Month: October 2009

Upcoming Blood Drive

 By Hannah Kahl  On October 30, 2009 BHS is having a blood drive from 8:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. in the old gym. Donating blood is one of the easiest ways to save someone’s life. People often forget that some people rely on donated blood to be able to live their lives. Blood is needed for emergencies and for people who have cancer, blood disorders,

VLA

Inspired by Vh1’s You Oughta Know. Vincent’s Late Arrival By Rachel Rimm The band Vincent’s Late Arrival (better known as VLA) made their debut this past spring at Jamnesty. VLA consists of Dan Rimm on the drums, Shane Emery on guitar and lead vocals, John Vincent on guitar and backup vocals, and Emmett Cassidy on bass and backup vocals. When asked what genre of music

The Golden Mic Comedy Club

By Ryan Viglione               This past weekend, I attended the kick off show of the newly opened Golden Mic Comedy Club started by Branford High School’s very own Greg Nobile. Most of you have seen Greg’s talented acting in the school plays and singing in the school’s choir; he is a very motivated person.  For those of you who don’t know, the club is

Drive-In Movie Theaters: They Still Exist!

By Hannah Kahl             Many people think of drive-in movie theaters as a thing of the past, but there are still some drive-in movie theaters around. The first drive-in movie theater opened in New Jersey in 1933. Drive-in movie theaters continued to be very popular throughout the next few decades, especially during the 1950’s and 1960’s. Drive-ins were known as the place to be on

September Student Fashion

By Madeline Alden This fall, the trends most apparent in the halls of Branford High School are floral prints, high-waisted skirts and plaid. While plaid has always gone in and out of fashion, the contemporary look appears to be more fitted shirts and dresses. Many students are wearing this trend, while sporting a plaid dress Steph Dahlin says, “I think it’s cool that plaid is