Students leaving Saturday to spend three weeks in Germany
June 10, 2010 by cpersons
Filed under Activities
The 2010 Tatanka Yearbook – From Beginning to End
June 10, 2010 by mccallum
Filed under Activities, Features, Video
This documentary was filmed, edited, narrated and produced by Joel Morehouse.
It focuses on the First Worknight and then the distribution of the Yearbook.
That’s the way we get down, in a hick town!
It’s the last day of school, and the parking lot is packed! Even the students driving in early have to fight for a parking space! Some of the students here at Buffalo High School instead of driving their cars to school decided to drive their tractors, four wheelers, dirt bikes, and one three wheeler.
“I drove my tractor with a hay wagon hooked up to it, because I thought it would be fun and different!” said Senior Brittany Gutknecht.
Early this morning students stepped out of their cars to see the tractors, four wheelers, and dirt bikes parked in the far back part of the parking lot!
“It was definitely a surprise to see that many tractors in the school parking lot this morning!” said Junior JD Laskey.
For many years here at BHS it has been a tradition to drive tractors, four wheelers, and dirt bikes to school on the last day.
“I drove a tractor because a lot of people do and i really wanted to drive a tractor to school!” said sophomore Lane Otto.
A final fairwell
“School is out,
summer is in.
Let’s take a look,
at where to begin.
Our journey’s been long,
but it’s about to end.
This is the year, 2010!”
-BHS student
As we all know, today is the last day of the 2009-2010 school year. That means that our graduating senior’s are done with High School forever!
“I can’t believe how slow this past week has gone. It’s crazy though, because this year in general has just flown by. I really can’t believe we’re actually done with this place for good though. It’s kind of bitter sweet. I’m going to miss it, but I’m ready to get out there on my own I guess,” says Senior Savanha Gravening.
With summer comes exciting activities: hanging out with friends, bonfires, lounging at the beach all day, or just sittin at home enjoying some relaxing time to yourself. Everyday there is something new to do and different memories made.
“I go to dive camp every year, we practice for 4 hours for two weeks. It’s better than regular dive practice because the boy and girl divers practice diving together and also there are other schools that can also join the camp too, so the best part is that you get to hang out with all the friends you have and make new ones along the way. Oh, and our coach is awesome,” said Junior Molly Sandahl.
When interviewed, 81% of students said that the thing they look forward to the most in summer is hanging out with their friends every day. Students have less worries; and can just go day to day without having to think about getting up early, homework, or the stress of all of the finals. Even though we had to wait a little bit longer for summer than other schools, it’s finally worth it knowing that this is our last day here at BHS. So Seniors, enjoy the rest of what comes to you. You’re journey has been long, but it has only just begun.
Video: Seniors Say Farewell
Video by Sam Mailhot and Sam Nyberg
School board selects new superindendent
June 10, 2010 by eleipholtz
Filed under News
The school board has been working to replace Jim Bauck, the current superintendent, who is leaving June 30 for Eastern Carver County School District in Chaska. The process began by a subcommittee consisting of three board members interviewing five or six applicants. Of the applicants, three finalists were chosen and took part in an all-day interview.
The three finalists were Michael Munoz, the Executive Director for the DesMoines Iowa Public Schools, Pam Miller, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Teaching and Learning Director, and Scott Thielman, Superintendent of Albany Area Schools. Each finalist was assigned a day for an interview that began at 9:00 am and ended at 7:30 pm. Staff and public had the opportunity to meet each candidate and ask questions.
“I think it’s helpful that it’s open to the community,” said Principal Mark Mischke. “The board members can attend the question sessions as community members as well as board members.”
The new superintendent, Thielman, was announced on Friday, June 4. He is from Kimball, MN and currently resides in Albany, MN. The school board decided that Thielman will be a strong leader and has a great deal of experience in education. They also expressed that he is committed to doing what is best for the student. At this time, they plan is to have a contract ready for board approval at the June 29 meeting.
Gaughan and Tryggeseth begin Junior League Hockey
Seniors Josh Gaughan and Buzz Tryggeseth have decided to play Junior League hockey next year. The Junior program is available to athletes who are 20 years old or younger. It is also available to high school students and graduates who want to get better before playing college hockey.
Left- Tryggeseth Right- Gaughan
Gaughan tried out to play for the Alexandria Blizzards on May 3 and got drafted by them. Getting drafted means they are interested in you, and they take your rights, and that means no other team can have you. If you are one of the first picks you are most likely going to make the team. To officially make the team Gaughan has to go to the teams main camp on August 2nd-4th to show the coaches he can play well and his the way he plays is consistent. The people that attend this camp are all the draft picks and all of the players from the previous year who are still eligible.
Tryggeseth was the first draft pick for the Alaska Avalanche team. To make the team for sure his main camp will be in Andover on July 23rd- 25th. When asked why he wants to do this instead of go to college Tryggeseth said, “to be successful in hockey you kind of have to play Juniors if you are not already good enough to play Division l hockey right after high school.”
The Blizzards and the Avalanche are both Tier ll Junior A teams. The highest level is USHL , which would be Tier I and then one step down from that is Tier II Junior A, which is what the boys are playing in. The boys are working out and preparing for the journey they are about to begin.
Capstone Showcase
In the senior capstone there are many different talented students, these 25 students have different talents; poetry, comic art, improv theater, fashion design, painting, drawings, monologue, short story, illustrations, photography, graphic design, DJ, pottery, dance, writer, animation, and spoken word. The showcase was on June 3rd, 2010 it was held at the BHS Performing Art Center. Students in this showcase were involved in the arts magnet program. Students pulled most of their work together to make a pamphlet filled with all the information about the Capstone Showcase. Each artist put a piece or two of their work into the pamphlet along with a description of what they enjoy about art and how art effects their lives. Each and every one of these students loves what they do. “The simple fact is: If i didn’t make the art that i do, i wouldn’t be as happy as i am” said Senior Taylor Beck. Many students make the art that they do to express their inner feelings, and to make an impact on the viewers. “I like improv because when I’m doing it i feel like im making a connection with everyone in the room, i like making people laugh” said Senior Dan Comstack.
Young entrepreneurs at BHS providing senior pictures
Buffalo High School turns out talented and ambitious students year after year. 2 Guys Photography, Seniors Dan Hanson and Joel Morehouse, are bringing together their photo taking and editing skills to offer professional portraits at an affordable price.
2 Guys Photography does senior pictures, family portraits, weddings, and commercial photography. Dan and Joel’s work is well-known throughout the school, and can be found in BHS’s Tatanka yearbook and Hoofprint newspaper. They are experienced professionals who love photography and are dedicated to creating unique photos at the lowest prices around.
It’s about that time of year again
Tomorrow on June 4, yearbooks will be distributed to the students and staff at BHS. This day is anxiously awaited by most students because it’s something they can look back on years down the road and remember their high school days.
” I love yearbook distribution day. It’s something that I look forward to every year. You get to have all of your friends sign your book with some funny story you guys share. It’s my favorite day of the year by far, ” said Junior Mary Zelko.
One reason students get so anxious is because nobody has any idea what this years yearbook is going to look like besides the yearbook staff. Students may not realize how much work they all put into this day. This book is a representation of the whole 2009-2010 school year at BHS. They captured every moment of it, and put it into a book to share with the rest of the school.
“I’m excited for tomorrow! I know when people first get the book there is going to be a lot of critisism but we just have to ignore it. No one will actually know how much work and time really goes into making the book. I’m really proud of the turn out though, it’s awesome,” says yearbook staff writer Megan Durst.
Yearbooks will be handed out tomorrow during lunch. A and B will join together, while C and D will also. Students will have an hour during lunch to sign books and at 1:30 they will be released to go down to the cafeteria and gym to enjoy music and activities.