1975-1979
1975
In 1975, Buena sports were very big. During this year, the boys' water polo team beat their overall record of 1-5 from 3-10. The varsity team was lined up with John Nickel, Tom Kauffman, Jeff Parrish, Dennis Harris, Dave Burns, Chuck Leitzell, and Eric Steinhouse. Their coach talked about how great the team was and said “Everyone on my team is valuable in his own way” (Citation Needed).
The girls' VB team had a good season. They had to work on having consistent serving and returning the ball to the other side.
The girls' tennis had a very rough year. A couple of players suffered injuries which resulted in them not being able to play at their best potential. Santa Barbara and Ventura High School at this time were definitely Buena’s toughest opponents. The coach at the time, Ms. Kathy Wilson said that two girls should go to CIF and recommended they go as a double.
Picture of girls playing Knights of the Round Table and rapping.
Picture of a couple at the backwards dance in 1975.
Picture of Buena's Marching Band marching down the street in 1975.
1976
In 1976, some crazy stuff happened. Vandals broke about 25 windows, wrote obscene signs on the walls, and cut two trees down. The Vice-Principal said, “I do not know whether it is our students or not, but it seems to be a concerted effort against Buena High School” (Citation Needed).
Photo of teacher appreciation day tug of war between teachers and students.
Picture of Buena student working on car engine.
Buena Wrestling match gong on in the gym.
Students doing classwork
Buenas Basketball team Vs The Long Blacks
Picture of Buena's Varsity Football starting defense.
1977
In 1977, there was a fire that completely damaged both rooms 124 and 125. More than $103,000 in damage was done to the building. The school wanted the classrooms rebuilt by the end of the semester.
Bash-full event
Students took turns sledgehammering and destroying the car in the photo.
Principle
Dr. Arleigh McConnel
Assistant principle
Mr. Robert Cousar
Scene in the play "Bus Stop" where the cowboy is kidnapping the nightclub singer.
Scene in the "Bus Stop" play where the cowboy arrives at the restuant gathering.
Picture of Buena's Winter Wonderland dance.
Buena teacher gets interviewed to go on Buena TV in 1978.
Picture of Pep Squad of Buena in 1978.
Students hanging out in th quad of Buena High School in 1978.
Picture of all the Buena yearbook staff 1979.
Buena students having fun with some snakes.
Picture of Buena High School's Marching Band with Colorguard in the front row in 1979.
1978
During the Year 1978, the tardy policy was a lot more strict than it is now. Mr. Walt Zorovich the industrial arts teacher stated, ¨It is not fair to miss my class ever, but we (the teachers) must be somewhat flexible. Because of poor records of previous Buena students¨ (Citation Needed).
Works Cited
Buena High School. Conquistador, Vol. 14. Ventura: Graduating Class of 1975. Print Archives, Buena High School Library.
Buena High School. Conquistador, Vol. 15. Ventura: Graduating Class of 1976. Print Archives, Buena High School Library.
Buena High School. Conquistador, Vol. 16. Ventura: Graduating Class of 1977. Print Archives, Buena High School Library.
Buena High School. Conquistador, Vol. 17. Ventura: Graduating Class of 1978. Print Archives, Buena High School Library.
Buena High School. Conquistador, Vol. 18. Ventura: Graduating Class of 1979. Print Archives, Buena High School Library.
This part of the project was completed by:
Archivists: Gabriel Moore, Dayana Diaz, & Moises Lantigua
Web Designers: Leonardo Alamillo & William Imhoff
Narrators: Jacob Rodarte Nicoll & Orion Harrison
Researchers: Gabriela Cardenas & Breanna Summers
Editor: Mr. Downey
