The Bison Stampede – September 26, 1997

After numerous parades and a trip to Boston, "The Herd" finishes summer.

To most high school students, senior high school is considered the "old" school. But for students in being a "new" school and a whole new experience, the $2.3 million renovation project made it so. Very successful, the new Buffalo school. The project was planned to transform under budget, said Principal David May. Many have taken place in the creativity of a better learning environment for students. Students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades will all attend from all around District 877 as becoming this year. This is a change for the students beginning sixth grade in the past, combinations of all district students did not begin until the seventh grade. It is expecting the positive role models for the sixth and seventh graders.

The reconstruction project included many features. New desks were installed in rows of the classrooms making them almost as if they were new equipment, phones, and computers.

"I like the fact that we can use the new building," said sixth grader Eli Lohr.

The reconstruction also been reconstruction, although uncumplimentary from the old BHS. Some walls have been removed, and there are no blackboards, new desks and chairs, and more cupboard space and stacks. The final floor is the freshly painted lockers and hallways.

"I like the change in size. I love from Montessori elementary and it is bigger now, since just bigger, since sixth grade," said Graceland Simmons. The reconstructed project includes expansion of the office area, relocation of computers and a larger change to the media center. The 1997-1998 school year can be the very great start at the new BHS. Principal David hopes it will be great for students, and for the building. In his opinion, "the visitors to the new BHS are welcomed by a new sign along Hwy. 25 across from Wal-Mart."

“Too Hot to Handle,” this year’s Homecoming theme summed up the week of Homecoming. Students in all grades showed off their school spirit in many ways. From dressing up on “getup and go” day to attending the football game, or going to the homecoming dance. Many students had parts of the festivities that they considered their favorite.

“My favorite part of homecoming was how the school got involved in the events,” said senior Holly Bonk. “There was a lot of school spirit.”

With the problems of the new building, most of homecoming were held outside because there was no gym. The floor of the gym was destroyed in the July first storm.

“My favorite part of homecoming used to be the pep-fest, but I didn’t like it this year because it was outside,” said senior Leah Barry.

The homecoming festivities started on the 14th with coronation. Homecoming King and Queen from 1972 were present for the crowning of the candidates. This year’s homecoming King and Queen are Nathan Holmberg and Carissa Abbas. Ironically, the homecoming King from 1972 was Greg Holmberg, Nathan’s father.

“I thought it was a real coincidence and I was really happy,” said 1972 King Greg Holmberg.

Some of the homecoming traditions from 1973 were similar to that of the present. They still had dress up days, except they were “back to the fifties” instead of “70’s disco days.” No matter what year it is school spirit runs very high during Homecoming week.

“Homecoming is a great way to show off your school spirit and see people from other grades get pumped up,” said sophomore Courtney Markuson.

Some things never change.

NOW: 1997
Graduating class: 351 students
Theme: Too Hot to Handle
Royalty:
King Nathan Holmberg
Queen Carissa Abbas
“Too Hot to Handle”

THEN: 1972
Graduating Class: 148 students
Yearbook Headline: Seniors renew homecoming custom, steal outhouse following coronation.
Royalty: King Greg Holmberg
Queen Donna Cornell

After a foundation was layed last winter, and keystone walls were put up along the shore of Buffalo Lake many could finally start to see what the city was trying to put together. Now that the project is nearly complete it includes a fountain, paved biking and walking paths, paddle boat, canoe, or boat rental and landscaping including tree and shrub plantings and flower beds. Approximately $315,000 from the Federal government will be used to complete the $529,284 project. The project was originally designed to eliminate shore erosion and to beautify downtown Buffalo.

(Above) Chrissy Elam, 1996 Buffalo graduate, recovers a family in a paddleboat after a ride around the lakefront. (Right) Almost finished, the new biking and walking path is a great addition to Buffalo Lake. The paths lead to the pavillion where paddleboat and canoe rentals are available.

St. Cloud State University will be hosting a college fair for any interested students and parents. The fair will be held Wednesday, Oct. th from 6-8 p.m. and on Thursday, Oct. th from 9-11:30 a.m. in Halenbeck Hall (Track area).

ACT Assessment packets due

Oct. 3 is the last day to turn in registration materials for the Oct. 25 ACT test. A late fee must accompany any packets turned in between now and Fri. Oct. 3. Packets can still be picked up in the counseling office.

All-State musicians successful

Six Buffalo students recently participated in the Minnesota All-State Music Program. Only about 170 students out of 1000 auditioning make it into either the Band or Orchestra. Orchestra participants included Larry Marquette, bassoon; Alyssa Ouverson, violin; and Eric Sundman, trumpet. Band participants included Adam Gartner and Megan Mullin, trombone; and Molly Fiedler, saxophone.

Parent/Teacher conferences

BHS will be holding its annual parent teacher conferences on Oct. 6, 1997. Due to the gym being closed, it is likely that the conferences will be held in or near the teacher’s individual classrooms.

As the summer vacation began, the adventure started 140 students started this summer with marching band camp. At camp the students practice their marching, music and the routine, set to the music of Africa: Ceremony, Song, and Ritual.

This summer marked the tenth anniversary of competitive marching for “the Herd.” As their summer continued, director Lee Kjesbo, decided to change certain parts of the show, making it more pleasing to the eye of a judge. This was done in hopes of getting high scores and hoping to increase overall scores.

Besides the parades in Minnesota, “the Herd” summer tour also included a trip to Boston, MA for two parades. On the 33 hour bus rides there and back frequent stops were made at Niagra Falls, truck stops and numerous fast food restaurants. An unexpected stop was also made in Gary, Indiana because one of the busses had suspension problems.

“Movies were shown to keep the students from becoming bored [on the busses],” said Kjesbo.

One of the many things that students did in Boston was learn to speak “Bawstoniahn”. On the first night the students ate at The Old Spaghetti Factory. Then they had previously choosen to attend one of the following events a baseball game at Fenway Park, see the musical Show Boat, or stay at the hotel for rest & relaxation after the long bus ride. Other activities and places the students went were they ate at the Hard Rock Café and at the Bull and Finch Pub, better known as Cheers. The band also went on a three hour trip across the harbor to Cape Cod. With so many students it can be difficult to keep kids out of trouble, but Mr. Kjesbo said “Fine performances and fine behavior makes it fun to travel.”

Following Boston the band returned to Minnesota and placed well in many parades and earned many awards, including two best drum major awards and one best drumline in class award. One odd instrument seen this summer was a shekere used by the drumline an ensemble that performed in front of the band. The band ended their season in Montrose on the twenty-forth. Congratulations to “the Herd” on another successful season of marching.

Where are the delayed buses and why are they delayed? Every day at 2:45 school is dismissed at BHS. Thirty minutes later students are still standing outside waiting for buses. Why? After the old high school was put to use as the new Buffalo Community Middle School it was necessary to change the bus routes. Although it seems to those still waiting at the high school for their buses as if they’re wasting time standing there, they are in fact saving time.

As the first group of buses pull away from BHS and heads off, almost one hundred students are left behind. The students keep themselves busy for the next half hour, doing homework, chatting with friends, reading books, or showing their friends new card tricks they’ve learned. Regardless how the students occupy their short stay outside the school, they are no doubt all wondering where their buses are.

They’re not alone. Over at BCMS there are also students standing around waiting for the buses from the high school. Why leave students out waiting, rather than shuttling everyone over to one school and then changing buses? According to Pat Gulden, from Laidlaw Transit Inc., the buses heading in the direction of Hanover will need to double back to the high school again on the way to their routes.

To avoid that, the routes have been changed this year so that those students riding buses heading in that direction remain at the high school until their buses arrive with the students from the middle school and pick them up.

“Takes up a lot of time,” said freshman Travis Henry. “If they got there sooner, I’d be able to get home earlier.”

While some students say the bus system is “allright”, others stand around complaining, “Where are the buses?” What’s the alternative to this bus system. Rather than waiting at the high school—free to move around, buy snacks and soft drinks, and hang out with friends from different buses—all the students would be shuttled over to Parkside Elementary School again and wait the same amount of time just sitting on a bus.

“It should be like last year because there aren’t too many people here and they could just get on busses and go to BCMS,” said freshman Derek Moxon.

While, as Pat Gulden admits, the new bus routes aren’t really better than last year’s, the school is currently looking at using double routing, which will solve the current problems we have.

Double routing is a system where the buses will run two routes, one after the other. Should the district choose to use double routing, it will require a change in the starting and ending times of at least one of the schools, as the buses will be picking up and dropping off the elementary and secondary students separately. According to Pat Gulden, double routing will solve this year’s problems, and is being looked into this year for possible implementation next year.

What do you think of new shuttle system?

“I think it’s ok because we have more time to get our bags, get a pop, or whatever.”
--freshman Neal Jullie

“You have to sit down for a long time, but you do get time to talk with your friends.”
--freshman Jason Hoenscheid

“It’s really unfair because I have a 40 minute bus ride, and now I have to wait another 20 minutes. That makes an hour and we all have places to be.”
--freshman Alex Wesseman

“Some of us have to get to a job”
--junior Justin Hebner

As we all know, school lunch is an intricate part of one’s school “career.” This quick, easy, and affordable link to healthy meals has always been a common part of the U.S. educational system, being chosen over the brown bag time and time again. Why, suddenly, does the system at BHS seem to be falling apart?

Last year, the lunch system underwent extreme changes. It started out using lunch tickets and then converted in October to the PIN system. It was a chore that District 877 Food Service handled with caution and care. Even the transition to the new building was not a problem. However, this year seems different.

A look at the basics shows why: More students and new PINs. Understandably, having more students in the building will eventually lead to some extra waiting. We feel that this factor is not as important as it sounds, since each lunch period has only added an average of about 45 students. However, there is not enough space to house these extra lunchgoers.

Part of the problem is in the serving area. If someone wants an ala carté item but plans to use their PIN, they still have to wait in the cash line. Those who pay cash for a regular lunch also have to wait in line to get to the one and only checkout terminal that takes cash.

Another drawback is the new PINs that were handed out on the first day of school. As it happened, some teachers forgot to pass out the account information to their first hour classes, resulting in a crowd of students waiting to get back in line to pay for their lunch sitting next to the PIN terminal. However, this is not entirely the problem. Students are adapting to their new numbers, either by memorization, or just by keeping it on scratch paper.

After finally getting a lunch and paying for it, where is one to sit? Even if there were enough tables, a greater number of chairs is needed. To further constrict space, no one is allowed to have food on the steps of the Performing Arts Center. Only one choice is left, but who would want to eat lunch off the floor?

In order to make the lines shorter overall, we feel that the food service needs to add a checkout line. This line would mostly be used by those seeking ala carté items, but not exclusively. To keep up with demand, we suggest that the cash-only terminal be used on both sides, not just one. If that is not an option, maybe another cash terminal is necessary, preferably on the other side of the kitchen to better serve cash payers from lines one and two. Moving the terminals farther out into the eating area would help alleviate the crowding inside the serving area. To help with lack of seating, we suggest that some of the round tables should be replaced with some of the bench-style tables, since they offer more table space with regard to floor space.

Hopefully the rest of this year will not mimic the first four weeks. We hope that the District Food Service takes note of the current lunchroom conditions and takes action.

“We can do great things if we can not love deeply.”

Even though Mother Teresa was a devoted woman, she helped others in all of her life. In her every action, she showed the love of Christ. This is why she had such great love for others, because she had the love of Christ in her heart.

We need more charitable individuals like Mother Teresa, who love others, help others, and love others effectively and compassionately. Without such people, the world would be a much darker place. Many are selfish, and are motivated almost exclusively by their own needs. We are in need of more people like Mother Teresa, who are willing to sacrifice a small portion of their time, resources, and energy to help others.

Mother Teresa was experiencing the true satisfaction of assisting those in need.

She was a woman who lived her life for others. She was always ready to help, no matter how difficult the task. She was always ready to give, no matter how little she had. She was always ready to love, no matter how difficult the person was to love. Mother Teresa was a true saint, and we should all strive to be more like her.

After the move to the new school administrators and teachers, the school was looking for ways to settle in and get organized. The transition has been difficult, and many are feeling the pressure of the new school year.

Even though they spent much time preparing, the school was not ready for the new year. Many students and teachers were feeling anxious and uncertain about the upcoming year.

As the school year begins, many are hoping for a smooth and successful year. However, there are concerns about the challenges that may arise. The new administration and staff will need to work together to ensure that the school is a safe and productive environment for all students.

Despite the challenges, there is also a sense of excitement and anticipation for the new school year. Students are eager to see their friends and teachers, and to learn new things. The school is working hard to ensure that the transition is as smooth as possible, and that all students and staff feel supported and welcomed.

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If you've wondered what it is like to visit another town of thousands of people all over the world, discover a place where you can stay with families, study in a small town, and experience a different culture, then Holzman is the place for you. Holzman is a small town in the mountains of Colorado, and it is a place where you can experience a different way of life.

I arrived in Holzman on a Tuesday, and I was immediately struck by the friendliness of the people. Everyone I met was kind and welcoming, and they seemed genuinely interested in getting to know me. I stayed with a local family, the Millers, and they treated me like one of their own. They showed me around the town, introduced me to their friends, and even invited me to join them for dinner every night.

During my stay in Holzman, I had the opportunity to study several different subjects, including Spanish, history, and art. The teachers were all incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects, and they went out of their way to make sure I understood the material. I also had the chance to participate in several extracurricular activities, such as hiking, mountain biking, and playing soccer with the local kids.

One of the most memorable experiences I had in Holzman was participating in the annual town festival. It was a wonderful celebration of the local culture, and it was great to see everyone coming together to celebrate. There was music, dancing, food, and so much more. It was a truly unforgettable experience.

As my stay in Holzman came to an end, I felt a sense of sadness. I had grown so fond of the people and the place, and I was not ready to leave. But I also felt a sense of gratitude for the opportunity I had to experience such a unique and wonderful place. Holzman has changed me in many ways, and I will always cherish the memories I made there.

Name: Meredith Cousin
Age: 17
Languages: English, Spanish and French in her native tongue.

Home town: Newbern, Auckland, New Zealand

Newbern, Auckland, New Zealand is a beautiful place, but Meredith Cousin decided to seek out new experiences. She chose to spend her second year of high school in Holzman, Colorado, a small town in the mountains.

Meredith's experience in Holzman has been transformative. She has learned so much about a different culture and way of life, and she has made lifelong friends. "It has been an incredible experience," she says. "I have learned so much about myself and the world around me. I am so grateful for the opportunity to have spent my second year in Holzman."

Meredith plans to return to New Zealand after her studies in Holzman are complete. She hopes to use the skills and knowledge she has gained in Holzman to make a positive impact in her home country. "I want to use what I have learned to help people and make the world a better place," she says.

Features Editor
Preparing for a trip, getting ready for the weekend, but living in another country, learning a new language, and knowing a big difference in culture. For the student, this is the reality of being an international student.

As students prepare to head off on their adventures, they often face a range of challenges. From navigating new cultures and languages to managing finances and finding housing, the transition can be overwhelming. However, these challenges can also be opportunities for growth and self-discovery.

One of the most important aspects of being an international student is being prepared. This means doing your research, planning ahead, and being open to new experiences. It also means being willing to step outside of your comfort zone and embrace the unknown.

While the challenges of being an international student can be daunting, the rewards are well worth it. The experience of living in a new country, meeting new people, and learning about a different culture can be life-changing. It can broaden your horizons, challenge your perspectives, and help you grow as a person.

So, if you're considering studying abroad, don't be afraid to take the plunge. It may be challenging at times, but it will also be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Just remember to be prepared, be open, and embrace the adventure!

What do the country “down under” and Buffalo, Minnesota have in common? They both can be called “home” by one of this year’s new seniors, Annette Hope.

Hope comes from Australia, a country noted for its wool and sheep as well as one of the world’s most noteworthy providers of white and black opals. Hope’s home town is Gosnells which is located 35 minutes from Perth, a city of more than one million people on the eastern coast.

In the short time she has been here, Hope finds Buffalo very different from Gosnells. Her hometown is an urban community. “Buffalo is smaller than what I am used to,” said Hope.

However, she has found that Australian girls share the same interests as American girls. Some of Hope’s interests include horseback riding, reading poetry and novels, and having new experiences.

“I think coming to the United States and living here for a year would qualify as something new,” said Hope.

Upon arriving, Hope discovered that American housing is different from those in Australia. In Australia homes are one story, and are surrounded by a fence. Unlike the United States, Australia has a tradition of people buying or building their home. Public housing like apartments are seldom found in Australia.

Hope explains that there are few similarities between the two country’s school systems. In Australia, kindergarten is optional. They send their children to preschool which would be what we would consider kindergarten. Once preschool is completed, students move on to primary school which consists of grades one through seven. High school in Australia is grades eight through twelve. Upon finishing high school, students may go on to “Tafe” which is secondary education or college.

Our school year is completely different from Australia’s, says Hope. Their longest vacation is in January when it is warmest there. Because Australia is below the equator, the seasons are opposite of the U.S. The school year begins in February and ends in December. Australians attend one term of school followed by a 10 day holiday for four terms. A seven week holiday follows fourth term. It will seem strange for Hope to attend school during January, but she is looking forward to winter.

“I have never seen snow before, and I’m excited to see what it is all about,” says Hope.

Although the two countries are in opposite hemispheres, and have different climates, they are similar in size and have other similarities. What remains the same universally, is people are people. Teenagers are still teenagers whether they live in Australia or the United States. Girls still love horses, going on dates and being teenagers. School is still school, but how these things are done may vary.

“The people are friendly,” said Tim Kearns, in his thick British accent, of his new classmates at BHS. “They also wear bigger clothes [in the US]. I had to go out and buy me a pair of these baggy pants.”

Leaving his family and his band behind in England, Kearns came to America on Sept. 2 for one year as an exchange student. During his visit, he is living with the Dixon family, where he already feels right at home.

“There is no favoritism. I am just one of the family,” said Kearns.

Kearns loves to have an active social life. He has found that out of school activities have a different focus here than in England.

“Americans have a different idea of social activity. In England, house parties and pubs are where teenagers spend their weekend. Here, in America, people are more into religion,” said Kearns.

As far as school goes, Kearns believes that the block schedule is a better system than in England. A school day in England begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 2:30. The classes students attend change from day to day. Kearns enjoys the opportunity to have electives. He has taken advantage of the Performing Arts Center by participating in the fall play, Arsenic and Old Lace. Once the snow flies, he plans to hit the slopes with the ski team.

Kearns is finding and appreciating the finer delicacies available in American culture.

“I really like root beer, and cookies n’ cream ice cream. We don’t have that in England,” said Kearns. “Also the standard of living is cheaper here.”

Adjusting to a new school and environment promises to be a growing experience for Kearns. He is already learning that as a student in a foreign country he has new responsibilities.

“You’re an exchange student and you’re totally on your own. It’s all part of the package. You have to accept that.”

“Ya just don’t know anybody,” said Anu Kalpio, foreign exchange student from Finland. Of course, starting at a different school with new people in a strange land might make a person feel awkward. Since Kalpio likes to travel and try new things, she had little trouble with the long haul from Finland to America.

“At first I was not scared,” said Kalpio. “[Being new] didn’t even cross my mind until I reached the Minneapolis airport.”

Kalpio has been in a required English class for six years, so she came prepared to speak English. Sometimes she becomes frustrated with the way she talks because some people cannot understand her, but overall she has received many of compliments on her beautiful accent.

“I often get angry but that’s only because I forget how to pronounce some words,” said Kalpio.

In contrast to Finland’s school, Buffalo’s school system is completely different.

“It is a lot more strict,” said Kalpio. “In Finland I could leave school whenever I wanted to and am done with school after ninth grade. After that students may choose to go on to high school. High school for me, is like college for you.”

Kalpio’s plans include returning to high school when she goes home to Finland.

She is having fun at BHS and hopefully that will continue throughout her entire stay in the Buffalo community.

Being this far away from home, and not to mention alone, most kids would miss their families.

“I called home to talk to my family,” which includes her mother, father, older brother, and an expected sister in November, “and I realized how much I miss them. I wanna go home,” said Kalpio.

She can’t say whether or not she plans to come back to America when she’s finished with school. It all depends on what she has missed out on back home and if she would want to take that chance again.

Tracy Denny, the director of the fall play, Arsenic and Old Lace, and also a new English and horizons teacher, is producing a comedy that she feels is sure to amuse audiences of all ages. Denny cannot wait to unravel her story to her new school.

“I have always been drawn to comedy, particularly that which shows us how ridiculous we can be as people,” humans, said Denny.

Arsenic and Old Lace cast the scene of two sisters who believe that old, wrinkly men who are lonely and depressed should be taken from their misery. The two women poison these men and bury them in their basement. To the sisters this seems completely humanitarian, like knitting booties for their grandchildren. The story unfolds from there, with a series of comical errors.

“The human of the play comes through the contrast between the charm, endearment and the criminal acts from the ladies,” said Denny.

In the recent past years, theater productions had been directed by English teacher Tracy Hagstrom-Dahl. Why then is she relinquishing her love of the theater? She isn’t completely; Denny is helping here and there, with the fall play to start. This winter, One-Act Play, which earned first place last year, will be directed not entirely by Hagstrom-Dahl. Denny and Hagstrom-Dahl will be working together.

“I look forward to working with [Hagstrom-Dahl]; I always enjoy learning from other people’s ideas and perspectives,” said Denny.

Before teaching and directing in Buffalo, Denny directed a musical called Vignettes, which is a series of scenes taken from musicals, at Arlington High School in St. Paul, working as an acting coach and choreographer. She also owned a theater company called Frantic Garden, which performed Antigone, by Jean Anouilh at the Calvary Church in Minneapolis, with a cast of 14, and 30 crew members. This lasted, though, for one season. After that, Frantic Garden broke up.

Denny’s love of English and Theater at the Minnesota Center for Arts Education started when she studied a program about creative writing and theater.

When Denny was in high school she wanted to perform, direct, and then teach. She finally chose teaching because she wanted to make a large contribution to society. She tries different tactics to teaching, utilizing new ideas.

“The best form of art is that which serves a function. Suzy Gablick calls it Revolutionary Art; art which helps teach people something about themselves or the world. That’s how I bring teaching to my art,” said Denny.

The Renaissance Festival ends it’s 27’s season Sunday. It originally started to celebrate the Harvest festival which was the biggest celebration of the year in Medieval times.

Formerly there have been two previous locations of the festival: Jonathan and Chaska, both in Minnesota, but it seems that the current Shakopee location works the best for the rural area.

People come from all over the United States to be part of the celebration. Most that have gone to the festivals have not only enjoyed the activities but have been a part of them too.

“The Comedians were great” said special education teacher Lori Sandin.

If you have a disagreement with someone you can pay the actors to put each other in shackles.

“The entertainment is extremely funny and the atmosphere very interesting,” said senior Eric Zimmerman.

The total atmosphere was of the old times, people walking around without any shoes on and sometimes with hardly any clothes on.

As during Medieval times, people wore very different clothes than we do. The people of the time were to wear the “Proper Dress.” Festival participants follow suit by the women wearing form-fitting dresses that touch the floor. They are made out of velvet with jewels and gems on them to give them a little added color and sparkle. Men wear tights in a variety of colors and pale color, loose fitting shirts that tie in the front with ruffles on the sleeves and neck line.

The King and Queen host an annual Feast of Fantasy, which is an extravagant feast. Along with that there is a whole lot of taste testing to do.

“The different kinds of food and drink were very good,” said freshman Kimber Robertson.

When asked Robertson, Zimmerman, and Sandin all agreed that it was “a lot of fun.”

The consensus of Festival goers is that it is fun and well worth the trip.

What: Renaissance Festival
Where: 3 mi. S. of Shakopee, on Hwy. 169
When: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. every weekend in September rain/shine Aug. 16 - Sept. 28
How Much: Adults: $13.95, Kids (5-12): $4.95, Children under 5 Free

There is an old saying that every time a bell rings an angel gets its wings. Many children grow up saying that if you step on a crack you’ll break your mother’s back.

“I used to believe that myth was true when I was little but as I grew up I kind of forgot about it.” said junior Theresa Patnode.

Both are examples of popular superstitions. Superstitions are present in everyday life. There are superstitions on everything from predicting weather to when is the best time of the day to sing, and they all have a meaning and reason to go with them.

In the crack breaking mother’s back superstition, the crack is meant to represent the opening of a grave; stepping on it is to call death to your family. A superstition to accompany this one is that if you do not step on the last crack before you go in to school you will fail all of your lessons for that day.

There are also many superstitions that revolve around birthdays. Did you know that if a person owns his/her birthstone and does not wear it that it is bad luck? Every birth stone has a meaning or some special quality and along with birthdays comes astrological signs. Almost half of the people that were surveyed said that they believed in their horoscope.

“I believe them and find to be true many times,” said junior Amy Stock.

Some myths can actually make sense if some thought is put into them. Another myth states that if one’s checks suddenly begin to burn that someone is talking about them. In actuality a face feels warm because they are embarrassed by the fact that someone is talking about them.

“I think myths are fun to read, but they are not always true,” said junior Molly Stehnke.

One myth about the sun states that it hides before great sorrow. The people not having an explanation for this strange occurrence, hid in fright. Now we know that it is just a solar eclipse.

So when watching the sun set, beginning to sing, or walking into school, stop to wonder for a split second if bad luck may strike.

Carpooling to the middle school for practices, games, and sending freshmen and sophomores to the Discovery School is just one example of the disruption the volleyball team has had to contend with because of the damaged gym floor.

The season of off-campus practices and games is making it difficult to make a successful dent. Despite the turmoil, the volleyball team has remained focused. In their first match of the season against Parker Lake, they won 25-15, 25-12.

There are also some hard-working players on the volleyball team. The managers, Melodie Nielsen and Ashley Wyler, work as hard as the players do. There are also two team captains, Heidi Dixon and Betsy Bremmer, who picked last year to be the captains. What is correct, Bremmer knows what she's doing.

"I have been in volleyball since seventh grade. I have played in junior high. I have played in high school," said Bremmer. Last year in the season, the volleyball team had trouble with the gym floor, including the Chaska Hawks and the Sauk Rapids teams.

This year the Buxboro team has a better chance to go to State. They are working hard this year. Last year they had 25 wins and 25 losses.

Girls playing on the soccer team with many common tactics. It could seem common, everyday factor. The soccer players for BSHL include players like Stephanie Davis, Jessica Sandvik and Stacy Truys. Senior captain Abby is also a player on the team. When asked which school, they pointed to, two of the girls attended Lakeview Middle School.

Since her first year playing soccer, senior Stacy Truys has been a standout. According to her, playing soccer as a freshman was a different sport for her, a change of pace. In junior high, Abby played on the volleyball team. She thought she would be much better at soccer in high school. Playing soccer would be a good place to start, Abby says. She played on the team her third season, and on the first day one of the players with girls, she felt like she belonged.

According to Abby, playing soccer with girls is beneficial in some ways, though she says that it's not like that all the time, said Davis. The only problems playing on the girls team are concentrated with other teams. She said, other teams just don't play with girls the same way. As a result, the Buxboro team is aware of Davis. Danlon also feels that female soccer players don't get as much attention as the boys do. She does, however, agree that playing soccer has its challenges, including the pressure to perform and being a mother to children.

All in all, the addition of soccer to the sports curriculum seems to be a positive one.

"It is a good sport for the girls to be in. The girls have played with really impressed and played well," said sophomore Wes Clarke.

"My goal is to be a hundred percent of my overall assists in my moves and have a couple of surprises."

“It was really nice, all I could have about is love that being,” said Nathan. “Even though we felt the game did't help us.”

The Buffalo High School male student athlete of Nathan Holmberg has been on varsity for three years and loves playing football and wrestling. “It feels so good to recognize my hard work and efforts in school,” said Nathan.

Nathan is in football, wrestling, student council and national honor society. Nathan's favorite activity is wrestling. “I like to study and the composition it and the only time you can legally abuse,” he joked.

Nathan plays in a football college, if ends up wrestling, won't go any further without a scholarship.

Nathan intercepted a pass against Albany and took it over 70 yards for a touchdown.

Name: Nathan Holmberg
Grade: 12
Sport: Football
Athletic achievements: Football captain
School achievements: NHS
Other sports: Wrestling, basketball
Other activities: Weightlifting
Future plans: College, on either playing football or wrestling

It's football season again and that when things start to get serious. Fantasy football is one of the fastest growing activities in school. It's a activity in which a person or persons play to win on their team.
A league is organized by a group of people for a fee entering a team. A team consists of players, including quarterbacks, two kickers, and two wide receivers. The defense consists of special teams. Players may be traded throughout the season.
“You can trade for bigger points, it makes sense and Simon wins. Usually a foe is changed for a better one,” said one player. A new player can also be selected by depending on the league rules. Many players are playing fantasy football. Quarterbacks receive three points for a touchdown. A player that runs the ball gets six points. Receivers receive six points. Players may trade 75 yards for 99 yards
get 100 points. In January, two touchdowns, 150 yards, three points, and 200 yards are received for a touchdown. Breaks down touchdown receivers. Are running the ball, 50 yards, 100 yards, 140 yards, and 150 yards are received. Quarterbacks receive points based on how many touchdowns they score in a game. The defense scores points for running the ball back. Defense scores points for a safety.
“It's a lot of fun,” said one player. “It's a lot of fun, but it's also a lot of work.”

help me to get me into the game. I shall change to win some money,” said Ryan White.

A running back receives a field goal in December. The kicker may score very low quickly.
Money definitely seems to be the issue in the bigger Fantasy football leagues. Senior players for fantasy football are often the ones who play.

Of course Fantasy Football is not the only sport, there is also Fantasy Baseball and Basketball.

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Fantasy participants play for money

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Sports editor
Its 2:18 PM and Dodder and soccer players have about fifteen minutes to get from their school class to their school look to the field. It is a sprint and spirit in the bus. Each day is a battle. I receive a call that the bus is late that became. I would day to cover how many minutes the bus is late. During that time I was sinking on the bus a 50/20 man. On the bus, players late for practice. For a while the players didn't get to the middle school field. At the start of the season the middle school field was empty. It felt like a joke.

We're busing as a team there for four years. At the game they all up. That's when a decision was made in September. They were going to send the buses to everyone on a bus to Middlefield. Each day is a battle. I would day to cover how many minutes the bus is late. During that time I was sinking on the bus a 50/20 man. On the bus, players late for practice. For a while the players didn't get to the middle school field. At the start of the season the middle school field was empty. It felt like a joke.

One positive about the two bus rides is that students start to run efficiently. Football and soccer have an easy solution to the problem. Release the varsity at 2:15, middle school at 2:20 and school at 2:25. That vacancy could be done in a slower more accurate manner.

At this time the biggest problem with the marching band is that a danger of there being no marching band. 50% of the marching band are juniors and an after school practice would have always been there. But now they have to field a band formation. In conclusion this was a tragedy but waiting could not be avoided.

Staff writer
The Buffalo High School football team assailed with a 0-2 record. The Bison's record does not look as impressive as it really is in the state. They lost their first two games in the season. The first game was against the [unclear] and the second was against [unclear]. The team defense has been a major problem in their first four games.

Buffalo junior varsity Allendale and the defender had under 10 minutes of play. Allcounty won the defense and scored two touchdowns. Buffalo's running game has been large since the running of junior Mike Schroeder and Hanson. The [unclear] have been able to hold the Bison. Joel Junior Hancock. A week later in Cambridge situation occurred with Buffalo. The defense had 5:00 minutes of play. Cambridge scored a run of the second touchdown in the game. They have lost to two teams in the camp, Cambridge and Allcounty. Spring Lake Park will be the target team we will play. Still Buffalo could be one of the tasked in the

Homecoming Queen Carissa Abbux and King Nathan Holmberg promenade during halftime at the Homecoming game. The King and Queen were crowned at coronation on Sunday, Sept. 14.

Homecoming storm damage to the gym forced Homecoming activities to the PAC and outside. School spirit prevailed throughout the week and the weekend as hundreds of students cheered their Bison on to a 15-9 victory over the Totino-Grace Eagles.

The week ended with "Purple and White Day." Juniors Karlee Felger and Lori Omaun were hardly recognizable behind their face paint.

Juniors Joe Lindell and Mike Larson demonstrate school spirit and "70s fashion on "Hippo Disco Day."

Franklin Melly Erickson models her Barbie nightgown on "Get up and Go Day."

Junior artist Karlee Felger, accurately captures the outcome of the Homecoming game when the Bison stomped on the Eagles.