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  • May 1NDHSAA officially cancels all spring sports, and remaining winter state basketball tournaments.
  • April 14The NDHSAA board of directors voted to continue the indefinite suspension of the winter sports tournaments and spring sports season. The next meeting will take place on May 1st.
  • March 13ND Class "A" State Basketball Tournaments Suspended
Scott Gotta

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Scott enjoys playing in the band as well as participating in Track and Field. Scott has also self-boosted his career with his own lawn mowing business.

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Our Planet Review

Our Planet Review

May 26, 2021
For the Cross. Retiring from BHS, Band Director Peske has been strongly motivated in his musical career by faith. He has been involved in the Bismarck Public School System for over three decades. “My favorite memory is when we performed Hommage this year along with the choir and orchestra. The way he smiled through the whole thing as if he dedicated his whole life to this moment,” Senior Jacksen Welle said.

Devoting music to faith

May 18, 2021
Return to normal

Return to normal

February 16, 2021
RADD. The group runs three days per week and trains for the upcoming Santa Run. The Santa Run has been going strong since 2014.

Running from addiction

December 14, 2020
Staying informed. Principle David Wisthoff has seen the effects of the precaution measures and is eager to use these to reopen schools. This past spring, BHS was completely online and excluded from in-person learning. “If we come back full go, with the current interpretation that masks will be worn when 6 foot distancing can't be maintained, you will most likely have to wear those all day,” Wisthoff said.

Education during a pandemic

September 27, 2020
Leading the band. The sacrifices made due to COVID-19 include excluding the band from parts of the fall season. BHS Band Director Robert Peske has conducted the band for decades and understands the reason behind prohibiting pep band. “While trying to stay within the guidelines the Health Department sets out, it can be hard to please everyone,” Peske said.

Pep Band postponed this fall

September 27, 2020
On to greater things. BHS senior Connor Fogarty plans to go to St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. During high school, Fogarty has been a part of several high school activities - including the BHS HiHerald. “I have so many varied interests, whether it's music, math, writing, programming or physics. I don't want to start narrowing down just yet. That's what college is for,” Fogarty said.

An English class achiever

May 25, 2020
Lockdown on a local level

Lockdown on a local level

May 24, 2020
Suspended. All spring sports have been cancelled by the NDHSAA. This includes facilities like the Community Bowl, which has hosted the state track meet for decades.

Sports Lockdown

May 13, 2020
Economic strain of lockdown

Economic strain of lockdown

April 30, 2020
Keeping those most vulnerable safe

Keeping those most vulnerable safe

April 22, 2020
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