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Buckets of fun at Buena’s first Soak-a-Senior

Buckets of fun at Buena’s first Soak-a-Senior

Naima Dickerson, News Section Editor April 15, 2024

In Buena’s student parking lot, water splashed 10 willing seniors as laughter filled the air at the first ever Soak-a-Senior event, Apr. 10, which brought a group of Bulldogs to come soak their favorite...

District Attorneys gathered to teach students about DUIs. Left to right: Jarrod Wilfert, Jillian Ewan, Alfaro, Kelsey Einhorn.

District Attorney office members work with Buena students training to become First Responders

Iris McDermott, Staff Writer March 28, 2024

The District Attorney Office collaborated with Buena’s First Responder class to showcase DUI, the crime committed by driving under the influence, training to students and faculty, March 12 in room 125.  During...

First place winner Mr. Yorke's most favored door on Wangari Maathai

Black History Month Door Competition

Aleena Gutierrez Luna and Camila Flores March 28, 2024

Buena doors across campus were taken over by works of art for the district-wide 3rd annual Black History Month door contest. During the month of February many competitors from elementary, middle, and high...

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...

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