Friday Focus:
BGHS Athletes Honored with NCAA Signing
Congratulations to our NCAA signees…Dori Lee (Golf-Loyola University), Angelina Craig (Softball-Oklahoma State), Matt Wolverton (Baseball, Univ. of Dubuque), Connor Dell (Volleyball-Concordia, Irvine CA), and Piotr Wymoczyl (Volleyball-Lewis University). Fight On!
The Bison Impact:
Good luck to the Swimmers competing at State this weekend: Emilia Jedryka (200 medley relay, 200 free relay, and 100 freestyle); Reese Frighetto (200 medley relay, 200 free relay, and 50 freestyle); Victoria Surdyka (200 medley relay, 200 free relay, and the 100 breaststroke); Gianna Gagliano (200 medley relay); and Olivia Bochnak (200 free relay)!
Congratulations to the 153 newest members of the National Honor Society inducted on Monday!
Congratulations to Model UN winners at SIMUN XX, Ari Duvel, Victoria Gauza, Paddy Bateman, Maya Belorusskiy, and Evan Sternberg!
Shout out to the staff of The Charger on their first print edition after a long hiatus due to the pandemic!
Upcoming Dates
Staff Spotlight
What is your name? Justin Penio
What department do you teach in/ How long have you been teaching at BG? Administration; Division Head for Student Success, Safety & Wellness....been here at Buffalo Grove almost 2 weeks! However, I spent 8 years at Hersey and 5 years at Elk Grove before coming over.
Where did you go to high school? Elk Grove High School
What part of teaching do you find the most rewarding? Seeing the positive change in students after working together or through various situations.
What new thing have you learned this year as a teacher? Everyone is at a different place in every aspect of their day to day lives. Be patient and meet them where they're at and work together to move forward.
What are you currently reading, and/ or do you have a favorite author or podcast? Most recently I read Culturiz' by Jimmy Casas. I also enjoy listening to Joel Osteen with my wife.
What activities or clubs do you coach/ sponsor? Previously coached football and basketball, now I coach my own children. However, you can always find me at school functions!
What is something unique about you? I was roommates with Tony Romo in college, and have maintained a close friendship since then.
Back Those Bison!
Varsity Home Sports and Fine Arts for the Coming Week
For underlevel and away sporting events and the most current information for BGHS activities, please go to: Buffalo Grove High School Comprehensive Calendar
BGHS in the News
Growing number of Illinois high school students signing up for AP, dual credit and career courses during pandemic
Chicago Tribune, November 5, 2021
For Township High School District 214 Superintendent David Schuler, the state’s growth in the number of high school students enrolled in AP, dual credit and career pathways courses underscores the importance of a nationwide initiative he leads redefining what it means for students to be prepared for college, career and life.
Prospect, Buffalo Grove excited for another epic battle
The Daily Herald, November 4, 2021
Playoffs can bring great matchups and lifetime memories. Prospect and Buffalo Grove will be ready for theirs Saturday when the Mid-Suburban East co-champions collide at 7 p.m. at BG's Grant Blaney Stadium in a second round game of the Class 7A football playoffs. Prospect won the meeting between the teams in Week 5 of this season in a hard-fought 17-14 victory. The Knights have won the last three games against BG. The teams have met four times in the state playoffs. Buffalo Grove won the first meeting in 1984, but Prospect has won the last three, winning in consecutive years from 2001 to 2003. Read Story
Prospect knocks off Buffalo Grove; will play Jacobs in 7A quarterfinals
The Daily Herald, November 7, 2021
Prospect likes to go four-wide on its offense. On Saturday night in the Class 7A football playoffs against Mid-Suburban East rival Buffalo Grove, Prospect found itself going four-quarterback. Those four proved to be just as good as one as the Knights held on for a 13-8 win over host Buffalo Grove before 4,000 fans. Read Story
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