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Cooper Buffington
WINFIELD-MT. UNION
Mar. 25, 2025 3:13 pm
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Parents: Ryan and Molly Buffington
Cumulative GPA and Class Rank: 3.8, fifth
Activities: Football, track, wrestling, basketball
Future plans: Attend University of Montana to play football and am undecided on major.
How will your high school experiences help you in the coming years? Be more responsible and teaches me how to work hard.
Fondest memory of high school? State football and the team meals every Wednesday.
Which teachers have had the biggest impact on you and why? Spanish teacher and football coach Scott taught me a lot of things like how to be a leader and be mentally prepared.
Who is your role model and how did they influence you? My dad. He is the hardest working man I know, and always pushes me to be the best I can.
What is special about your high school? We are a K-12 building.
If you could go back to when you were a freshman, what advice would you give yourself? Never stop working towards your goals and shoot for the stars.