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EspañolBUFFALO GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
'Buffalo Grove High School', or 'BG' is a public high school located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago. One of six four-year comprehensive high schools in Township High School District 214, serving portions of the Villages of Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, and Wheeling.
History and recent events
1973-1974 school year
★ Drawing students and staff from Wheeling and John Hersey High Schools, and fed by Cooper Junior High, Rand Junior High, Saint Mary's Catholic School in Buffalo Grove, and a smattering of students from Saint Peter's Lutheran School in Arlington Heights, BGHS opens for business with no seniors. The juniors of the fall of '73 are the "top dogs" of the school for two years running!
★ The school's colors are chosen--the blue and orange of the University of Illinois beats out gold and brown; the four choices drawn from Wheeling's blue and gold, and John Hersey's brown and orange. U of I's alma mater is adopted as Buffalo Grove's school song, with slight changes to the wording.
★ Dr. Clarence M. "Chick" Miller, formerly assistant principal at Wheeling High School, was named the school's first principal. Richard R. "Dick" Schnell--who coined the phrase "Back Those Bison"--formerly at Wheeling as a social science teacher and coach, is named an assistant principal. Norman Patberg, formerly at Forest View High School in Arlington Heights, is named as the other assistant principal. Paul Mueller, a science teacher from Wheeling, is chosen as Director of Student Activities. Wayne Selvig, from the physical education staff at Wheeling is the first athletic director.
1974-1975 school year
★ The Class of 1975 becomes the first to graduate from the last high school built in District 214.
★ Buffalo Grove's theatre department produces the first non-professional production of Godspell in America; directed by John Marquette, the play is so well-received that an extra weekend is added to the production run.
1975-1976 school year
★ On March 12th, President Gerald Ford, running a hard-fought campaign against former California Governor Ronald Reagan, makes a March primary appearance in the gymnasium of Buffalo Grove High School.
1976-1977 school year
★ The Class of '77, the original freshmen from the building's opening year, complete four full years at Buffalo Grove High School.
★ Fiddler on the Roof is the year's musical.
1977-1978 school year
★ Math teacher and legendary wrestling coach, Bob Tipsword, begins his nearly three-decade career on the BG staff.
★ The drama department produces "The Boyfriend" as its musical.
1978-1979 school year
★ Bison varsity football places second in the state 5A (then the largest division in Illinois football playoffs) championship game, played at Illinois State University, in Normal, Illinois.
★ Man of La Mancha is presented as the year's musical performance. A New Zealand native is the school's exchange student for the year.
1979-1980 school year
★ Girls' Varsity Basketball makes its first appearance in the state's Final Four.
★ My Fair Lady is the musical of the year.
1980-1981 school year
★ Ronald Reagan trounces Jimmy Carter and John B. Anderson in the school-wide presidential straw poll.
★ "Porch," a one-act play, makes the state theatre teachers' association finals at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois; the individual events (forensics) team wins the sectional championship.
★ After the close of the school year, the school loses its band director, Bill Carroll, when he is killed by a drunken driver.
1981-1982 school year
★ Homecoming is a virtual washout, with heavy weather throughout the football game in October.
★ Significant numbers of seniors receiving supplemental social security benefits due to the death of a parent, are forced to choose between early graduation to enroll in college, and loss of income benefits, on turning age 18.
1983-1984 school year
★ As District 214 faces falling enrollments, closing two of eight schools, including 62-year-old Arlington High School, substantial numbers of staffers retire throughout the district. As the academic year closes, significant numbers of BG's original staff depart to administrative roles elsewhere in the district; others take the chance to shift into new teaching positions elsewhere. Chick Miller retires and is replaced by Marv Christensen. Dick Schnell becomes Associate Principal. Norm Patberg transfers to Rolling Meadows.
1986-1987 school year
★ Division 6A IHSA Football State Champions
1988-1989 school year
★ IHSA Boys Soccer State Champions, led by Brian McBride.
1999-2000 school year
★ Class AA IHSA Girls Basketball State Champions
2003-2004 school year
★ In 2003, new classrooms, a foyer, and offices opened as part of a six-million dollar new development.
★ In January 2004, the Varsity Bison Poms squad attended the Universal Dance Association's National Dance Team Championships. Although they competed with two routines, they were most successful with their Hip Hop routine. The team had to pass a preliminary round in order to progress to the final round, where they received the honor of placing tenth in the entire nation. The dance showcased a "car" theme.
★ A student on the competitive speech and acting team placed fifth in the nation at the National Forensics League tournament in Humorous Interpretation.
2004-2005 school year
★ On August 27, 2004, the Bison hosted their first Friday Night Game under the new lights at Bison Stadium as they hosted Glenbrook South. They were the final team in the Mid-Suburban League to switch from Saturday Afternoons to Friday Nights.[2]
2005-2006 school year
★ Gay Homecoming Couple stires up some controversy [3]
★ On December 15th, 2005, Buffalo Grove Police responded to a telephone bomb threat a little after 7:30. The school was in lockdown for over two hours. After 10:00, students were let out of their classrooms, as many left school and had their parents call them out. [4]
★ A week after a bomb threat caused a lockdown and police search of Buffalo Grove High School, police officials said they arrested 14-year-old Tyler Cashman, who told them he made the false threat Dec. 15 because he wanted an extra day of winter break.
★ "The Expressions" win a fourth show choir national championship. 1999, 2003, and 2004 were the other years they brought home the title. [5]
★ Parents fight against board, possible book ban [6]
★ Three students, Ryan Reizman, Justin White, and Mark Spirek, were suspended for distribution of an underground newspaper, the San Diego Supercharger. The students have created an online petition aimed at the school administration, ensuring students' rights at BGHS. The staff of the underground newspaper has continued working on (yet to be released) new issues. This story was covered in a segment on Free Talk Live. [7]
2006-2007 school year
★ On July 23 2006 BGHS was tragically struck with the death of class of 2008 member, 16-year-old Corey Diamond of Arlington Heights. He was killed in a car crash at the corner of Dundee and Schoenbeck by a rental truck being pursued by police. Two other teenagers were in the 2001 Ford Taurus that was hit by the truck. The driver, Elliott Cellini, was taken to Lutheran General Hospital and listed in critical condition. A passenger in the back seat, Brandon Forshall, was taken to Northwest Community Hospital and released after being treated for minor injuries. [8]
★ On September 3 2006 Chavario White, 15, was shot in the head on a Sunday night outside his apartment complex in the 800 block of Colonial Drive before 10 p.m. Chavario was a at BGHS. Police believe the shooting was gang-related. The death shook the school that was less than 3 weeks into the year. Many students started a fund-raiser for Chavario and made T-shirts mourning his death. [9]
★ Students travel to Hollywood after creating a spoof of The Office, called The Tech Lab [10][11]
★ On April 5 2007 the Bison faced its third tragedy in a little over 8 months. 18 year old senior Mateusz "Matt" Szakola of Buffalo Grove was killed by a car on Lake-Cook Road. He was walking on the raised median near Raupp Boulevard at 10:50 p.m. He walked into the westbound lane of traffic and was hit by the side mirror of a Toyota. Then somehow he ended up in the eastbound lane where he was killed head on by a Cadillac, that fled the scene. A woman later turned herself in. An immediate Facebook group was made entitled "Remember Matt Szakola". He was only 2 months away from Graduation. [12]
★ On June 6 The Boys Varsity Baseball team qualified for the state tournament for the first time in school history. They eventually lost in the quarter-final round by eight runs to a ranked New Trier team.
Academics
★ 1999-2000 Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence presented by the United States Department of Education.
★ In 2006, Buffalo Grove made Adequate Yearly Progress on the Prairie State Achievement Examination, a state test part of the No Child Left Behind Act.
★ This school is ranked #1096 on Newsweek's 2006 list of the Best High Schools in America.[1]
Class of 2005
ACT Scores
| Buffalo Grove | 22.9 |
| National | 20.9 |
SAT Scores
| Verbal Average | |
|---|---|
| Buffalo Grove | 607 |
| National | 508 |
| Math Average | |
|---|---|
| Buffalo Grove | 643 |
| National | 520 |
2005 National Merit Scholarship Finalists 7
2005 National Merit Commended Students 10
Class of 2005 Survey of Buffalo Grove High School
No. %
Attending 4-year College/University 309 67.2
Attending 2-year College 114 24.8
Entering Labor Market 23 5.0
Attending Trade/Technical School 8 1.7
Entering Military 1 .2
Apprenticeship 1 .2
Other 4 .9
Athletics
Buffalo Grove competes in the Mid-Suburban League East Conference and Illinois High School Association.
The Boys' Athletic Director is Kip North and the Girls' AD is Marianne Mendoza.
Fall Sports
| Sport | Coach |
|---|---|
| Boys Golf | Tom Dineen |
| Boys Soccer | Rick Schoffstall |
| Football | Rich Roberts |
| Boys Cross Country | Jaime Klotz |
| Girls Golf | Peter Duffer |
| Girls Tennis | Kevin Schrammel |
| Girls Volleyball | Marianne Mendoza |
| Girls Swimming | Tom Mroz |
| Girls Cross Country | Ron Brusa |
Winter Sports
| Sport | Coach |
|---|---|
| Boys Basketball | Ryan O'Conner |
| Boys Swimming | Pat Cornfield |
| Wrestling | Dave Durlacher |
| Girls Basketball | Tom Dineen |
| Girls Gymnastics | Stephanie Schrader |
| Girls Bowling | Jean Tripam |
Spring Sports
| Sport | Coach |
|---|---|
| Baseball | John Wendell |
| Boys Gymnastics | Mr. Clean |
| Boys Tennis | Kevin Schramml |
| Boys Track | Jamie Klotz |
| Boys Volleyball | Matt Aiello |
| Boys Water Polo | Pat Cornfield |
| Girls Badminton | Chris VanGrondelle |
| Girls Softball | Laura Stock |
| Girls Track | Steve Gibble |
| Girls Soccer | Sarah Alonzo |
| Girls Water Polo | Tom Mroz |
Bison Boosters Executive Board Members
President:
Frank & Stephanie DeSimone
Vice President:
Sheila O'Gara
Secretary:
Joseph and Nancy Paczosa
Treasurer:
Mario daPonte
Clubs and Activities
| Club | Sponsor(s) | Assistant(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Art Club | Mr. Byrne | |
| Band | Mr. Jacobi | |
| Battle Bots IQ | Mr. Grybash | Ms. Cleveland |
| Blue Crew | Mr. Siegal | |
| Breakdance Club | Ms. Cleveland, Ms. Marshall | |
| Cheerleading | Ms. Konkel | Ms. Brickman |
| Chess Team | Mr. McCabe | |
| Choir | Ms. McEachran | |
| Debate Team | Ms. Katzman | |
| Drama | Fall Play - Ms. Stenzel Spring Play - Ms. Smalley Tech Crew - Mr. Mahlman, Mr. Goldspiel Musical - Ms. McEachran Costumes - Ms. Andres Tickets/Publicity - Ms. Ludemann | |
| E.C.C. (Environmental Club) | Mrs. Grunschel | |
| Expressions | Ms. McEachran | |
| French Honor Society | Ms. Meyer | |
| FEA (Future Educators of America) | Ms. Gates | |
| Gay/Straight Alliance | Ms. Zacharski and Mrs. Hamilton | |
| German Club | Ms. Santeford | |
| Health Awareness | Mrs. Wodka | |
| Improv | Ms. Smalley | |
| Interact | Mrs. Grunschel, Mr. Caldera | |
| Jazz Band | Mr. Jacobi | |
| Juggling Club | Ms. Cooper | |
| Latino Connections Club | Ms. Orti | |
| Math Team | Mr. Huynh | |
| Mentors of Student Talent | Ms. Levin | |
| Multicultural Club | Ms. Pilarski, Mrs. Knudsen | |
| National Honor Society | Ms. Rhodes | |
| Newspaper (Charger) | Ms. Sigan | |
| Orchesis | Ms. Carrison | Ms. Baima |
| Orchestra | Mr. Kosobayashi | |
| Peer Counseling | Ms. Fox | |
| P.E.A.C.E. | Mr. Wardle | |
| Peer Mediation | Mr. Kincaid | |
| Political Action Committee | Ms. Haen | |
| Poms | Ms. Meyer | Ms. Lewis |
| Students Against Destructive Decisions (S.A.D.D.) | Ms. Deal | |
| Scholastic Bowl | Mr. Park, Ms. Levin | |
| Science Olympiad | Mr. Schram, Mrs. Raucci | |
| Spanish Honor Society | Mrs. Arnold | |
| Speech and Acting Team | Ms. Repa | Mr. Fenstermaker, Ms. Ruzicka, Mr. Vinopal, Ms Weiland, Ms. Romack |
| Student Council | Ms. Schrader | Ms. Lindbloom |
| Technical Theater Crew | Mr. Mahlman | |
| Variety Show | Mr. Clark, Mr. Mahlman | |
| Writing Contests | Ms. Norman | |
| Yearbook (Stampede) | Mr. McDermott | |
| Senior Class Board '08 | Ms. Fullhart | |
| Junior Class Board '09 | Ms. Rhodes | |
| Sophomore Class Board '10 | Ms. Marcin |
Notable alumni
★ The first overall pick in the 1996 MLS draft, Brian McBride, graduated from Buffalo Grove High School. He has since played in three FIFA World Cups for the US men's national soccer team and was named MVP in the 1998 MLS All-star game. He currently plays for the Fulham Football Club in the English Premier League. He is in the last year of his contract and wants to get away from a rebuilding team. He would like to go to the Chicago Fire of the MLS.
★ University of Notre Dame football standout Tom Zbikowski graduated from Buffalo Grove High School with the class of 2003, and started for the Bison for three years. He starred as an option quarterback and strong safety for BG, and plays safety and returns punts for the Fighting Irish. [14]
★ The Simpsons writer Larry Doyle graduated from Buffalo Grove High School. In May 2007, he published his first novel, "I Love You, Beth Cooper," set at Buffalo Grove High School. [15]
★ Three Major League Baseball players have graduated from Buffalo Grove High School: Mike Marshall, Tim Bogar, and Josh Paul. [16]
★ The 1984 sixth round pick of the NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints, Don Thorp (DT Illinois), graduated from Buffalo Grove High School. In his career, he also spent time on the rosters of the Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, and Kansas City Chiefs. [17]
★ NHL Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brett Lebda attended Buffalo Grove High School.
★ Actress Jessy Schram graduated from Buffalo Grove High School with the class of 2004.
★ Filmmaker Mark Spirek graduated in 2006 while producing cult favorites such as "Gentelemen for Hire 2" and "Recursion". He is currently working on a film called "Displacement" and owns a film studio called Retroscript Films
★ 1988 Olympic Short Track Speed Skater Brian Arseneau graduated from Buffalo Grove High School with the class of 1983.
★ Historian and professor Simon Cordery (class of 1978), author of British Friendly Societies 1750-1914.
★ Threadless Creative Director Jeffrey Kalmikoff graduated from Buffalo Grove High School with the class of 1997. [18]
References
1. [13]
External links
★ Official Website
★ School profile from the district website
★ Windows Live Local satellite photo of school campus with labels
★ Class of 1987 Reunion Website
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