April 30, 2010 is Buffalo High School’s Senior Appreciation Day.  Seniors get the day off from school. “This is a way to give support for all of the hard work they’ve done four years of hard work,” said Principal Mike Mishke. Seniors often spend Senior Appreciation Day to prepare for prom which is the following day.  “I’m sleeping in and getting my nails done for prom,” said Senior Chelsea Hinnenkamp. “I’m going to have the…

“I feel no guilt for surviving,” said Holocaust Survivor Margot Dewilde. “I knew I would survive and get out of there alone, even as I stepped off the train at Auschwitz. I had a vision and the place seemed familiar to me. I felt like I had been there before and I knew I would be okay.” At 91 years old and wheelchair bound, Margot seemed quite harmless and reserved, which contrasted with the middle…

On Thursday, April 22nd Buffalo High school Celebrates Earth day. It was a grand success for the lucky students of Buffalo High School. “As I first pulled into the parking lot, I noticed other students standing in front of the parking area with “Happy Earth Day” signs,” said Nick Jones.  Earth Day has been a Celebrating day for 40 years all around the U.S.A. According to Buffalo’s Green Team, 20% of non-recyclable objects are thrown…

On June 3, 2010 outside of the Performing Arts Center at BHS from 6:15-7:00, you can participate in the eleventh annual ceramic bowl silent auction. All of the proceeds will go to the Vision, Strength, and Access (VSA) arts on Minnesota.  This is a non-profit group, founded in 1986, that supports the arts for individuals with disabilities.  In past years, about $7,000 were donated from the ceramic bowl silent auction. Having proceeds going to a positive organization…

The Buffalo Knowledge Bowl team took eighth place at the State Tournament, held at Cragun’s Conference Center in Brainerd, Minnesota. This was the program’s ninth year going to state. The team one members included: Gina Filo, Jensen Maiden, Neil Gleason, Jonathon Hank and Michael Bonde. Four of the Five members were on the State Tournament team from last season. Beginning on Thursday night, the two day competition consisted of one written round and five oral…

On Wednesday April 21st, 2010 the band, orchestra, and choir of Buffalo High School started its journey to New Orleans, Louisiana. The bus ride down there will take them a full day. They will then spend the following three days down there performing and exploring all of the luxeries that New Orleans has to offer. They will visit the French Quarter, eat at many different music inspired restaurants, ride a steam boat, and also go on…

On Thursday April 22 in the PAC the ELL students will be telling their stories through their artwork. The presentation will include talking suitcases that will contain objects to tell their stories of struggles and accomplishments as a minority student. The students began the Talking Suitcase project towards the end of third quarter. They also began writing papers about their expectations, challenges, opportunities, and achievements. Students’ artwork in the suitcases helped illustrate their experiences. “I…

Story by Francie Varner

This week, April 12-16, was Teacher Appreciation Week at Buffalo High School.  This years theme was “You Rock.” “The teachers and staff got decorations and thank you signs,” said Senior Lucas Hein.  “They also get candy and a staff breakfast.” It’s really important to not take your surroundings for granted- teachers included.  That’s why this week is a valuable lesson for everyone. “Some individual students wrote thank you notes to teachers that really made a…