Buena Regional Class of 2017
Congratulations to the Buena Regional High School Class of 2017. The graduating class consisted of many National Honor Society students and not one but three Valedictorians!
Linda Franceschini of Milmay, Daniel Dormanen of Estell Manor and Olga Koturlash of Buena stunned the crowed with their insightful and entertaining speeches during graduation. Buena Vista Township is proud to have so many bright young minds working towards bright futures. Congratulations again from Buena Vista Township.
14TH ANNUAL Run 4 Ricky
The 14th Annual Run 4 Ricky was held on Saturday, June 10th at the home of remembered student and athlete Ricky Wilcox. The run gathered hundreds of past, present and future students of Buena Regional High School, friends and family, and Township Officials.
The yearly event raises money used to provide deserving students with scholarships at the end of each year. The total for 2017 was $17,500.00. This year’s event was no different, from the awards, runners new and old, walkers both kids and adults and a kids run fit for the little ones of the event. After the run the BBQ for the event was held at Michael Debbi park which involved food, a bounce house, Starbucks Coffee, music and a prize auction.
A very successful event once again. Keep an eye out for next year’s event and how you can help at www.run4ricky.org.
Buena Vista Township is Awarded Clean Communities Grant
The Clean Communities Grants were awarded in the beginning of June granting money to municipalities and counties all over New Jersey. $2.2 million dollars in grants were awarded to the 21 counties in New Jersey. Buena Vista Township received a grant of $30,713.39.
According to Commissioner Martin, “Clean Communities money is a vital resource for New jersey’s municipalities and counties every year because these grants help fund cleanups that will further enhance our communities, natural resources and roadway.
By taking care of the environment around us, we encourage others to do the same in their own communities and build pride across the state.” Buena Vista is honored to receive such a large grant and continues to focus on making our communities better each and every day.
Buena Chiefs Softball Wins South Jersey Title
Photo Credit: Press of Atlantic City
The Buena Chiefs softball team coached by Pamela Picket has had quite the season in 2017. Wining their third consecutive South Jersey Title was a huge part of the season topped off by April 8, 2017 when Coach Pam Picket achieved her 600th career win.
Coach Picket of course gives most of the credit to her players over the last 30 years but she is definitely a spectacular coach and woman herself. Players of the Buena Chiefs Softball team both present and past, feel that they are the players they are today because of Coach Picket or Coach Pick for short.
During the season, Aysiah Cintron crushed another record help by a previous play Samantha Horner for her career hits. Cintron broke schools record by hitting her 143rd hit in the 2017 season.
Another proud moment for Coach Picket and the team. We look forward to seeing the team next year during another great season!