The Student News Site of Buena High School

Buena Speaks

The Student News Site of Buena High School

Buena Speaks

The Student News Site of Buena High School

Buena Speaks

PRIDE. Competing in the Southern California 3A division, Nov 20 at Ramona High School in Riverside, James Rumenapp and the Marching Band received ninth place with second overall in percussion.

Marching band places ninth with percussion second overall in SCSBOA Championships

Kimberly Solis, Editor November 23, 2021

Marching band fought their way through the season ranking ninth in the Southern California 3A division SCSBOA (Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association) with percussion second overall,...

Hispanic Heritage Month acknowledged by students and staff

Hispanic Heritage Month acknowledged by students and staff

Galilea Velasco, Editor in Chief October 22, 2021

In order to embrace  Latin culture, Buena celebrated Hispanic heritage month that began Sept. 15, 2021 to encourage all students to embrace their culture.  Principal Audrey Asplund has been sprinkling...

Oct. 19 2021, during lunch Senior Grace Hurguy poses for camera while  passing out surveys in exchange for Popsicles for the wellness center with other wellness leaders.

New Wellness Center provides emotional support to students in wake of COVID-19

Madysen Hawley, Staff Writer October 20, 2021

In Feb of 2020 Buena was given a grant that gave Anita Vasquez the opportunity to develop a Wellness Center in order to support students' mental health, located next to the athletic center, between the...

Downey reviews History textbook as students read along in their guided reading textbook before test on Oct. 7, 2021.

Kevin Downey Paves way for new History, English curriculum

Brooklin Barilone, Section Editor October 20, 2021

 Students may have been surprised to find Kevin Downey teaching United States History and English as a block class in the choir room on the first day of school, a room that is filled with stadium seats...

Buena Marching Band led under the conduction of James Rumenapp Saturday, Oct. 16 at Buenas football stadium in order to prepare for future performances this season

Buena Music Association raises funds for new school year

Jaclyn Crone, Staff Writer October 19, 2021

In efforts to raise funds for the upcoming year, the Buena Music Association is having a concert in the Quad, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. This concert will help the music program gain fundings for the rest of the...

Scott McNutt in the Quad at lunch Oct. 8 in his recognizable straw hat.

New assistant principal Scott McNutt joins Bulldog Nation

Madeline Marshall, Section Editor October 19, 2021

As you walked through the quad, you may have spotted the bearded man in sunglasses and a straw hat, this is Buena’s new assistant principal, Dr. Scott McNutt. McNutt is working to build relationships...

ACT offered at Buena despite not being required for college

ACT offered at Buena despite not being required for college

Anthony Gose, Section Editor June 8, 2021

The SAT and ACT have been essential in the college application process, but universities in California have changed the requirements. In May 2020, the University of California Board of Regents voted to...

New assembly bill will assist struggling students

New assembly bill will assist struggling students

Michael Torres June 7, 2021

The pandemic has affected every single student in one way or another and for some, few positive things have come out of the pandemic. But now there might be a way to assist students and their struggling...

Some more of the current restrictions will start easing back into normalcy, and currently, California is set to relieve some of the restrictions June 15, but not as many as planned before.

Governor changes mask mandate for June 15

June 7, 2021

The mandatory mask mandate will be lifted June 15 for outdoor places in California, since the COVID-19 numbers have gone down and according to Our World In Data, around 57% of California's population has...

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In person graduation will take place for class of 2021

Jacqueline Magana-Chavez, Staff Writer May 17, 2021

After much discussion, it has been decided that all high schools in the Ventura Unified School District will have an in person, traditional graduation ceremony. However, due to an AP testing scheduling...

CAASPP testing has made a return to VUSD after originally being cancelled.

CAASPP state testing reinstated after previous cancellation

Kevin Cox, Staff Writer May 17, 2021

After being canceled and rescheduled, the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)  is back and is mandatory for juniors and some senior May 17-20. The test was originally...

The staff and students prepare for a full schedule of hybrid learning.

The highly awaited hybrid schedule

Galilea Velasco, Section Editor April 26, 2021

In efforts to reestablish in person learning, the Ventura Unified School District implemented a hybrid learning schedule that was put into effect April 12, 2021 for secondary schools. For students and...

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