating his previous score of 4:58. Eastlund, a varsity runner, typically runs the 800 meter and the mile, his most recent time on the 800 being 2:10. Eastlund’s improvements resulted from strenuous practices and vigilant coaches. “Workouts are tough,” said Eastlund. “Knutson is pretty hard on…
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This Sunday will be Mother’s Day, a day to celebrate mothers everywhere. Sons and daughters everywhere of all ages are making collages, picture frames, and handwritten notes to give to their moms. Everyone’s mom is different though, so here are some of the things that make those moms (and grandmas) great. 1. “My mom is always willing to drive me to different rodeos and willing to support me in whatever I’m doing. Whenever I have…
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The first block Hospitality Foods class, taught by FACS teacher Julie Mundahl, is making multiple meals and baked goods for the Deneen family. “I had found out about Abby’s situation when another FACS teacher who use to live here in buffalo, told me about a particular family, where the dad had cancer and they were having money issues and they were stressed out,” said Mundahl. In October of 2011 Freshman Abby Deneen’s dad, Bill, was…
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Buffalo High School’s Concert Orchestra performed last night in the Performing Arts Center. The concert began with “The Star Spangled Banner,” they performed “Ice Sculptures” which featured the cello section. Their second piece “O Magnum Mysterium” was written to convey wonder and awe. While it was performed the audience could not look away for its entirety. They performed one other piece. After a short transition and an empty stage the chamber strings took the stage…
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“Cellular phones and other electronic devices that may cause disruption are not allowed in the academic setting.” At least that what the recommended school policy says. Some teachers stick to this rule but others have their own policies. “Some teachers see [texting] as disrespectful and others see it as a privilege,” said Junior Mariah Brings. But when teachers see it as a privilege and don’t mind the cell phone use, do they care who can…
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The Bison Girls Varsity Softball team was playing in Big Lake Tuesday evening and after some severe weather warnings and funnel clouds forming in Becker Minnesota just a few miles down the road the game was stopped after the 4th inning. Before the game was called and everyone headed into a nearby building, the Hornets held the 3-1 lead. The game is going to be made up but at an undetermined date. On Monday, the…
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The bus ride home was bittersweet for the band, choir, and orchestra students after spending 4 days in New York. They were leaving behind a huge city and unique experiences. While there, they performed in a 7-state musical competition, where there was an overall feeling of satisfaction. Both the band and orchestra placed first in their division and the choir placed second. “I was really excited, and I wanted to see how proud Mr. Rabehl…
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Tomorrow, BHS will have its annual prom. Here are ten things parents and students should know. 1. The theme this year is World’s Collide, which will feature opposites such as fire and ice themed decorations. 2. Everyone going to prom must sign up in advance tickets are $25, if you don’t sign up in advance you can’t go, or you will have to pay $30 on Friday. 3. The high school doors open at 2:30…
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It is English Teacher Katie Kunz’s fourth year of teaching at BHS and possibly her last. She has decided to take a break from teaching for a year, starting this summer, to pursue her dreams of writing. She remembers the specific moment that she decided she wanted to be a writer. “It was fall of my Junior year in high school when I decided I wanted to be a writer. I was in an English…
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