The Bison Stampede – March 20, 1998

One year later... BHS student remembers Grand Forks flood. The new legislation proposes a three-step licensing system that includes a six-month permit phase, and a third driver's license awarded upon completion of the education.

What's going on during Spring Break?

During the proposed provisional phase, a learner driver is under a strict limit. Drivers are forbidden from using cell phones or any other moving violation.

Drivers license requirements that are expected to change include:

1. Limit the amount of paperwork required for a driver's license.
2. Always wear a seat belt... Airbags can help you when you wear a seat belt.
3. Know the vehicle your driver is driving.
4. Drive Sober...

If you have ANY alcohol, find people in the car and call home.

"Positive vibes happen in the morning too."

"Starting later will prevent tardies."

Fifty-percent of people polled know that the start times would change next year.

"We also need to get our school earlier every day by starting earlier."

Anthony Jarvis sophomore

Mary Totuscheck junior

Eighty-seven percent of people polled said that the high school students should start earlier. Nine percent were indifferent.

It's scheduled morning, the day team members meet. The BHS team head reports at 6:45 a.m. They have been buffing up the teaching materials for April. All these early mornings and warm work can make it difficult for team members to prove they are ready.

Staff Writer "I will be a good experience comparing people that will help us with our speech," said Naphtance Miller.

Getting up in the front of the judges is something every student will experience. The words that the speaker will attempt to say must be in the best part of the judges' view. Students often struggle with this.

Practicing is that they try to do their best in front of the judges. Students often struggle with this.

"When I'm in front of the judges, I am nervous," said Lauren Robinson.

Students often struggle with this.

"I am always nervous, but I try to do my best," said [unclear].

A student prepares for her speech by saying it loudly. Many students use to calm their nerves.

The drying of the disaster in the city of Grand Forks all begins with the memories of '97. What became of the time spent in the mud? Monica McDaniel remembers. She could not have imagined the horror that was to come. Back during the flood, her family's car was stuck in sand and in danger of being swept away. They were stuck in the mud. When the water rose, they were forced to leave. Everything they owned was lost. Monica and her family had to start over from nothing. One year later, Monica is doing much better. She is a freshman at Buffalo State College, and she is looking forward to the future. She says that the experience taught her the importance of being prepared and of helping others. "It was a very difficult time for us," Monica says. "But we learned so much from it. We learned how to be strong and how to help each other. And we learned that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope."

Through teaching to know her students, teacher knows that, as a teacher, she also wants to know them. She always wants to understand them. She also wants to be understood. Her students can perceive how much she cares about them. "I originally get a decoration from students," said Cathy. "They came to me with flowers, cards, and even small gifts. It's a way to show me that they appreciate what I do for them. It's a way to show me that they care about me. And it's a way to show me that I'm making a difference in their lives."

"You are very important to me," Cathy said. "I want you to know that. I want you to know that I care about you. And I want you to know that I'm here for you."

Cathy is a teacher who seeks to help her students reach their full potential. She is a teacher who cares about her students. She is a teacher who makes a difference in their lives.

Lives of people in our community, even the lives of our family and friends, may have been saved by Tuesday's blood drive sponsored by National Blood Center. Blood drives sponsored by local organizations, even small ones, can save lives. Often, blood donors give the gift of life to people in need. This is a very important thing to do. If you can, please consider donating blood. It is a simple way to make a difference in the lives of others. It is a simple way to save lives.

"It is such a worthy thing to do," said a blood donor. "You don't have to be rich, or smart, or anything. You just have to show up and give a little bit of your time. It's a very small thing to do, but it can make a huge difference in someone's life."

"I'm just happy to be able to help," said another blood donor. "It's a great feeling to know that you've helped someone. It's a great feeling to know that you've made a difference."

Do you have an opinion about next year's school start times? The school board would never know if you attended public meetings discussing these changes. The school board meetings are typically held in the evenings, which means only about 10 students showed up, and they were too tired to discuss start times. When Superintendent Tom Nelson held a meeting for approximately 25-30 students to express their opinions, this was a pretty small sampling of 1,450 students. We need to tell the school board how we feel, so they can take our opinions into consideration, and drop off several routes. Using this system our district could save about $1000, and the number of buses used, and transferring to other districts. With the multi-tier system our district would be able to ride the school bus earlier, save time, and the students would be picked up earlier than 7:45 a.m. A later start time means getting a few more minutes of sleep every morning. That also means having to attend school in the afternoon, which means more time for homework, jobs, and after school activities such as sports. The meeting will be made at the school board meeting on Monday, March 23, at 7:00 p.m. (join us!) at the high school. No matter what your views are, attend a meeting for at least 40 minutes for all residents! You need to let the school board know how you feel. If you don't, you may make a decision that you're not happy with.

It is a bitter truth that 80,000 children in the world die of starvation every day; the US alone has 12.6 million children living below the poverty line. Many of them live in families that depend on food stamps. This, however, is not the problem; the problem is that there is enough food in the world to ensure no one goes hungry, yet it does not reach those who need it most.

An individual cannot be expected to be willing or required to feed the starving—would that be impossible? Not necessarily. But it is not the personal guilt of a situation that is clearly out of their hands; it would be too much for people to request the food they have in their homes to accompany the food others are lacking. Apparently, it seems that waste is the problem. Consumers are making more waste than they can manage. It is a growing problem that is becoming more and more difficult to control.

At BHS, the situation is even more extreme. Students are throwing away food that could easily be used to feed the hungry. It is a waste of resources and a slap in the face to those who are struggling to make ends meet. We must do better. We must learn to value what we have and to share what we can with those who are in need. If we don't, we will continue to see a world where some have too much and others have nothing at all.

Movies and plays out over spring break

Movies

The Neon Rays - Ratted NA
Locking Duck - Ratted NA
A Price Above Rubies - Foreign Art Drama

Admissions
$5.00 adults
$3.00 seniors,
children,
students

Movies

Newer is better as
starring Matthew McConaughey,
Shea Whigham, and Ethan Hawke.
One you could say is No looking back,

Movies

The Devil's
Project

Comedy

Dennis

Hopper comes out March 27.

Plays

Twilight
March 28 - April 12
Performed at the Theatre in the Round
Players tickets $12.00

Conversations
March 19 - April 2
Performed at the Great American History
Theater
Tickets $8.00, $12.00

Black No
March 20 - April 1
Performed at the Guthrie Theater
Tickets $10.00 - $21.00

New - March 4
Performed at the Guthrie Theater
Tickets $10.00 - $19.00

Theatre

The touring
Broadway

Spring is breaking. A time of freedom for students. A time to spend with friends and family, or as some students prefer, a time to catch up on some rest. A group of BHS students, with friends around them, and others climb back into the camp tents where they can relax and enjoy the weather. They are getting ready to out bound. They train, spring break is upcoming.

Many BHS students are leaving town for Florida, Mexico, and Hawaii, while others are just going around the country with friends and family. One student, [unclear], is traveling to the islands of Oahu, where he hopes to spend his time surfing. He says he is excited to be there.

Whether someone is going to Cancun, Jamaica, or Tahiti, spring break this year is looking to be a fun one. There is someone else saying, "It's going to be great."

"The swimming in the ocean because the waters are as much different than Minnesota," Archer said. "You gets whole different aspect when you're looking at the water. It's different."

"While I'm off relaxing on the sandy beaches of Oahu, freshman friends Nick Jensen and AJ [unclear] are traveling off for San Diego. While my sister is traveling with my parents and visiting Mexico for a day."

"I want to spend time on the beach and in the ocean. I'm going to the Pacific. I'm going to the water. It's going to be great."

Weather is going to be a large factor in how much fun spring break is going to be. For many, it's going to be a nice weather with warm, sunny weather.

Belour family of friends are planning a five-day trip to Phoenix to watch some rock singing and sight-seeing.

Darcy said she just wants to relax and enjoy the sun. She's going to work on her tan.

Time is flying for the group on their trip. Many are having a great time. They are having a lot of fun. They are going to be paying for their trip, while Tim is paying for his. He's going to be on vacation. It's going to be a lot of fun. They are looking forward to the trip being a lot of fun.

Free concert will be held on Friday night at the local park. The concert will feature local bands and will be open to the public. Admission is free. The concert will start at 7:00 p.m. and will end at 10:00 p.m. Bring your own chairs and blankets. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the concession stand.

Vacation dating during spring break can be great when you're traveling to a new place. It's a great way to see the world and experience new things. But for some, it's not about the travel, it's about the music.

[unclear] is a senior at BHS who is taking an unusual musical school this spring break. Instead of traveling to a new place, he is spending his time learning to play a new instrument.

"I've always wanted to learn, so I thought I'd give it a try," [unclear] said.

He is learning to play the [unclear]. It's a difficult instrument to learn, but he is enjoying the challenge.

"It's been a lot of fun," he said. "I've learned a lot in a short amount of time. I'm looking forward to playing it in the school band next year."

[unclear] is not the only student who is taking a different approach to spring break. Some students are using the time to volunteer, while others are using it to work or to spend time with their families.

"It's important to have a balance between school and fun," [unclear] said. "Spring break is a great time to recharge and get ready for the rest of the school year."

Would you be willing to work, train, practice, all-day, all-night, for seven long years in the course of a few short hours to someone tell you that you are finished? This nightmare has become a reality for senior Larry Johnson.

After being captain of the junior varsity hockey team, Johnson was told he was no longer allowed to play on the varsity squad as a result of his decision to hang up his skates during the last season due to alcohol abuse.

"The feeling was like taking ice in November, with the skating being extremely thin," said Johnson. "As I looked down years of my life past before my eyes, I realized that I had thrown away everything that I wanted. I knew that if one more mistake was made, I was done."

Johnson is first offensive star one evening in a parking lot of the Francis High school, as a drunken player was found with a can of alcohol in the back seat of his car. Being the sober cab of the evening, Johnson passed the booze to his teammate, who was suspended from school for three days and two weeks from hockey for both parties involved.

"If I was given the opportunity to do that night, there is not a thing I would do differently," Johnson said. "My buddies were kind, I would have [unclear]."

Rather be suspended for being a sober cab, than end up finding one of them dead!"

Johnson was concerned that his last fall, when it was because of the school's attention that there were alcoholic beverages at a party Johnson was attending, was not the end of it. Soon after consumption while at a party, Johnson was seen with the consumption of alcoholic beverages. Instead of being punished, he was given a warning. However, this warning could be the last. If he continues to drink, he will be permanently removed from Johnson's team.

"I honestly believed that I was only foolish and, as everyone else thinks, that Johnson was just a kid who liked to have too many chemical stimulants during the calendar year, regardless of the quantity, a student who was a bit of a troublemaker, (alcohol, 2) use of tobacco, or (3) excessive harm, in possession, boy, or still a student. The players will be twelve-month delay."

Johnson is a former hockey lover, Johnson went on to play the Midstate, and was selected to be a captain.

"You have the cast of your life to drink and party," said Johnson. "Don't you make your fun at your expense by starting now!"

By Scott Decamp

[unclear]

NAME: Jackie MacMillan
SPORT: HOCKEY
POSITION: goalie
YEAR: Senior

"My greatest achievement has been to play hockey on the varsity team," said senior Jackie MacMillan. "It has been a great experience."

MacMillan's other achievements include running varsity for five years, studying hard, and being a leader for the sports in the [unclear] varsity.

"I love to do my math. Because of everything has taken me, major in hockey."

NAME: Jerrod Nordberg
SPORT: HOCKEY
POSITION: defenseman
YEAR: Senior

"He has a personality like no other. His hockey skills are fine, but he is a leader on the team. He is a great teammate, a role model for younger players."

Jerrod has many highlights during each season of hockey. One example is when he scored three goals in a single game, and helped the team to victory. His excitement moving in the hockey season is contagious.

Student council, football and legion baseball are among the many activities that Jerrod is involved in.

"My coach makes me the happiest player I can be, especially my dad and Doe."

I won nothing, sexism loses. That was last year. This year, the baseball team is aiming to shake things up and show the world how you can play baseball.

Returning players include pitcher Brian Larson, senior Jordan Smith, and catcher [unclear].

All-American selections for the Diamond, senior Matt Olson, the bullpen, senior Mike [unclear], and catcher Mike Bell. This season, this team will be on top of the world. We aren't going to settle for anything less than a championship.

"We hope in finish in the top tier of the conference this year," said Jordan Smith. "We'll be able to compete with anyone."

And catcher Mike Bell added, "This season, this team will be on top of the world. We aren't going to settle for anything less than a championship."

"We expect to get a very high ranking, and we'll be up for the contests for the first time in a while. It really surprised us when I looked at the first game up front and there were only 17 runners on the field," said [unclear].

Before the season even started, the coaches opened up for training. The Sundays practice started. There was a few players turned out at the field, but they were all able to play. Most of the players showed up for practice at the beginning of the season.

During the team's preseason, the All-Conference Academic award should be a goal for students. If you can play as well as you can in the field, that would be great. This season, the team is looking to improve in all areas.

1) What is the oldest NFL stadium?

2) What is the highest ratio of participants to participants?

3) Who is the only person to be in both Baseball and Football Hall of Fame?

4) New York Jets can enjoy watching two of their teams play each other in another. Name these two teams.

5) How many grams of gold are in an Olympic Gold Medal?

Answers:
[unclear]
[unclear]
[unclear]
[unclear]
[unclear]

By Glenn Brumchmann

Staff Writer

"When people think of high school football or track, they think of students in jerseys," said senior Jake Jensen. "But we're thinking of something else entirely: rock climbing."

"But to be the best, you have to put in the work," said senior Mike Henderson. "We've been practicing for approximately four years," he continued. "I remember the first time we went climbing. I was terrified. My dad forced me to go with him. I was so scared, I couldn't even grip the holds. But now, I can climb almost anything."

Jensen and Henderson are part of a group of students who participate in rock climbing competitions. They have traveled to various locations across the country to compete against other high school teams. Their hard work and dedication have paid off, as they have achieved success at several national competitions.

"It's been an incredible experience," said Henderson. "We've met so many amazing people, and we've learned so much about ourselves and about the sport of rock climbing. It's something that we're really passionate about."

The BHS climbing team is looking for new members. If you're interested in joining, please contact the school's athletic department for more information.

Must students athletes to be?

By Neal Juall

A teen sign highlights the dumped parking lot on the corner of [unclear] and [unclear] as we drive into the cramped evening. It is the sign of Famous Dave's, a local favorite. If you are a loud, hungry BBQ rib enthusiast, you'll be glad to know that Famous Dave's is open. The food is tasty and the service is excellent. You can enjoy the ribs, chicken, and even the corn bread. The way you order the food is very unique. Also, the menu is a large one, with many options to choose from. The food is delicious and the service is friendly. It is a great place to eat with friends or family. The prices are reasonable and the quality of the food is excellent. If you are looking for a great place to eat, Famous Dave's is the place for you. It is a must-visit for any BBQ lover.

Date: May th
Dance: 8:30 p.m. - 12 mid.

**Prom will be held at the Earl Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Park.

Grand March will be held at BHS.

[unclear] by Athanse
Selena John Goodale (R) and Nathan
Holmberg (L) modeling a Prom show.

This production is giving Buffalo High students leadership and mentorship roles. Senior Jenny Mace is the assistant director, Tim Kearns is the musical director, and freshman Sandy Kuner is the choreographer. The cast is excited at the opportunity to involve elementary and middle school students and perform between them in this high school production.

Photo by John Schillinger

Buffalo High Knights

Patty and her staff at Buffalo will like to know that you are a FREE flower!

Yes! We will have tuxes for prom!

Stop in and preview the 1998 Knights!
Formal wear selections and unique floral designs for corsages and bouts during spring break!

A great cast, a beautiful setting, and a confusing plot. What do they all have in common? They’re in the new suspense movie HUSH. Sadly the movie is pointless and very unrealistic. Jessica Lange stars as Martha, a woman with a few mental problems. The entire movie is about how she plans on getting her daughter-in-law, Helen (Gweneth Paltrow), pregnant, so that she can kill Helen and keep the baby for herself. Then Martha’s son Jackson (Johnathon Schaech) will stay with her and help her raise the baby, instead of moving away to New York with Helen and their new child. After Helen has the baby, Martha tries to kill her with a full shot of morphine. However, Jackson interrupts by coming home early from a business trip. The following morning Helen comes downstairs and proclaims that Martha killed Jackson’s father and tried to kill her in the night. How Helen found out that Martha killed her husband is beyond me. Upon learning of his father’s death, Jackson yells at his mother and Helen slaps her in the face. This isn’t something you’d expect after Jackson has found out that his mother had killed his father. I expected him to go crazy. You might think this sounds like a cunning plot, but in the movie HUSH, it’s presented very poorly. The main point to the movie seems to be, “Never trust your mother-in-law.” There could have been more detail to the script and director Jonathan Darby should have made the scene changes more connected. An example is when rats fall on Helen when she is cleaning the attic. Nothing is said of it later. There are several unanswered questions and the movie is presented very unrealistically. The suspense part of the movie wasn’t there. HUSH isn’t scary at all. It’s boring. The best part of this movie is the setting, a horse breeding farm, and the actors really seem to get into their parts. (It isn’t the actors’ fault for a stupid plot, it’s the director’s and screenwriter’s) If you like to see weakly written, slow plotted, unrealistic movies, I recommend that you go and see the PG-13 rated HUSH. Otherwise, save your money for another movie!

Wonderfully written, Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul is an excellent book to read if you have nothing to do all day or just have a few minutes. It’s one of those feel-good books for all to delight in.

The book is a compilation of fictional and non-fictional short stories and poems by teens from across the U.S. There are sections about relationships, friendships and making a difference just to name a few. Even celebrities like Jennie Garth (Beverly Hills, 90210) and Jennifer Love Hewitt (Party Of Five; I Know What You Did Last Summer) have submitted their stories for your enjoyment.

My favorite story, “The Bible”, is about a father giving his son a graduation present that was not appreciated. The story itself really makes you think about your life and how to do things differently, as do all of the stories in this book.

Although this Chicken Soup book is not the first of its kind, it is the first one directed toward teens. The authors plan to publish another one sometime in the near future.

Chicken Soup is not just a book for girls to chit chat about. It is a book anyone can enjoy. On a 1 to 5 scale, I give this book a 4 and 1/2 because, while it is an excellent book, no book can appeal to everyone (but this one certainly comes close!)

Looking through the photo album, I see a picture of someone. She is pretty, with jet black hair and big blue eyes. “Who’s that?” I ask myself. It is my grandmother.

Looking through the photo album, I see a picture of someone. She is gorgeous, with soft brown hair and cloudy blue eyes. “Who’s that?” I ask myself. It is my mother.

Looking through the photo album, I see a picture of someone. She is chubby, with tangled brown hair and a gigantic head. “Who’s that?” I ask myself. “Oh, no! It’s me!”

“Oh, no?” My mom suddenly asks me as she walks in the room. “I’m ugly!” I say to her, tears running down my eyes. “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” she says. And you know what, she’s right!

“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” -Mother Theresa

The Right Place is evidently where Bryan White, a prominent 23-year old country singer, wants to be. I would have to say that he must be pretty close. White’s newest album, The Right Place, displays all of his extraordinary talents commendably. From singing with the most genuine feeling imaginable, to writing a few hits of his own, White puts energy into everything that he does.

White proves his talent early, in the title track of the album, Love is the Right Place. Anticipation builds in the first few bars, a single guitar, joined by White’s voice, growing more and more passionate. By the middle of the song, pumping bass and drums have the listener trying to figure out the secret that’s got this guy so pumped.

The album ends with the same vitality. White’s very own, Call Me Crazy leaves listeners calling for more. Although this CD is considered country, the songs are ballads, but don’t have the stereotypical “tears in your beers” theme. Go out and get this CD, you will feel like a trend-setter. Bryan White is a name of the future, keep your ears open!