Month: May 2009

College Planning, Simplified

by Sean Smith Photo: student-choices.com As juniors prepare to plan for their lives post high school, many are struggling to find the school or training they need to be successful after their years here in public schooling. Today, students are given the choice of hundreds of colleges and universities as well as vocational training schools across the country and choosing the right one can be

"Behind The Scenes of “The Pirates of Penzance”

By Rachel Rimm   As the curtains opened, a huge pirate ship spilling over with grimacing scallywags rolled onto the stage. Clad in their costumes designed and made by the hardworking costume crew, they began to sing loudly and dance perfectly in step. The show “The Pirates of Penzance” is considered an operetta. An operetta is basically lighter version of an opera; a less serious

“Behind The Scenes of “The Pirates of Penzance”

By Rachel Rimm   As the curtains opened, a huge pirate ship spilling over with grimacing scallywags rolled onto the stage. Clad in their costumes designed and made by the hardworking costume crew, they began to sing loudly and dance perfectly in step. The show “The Pirates of Penzance” is considered an operetta. An operetta is basically lighter version of an opera; a less serious

Plays for the Cure

By Lauren Buckman       Thursday night, April 30, the Branford community came together to support a cause close to our hearts, which has unfortunately affected many of us. Whether it be directly, or through a family member or friend, the suffering that a cancer patient endures is tremendous. This is why we must help in all the ways possible and try to find a silver lining

Jamming for a Cause

 By Rachel Rimm On the evening of Friday May 8th several music-loving teens assembled in the school auditorium to support “Jamnesty”. Jamnesty is an event hosted by the Amnesty International club, which runs not only in our school, but in the rest of the world. They raise money to protect human rights and bring awareness to people who don’t know about or understand the injustices

BEF Fundraiser

By Madeline Alden On a rainy Wednesday, the atmosphere inside Lenny’s Restaurant was anything but dreary. The mellow sound of “Banana Pancakes” by Jack Johnson could be heard in the background sung by a local artist, Don Fillian, who provided the entertainment for the crowd of 50 or so people. The evening’s festivities were part of a fundraiser for the Branford Education Foundation, which is

Dr. Rocktopus and the Nunks

Inspired by Vh1’s You Oughta Know. Meet Dr. Rocktopus and the Nunks Photo Credit: Madeline Alden They are a local band from Guilford with an unusual sound and I got a chance to interview Jesse the singer from Doc Roc. -Madeline Alden What towns are the members from? We’re all from Guilford, CT Jesse Duran Crelin- Bass and Vox Dave Vitola- Guitar Dalton Patton- Drums