The 2009 Varsity softball season has come to an end with a final record of 17-7, and to finish off the season the Bison held a final banquet on Tuesday, May 26 at Buffalo High School. Every year the Varsity team holds a special event that allows graduated seniors  to come back and play against the current team. ” It’s always a good time, ” said Senior Hanna Rohl, ” We just hang out and have…

As another yearbook distribution day has come and gone, the yearbook staff received nothing but positive feed back from students, and staff on the 2008-2009 yearbook.  “This was the best yearbook that we’ve had in out four years.”  stated senior Jaycie Allison.  “They focused the book around the seniors and the things that we would want to remember.  I as a senior felt special.” With special senior highlights through out the book, seniors were recognized for…

April 28th’s game at St. Michael’s home field, compared to our blow out game last week on our own turf, was a huge step up. A few weeks ago, the Buffalo Bison played a brutal game vs. St. Michael with a total of 8 errors and lost to the Knights 16 to 1. A game vs. the STMA Knights was the kind of game that made you sit on the edge of your seat the entire time. The Bison made a huge leap and went into…

As the school year winds down, spring sports come to an end and students prepare for summer break.  For those students who want to stay in shape, there is an option.  BHS offers a summer strength and conditioning program, and anyone in grades 7-12 can join. “We will be working on all of the vital components involved in achieving optimal athletic performance,” said Coach Hanson.  “All student athletes involved in any sport are highly encouraged…

On Friday May 29 many Buffalo Athletes competed in Section Finals at Gustavus Adolphus College. The Bison had a very strong team this year and were expected to do very good things at the Sectional meet. Not only did they do good but they won the meet and earned themselves the title of Section Champions. Throughout the meet there were very strong performances in both the track and field events. The 4×800 meter relay was…

There are two conflicting views on this day.  The resounding answer is; that its fun, it’s a time to flex, and get away from studying and finals. The last Friday of the school year is Student Appreciation Day.   It has been so for over the past four years. Year books are distributed and lunches are combined.  There are band performance, activates (such as the inflated maze this year,) classes end at 1:30 pm and students…

On Sunday, May 31st 2009, the Buffalo FFA Chapter held it’s first horse show. The show was a qualifying WSCA Game Show, meaning that the top two placing horse/rider combination are eligible for the annual Champ show, held September 24-28th. The judge was Vee Ann Wood, who provided helpful insight to the younger riders, as well as keeping the classes moving thruought the day. The Buffalo FFA Horse Team was behind organizing the show, along…

Throughout the 2009 summer students will be busy with many different types of school related activities. Along with no summer school this year teachers, and staff will also be occupied with different things. Marching band has already started practicing for their first parade which happens to fall on June 13 during Buffalo Days. During their practices which usually run from 6-9 p.m. they work on what music they will be preforming during each parade, along with…

We all have in some way used technology for the betterment of our lives in one way or another. For some, it’s become a habit to log on to Facebook to check out what their friends or family have been up to. Where as some simply log on to help get a quick message across. Both are participating in what we call, The Future of Social Networking. Place like Myspace, Twitter, Facebook, and even news…

This weekend the girls’ lacrosse team will be heading to the state tournament.  The tournament will be held at Mound Westonka High School at Haddorf Field.  Their first game is on Friday, May 29th at 8 p.m. Buffalo’s first team to play is St. Paul.  If Buffalo wins that game, they will play Saturday at 7 p.m.  either against Becker, Farmington or Duluth.   Anyone is welcome to come, children will be four dollars and adults…