The Student News Site of Buena High School

Buena Speaks

The Student News Site of Buena High School

Buena Speaks

The Student News Site of Buena High School

Buena Speaks

An editor with a passion

An editor with a passion

Jacqueline Magana-Chavez, Staff Writer June 2, 2021

It is not often seen that a high school student find their dream career so quickly, but one of this year’s editors-in-chief, Sahel Schaab found her passion being a part of the Buena Speaks team.  Coming...

Elias Wiggins (far left), hes a runner, hes a track star.

Elias Wiggins and his success at Buena

Eliana Hernandez, Section Editor May 28, 2021

As a Buena junior who has undergone the successes and struggles of distance learning, Elias Wiggins has not let that stop him from excelling in the academic arena of his 3rd year at Buena . From Track...

John often photographs himself creating unique self-portraits and also enjoys taking portraits of his friends as well.

Through the lens with John Kim

Moses Garman, Staff Writer May 17, 2021

When he’s not playing basketball in the gym, hanging with friends or taking on his school work, Junior John Kim is snapping photos of scenery and his peers. Through this, Kim is working to elevate his...

Ally Radfords takes being a small business owner to new heights

Ally Radford’s takes being a small business owner to new heights

Colette Packard, Staff Writer March 1, 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most would agree that making money has been difficult, especially due to the loss of jobs. However, students at Buena have been making money through expressing their passions....

Noel Takaya and her main woodwind instrument, the oboe.

An All-State musical prodigy wanders among us

Anthony Gose, Section Editor March 1, 2021

As a fellow Buena student, one wouldn’t expect Junior Noel Takaya to be among the top musicians in California. While taking multiple AP classes, she still makes time to practice and play music, and recently...

Adeline Anderson signing her National Letter of Intent for Brigham Young University.

Senior Adeline Anderson Signs to Play College Golf

Madeline Marshall, Section Editor January 5, 2021

Adeline is the first student in Buena’s history to graduate early. She leaves us so soon to play division one golf at Brigham Young University. Anderson has been around golf all of her life. Her father...

Kelly Aidan at Sequoia National Park standing next to a fallen tree which used to stand at 270 feet.

Aidan Kelly begins first year teaching during distance learning

Viviana Avila, Staff Writer November 18, 2020

Kelly Aidan is a new addition to the Buena teaching staff for the 2020-2021 school year. She is a first year teacher and is currently teaching freshman biology.  “I love working here,” Aidan said....

Breana Chhay relaxing at home while taking a selfie.

Breana Chhay craving her own key to success- even during a pandemic

Brooklyn Carrillo, Staff Writer November 16, 2020

Junior Breana Chhay is someone who does not give up easily, has experience with working with others, and being a leader. She strives to help and not even a pandemic will stop her. “I’ve been trying...

Chelsea Wallace demonstrating one of her many yoga poses.

Chelsea Wallace’s adventurous live brings her to travel the world and swim with sharks

Adeline Anderson, Staff Writer November 13, 2020

Chelsea Wallace is a math teacher at Buena high school where she would help kids in Math 1 and Math 2 Honors. Outside of class, however, she is passionate about teaching yoga, traveling the world, and...

Junior Gabriel Avila snaps a selfie while on a break at McDonalds, his part-time job.

Gabriel Avila lives with optimism

Gabriel Gamino, Staff Writer July 29, 2020

  As so much goes on during the COVID-19 pandemic, many students are finding themselves bored and unmotivated with their school year ending short along with being so distant from many friends & family....

Aili Wiggins smiles for her senior photo with high hopes for the future.

Aili Wiggins strives for success

Sahel Schaab, Staff Writer July 29, 2020

Aili Wiggins is a greatly accomplished senior full of ambition and positivity. Wiggins is a highly evolved Buena bulldog with many academic and athletic achievements throughout her high school career....

Jeffery Beckman finds his way in high school

Jeffery Beckman finds his way in high school

Nicholas Harman March 11, 2020

During his junior year Jeffery Beckman has been finding this year as an opportunity to explore interests and learn more about himself. Beckman is a lover of the arts. He enjoys writing poetry,...

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