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The Student News Site of Buena High School

Buena Speaks

The Student News Site of Buena High School

Buena Speaks

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,...

Daniels captured in between sets in her game against San Marcos High School.

Shai Daniels spikes her way through junior year

Madeline Marshall, Editor-in-Chief June 5, 2023

On the court, the classroom, or just around campus, junior Shai Daniels is a name that is hard not to hear on campus. Indoor and beach volleyball star and student personality alike, Daniels has made a...

Multi-sport athlete Colin Guenther leaves his mark at Buena

Multi-sport athlete Colin Guenther leaves his mark at Buena

Montserrat Garibay, Staff Writer May 11, 2023

Whether he is sprinting down the track, jumping over hurdles, reaching the end zone,  or hitting a distanced three, senior Colin Guenther can do it all. Despite not expecting to accomplish what he has,...

Here is a picture of Lukas working in his favorite class which is science.

Lukas Sandoval works his way through ASB and his life

Nazaret Viramontes, Staff Writer May 2, 2023

Constant chatter envelops the Buena ASB room as sophomore Lukas Sandoval works among the crowd in his committee, Student and Staff recognition; his calm, cool and collected manner is apparent as he perfects...

From a little kid with a big dream, to a young adult making it a reality, Nathan Lopez is on a one way road to success.

Nathan Lopez aims to score high in soccer career

Alexandra Garcia, Staff Writer April 27, 2023

From breaking ankles to breaking records, Nathan Lopez has been described as a prodigy, a GOAT (greatest of all time), and an overall phenomenal player on the field. In hopes of making it to the big leagues,...

Small acts with Big Change, Vanessa Klein strives for new future at Buena

Small acts with Big Change, Vanessa Klein strives for new future at Buena

Viviana Avila, Staff writer March 9, 2023

Through small acts of kindness, new wellness center teacher Vanessa Klein wants to pay it forward in hopes of breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and creating a more positive outlook on mental...

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