Revealing two shiny plaques, Executive Director of the National Scholastic Press Association, Logan Aimone, handed the pacemaker award to the Journalism 2 class, who are responsible for the Hoofprint website. The Pacemaker is the highest award possible in high school journalism, making Hoofprint.net among the best websites in the country. Observing the presentation of the Pacemaker, Assistant Principal Kris Thompson was also commended the third block class for their outstanding achievements on behalf of the…

Buffalo High School students were asked what was on their bucket list either before High School ends, or just in general life. The question challenges students to dig deep and figure out what they truly want from life. The Hoofprint: What’s on your bucket list? by TheHoofprint

“Should work, behavior, and participation be separated out from report card grades, and what should a grade really reflect?” asked Administrative Assistant Vicki Carri, motioning to 30 Buffalo High School teachers who gathered to discuss alternative grading practices during their prep periods.  Before each teacher entered the Bison Room during their preps on Thursday, they were given an article, “Grading Practices: The Third Rail”, detailing the rationale behind Minnetonka’s new grading system; changes like doing…

The Buffalo Bison Baseball team hosted their 4th annual Sam Munoz Memorial Game Saturday night. The Bison took on the New Prague Trojans. Sophomore Brennan Gilyard hit a single up the middle to bring in senior Jake Rabusch who scored for the Bison. In the 3rd inning they were leading the Trojans 3-2. There were many errors that the Bison encountered during their game which caused them to give up 4 runs from top of…

13.7 percent of Buffalo High School students could not locate the state of Missouri on a map of the United States in a recent Hoofprint survey of 131 BHS students from all four grade levels. Of those surveyed, eight were freshmen, 35 sophomores, 36 juniors, 33 seniors, and 19 did not report their grade level. Seven of the 8 freshmen, 87.5 percent, were able to pinpoint Missouri on a map. 32 of the 35 sophomores,…

For many seniors, being a Teachers Assistant is a time to relax, do homework, and enjoy the last moments before graduating.  But when Spanish teacher Nancy Eiynck had to unexpectedly leave, her TA’s stepped up to fill the role of teacher.  Students Amanda Munoz, Michael LaCroix, Olivia Haggerty, Rebekah Bjork, and Trace Kluck, have dedicated their “free time” to helping teach the Spanish 2 and 3 classes. They spend the full 80 minutes helping the…

Each year the Minnesota School Counselors Association, which is divided into divisions based on aream presents one counselor within each division with a Counselor of the Year award. This year it was our very own Student Counselor Gloria Rose.The Minnesota School Counselors Association mission statement: “The vision of the Minnesota School Counselors Association is to actively promote excellence in the profession of school counseling by providing the leadership, advocacy, support, and resources needed to instill student success in…

The Buffalo Bison Adapted Softball Team won in thrilling fashion Wednesday April 21 beating Minnetonka-Wayzata Lakers with a final score of 15-14. The Bison were behind and struggled the whole game losing 5-1 after the first inning. The Lakers held constant pressure and had a strong bat scoring another two, making the score 7-3 after the second inning. The bison would remain four behind after the third trailing 8-4. The Lakers extended there lead in…

Buffalo High School is going to have its first Mock Accident Scenario next week on Tuesday, May 3. This accident is promoting awareness of safe driving around prom. Several BHS students will be involved in the crash to portray what can happen if students make bad choices on prom night. Some of the poor choices illustrated will be driving while distracted and intoxicated and choosing not to wear a seat belt. Counselors will be available…

Lydia Wagner is a junior at BHS. She has been actively involved in theater within the school since 6th grade. Lydia was recently given the opportunity to try out for a senior intensive class held at Children’s Theater in Minneapolis. “Basically my voice coach e-mailed me saying there were auditions for a play at the Children’s Theater called ‘Assassins’. All I had to do was e-mail them and request a slot to audition,” said Wagner.…