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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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 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,...

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...

Four years ago, senior Joshua Alcantar did not see himself going down the college path, unsure of what his future held. It all turned around when he took Michael Chiarella’s AP Chemistry class. From...

Water sprinkles over the deep green field while the sharp-bladed grass moistens. The floodlights burn bright, shining down the field. Senior Abigail Wood focuses directly at the goal, heart pounding. Wood...

With his shaggy hair, baggy jeans, and generally quiet demeanor, Senior James “Joms” Pham does not seem like he would want the attention of the world. Pham, however, is a natural entertainer, social...