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The latest from the BHS community, run by BHS students

Branford Buzz News

The latest from the BHS community, run by BHS students

Branford Buzz News

The latest from the BHS community, run by BHS students

Branford Buzz News

The journey of Kepler Dagou '29  from the Caribbean to the Connecticut shoreline has been one of many ups and downs, but finding a purpose has remained a constant in his life.
Kepler Dagou recounts journey to find the American Dream
Vesa Bejleri '29, Staff Reporter • June 15, 2026
Kepler Dagou is fluent in three languages - French, Haitian-Creole, and English. And now he’s working on his fourth - Spanish. The 15-year-old freshman’s journey from the Caribbean to the Connecticut shoreline has been one of many ups and downs, but finding a purpose has remained a constant in his life.
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The Class of 2026 and spectators watch on as a speaker addresses the crowd on Jun 10.
That’s a wrap: Farewell to another school year
Owen Lentner '28, Editor-in-Chief • June 10, 2026
With the end of another school year, Editor-in-Chief Owen Lentner reflects on a successful year for The Branford Buzz and looks towards some big changes ahead.
Senior Angelica Pagan Amon delivers the morning announcements to the school via the PA system.
Student Spotlight: Who recites the pledge of allegiance?
Zara Serrano '29, Staff Reporter • June 9, 2026
Two BHS students take turns reciting the Pledge of Allegiance each morning over announcements for the entire school. Who are the students behind the voices?
The F-Wing men's bathroom sits bolted shut.
What’s happening with the locked F-Wing bathroom?
Domenica Sislema '29, Staff Reporter • June 8, 2026
The F-Wing men's room has been closed indefinitely by administration amid chaos and vandalism, with students outraged and confused by its closure.
Players Thomas Sturges and Sofia Bobko are accompanied by coach Jessica Cyr. Sofia sinks a 2 pointer at a recent practice.
Unified Sports: BHS’s hidden athletic program
Ben O'Brien '27, Staff Reporter • May 20, 2026
While we all know and love the classic sports offered at BHS, not many know that there is a more diverse and inclusive sports community running behind the scenes: Unified Sports.
Keegan Walsh signs on to continue playing lacrosse next year at the University of Mount St. Vincent in New York.
Spring athletic signing day features eight commitments
Leila Verzella '27, Staff Reporter • May 12, 2026
Branford High School held its ceremonial spring signing day this week, when eight student athletes officially announced they planned to continue playing sports in college.
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First Person: Junior internship provides learning opportunity for our reporter
Ava Quattlebaum '27, Staff Reporter • May 15, 2026
A two-week internship at a New Haven law firm helped our Buzz staff reporter get a taste of what a 9-5 lifestyle might be like, and what may lie ahead after graduation.
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Senior Cole O'Connor casually lands the sack on his head during a recent turn of hacky sack game play in the commons.
The 80’s return as hacky sack craze hits BHS
Owen Lentner '28, Editor-in-Chief • May 8, 2026
The hacky sack revival has spread like wild fire around the US and has finally hit the halls of Branford High School. What's behind this retro resurgance?
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Branford schools superintendent Dr. Christopher Tranberg sat down recently with The Branford Buzz to discuss the district's efforts to respond to the AI challenge.
Like many schools, BHS grappling with ways to respond to AI
Vesa Bejleri '29, Staff Reporter • March 31, 2026
Faced with the proliferation of AI, school officials in Branford have taken a variety of approaches to the new technology - trying to draft an acceptable use policy, implementing blocks on student devices, and experimenting with different types of AI to see what could work most effectively in a classroom. How else are they responding to these new challenges?
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The granite sign outside Branford High School welcomes everyone to the home of the Hornets.
Where are they headed after BHS?
Lily Coppola '27, Staff Reporter • June 5, 2026
Graduation is set for tomorrow and many Branford High School seniors have made plans to continue their education in college.
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Soon-to-be senior Cooper Ranton is not sure he's fully ready to leave junior year behind.
Student Voices: Approaching the in-between
Cooper Ranton '27, Special Contributor • June 5, 2026
When the last bell of the school year sounds next week, it will mark for the school's juniors, the start of the transition to being a senior. It will be a bittersweet moment for many.
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Several students report that they have turned to AI chat bots for companionship, rather than human friends.
That new best friend may not be human
Mariam Mohamed '29, Staff Reporter • June 1, 2026
Students across the country - and at Branford High School - are speaking to AI chatbots in replacement of conversations with their peers, which has some experts concerned.
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