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‘Lost the moment’, Fate of the Fall Pep Rally

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By Owen Lentner Some disapointing news hit BHS athletes and students last week when the annual fall pep rally was canceled. I had the opportunity to speak with Michael Woods, the district athletic director, for insight on why the event was canceled. Additionally, Mr. Woods has been in discussions with Assistant Principal Joe Briganti and other students about planning an event before Homecoming, which is

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27-12, Hornets: Football brings home a win

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By Owen Lentner Editor’s Note: Buzz Reporter Owen Lentner traveled with the Branford High School football team to its away game at Harding High School last Friday and reported on the Hornets’ first win of the season. During the hour and a half ride to Bridgeport’s Harding High School, there wasn’t a word spoken on the bus. The team was focused and ready to bring

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Student Mural Fills a ‘Blank Canvas’ in B-wing

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By Jenna DeFrancesco The blank walls of any building hold memories special to everyone who passes by. At Branford High School, senior Claire Barnett is leaving her mark on one of those walls – literally. For the last several weeks, she has been painting a large mural on a previously plain wall, an image depicting what she says is “structured to be a visual escape.”

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Lip Sync Contest Returns After Two Year Absence

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By Leila Verzella & Ms. Lucibello As the school year comes to a close, it’s important to celebrate all that has been accomplished this year. In this spirit of celebrating our community, the Interact Club is holding what promises to be a fun, relaxing night that will kick off the beginning of summer with a lot of laughs. Interact, a student version of Rotary, is a

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Cellphone Use In School On The Line Again

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By Katie Harmon Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont is urging for statewide legislation to crack down on phone usage in schools. His proposals would allow districts to adopt a model policy, outlined by the state, at their discretion.  “I think these phones can really be incredibly distracting in the classrooms and in these schools,” Lamont said during a visit to a Manchester middle school.  Branford High

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BHS Boys 2024 Spring Sports Preview

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By Jenna DeFrancesco As the spring sun melts away the last remnants of winter, Branford High School boys sports teams – baseball, lacrosse, outdoor track and field, tennis, and golf – take to the fields and courts of competition for the 2024 spring sports season. Each team anticipates an exciting season, and below is a preview for each of them. To read the preview of the

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