Friday Focus:
NJROTC Students Shine in Regional Tournament
Buffalo Grove High School would like to recognize our Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) students. On February 5, 2022, NJROTC hosted a regional tournament with 16 area high schools attending. Students from throughout District 214, including Buffalo Grove High School, participate in the NJROTC program. Our team won a number of awards, including a 1st place award in Academics! Earlier this school year the NJROTC Varsity and JV orienteering teams traveled to Ohio and placed 2nd in that regional competition. NJROTC students have also won awards in marksmanship, drill, physical training and academic competitions this year. These outstanding students have also made time to volunteer at nearly 10 community service events so far during this school year, even in the midst of a pandemic.
D214 Education Foundation Scholarships
Deadline NEXT Friday, March 4th
The deadline to apply for scholarships through the District 214 Education Foundation is Friday, March 4, 2022. Awards range from $500 to $8,000. Every scholarship has unique criteria. Some seek high-performing students, while others have no GPA requirement at all. Please join us in encouraging all seniors to visit the Scholarship Portal -- d214.awardspring.com; also accessible at www.214foundation.org/scholarships. Students will complete a brief profile, which will match them with scholarships for which they are eligible. Once matched, students can apply directly online.
A full list of available Foundation scholarships can be found at www.214foundation.org/scholarships. This includes many previously housed at District high schools that have been migrated for oversight.
For scholarship questions or general application issues, contact the Foundation at (847) 718-7699 or email foundation@d214.org or brooke.snell@d214.org.
The Bison Impact:
Congratulations to Gymnast Olivia Tangorra on placing 2nd in State on the bars! Olivia Tangorra is 1 of only 5 women in BG history to place at the State Finals! Olivia was the first girl ever to place at the State meet on the uneven bars. The last time a Bison gymnast placed in the top 3 at the State meet was exactly 40 years ago! Way to make your mark in BG history, Olivia!
Congratulations to the Boys Basketball team on defeating Wheeling in the semifinals 51-49! Come cheer on the Bison tonight at 7:00 pm as they compete for the Regional Championship against Barrington! Fight on!
Congratulations to Swimmer Edgar Rutkauskas on placing 4th at Sectionals and qualifying for State in the 200 IM!
Congratulations to Divers Holden Wheeler and Ryan Dumrauf on qualifying to compete at State this weekend! Holden and Ryan had HUGE personal records and placed 3rd and 5th at the Highland Park Sectional!
Congratulations to Julianna Conroy, BG’s first ever IHSA Girls Wrestling State Qualifier and good luck as she competes this weekend in Bloomington!
Congratulations to our 34 DECA State qualifiers: Matthew Allaire, Emily Antonetti, Peter Baker, Justin Brosnahan, Justin Dahl, Daniel Feder, Matthew Feder, Allison Finn, Lola Geraghty, Angelica Groszek, Alan Ilinskiy, Zoyia Khan, Minjin Khuchitbaatar, Audrey Kim, Erin Knauf, Katrin Kostanyan, Anna Lang, Olivia Larkowski, Isabella Larkowski, Sam Lender, Veronika Manukian, Anusha Patel, Audrey Ro, Ally Robertson, Athan Rodrigues, Devin Roser, Ranae Roy, Karanvir Saini, Niyati Sharma, Ryan Stefani, Faith Thomas, Maxwell Turner, Andrea Yeverino, and Christine Yuan!
Congratulations to Girls Track on winning a close one 50-46 against Mundelein!
Upcoming Dates
Don’t Miss the Variety Show Tonight at 7:00 PM!
Variety Show 2022: Bison Assemble!
Get ready for a SUPER show with BGHS student performances including singing, musical talent and more! Variety Show performances will be on Thursday, February 24 and Friday, February 25 at 7pm in the BGHS Theater. Tickets are $5 at the door.
CLICK HERE to purchase Bison Booster Spring Fundraiser tickets
Staff Spotlight
What is your name? Francisco Plazola Jr.
What department have you/ do you work in? I currently work in the English/EL department as an Instructional Assistant.
How long have you been working at BG? I started working at BG at the end of September of 2021.
Where did you go to high school? I graduated from Wheeling High School in 2018, go Wildcats!
What part of working at BG do you find the most rewarding? As an Instructional Assistant, I support EL students in various classes. This allows me to work with the same students throughout the day in different classes and environments. I enjoy the ability of not being limited to one subject, rather supporting a variety of classes such as World Lit, Multicultural Lit, ESL 2, Biology, and Geometry. My schedule also gives me the opportunity to work alongside a wonderful group of teachers from various backgrounds and departments here at BGHS. I think the most rewarding part of being here is the opportunity to work with students, give them advice and support when needed, and to be able to watch them grow as learners and individuals and in the end, celebrating their wins.
What are you currently reading, and/ or do you have a favorite author or podcast? I am currently reading the Spanish version of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika Sánchez. My favorite author is Reyna Grande. My favorite book by her is La Distancia Entre Nosotros or The Distance Between Us.
What is something unique about you? I started working for District 214 my junior year of high school as a Preschool Aide in WHS’s Little Wildcats Daycare. At the age of 20, I returned to the district in October of 2020 as an Instructional Assistant at Newcomer Center, then in March of 2021 I transferred over to work at The Academy at Forest View as an Instructional Assistant, then came over to BG. Some say that I am very young to have started working in those roles, I call it a reward of my grit, hard work, and dedication, as well as my previous work experience, all things I learned from my parents.
What activities or clubs do you coach/ sponsor? What activities at BG do you follow? I currently co-sponsor the Latin American Student Organization (LASO), our door is always open for new members! Feel free to contact myself or Ms. Lobato for more information.
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
Bison in the News
Buffalo Grove's Tangorra showcases determination at state finals
The Daily Herald, February 19, 2022
Not even an injured wrist could slow down Buffalo Grove's Olivia Tangorra. Competing in her final event, the senior put together her finest performance on her career. She scored a 9.50 to tie for a second-place finish on the bars at the individual girls state gymnastics finals at Palatine High School on Saturday. Read Story
Buffalo Grove gets past Wheeling
The Daily Herald, February 24, 2022
Beating a team three times in a season is tough enough. When you face that same opponent for the fourth time, and in the Class 4A state tournament, well it's a whole new ballgame. But that's what Buffalo Grove did Wednesday night in beating Wheeling 51-49 at home in the semifinals. The win now pits the Bison against Barrington Friday night. Read Story
The Unspoken Herd - New Podcast Episode
Calling all Superheroes: Vshow is Live once again (ep. 9)
Seniors Max Svadlena and Jett Haas join Michael Meschbach ('22) in this episode of The Unspoken Herd to discuss the upcoming Variety Show sponsored by Student Council. Svadlena talks about what it's like to be an act in the show with his band "Born to Part," while Haas gives us a behind the scenes look at what it's like to select acts and work tech for the show. You'll want to give this episode a listen and come out to the show on Feb. 24th & 25th. CLICK HERE to listen.
BGPA Scholarship Application Deadline March 29th
The Buffalo Grove High School Parent Association (“BGPA”) and donor Mrs. Jackie Sell are pleased to award scholarships to recognize the achievement of our students. The completed application (with required signatures) must be received in the BGHS College/Career Center by the end of school on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Click HERE to apply or scan the QR code below.
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