David Malerich

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor: As an alumnus of BHS and a former member of The Bison, I wasn't surprised that the newspaper had gone on-line, with the on-line version named The Bison Stampede. However, I was caught off guard when I...

Editor makes public apology for mention of BHS sport losses

Well, I did it. I set a new school record. I made the football team’s “Ten Most Wanted” list for the record seventeenth time. (Alright, maybe the record was a little lower.) Because of my comments in last month’s...

Girls’ basketball team forges toward next season

Girls’ Basketball

Coming off a tough year in the North Suburban Conference, the girls’ basketball team prepared for the 1993-94 season. Many underclassmen played on the varsity team due to the small number of seniors on the team....

Letters favor adding of girls' soccer team

Last issue, I upwound the girls' soccer topic to readers. Although I have only recently become interested in the subject, I would like to share those views with sophomore Heather Poole. I asked the readers, to...

Aro takes first at state cross country run

Fiedler finishes 15th and girls' team places sixth; boys finish ninth in Region 2AA

Junior Lisa Aro became the first cross country state champion in BHS history, winning the state meet at St. Olaf on November 7. She won the meet, beating her closest competitor by 11.3 seconds. Aro crossed the...

Volleyball team looks to playoffs despite 3-9 start

Volleyball '92

The Bison volleyball team is looking to rebound after beginning the season with a 3-9 record. Volleyball team members said that one of the big problems was easing up on the other team when the Bison had the lead. “We...

Football team increases playoff hopes with three early wins

Football '92

The Bison football team began setting its sights toward the playoffs when the Bison defeated Centennial, 24-0, winning their third game in a row. Team members feel that the team should be able to do well in the...

Girls’ soccer team issue open to readers

The BHS soccer team came into existence four years ago as an intramural club. The team was formed because of pressure on the school from members of the Buffalo Soccer Club and their families. The following year,...

Rohl begins first year as football coach

Football '92

The Bison football team began its 1992 season under new head coach Gerard Rohl, who replaces Kevin Schmeling. The District 877 school board named Rohl as Schmeling’s successor at the June meeting, after voting not...

Summer sports draw crowds of students

Summer Sports

Students are returning to their fall sports and activities. Many have already been participating in their sports for several weeks. Quite a few of these students participated in summer activities in order to stay in...

Football gets new coach, questions continue about Homecoming game

What Bo Doesn't Know

As you have probably all heard by now, Mr. Rohl is the new head coach of the football team. This is a very good choice in my opinion. Mr. Rohl is liked by the students and the players. He is a very friendly...

Boys' tennis team begins spring on new courts

Team members express joy of no daily commute

The Bison boys' tennis team took to the new BHS tennis courts with force as they began another season. The tennis team is looking forward to a successful season. While singles play is coming together, coach Charlie...

Nine seniors lead boys' golf team; must play consistently

After taking third place in the North Suburban Conference last year, the Bison boys' golf team is looking forward to taking the NSC title. The team consists of nine seniors, all who have played in at least one match...

Changes in activities made apparent

Changes apparent in new school year. As the school year begins, many changes are being made to the school's activities and programs. One of the most noticeable changes is in the school's extracurricular activities....

Seven schools vote to leave NSC in 1993

Minnesota High School League introduces new coaching bylaw

Two sports-related issues have come before the student council. The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) and the North Suburban Conference are going through changes that will affect BHS athletes. The North...

Spring heroes bring up salary issue yet again

The boys of summer are back, or are they? Jack Morris is gone, headed to Toronto because of money. Even Puckett's three million per year looks like a drop in the bucket now. Why, even the Chicago White Sox are paying...

Many seniors return to boost spring sport teams

Getting ready for their second year on the all-weather track, the Bison track team is preparing for competition in North Suburban Conference. About 120 students have signed up for the team. Coach Ed Saxton feels...

Basketball team ends regular season; advances to playoffs

Despite a losing record, the Bison boys' basketball team went into the region playoffs with high hopes. This year, the Bison had a 5-16 record at the end of the regular season. Five teams in the North Suburban...

Education board debates Indian mascots

The Atlanta Braves and the Washington Redskins are not the only teams receiving attention in Minnesota for their Native American mascots and logos. Approximately four years ago, the Minnesota State Board of...

Snowmobile safety necessary during holiday vacation period

What Bo Doesn't Know

Ah, winter is here. The snow, the sledding, the snowmobiling, the shoveling (ugh!) But one thing is certain. With all of this early snow, the snowmobile trails are going to be packed. Many students in District 877...

Former BHS skier shooting for '92 Winter Olympics in France

Tasha Nelson, a former BHS student and Minnesota slalom ski champion, has now set her eyes on Albertville, France, site of the 1992 Olympic Winter Games. Nelson started skiing at three years of age and entered...

Girls CC team wins region title

Snowstorm causes delay and site change of state meet for team and four Bison runners

After crossing the finish line at the section meet, the girls’ cross country team turned their sights toward the state meet. They took on their new role as Section 2AA champions. The girls won the Section 2AA...

Cross country girls win Chaska, place at Buffalo; illnesses hurt boys team in both

When many of us think of running, we picture ourselves collapsing as we finish the mile in gym class. The Bison cross country team changes our perspective on running as the team battles away in the North Suburban...

Volleyball team wishes for good region placing; experience not helping season

“Jamming the Gym” may only be a once a year event, but as far as the volleyball team is concerned, they would be happy to have fan support every night as they look toward post-season play. The Bison volleyball...

Hunting: many cringe at gunshots in morning

What Bo DOESN'T Know

With October comes a favorite Minnesota tradition: hunting season. Hunting season is a normal part of Minnesota life. Hunters flock like the birds they’re shooting at to get to the perfect duck blind. Armed with...

Department of Education raises issue of equality; NSC schools included in report

Ten years ago, Minnesota school districts were ordered to offer girls the same number of opportunities as boys in varsity sports. To this day, 65% of the districts have broken state law by not doing so. Six of the...

Football team looks to recover from last season

The Bison football team, under the direction of head coach Kevin Schmeling, is searching for an incredible comeback season. The Bison, who went 1-7 last year, are working hard in their second year in the North...

Tennis team begins without new courts

The girls’ tennis team is looking forward to repeat their bid for the North Suburban title. Last spring, District 877 approved the building of new tennis courts at BHS in a joint venture with the city of Buffalo. The...

Extra innings terminate Bison baseball playoff dreams

The Bison varsity baseball team was eliminated from postseason play in a game that could have gone either way. On Thursday, May 24, the Bison were ousted from the region playoffs with a first round loss to...

Wrestlers 'run down a dream': problems faced

the championship match 12-4 to take first place. "Oh boy," Vaaksuren, said the Bison wrestler, under head coach Gerry Sabba, looking for their third straight win. The Bison were at large in February 5 match against...

Meager height, spirits strong

The boys’ basketball team, under the direction of first-year head coach Neil Fletcher, has gotten off to a great start in its first season in the North Suburban Conference, yet they still have problems. “Our...

Bison Wrestlers place third in State Tourney

Birr, Olson win state individual gold medals

Coach Gerry Bakke has sent yet another team to state this year. The Bison Wrestling Team, under the direction of Coach Bakke, took third place in the AA division at the Minnesota State Tournament on Saturday, March...

Student has sports on mind

When most people think of sports, they think of the athletic type (football, baseball, basketball, etc.). But sports don't have to be athletic to be fun. Academic sports have hit the Twin Cities metropolitan area by...

Computer helps editor in unusual, unexpected way

T’was the night before publication And alone in the school, My mind was a blank And I felt like a fool. A gap on page nine Was this editor’s worry. It had to be filled And in a great hurry! But this was...

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