Dalton Curtis – The Hoofprint

Tatanka Yearbook Staff races to the finish line to beat COVID-19

Dalton Curtis — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:13:50 +0000

The Tatanka Yearbook staff finished the 2020 yearbook three weeks ahead of schedule as a precaution for the potential impact of the spread of COVID-19. The staff spent an additional 12 hours after school in the past two weeks to get the book done early.

Business and Academics Editor Kiaunna Kirkendall stayed after school until 9 p.m. with the rest of the staff. She made sure that every band, choir, and orchestra student was correctly identified before the end of the night.

“Really stressful. Ten out of ten,” Kirkendall said. “I almost cried last night. The main reason it was stressful is because we didn’t have all the names for kids in certain groups. We were only 80% of the way there.”

All 49 members of staff put in additional hours in a “Worknight” for the second time in two weeks to wrap it up while still maintaining the quality that has led them to seven consecutive Best-in-Show Awards at the State level and three consecutive All-American honors. They will begin work on the 24-page Spring Supplement next week.

Third Times A Charm? Bison Face Crimson For State Ticket

Dalton Curtis — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 20:46:45 +0000

The Buffalo High School Boys Basketball team is one game away from the State Tournament as they will play the Maple Grove Crimson for the Section Championship for the third year in a row. The Bison lost both previous years.

With hopes riding high on this year’s playoff-push, Matthew Willert talked about how important the game is for the team’s seniors to finally get past the Crimson.

“We’ve made it this far before,” Willert said. “We’re built for this as seniors, having it being our last year we’re going to go out and put it all on the line.”

The game starts at 7 p.m. at Monticello High School, a neutral site for the game. At the time of this publishing, there are no restrictions for fans due to COVID-19.

Photo by Jillian Elton

MSHSL limits fan attendance at State Basketball Tournament

Dalton Curtis — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 18:57:59 +0000

The COVID-19 coronavirus has taken a heavy toll on the US and could now affect the Minnesota State basketball tournament by limiting the number of people attending the game. Earlier this afternoon, John Milea of the Minnesota State High School League tweeted:

“Due to Coronavirus concerns, a limited number of spectators will be permitted at girls state basketball and adapted floor hockey tournaments Friday and Saturday, and remaining section boys basketball games.”

This will impact students and basketball fans that usually attend this event every year Taking in the effect of the coronavirus.

Basketball fan Senior Kaden Stubstad said, “Yeah, it sucks. I went last year and I was looking forward to going with my friends this year because there’s a chance our team could go to State.”

Story by Dalton Curtis and Logan Smitherman