Beth A. Miller
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Seniors' last stand: Commencement '94
Commencement ceremonies will be held on June 10, at 7:30 pm in the old gym. The Concert Band gets the opportunity to play Pomp and Circumstance while the seniors promenade down the aisle. Later in the ceremonies,...
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Decoding dress rumor:
Administration will not implement dress code
The rumors that were floating around the school that a dress code could be implemented are not true, according to administrators. "I wish they wouldn't wear potentially offensive clothes, but we can't ban it," said...
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Inquests in health care
News-Editor Carter County officials are in the process of investigating several deaths that have occurred in the county. The investigation is being conducted by the coroner's office and the sheriff's department. The...
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Leaving classes to learn independently
As students register for classes for the next year, many have looked at options that go "beyond the Blackboard." Such alternatives are independent studies, mentorships, On-the-Job, and post secondary...
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Opportunities for future through FFA projects
Learning, leading, volunteering, students participate in activity
The Buffalo chapter of FutureFarmers of America has had a busy year so far. FFA is a national organization for students enrolled in Agriculture Education services. It provides students with opportunities in...
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Safety needed for education
Saying Minnesota's schools must be "a safe harbor for our children," State Representative Mark Olson, IR-Big Lake, said the message is clear from the Safe School Task Force hearings that the legislature needs to take...
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Cheerleaders to compete
While most students sleep at 7:00 am on December 26, six BHS cheerleaders will be getting up to Dallas for the National Cheerleading Competition. Seniors Beth Pransky, Jamie Thompson, and Sarah Miller, along with...
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Brains at work for Knowledge Bowl Team
Braving useless trivia questions the BHS Knowledge Bowl team has began practice for the season, and look forward to holding their Conference Champion title. Knowledge Bowl is an academic team activity for students...
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Coronation held; royalty crowned Monday night
Crowning the new Homecoming royalty, Coronation was held last Monday night in the Buffalo Junior High School Auditorium. Last year's royalty, graduates Luke McLain and Deb Theis stood with smiles as they...
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Exploring importance society puts on computers
I just love writer’s block. It comes right after being hung by my toenails over a pit of starved lions. Although I don’t know what it’s like to be hung over a pit of starved lions, it was the best analogy I could...
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Reflections from a trip to Columbus
Six editions on The Bison staff survived for four days, averaging fifteen hours of work. That doesn't sound too bad to most students, but during those intense hours, it was hard to keep track of how many news stories...
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Gymnastics team to new season with high hopes
Editor-in-Chief The gymnastics team is looking forward to a new season with high hopes. After a successful season last year, the team is eager to build on their success and compete at a higher level. "We have a lot...
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Cold classrooms make learning difficult
Editor-in-Chief Here on The Bison we live in our separate world and speak our own language, so I'll explain a few things to you. As a columnist, it is my job to complain about all the things that are wrong in the...
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Different answers to all problems of life
A picture is worth a thousand words. So what happens if I only want 500 words, which is all the words I need to write? You can't have half a picture. It's either a picture or it's not. There is no half-way...
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Patronizing warnings on products unnecessary
As I Was Saying . . .
Warning: Reading this column while walking on a narrow ledge over 300 feet above ground can be dangerous to your health. Just how dumb are we? Did you really need that warning at the beginning of this column? I doubt...
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Differences normal, expected for thinking
Good Morning. The school year is coming to a close. You've learned a lot from the teachers, and you've grown a lot as a person. But as you move on to the next stage of your life, you might find that things are...
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Mall of America opening scheduled
On your marks, get ready, shop till you drop! Opening on Tuesday, August 11, 1992 in Bloomington, Minnesota, Mall of America, covering over 4.2 million square feet, will be the largest indoor retail/entertainment...
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BURSTING ...from the seams.
BHS is bursting from the seams. The hallways are getting so crowded that getting to class alive is a daily challenge faced by students. It can be frustrating -- and take a long time. “You have to be fast at your...
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Not meeting deadlines creates problems all over
Good Morning, my fellow laborers in the public education system! Lately it has occurred to me that people don’t take deadlines and due dates seriously. What is it, a plague attacking the school that will kill us all...
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Read fast, receive two minute U.S. history lesson
Good Morning! Today you are fortunate going to get the Beth Miller two minute U.S. history lesson. Columbus ran into a new continent in 1492. When map makers were making the new world maps they appropriately named it...
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End of October brings Halloween, end of quarter
From the Bottom of the Pit
A thousand greetings, fellow members of the public education system. It’s the 28th day of school, and there are merely 882 hours of class remaining, not including the 25 minute mod period which occurs almost every...
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Telling stories and weird news, back for the year
From the Bottom of the Pit
Good Morning! I know most of you are reading this in the afternoon or evening, but I can’t imagine you care that much. Right now I’m pondering the new school year. Actually, I never left school. I spent the summer...
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Reflecting past, living today, dreaming of future
From the Bottom of the Pit
Warning: the writer of this column takes no responsibility to anything that happens as you read this column. The good news is, there are only four days left of this year. The bad news is, those four days will all...
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Jump up for basketball
The boys’ varsity team as of February 2 is 10-4. Before the game on February 1, they were ranked 18th in metro. The game February 1 against Centennial was a close game with Bison winning 57-56. The Bison lost the...
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Pepfests, cheerleaders: not much school spirit
I think my mind is on strike. I haven’t been able to think straight lately. Now my wonderful brother, Henry, will tell you I’ve never been able to think straight, but actually I can, I just usually choose not to. So...
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Winter laziness: common problem to humankind
Winter is upon us once again. What do you do on Saturdays? Either sleeping or watching cartoons. Yes, winter is a lazy time, but as your semi-strange (okay, okay, mostly strange) sports editor I feel some weird...
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To be or not to be, physical education class is the question
Sarah and Beth Battle it out
Gym class, it’s a controversial issue. Athletic students can get an easy grade while non-athletic students put in a lot of effort, to no avail, at least not much. Actually, I don’t feel it’s very controversial at...
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Swimmers plunge into second season
The swim team at Buffalo Senior High may not have a great record, but senior member Jeanette Zinda said, “For a new team we’re doing good. Coaches from other schools ask us how long we’ve had the team, and are...
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Track stories welcomed by few, yet many regret
The track. Wait--don't stop reading, I know you've had stories jammed down your throats about it and I know that perhaps it's been pretty much drilled into your brain, but there is still a bit more to say about it,...
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Alone on Valentine's Day?
Here are a few suggestions.
1. Volunteer to baby-sit for the 2-year-old next door-- and tell your friends you had a hot date all night. 2. Get some foreign language books and learn how to say love. 3. Buy some flowers for yourself and sign...
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Alone on Valentine's Day? Here are a few suggestions.
1. Volunteer to baby-sit for the 2-year-old next door-- and tell your friends you had a hot date all night. 2. Get some foreign language books and learn how to say love. 3. Buy some flowers for yourself and sign...
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