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The Student News Site of Buena High School

Buena Speaks

The Student News Site of Buena High School

Buena Speaks

Esther Cervantes, Ashlee Blas and Liz Castro getting ready to paint their tote bags.

Wellness peers invite students to paint totes, pet puppies in honor of suicide prevention month

Lily Bossoletti, Sports Section Editor October 16, 2023

Buena’s Wellness Center put on a Tote Painting and Love on a Leash lunchtime event Tuesday, Sept. 26 due to Sept. being suicide prevention month. Thanks to these wellness peers, Buena students were able...

AP Statistics did not meet their quota, now cut from Buena roster

AP Statistics did not meet their quota, now cut from Buena roster

Haylie Williams and Isabella Prewitt September 26, 2023

AP Statistics was cut two weeks into the 2023-2024 school year with the lowest class roster seen to date, one student, due to scheduling conflicts following the trend of post-pandemic decline in AP classes. AP...

Senior sunrise breaks horizon of new year

Senior sunrise breaks horizon of new year

Madysen Hawley and Isabella Prewitt August 28, 2023

At 6 a.m. August 22, the class of 2024 swarmed Pierpont Beach for the annual senior sunrise. The crisp morning air carried the weight of excitement and nervousness for the year to come as students played...

 As the school year comes to a close Matthew Lazanky’s office is cleaned out as he readies himself for a move to Ventura High School. His office is not the only one being emptied out, counselors Jacob Amaro and Tatum Maciel also prepare to leave Buena due to the recent budget cuts.

Recent budget cuts lead to a removal of three Buena counselors

Brooklyn Carrillo and Isabella Prewitt June 15, 2023

California requires all public school districts to show they are financially stable every three years. Districts need to reserve 3 percent or more of their approved budget. As a result of these standards...

Grad Night display on the exiting arches of the park.

Class of 2023 Grad Night at Universal ends with bus fiasco

Madeline Marshall, Editor-in-Chief June 8, 2023

Buena senior class of 2023 traveled to Universal Studios June 3 for Grad Night for a night of fun, comradery, and celebration. The late night experience included six hours, 4pm-12am, of open exploration...

Art depicting the end of BARK.

B.A.R.K Study hall period put to sleep for good

Luc Ross and Jon Miller, Section Editor June 8, 2023

Due to Buena changing schedules from a traditional six period day to a block period model, “BARK” had its final day, Thursday, May 25.  BARK,a thirty minute study hall period, was designed to allow...

The official promo images featuring screencaps for all 10 films featured at the showcase.

Filmmaking program holds annual student film showcase

Ethan Potter and Brian Vera May 17, 2023

The film production team is presenting ten short films as part of a two hour showcase May 25, 2023 in the little theater. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the show starts at 6:00 pm. Showcase admission is free,...

April 15 was the last dance of the school year, the summer bash. A school wide free dance that took place at the stadium. While not many showed, those who did were able to have fun or relax before testing starts.

Summer bash, one last dance

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section Editor May 17, 2023

[Named left to right] Seniors Shawn Coyner, Quincy Strange, Peggy Thompson, and Hans Yuhr in competition

Knowledge Bowl 2023: the brains behind the bronze

Sierra Ruiz, Staff Writer May 16, 2023

The Knowledge Bowl team finished in third place with a final record of nine wins, two losses, and one tie against St. Bonaventure. The tie was credited as a significant accomplishment for the team, along...

PHOTO STORY: Wellness fair begins mental health awareness month with a bang

PHOTO STORY: Wellness fair begins mental health awareness month with a bang

Haylie Williams, News Section Editor May 15, 2023

Friday May 5, the wellness center kicked off Mental Health awareness month with a “Wellness Faire” packed with fun events and games. An array of tables from different organizations were set up offering...

Coach Matthew Colton makes final cuts to the net and season during ceremony

Buena boys basketball cut ties with successful season

Sierra Ruiz, Staff Writer April 25, 2023

In March, the boys varsity basketball team won the CIF-State regional competition against Culver City with the score 81-78. Not long after, the team was eliminated from the competition but not before making...

Right outside the dance floor and bag check was the photo backdrop, decorated with fairy lights to match the theme. Not only that, but the venu also had free desserts and drinks, including a water station that always had cold water to drink after dancing. Photographed and made by Brooklyn Carrillo using Pic Collage.

Prom 2023, an enchanting night for all

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section Editor April 18, 2023

April 15, the night students had been waiting for since prom was first announced became a night filled with dancing and laughter. The outfits were ready, dresses with glitter were eye- catching and many...

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