Buena High School - Conquistador Yearbook (Ventura, CA)

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A Fine Start Led to More Booming Successes November '66 A play, a bestowed honor and a queen marked the month of November, which sparked the start of an exciting season. Mariette Schmidt was honored as this year's recipient of the annual DAR awards. Each year these awards are given by the Daughters of the American Revolution to an outstanding senior girl. Winners must display such traits as patrio- tism, dependability, service and citizenship. Comedy, heavy drama and tragedy portrayed the life story of Edwin Booth, Buena's offering in dramatic fields. Jerry Jennings played Edwin. Other members of the cast included: Richard Brown, Jerry Martin, Richard Parrett, John Hubenthal, David Culp, Arnee de Leau and Be- linda Bernstein. A dream came into reality for Jo Ann Kittle, crowned Homecoming Queen of 1966. Her court included Cindy Swift, junior princess, and Karen Masterson, sophomore princess. All girls were honored at the Varsity Salute Dance held afterwards. Jerry Jennings, as Edwin Booth, displays his wrath at Richard Brown. The play revealed inside emotions and life of an assasin's brother. It was another example of creative work groups which talent can perform. December ,66 December, one of the year's most looked-to- months, held many exciting and unusual pros- pects for Buenals students. A letter written by a young girl who really be- lieved in the spirit of Christmas, Santa Claus, was the theme of the annual Christmas program. Orchestral arrangements set the mood, backed up by the choir interpretation of the happenings long ago. Also featured were many small chil- dren, hearing the reply to Is there really a Santa Claus? The Sports Banquet rated high among activities during December. Honoring water polo, football, and cross-country, letters were presented to qualifying members of either Varsity or Junior varsity teams. Players receiving special recognition included Lane Jackson, Grant Webster, Pat Fitzsimmons, Jim Ertman, and J eff Attebery. Christmas programs more-than-often open the season of merriment. Donna Allender portrays Virgin Mary, gazing at her son. This scene perhaps adds thoughts that Noe1's connotation, more than Santa, is peace and good will. January ,67 January of 1967 will probably always be remem- bered as the month of UNEXPECTATIONS. January 9th brought College Night for Juniors, a new program that was designed to give the up- coming senior class a head start in their plans for college. Then came the unexpected with the novice Com- puter Dance' that was sponsored by the Math Club. Some 300 students swinging in the new year with the sound of the Decades . Friday the 20th proved a grueling night for the Varsity Basketball team as they met Ventura in their All Channel League play-off. January 27 thru 31 brought examination week in which all the students showed real enthusi- asm as they wrote down every 'incorrect' answer on finals. This proved a hard week for all con- cerned but was lifted by the game with Santa Barbara and Dad's Night the 31st.

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Good-Year Hopes Typified Universal Consensusg September '66 After three months of well-used vacation, Buena opened its doors for the sixth year to new and old students. Bulldogs returned ready to start off a new, even more successful year of academic advancement, athletic upsets and numerous campus activities. Gerald Hoogesteyn and Yoko Katoaka, Buena's two foreign exchange students, were acquainted with the school. Gerald arrived from Venezuela and lives with the Robert MacEwan family. Yoko came from Japan, and has taken residency with her American foster family, the Millers. Mr. Berbert and Mr. Jones are welcomed back to Buena's staff after a year's sabbatical leave. Five ASB officers spent a delightful weekend in Mount Pinos while attending the Ventura County Inter-School Council leadership camp. During their visit, the officers attended several meetings, and recreational activities were also provided. The football season opened with a game against San Marcos. Even though it ended in a loss for the Bulldogs - they picked up and had an overall good season, meanwhile San Marcos ran up an undefeated season until CIF playoffs. September Song was the title given to Buena's traditional welcome dance. This event took place after the Buena-Rio Mesa game, and featured the Organizers , a live band. Gerald Hoogesteyn and Yoko Katoaka were Buenafs newly- arrived foreign exchange students from Venezuela and Japan. The American Field Service, which brought them to this strange country, affords the opportunity for broad- ening' understandings between countries. H8 Diane Clower and Jo Ann Kittle prove to all Ventura County Buena's spirit excels all others. These two senior cheer- leaders ride down Main Street Fair Day, October 1966, representing the fine school they are proud of. October '66 October 6th brought the installment of the new sophomore officers at the first assembly of the school year. October 5th was the day for the FAIR, and also a holiday. The Fair Parade brought with it floats and clowns. Yoko and Gerald, exchange stu- dents, adorned Buena's float entry clad in their native costumes. October 1 8 brought College Night for seniors in which they received a talk and information on college entrance. October 18-19 enjoined the first PSAT tests and the annual Backwards Dance, Showboat , spon- sored by the Girls' League and the Social Board. To wind up the month was Dad's night with the football game against Ventura, Friday the 28th. Scholarship night was staged for the seniors on the night of October 27. Seniors were given information on how to apply for scholarships and were given some good suggestions as to ones to apply for. This informa- tion proved fruitful for many of the seniors later in the year.

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