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By Sam Bailey-Loomis Paige Cacace, a junior at BHS knows something about stress. She says that “grades, homework, due dates.. my schedule.. and the balance between life, school, and after school activities” causes stress on her. She copes with her stress by “getting frustrated,” she said. “But then I kinda just do what I have to do to get it done.” It is something students,
By Samantha Bailey-Loomis Students at Branford High School recently got a taste of the Connecticut Appellate court. Three judges: F. Herbert Gruendel (former BHS principal), Robert E. Beach, and Richard A. Robinson heard two cases- one which was a civil case and the other, a criminal case. The cases were held in the school auditorium last week. The first case, Robin Mulcahy v. Gary E. Hartell, was
By Kelsey Austin Times have changed. Just a few years ago Common App included a simple form consisting of some fairly straightforward questions. “Personally, I think the common application is a very helpful tool for high schoolers, it really helps to guide them in the right direction,” said Mr. White, one of the guidance counselors at Branford High School. An incredibly helpful site along
By James Integlia Curtis Sutherland is one of Branford High’s best football players, but you may not see him suiting up on Friday nights. That’s because in the season opener against Trumbull in September, Sutherland, an all-SCC defensive back last year, suffered a tib-fib fracture in his right leg. “It hurt, said Sutherland “but I was more upset that my season was over.” Sutherland adds that
by Editor-in-chief Marisa Kaplita October 15th through the 19th the GSA partook in Ally Week, a week to promote the support of all students to become allies for people in the LGBT community. An ally is someone who stands up against bulling and harassment because of a person’s sexual identity. “ We refer to Allies as people who do not identify as LGBT students, but
By James Integlia Picking the right college can be a difficult decision. Thankfully, at Branford High School, a Career Center run by Mrs. Pamela Moriarty works to help students find a college for them, or another career option should they choose not to go to college. “This can help you out with the general college process,” says Mrs. Moriarty “it can be a very confusing process.”
By Matthew Kilfeather and Brittany Butler Due to the State Appellate Court hearings going on in Branford High School there were no bells from period one to four and some hallways were closed to students. This caused confusion for students and teachers. Carlee DeFilice said “it’s not a bad thing; it’s just kind of sucky because it’s annoying to have to keep looking at your
By Drew Linehan Branford High School library is undergoing extensive remodeling and updating, with main focal points on what the kids need and adapting to a more technologically advanced age. “We have a beautiful space down here we want to use,” says new hired librarian Ms. Jessica Mularski, “Kind of as a center to what the kids need in a twenty first century learning environment.”
By Matthew Kerrigan and Justin Julianelle The Branford girls cross country team has been destroying their opponents this year, leading to a 7th straight Oranoque division title, thanks in part to three freshmen. Maya Birney , Cyrene Nicholas, and Anneliese Troidle are finishing in the top 5 in almost every race for the team. “They have set a bar.” said coach Kevin Connell. “One week
Editors note: Buzz staff writer Sam Bailey-Loomis had the opportunity to play with legendary jazz/funk group Tower of Power. This is her story of her experiences. By Sam Bailey-Loomis This past Saturday morning, the legendary horn section from the seventies funk band Tower of Power and drummer, David Garibaldi, came to Branford High School for a drum and horn clinic. I was lucky enough to
