Buffalo High School - Bison Yearbook (Buffalo, MO)

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IN PURSUIT OF IMPROVEMENT New Images at BHS

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IN PURSUIT OF PROMINENCE ’Honor and shame from no condition rise; Act well your part, there all the honor lies.” Alexander Pope The National Honor Society was introduced at Buffalo this year. Membership is formed of Juniors and Seniors. Their advisor is Mrs. Myra Glor. Acceptance is based on grade point average, leadership, character and service. The object of the organization is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, and to encourage the development of character in our school. The service project for this year was promotion of the bond issue. The chapter distributed informative flyers en- couraging voters to support the school. The NHS is a valuable addition to the high school campus. The Honor Society is always on its toes. 'Who is the happy Warrior? Who is he That every man in arms should wish to be. William Wordsworth The Future Teachers of America was a new orga- nization at Buffalo High School. This year there were thirty-four members. Advice and support were provided by Mrs. Joyce Ray and Mrs. Terri Chas- teen. Their goals are to aid students in becoming better prepared for teaching careers, and to promote appreciation for the profession in general. Students with a study hall often tutored young children or became a teacher s aid. FTA will be important in the effort to rejuvenate teaching. Mrs. Ray and the FTA officers concentrate on their money-making project.

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In 1988, Buffalo will have a new school to be proud of. Although the school is far from completion, the affect it has had on the stu- dents' morale is obvious throughout the cam- pus. Students took a serious interest in the bond issue, and for a very good reason; their future. Drafting classes made a scale model of the new school; art classes made posters; BHS performing groups from Buffalo Gals to Speech entertained at the Bond pep rally; student council members guided tours; and National Honor Society members handed out pamphlets — and all to help inform the voters of the deteriorating conditions of the school. The Bond pep rally was the highlight of the campaign. It was held on Monday night, February 3, 1986, and received TV coverage. The purpose of the rally was to actually show the voters how bad the conditions in the high school had become. On February 4th the excitement could be felt throughout the campus. Students and teachers were too happy and excited to work. The bond issue had passed by 68.4 percent. The students, led by the cheerleaders, began to cheer. In moments the whole student body had joined hands they cheered for their school, and did a snake dance around the city square. For the First time in quite a while the students felt they really had a reason to cheer. They had worked together for a common goal and they had achieved it. This was the beginning of a new image for BHS, one of school pride and school spirit. Above: Students celebrate the passing of the bond issue by doing a snake dance through town. Below The old army barracks will be used for another school year, while the 'new” school is completed. I’m very happy the bond issue passed. It will be neat to be first class to gra- duate from the new” BHS. Lance Mills I think the new school will improve the students' desire to learn and their pride in the school. Mrs. Cully, Stu-Co Advisor. Student Involvement showed the communi- ty that the students really cared. It played a big part in passing the bond issue. Joelle Hillhouse, Stu-Co Pres. I'm happy the bond issue went through. I hope it will give everyone a reason to feel good about our school and inspire more school spirit. Melissa Smith I think the new school is going to be a big step for Buffalo, now we won’t have to worry about falling bricks anymore.” William Popejoy Of course I'm glad it passed, I voted for it!!! Melinda Pickney 5