Mr. Downey's 2022 & 2023
English 11 & US History
Combo Classes
Thank You!
We would like to thank all of the students, teachers, staff, and alumni for all of their help in compiling sources, sending pictures, participating in interviews, and writing narratives to make this website possible. Thank you to everyone who helped connect us with people to help build this community resource and special thanks to the VUSD and Buena High School Administrators for their support. Finally, thanks to all of the families who supported students and staff along the way during the long hours it took to complete this project.
Bibliography
This project utilized the Buena High School yearbooks (the Conquistador), student newspapers (the Buena Vista), student and staff handbooks, photos, videos, time capsules, narratives, and oral histories, all available in the school's library, or here on this digital archive website.
Meet the Students:
The following students deserve credit for their dedication to this project. Their hard work and determination to tackle such a huge project is much appreciated!
2021-2022 Classes
Top Row (Left to Right):Raven Padgett, Anthony Carrasco, Jake Rodarte Nicoll, Devin Avila, Cody Blackler, Andrew Coombes, Jayden Lee, & Daniel OrtizMiddle Row (Left to Right): Henry Boldt, Carla Cardona, Mallely Perez Diaz, Christopher Fitzgerald, Juan Ramirez, "Spike", Jennifer Perez, Sibella Donnelly, Abel Gomez, & "Spike"Bottom Row (Left to Right): Gabriel Moore, Ebody Delgado, "Spikette", Gabriela Cardenas, Brooklyn Barilone, & Christina OwensNot Pictured:Hannah Bleiweiss, Emily Castillo, & Isaac Parsons
Top Row (Left to Right):"Spike", Daniell Carazoles, Avelina Aparicio, Jacob Saenz, Aidan Parker, Josiah Burciaga, Brody Padilla, Sawyer Reeder, Carlos Ozuna, Angel Lopez, & Micah ReyesMiddle Row (Left to Right): Mia Perez, Hunter Clark, Isabella Saliby, Heaven Reyes, Jocelyn Saucedo, Julissa Olivas, & Christian CantrellBottom Row (Left to Right): Quincy Strange, Jadyn Paz, Georgia Froman, Sierra Ruiz, Natalie Rivera, Lexsea Kimball, & Emily ArendNot Pictured:Kaelyn Caulfield, Daren Granillo, & Bridget Rodriguez
2022-2023 Classes
Top Row (Left to Right):Lorenzo Tanguma, Spike, Spike, Spike, Moises Lantigua, Alexander Escobar, Jose Magana Bernabe, Jack Jones, & Spike.Middle Row (Left to Right): Spike, Spike, Elaine Paler, Destynie Hogue-Villanueva, Sorena Moreno, Mya Martinez, Erick Guzman, Kyle Quinones, & Michaela Franchi.Bottom Row (Left to Right): Spike, Evan Zuber, Orion Harrison, Dayana Diaz, Shuelena Chea, Spike, Chris Badillo, Siobhan Westfall & Aspen Parker.Not Pictured:Dulce Alfaro, Annabella Beltran, Kaitlyn Bezares, Rhea Burney, Ryker Dolley, Alijah Hernandez, Peyton Holladay, Malia Kaluna, Caylie Leffler, & Alexa Marees.
Top Row (Left to Right):Trevor McCormick, Jordan Watts, & Andrea Alamillo
Middle Row (Left to Right): Spike, Elijah Small, Joseph Ruiz, Jacob Winter, & Cori Redman.
Bottom Row (Left to Right): Faith Lewis, Spike, Alicia-Kate Arviso, Aiden Brandl, Mikaela Garza, Juliet Lichtman, & Mariah Megana.
Not Pictured:Jayden Macias & Angelica Miguel Carlos.
Project Manager & Website Designer/Editor
Mr. Downey teaches at Buena High School. His combined English 11P/US History combo class worked on this website in 2022, the 60th "Diamond Jubilee" anniversary of Buena's first graduating class.
Social Media
Check out the progress of this project by following @History4Change on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.
Buena Speaks Article About This Class
kevin-downey-paves-way-for-new-history-english-curriculum.pdfBuena High School 5670 Telegraph Rd. Ventura, CA 93003