An all-around athlete, John earned eight letters. As a defensive end in football, he used a rare combination of grace and power to ward off blockers, yet had the quickness and intelligence to cover on pass defense. Making All-Conference as a senior, he also served as the team’s kicker, scoring multiple field goals in two seasons, a rarity at the time.
On the undefeated 1969-70 Suburban Conference basketball team, which played in the state tournament, he was the valuable “sixth man,” a ferocious defender with a knack for putting his teammates in scoring position. His teammate, All-State forward Paul “Ace” Vollmer, once said, “The toughest defender I play against is ‘Bues’ every day in practice.”
But it was in track & field that John truly excelled. A discus thrower, he was the only freshman to earn a letter in track during the 1960s. He was undefeated for two years and won two Suburban Conference championships. His state-leading throw of 175’9” as a senior still stands as the school record more than 50 years later.
Coach John Richmond once said, “Buesing was a quiet leader, the ultimate teammate. They knew he’d ALWAYS do his job and he’d ALWAYS have their back.”
Accomplishments:
Basketball – 2 letters, 1970 Suburban Conference Champions, State appearance 1970
Football – 2-year starter, two letters, all conference DE
Track – Earned four letters, lettered as a freshman, undefeated
Leading Field Goal Kicker 1968 and 1969, also longest field
2nd Suburban Conference shot put – 1970
Holds TE school record for discus throw – 175’ 9.25”, 1970
Earned 8 “W” letters, Only Freshman to letter in track during the 1970’s
