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Adam Karluk and his cast mates posing for a picture in their costumes for the musical "All Shook Up". Left to right: Elijah Eckert, Adam Karluk, Carter Armstrong

Senior Adam Karluk takes his final bow

Viviana Avila, Staff writer April 18, 2024

Senior Adam Karluk is a go-getter, always putting his best foot forward, overcoming whatever obstacles come his way. A multi-talented individual, Karluk is experienced in singing, acting, playing guitar,...

Treffen sie Maren Bursek

Treffen sie Maren Bursek

Lily Bossoletti, Sports Section Editor February 26, 2024

Praises for freshman and multisport athlete Maren Bursek are sung by many as she left quite a positive impact on all she met this year. Bursek played on Buena’s first varsity girls’ flag football team...

Senior Avery Wells finishing her swing

Avery Wells, this season’s hole-in-one athlete

Isabella Rodriguez, Staff Writer January 8, 2024

The Buena Girls Golf team had a very successful season going 6-1 record in league and 11-4 overall record. They took a tough final loss to San Marcos High School after a six-match win streak. Three golfers...

Barajas during her soccer club's media day

Fabulous Freshman Olivia Barajas scores goals on and off soccer field

Cayden Turner, Staff writer December 13, 2023

Making the varsity soccer squad as a 9th grader, being selected for the US National Training team, making ODP Cal south spring player pool, and being a phonamal student and friend constantly, are some...

“He had really big shoes to fill and he’s doing it wonderfully,” junior Bowie Gillespie.

Taylor Duchai falls into rhythm as band director

Nathaniel Valencia and Iris McDermott November 9, 2023

With a friendly attitude and the sounds of an exhilarating band ensemble, Taylor Duchai has managed to play his way into scoring a position as the new band director. Duchai is originally from Santa Paula...

Wallace welcoming a student as she enters campus, Oct. 19.

Campus Supervisor Evan Wallace, a guiding voice at Buena

Al Gentry, Staff Writer October 30, 2023

Buena alumni Evan Wallace is starting his sixth year as a campus supervisor and is taking a different approach to show the youth of Buena the best way to navigate their four-year stay in high school and...

Moments before scoring a goal in his home pool in Canada.

Sophomore Nathan Johnson makes a splash

Alyssa Angeles, Staff Writer October 19, 2023
Nathan Johnson, a sophomore transfer student from Canada, determined to leave a mark on Buena High, makes varsity for boys water polo.
Meghann Martin helps  Alexander Lopez Tinoco during a lesson about the past philosophers during her World History class

Meghann Martin gives students APUSH in the right direction

Nathaniel Valencia, Features Section Editor October 16, 2023

Pointing her finger towards the whiteboard, World History and AP U.S. History teacher Meghann Martin shows her class the wonders of the past by recounting the endless stories that the world has to offer.   “[When]...

Michelle McCracken goes over journal questions and discussion in her junior class.

Michelle McCracken makes headlines as addition to English department

Viviana Avila, Staff writer October 9, 2023

A smile crosses Michelle McCracken's face, as she walks through the door to her new classroom, a reflection of her determination and hard work that paved the way for this very moment.  McCracken is...

Barilone received a paper plate award on her last day as co-Editor in Chief.

Editor in Chief Brooklin Barilone pens her own future

Madysen Hawley, Section Editor June 12, 2023

Brooklin Barilone is no stranger to hardship; Growing up, things in her life never seemed to sit still and now it seems she has inherited this frenzied trait. While recounting her parents’ divorce eight...

Submitted  by Maddie Marshall.

Editor-in-Chief Maddie Marshall to continue at Point Loma Nazerene University

Mary Ward-Zaragoza, Staff Writer June 10, 2023

The sound of waves crashing onto the beach, the smell of salt in the air. Senior Maddie Marshall feels a sense of tranquility wash over her as she takes her surfboard out into the water.  Marshall...

Submitted by Amber Gale.

An inside look into Salutatorian Amber Gale’s creative, academic sides

Mary Ward-Zaragoza, Staff Writer June 8, 2023

The scent of freshly baked-goods fills senior Amber Gale’s kitchen. She pulls the cake out of her oven, enjoying one of her lifelong hobbies.  Gale has always had a knack for all things creative,...

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