FFA members at BHS participated in the state convention on May 1-3 which was held at the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities. After qualifying at the regional contest, members participated in the Career Development Events (CDE) contests at state.  “It was a big accomplishment for our team going to state this year,” said Freshman Alex Pahl. “It was my first year going, so it was also a big accomplishment to me personally.” Throughout…

Down in the Cafeteria, during breakfast and lunch everyday, students who do not want a milk put it in a grey bucket and it goes to donation for kids who want one or just want an extra one. Regular lunch costs $2.30 with a milk and one side. Many students benefit from buying a milk because of the factor of cost. If you do not buy a milk, everything is priced separately and it costs you more…

For most Seniors at Buffalo High School, school ends on June 9, but for some students school is already out. Through PSEO (Post Secondary Enrollment Options) some students are able to take college classes through a university instead of a typical high-school class. Because of this, the cost of college is drastically reduced due to state funding. “I got all my books, tuition, and everything else for free because the state pays for it,” said…

The Bison had a remarkable come back against conference team Monticello Magic on Tuesday night’s game. It was the bottom of the 7th inning and the Bison were down 2-6 with 2 outs. Junior J.D. O’Donnell stepped up to the plate and hit in 2 runners making the score 4-6. Then, sophomore Brennan Gilyard hit in 2 more runners tying the score 6-6.  The Bison then went into the 8th inning and Senior Brian Holthaus hit the 7th…

Last week on Friday, May 6, 435 8th graders from BCMS explored what it’s going to be like next year in high school. Many of BHS Juniors and Sophomores showed the 8th graders around the school. They had the students explore all the different kind of classrooms that BHS has, a real high school lunch, and they even got to ask questions to the leaders and teachers of the school. These 8th graders replaced the…

Some students see suspension as an opportunity to stay home from school all day. But with recent changes, suspended students are doing just the opposite. Buffalo school district is teaming up with Wright County to try out a new alternative suspension program called wRight Choice.  This program trial started on March 3 and will continue till the end of the school year.  The program is held in the basement of the Wright county courthouse and…

Junior Class Cabinet’s (JCC) preparations, and hours spent on the behind-the-scenes set up for Prom have paid off through peer feedback. Not only did the six girls of JCC go through, and experience the event they planned firsthand, they also heard the impression it made on friends and classmates. Members Angela Eastlund, Blair Solberg, Erika Doimer, Leeza Kennedy, Sam Paripovich, and Hanna Svoboda met for a follow-up meeting on how the evening went on Monday. The group discussed…

The girl’s softball team played Monticello Friday night. They beat Monticello 15 to 5 in the bottom of the 5th. In the 1st inning the Bison had an error and that brought in 3 runs for Monticello. In the bottom of the 3rd Emily Varner hit a double bringing in Kasey and Kendra Wycoff bringing the score 3 to 2 with Monticello leading. In the top of the 4th, Monticello brought in a run making…

The Buffalo Bison Boys Lacrosse team lost to MontiQuois Wednesday May 5, with a  final score of 11-2 The Bison came out strong playing neck in neck with MontiQuois and only down by one after the first Quarter. It was the start of the second when MontuQuois’ offense was to much for the defense.  MontuQuois scored four and were beating the Bison 6-1. In the third quarter MontiQuois added three more goals while the Bison only scored one making…

The Boys on the Buffalo Bison varsity golf team will be the first to tell you that they haven’t exactly been playing up to their expectations to start the 2011 season. However, with the sun shining over head last Thursday, May 5, the boys finally feel happy about their game. “We finally put it all together” said freshman Hunter Bruhn. “We’ve been streaky all year long, but on Thursday we played the way were capable…