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Buena Speaks

The Student News Site of Buena High School

Buena Speaks

Buena's Knowledge Bowl team strategize for their upcoming round. 
Left to right, pictured: coach Andrew Coates, senior Russell Delgado, junior Teddi Maggay, senior Michale Ramirez, and senior Rylan Cooper. 

Not pictured: Senior Owen Stiles, senior Vinay Varma, and senior Indiana Davis.

Knowledge Bowl falls short in final compeititon

Brooklyn Carrillo, Print and Media Editor March 28, 2024

After rounds of competing, the time had come for Buena to try and win back the Betty Rutherford Perpetual Trophy, at their final competition Mar. 20. Despite the unfavorable conclusion to the season, the...

Teacher Scott Manninen doing the worm across the Buena stage during the teacher performance.

Renaissance Rally shines spotlight on high achieving students

Naima Dickerson, News Section Editor March 26, 2024

Bright lights shined and lively music filled the auditorium as teachers danced across the stage at this year's Renaissance Rally, Wed. March 6. This celebration of high-performing and most improved students...

Top row from left to right, Daniel Vuarte, Estefany Garcia, Nissa Lancaster, Rien Alvarez, Solana Warren, Abigail Basave Hernandez, Jacob Palay. Bottom row, Russell Delgado, Chase Dykeman, Spencer Paredes, Kathryne Asenas, Brennan Weisenberger, Kayla Madrid, Daniel Cervantes, Lauren Rad, Azaia Kurz, Al Gentry, Grant Cutler

Students deliver killer performance at Mock Trial Competition

Viviana Avila, Staff writer February 28, 2024

Murder lingered in the air as tensions rose amongst opposing teams in the Ventura County Superior Courtroom as the Mock Trial Team prepared to present their case in People v. Clark Feb. 3 for their annual...

The remarkable bar was a big hit amongst students who needed a drink between dances, or a place to break away and socialize. Mocktails were served to create a sophisticated, mature feel to the dance.

An extravagant celebration of the graduating class: Senior Ball

Naima Dickerson, News Section Editor February 26, 2024

  Class of 2024  danced the night away at this years Senior Ball, Feb. 10 and created more memories for their final year. This “night in New York” took place at the Spanish Hills Club,...

The shocking sight the Buena staff walked into during winter break 21 Dec. 2023.

Parrish Pool breaks, draining hopes of aquatic athletes

Avery Buehner, Staff Writer February 26, 2024

The week before winter break, Ventura was hit and faced an intense storm, with 7.4 inches of rainfall. The Parrish pool, which is used daily by the water polo and swim teams, took most of the heat. The...

Mia Martinez putting up her poster to get students' votes

2024-25 ASB candidates flood hallways, social media

Camila Flores, Staff Writer February 23, 2024

Colorful and bright ASB posters were plastered across campus as officer elections started for the 2024-25  school year. The elections took place Thursday Feb. 15 with students running for a variety of...

Buena's Improv group acting out a funny scene with characters requested from the audience.

Personality shines through in Buena’s first annual talent show

Naima Dickerson, News Section Editor February 22, 2024

Friends and family cheer as the blue curtains slowly slide away, revealing the talented students. ASB held a talent show for the first time Feb. 2, proving to be a success for performers and entertaining...

Senior Ball poster posted on the Buena ASB Instagram account

Senior Ball ticket prices reach new heights

Sierra Engel and Reagan Berry February 5, 2024

The release of the new Senior Ball theme, ticket prices, and elimination of the couples’ discount have also let loose a stream of criticism by seniors but there are valid reasons behind the new price...

Science League's annual Family Science Night was a great way to both learn and start off the seasonal spirit.

Science League’s annual Family Science Night with a dash of seasonal spirit

Brooklyn Carrillo, Print and Media Editor December 28, 2023

Science League hosted its annual Family Science Night Dec. 1 with experiments that had people's hands on fire and gummy bears exploding. The event was a fun way to welcome the holiday spirit and teach...

The posters displaying how many cans each class collected.

Bulldogs light up the holidays with generosity

Naima Dickerson and Viviana Avila December 22, 2023

Immersed in the gift-giving season, Buena clubs and organizations are striving to give back to the community. By hosting toy, clothing, and food drives, bulldogs are spreading kindness and taking a step...

Why information is on “Lockdown” to you

Why information is on “Lockdown” to you

Lily Bossoletti, Sports Section Editor December 21, 2023

After the Nov. 17 lockdown which occurred during lunch, there was only a minimal amount of information shared due to the fact that the case is still pending investigation and school administration is not...

The introduction slides for students to understand the reasons for taking the phase one survey. “The purpose of the survey is to try to get to know kids . . . [it will ask] are you interested in an AP class? What kind of classes are you interested in?” Asplund said.

Equal Opportunity Schools pushes Buena to the next level

Isabella Prewitt, Editor-in-Chief December 21, 2023

High-level learning, rigorous subjects, and college preparation are all aspects to be expected in an Advanced Placement classroom. Dec. 13 all VUSD high school students had to participate in an EOS survey...

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