The 29th annual High School Art competition and Exhibition kicked off last night at the Paramount Theatre in St. Cloud. High School students around the state enter their artwork from detailed paintings and watercolor to sculpture or Ceramic peices. This year 15 schools and over 170 entries were submitted to the show; a record high since the show started in 1980. Of the entries, nine were from Buffalo Highschool, and of those nine, Junior Abbigale Huff recieved…

Every day after school about 6-10 students drive to the Buffalo Civic Center just as they would any other day during hockey season.  Though the season ended over a month ago, there is still ice time available for those who are either very dedicated, or those who just want to have some fun. “I go sometimes because I want to be better next year as a sophomore,” said Freshman Sam Klein.  “Plus it’s really fun. …

On Monday, April 6, from 1:20 until 2:20 all freshmen sophomores and juniors went to their assigned room to review for their MCA test and well they did that all seniors were able to leave. The freshmen will be tested on written composition which will be one day of testing on Tuesday April 14. The sophomores and juniors will be testing for two days, Tuesday April 14 and Wednesday April 15. The sophomores will be tested…

            On Saturday April 4, the Buffalo Bison Track and Field team competed in the University of Minnesota indoor meet. The Bison were one of almost 30 teams and overall they did very well. They brought as many kids as possible and many athletes only ran one event in order for other kids to go. The meet was a very good learning experience for athletes to prepare for the outdoor season.             There were a…

Out of the 18 schools that were at Thursdays Knowledge Bowl meet, only 5 made it to state.  Including Buffalo. The first round was the written round, only five people from each team answered the 60 multiple choice questions.  They all had 50 minutes to finish the questions, and when time is up they turned them in to the coaches to be scored.  Following the written round, each team was placed in rooms according to the scores…

As the final buzzer rang, signaling the end of the first round of the MSHSL State Tournament and the girls’ basketball season, it was apparent that the game held more meaning than the 58-62 loss displayed by the scoreboard. The March 18 game, held at the Target Center against the Centennial Cougars, was a historical moment for Buffalo Girls’ Basketball. The 2009 team became the first state competitors for girls’ basketball after their win against…

Junior Cody Ling took first place overall at the Junior Olympic Ski competition. Ling has been skiing for 15 years, and devotes five days a week to ski practice. Photos by Dan Hanson     “I completely zone out, and go into my own world. I focus on what I need to do, to put in a good run.”             Junior and Professional Skier Cody Ling competed in the Junior Olympic national ski competition for…

Once again more snow has come for Wright County on Tuesday, March 31. Also the weather channel has reported that we are suppose to be expecting more snow for Wed. April 1st. The morning started out with snow, which we got about 2 inches, but soon after melted due to sleet rain. Roads were sleet in some areas, but nothing too severe. On April 1st the snow was covering the parking lot in the early…

Clock ticking away the seconds to the end of the Boys Basketball 8-AAAA sectional championship game. St. Cloud Tech down by 2 with 2.5 seconds left, shoot, score, game over. Heads hung low and a silence from the fan section as the boys watched their season come to an end March 19 at Hallenbeck Hall St. Cloud State University. The Bison had a 13 point lead (36-23) after the first half of the game, but…

             Students scour the lunchroom, looking under chairs for treats on Halloween. Around Christmas-time students write down their wishes and drop them into the wish-box, hoping for them to come true.  Three days later, a few are granted.  The yearbook staff is in a frenzy towards the end of the year, rushing to get things done.  Just when things couldn’t get anymore stressful, cookies are dropped off at the hectic room to lighten the mood. …