Buena High School (Arizona) Explained
Buena High School |
Address: | 5225 East Buena School Boulevard |
City: | Sierra Vista, Arizona |
Zipcode: | 85635 |
Country: | United States |
District: | Sierra Vista Unified School District |
Ceeb: | 030417 |
Principal: | Nicole Young |
Type: | Public |
Ratio: | 23.97 |
Staff: | 76.60 (FTE) |
Enrollment: | 1,836 (2022–23)[1] |
Colors: | Blue and white |
Accreditation: | North Central Association |
Mascot: | Colts |
Buena High School is a high school in Sierra Vista, Arizona. It is the only high school in the Sierra Vista Unified School District.
The current school building was built in the early 1990s to accommodate an ever-expanding student enrollment and opened in the spring of the 1991–92 school year. The school was built to handle an enrollment of up to 2,500 students; it was over-capacity from its opening and filled to capacity through the late 2000s.
It serves high school-aged dependent children living on Fort Huachuca.[2]
Theater
Buena was built with a large theater for use by both the high school and the community. The Klein Performing Arts Center [3] main auditorium can seat from 907 to as many as 1319 by opening the two 'pods'. The Little Theater Pod seats 206 and features a small stage with self-contained computer lighting and sound. The Lecture Pod seats 213 and is ideal for group meetings. Several school, community, and commercial events are held in the various BPAC facilities each year.Buena's performing arts program was also ranked among the top in the nation, led by beloved fine arts teacher, Carrie Duerk.
Clubs and organizations
Buena High School has over 60 student clubs and organizations. A list can be found on the "Clubs and Organizations"[4] portion of the school's website.
Notable alumni
- Bradley J. Nozicka, concert promoter; music producer GoTucson[5]
- Don Frye, wrestler; retired professional mixed martial artist[6] [7] * Laurence Gibson (2009), National Football League player
- Stan Short (1991) National Football League player
- Lisa Song Sutton (2002), entrepreneur, Miss Nevada United States 2014 and former congressional candidate[8] [9] [10]
- John Rade (1978), National Football League player
- Rick Renzi (1976), former Republican Congressman, and convicted criminal[11]
- Donnie Veal (2003), Major League Baseball player[12]
- Darick Hall (2014) Major League Baseball player
- Kimberly (Zeiler) Lattimore (1984), Ms. California America 2013[13]
- Luis Robles (2002), Major League Soccer player (New York Red Bulls)
- Fernando Ortega (2002) Major League Baseball Scout
- Brandi Milloy (2001), TV Host, Food Reporter, Lifestyle & Parenting Expert http://www.brandimilloy.com/
- Audrey Valles née Sibley (2003), Miss Arizona 2005
- Erin Nurss (2003), Miss Arizona 2008
- Victor Jay Ratliff (1994), National Football League player
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Buena High School. National Center for Education Statistics. August 24, 2024.
- Web site: Fort Huachuca Education. Military One Source. July 25, 2022. - this website has a .mil domain.
- https://kleincenter.org/ Klein Performing Arts Center
- https://web.archive.org/web/20100803223941/http://sierravistapublicschools.com/Buena/ Clubs and Organizations
- Bradley Nozicka works with artists Keith Urban, Martina Mcbride, Brooks & Dunn, Snoop Dog, Mariah Carey and many more. Recently sold out shows with Lainey Wilson, Eli Young Band, Flatland Cavarly and Parker McCollum. Bradley is Arizona's top country and red dirt promoter }
- Web site: Finley. Patrick. Sierra Vista fighter trains team in Tucson. Arizona Daily Star. April 18, 2014. December 28, 2006.
- Web site: Don Frye MMA Bio. January 1, 2014.
- Web site: Sutton. Lisa Song. I'm so honored to serve as a judge in my hometown at the Miss Sierra Vista pageant! Miss Arizona, Miss Arizona Outstanding Teen and the Cochise County Sheriff were the emcees and did a great job! Congratulations to all the contestants and newly crowned winners ❤️ It was surreal to be back in my old high school, judging the pageant. Thank you for having me!. live. https://archive.today/20220731115318/https://www.instagram.com/p/CgqtlUHjV4H/. July 31, 2022. July 31, 2022. Instagram. en.
- Web site: Comoletti. Jill. August 12, 2014. How Miss Nevada US Finds The Time To Be A Model, Business Executive, And Entrepreneur. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210828100847/https://www.businessinsider.com.au/lisa-song-sutton-profile-2014-8?r=US&IR=T. August 28, 2021. August 28, 2021. Business Insider Australia. en.
- Web site: Appleton. Rory. July 26, 2019. Former Miss Nevada United States to run for Congress. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190727133854/https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/former-miss-nevada-united-states-to-run-for-congress-1811713/ . July 27, 2019 . August 28, 2021. Las Vegas Review-Journal. en.
- Web site: Hess. Bill. Renzi: Border help on the way this year. https://archive.today/20140418025108/http://www.svherald.com/content/bill-hess/2009/09/19/24257. dead. April 18, 2014. Sierra Vista Herald. April 18, 2014. March 6, 2004.
- Web site: Kelly. David. Veal Revival. WWBT. April 18, 2014. September 13, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20140419013000/http://www.nbc12.com/story/19530974/veal-revival. April 19, 2014. dead.
- Web site: Lattimore. Kimberly. Trabuco Canyon Woman Wins State Pageant Contest. Orange County Register. September 15, 2014. May 3, 2013.