The Boys’ Hockey team lost their home opener versus Brainered 2-6 on Thursday night. The evening started off with enthusiastic player introductions sparking energy through all the cheering fans in the stands. Right off the bat during the first period, Brainerd struck first, but shortly after, Freshman Gunner Goodmanson tied up the game when the puck bounced off his skate into Brainereds’ goal, assisted by Senior Max Willard. Unfortunately from then on, Brainerd got another four…

FFA members have been busy raising money. On October 25 they took off school to devote their time to the corn drive. Today, Tuesday December 6 the group will be giving the $2,011 they earned from the drive to children in need at Camp Courage.  Camp Courage is a camp for disabled children. “I was nervous and I didn’t know the process, but the kids knew what they were doing. It was a really good…

Elementary Classrooms all piled into Buffalo High School Performing Arts Center on Wednesday to watch the very first performance of Once Upon a Mattress. One of the classrooms sitting in the auditorium was Sharon Herzfeld’s fourth and fifth grade class from Parkside Elementary. “I thought it was cool they invited us,” said fifth grader Jayden Perry. “We were the first to see the play.” The young students were enthusiastic when describing their experiences watching the…

The first snowfall occurring on Saturday, November 19, brought slippery roads and dangerous conditions for all drivers. Especially young inexperienced ones. “I was waiting for my friend [Sophomore] Jesse Sullivan to get to my house Sunday night when my power went out,” said Sophomore Wilson Anderle. “When I looked out my window, there was Jesse’s truck in the ditch wrapped around a power pole about 40 yards down the road.” Some incidents involved more than…

Many Buffalo High School students dressed in blue shirts and “Sky High” bracelets last Tuesday to remember Jon Kramnic who was in a head-on collision with a drunk driver on his way to a friend’s house on November 22, 2009. “It’s a great way to remember him,” said Junior Nikki Bonin. “And it’s really cool to see the freshman and sophomores dressed in blue in honor of him when they didn’t even get to know him.” Kramnic was the star…

What is the perfect cure for getting rid of the hiccups? At BHS there seems to be a common answer to that question. In a survey of 50 BHS students last week, 28 percent said that they simply hold their breath to free themselves from the hiccups. Drinking water was the second most popular cure by getting 22 percent of the votes. Other answers included drinking a glass of water upside down, scaring them away,…

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Founded by Sophomore Michael Schuermann, the Film Group had its first meeting on Wednesday, November 9. Students met in D-101, Mr. Hanson’s room to discuss the inaugural meeting of the Film Group. They started planning what they’re filming, sharing ideas and talking about who they need for jobs. “We need cameramen, people who know how to use a microphone, and people who are fluent in Windows Movie Maker,” said Schuermann.  The Group’s members discussed what…

Junior Nicole Otto has a passion for drawing. This has led her to begin a 365 project. This project involves her drawing a new picture everyday for 365 days to show her improvement over a year. Otto started this project on October 17, 2011 and will be finished October 17, 2012.  As of November 10, she has completed 25 drawings. You can find Nicole drawing almost anywhere. “I draw in class, my room, and wherever…

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…