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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
By Hunter Carden Two attorneys and marshals came to Branford High School last week to talk about how on this Thursday Branford High School’s auditorium will become an official Appellate Court room for the day. Holding not one but two appeal cases. The auditorium will be held in an official manner with four to five Marshals, three judges, two attorneys, metal detectors and strict rules. Marshals, Nick
ByMeglin Bodner This Fall Students in Music Makers participated in a Showcase, where they got to choose any piece of music and perform it. Music Makers is an auditioned singing group made up of students also in Concert Choir. Ms. Roding (the choir director) chooses students, after they audition in the spring, for Music Makers. “It’s really a lot of fun for me,” said Ms.
By Samantha Bailey-Loomis Hundreds of students showed up at Branford High School recently to take the SATs, a ritual repeated all across the country for countless f high school students. However, with many colleges viewing the test as optional for admission, many students question whether or not the SAT’s or ACT’s are really worth taking. The SAT, Scholastic Assessment Test, consists of 4 sections: critical
By Drew Linehan Renowned funk/jazz group Tower of Power will be visiting the Branford High School Educational Clinic this Saturday, October 13th to work with Branford High School’s music department. “Tower of Power is a pretty nifty group,” said Pat Laske, one of the guitarists for Branford High School Jazz Band, “A lot of my playing has been influenced by their unique style and approach to
By Matthew Kerrigan and Justin Julianelle This Friday, the 2-2 Branford football team will face a tough 1-3 Sheehan High School team at home. According to Coach Mike Tracy, the Branford Hornets are feeling good after beating Lyman Hall last week 43-12. Tracy is pleased with the 2-2 start after losing one of the team’s best players week one, Curtis Sutherland. “The players are giving
By Kelly Du With the first month of school well underway, the BHS pep rally kicked off the fall sports celebration. The cross country team started it off with a dance routine number from the latest hit song, “Gangnam Style” by Korean artist PSY, with all the players appropriately decked out in suits and/or glasses. Some other notable highlights included: The boys’ soccer team took
