Most people let the college they’re attending pick their freshman  roommates for them, but some prefer to choose their own roommates as people they have known their entire life.  “I am rooming with my sister Sarah [Senior Sarah Durst],” said Senior Megan Durst. “I figured since we are going to the same college we might as well room together. We already know what it’s like to live together and she’s the sister I get along…

Last Monday, Principal Mark Mischke presented the Hall of Fame awards to Seniors Andrew Ortmann and Rachel Mussell at the Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony. These two seniors have accomplished many things during their four years of high school and now their pictures will remain in the front foyer next to all the other Hall of Fame winners throughout the years. There were 10 Hall of Fame candidates, 5 boys and 5 girls. Michael Deisting, Michael…

As most people from the town of Buffalo know, seniors Ashley Patri and Leah Loch were involved in a car crash back on February 21, which left them both in the hospital. While Leah’s injuries were mostly minor, the injuries Ashley suffered left her in a coma for three weeks.  Once she woke up from her coma, Ashley was transferred to Bethesda, a long-term acute care hospital, where she stayed there for one month. “The…

The Bison baseball team beat Conference rival Big Lake 15-14 in a thrilling 10-inning game to claim their first ever Mississippi 8 Conference Championship . “It is an unbelievable feeling,” said Senior Cody Elletson who had 3 RBIs in the game. Buffalo was down 7-0 in the 2nd inning, but managed to pull through to tie the game 7-7 at the end of the 7th, resulting in extra innings. Both teams were neck-to-neck and in…

With no rain in the forecast for only a handful of times this season, the Buffalo Bison boy’s and girl’s golf team competed in a double header at St. Cloud. Country Club on Thursday, May 19. The Girls teed off first at 9 a.m and almost brought home the first place plaque. Buffalo ended up finishing in a tie for second shooting a team score of 338, three strokes behind first place Detroit Lakes (335).…

As the first scene of Godspell, full of singing scientists and philosiphers, comes to an end, the lights dim. Silhouettes of ten foot tall giant shelves roll onto the stage as the screen in the middle of the stage is retracted back to its original place, out of sight. Though the obvious eye-catchers are the impressive voices and outrageous costumes, none of the show is possible without the help back stage. Set crew and shift…

While some seniors are still waiting anxiously to find out who their roommates will be next year, others have already known who they will be living with for a while. “I filled out an interest survey asking things like how late I stay up, how often I’m on the Internet, and if I drink or smoke,” said Senior Colm Macnab. “I wasn’t notified when my roommate was chosen, but one day I just went back…

The bell rang, cuing the exit of Hoofprint and Tatanka yearbook advisor Ryan McCallum’s fourth block class. The Hoofprint staff filtered into the room, beginning a typical Wednesday Triple-A on May 11. As McCallum got the Hoofprint meeting started, many administrators and friends, teachers and students alike, waited patiently outside his door. Minnesota High School Press Association Executive Logan Aimone , who previously had visited to deliver the Hoofprint.net’s Pacemaker Award, was one of the…

 With summer less than a month away, students start looking at what they want to do during their three month long summer vacation. There’s a variety of activities to do. A few could include going to the beach, tanning, swimming, tubing, hanging out with friends, texting, traveling to a cabin, or fishing. “I’m looking forward to the warm weather,” said Sophomore Jennifer Gertsima. “I love to be outside and get tan. It’s an amazing…

BHS students in the special education department enjoyed Prom at the Medina ballroom on Friday May 6. Seniors Adam Johnson, Brandon Anderson, Sarah Peter, Junior Joe Hanson, and Sophomore Lindsay Wahlstrom along with staff and parents, were invited to a semi- formal dance for students with special needs around the metro area. The party started at 10 a.m. with a prepared lunch in the dining area. BHS students mingled with other schools’ students and had…