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By Cassidy McCarns During one of worst flu seasons in recent memory, the School Based Health Center at Branford High School is trying to make it more convenient for BHS students to get the flu vaccine shot. The vaccine is available for anyone who signs up with the SBHC. Students can come during the school day to receive the shot so they won’t be forced
By Sam Bailey-Loomis Gravestones tipped, churches vandalized, sacred places of worship destroyed: is it just vandalism or something more? According to an annual study composed by the Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & Public Life claimed that “The U.S. saw a rise for the first time, particularly at the state and local level, where incidents restricting religious groups from practicing their faith were up.”
By Matthew Kerrigan Over the past 10 years Branford High School has aggressively made improvements to become more environmentally friendly, but how Eco-friendly has it become? For example, many students question Branford High School’s recycling efforts. “Everyone thinks the janitors just dump the recycling bins in the trash, so no one goes out of their way to recycle,” said Simon Mcgann, a junior at Branford
By Brianna Boteler Branford High School students who head off to college may be leaving Branford, but according to a new report released by the Guidance Department most BHS students stay close to home. The Summary Report released by guidance shows all of the statistics on the class of 2012, including what colleges the majority of students applied to. Many of those top schools are
By Drew Linehan Privacy is an issue that concerns a lot of people. On the internet, many people have been sharing their thoughts and pictures through social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. With recent controversies, such as the David Petreaus incident, and Instagram selling photographs how can someone be sure that their privacy is secure? For the students at Branford High School, they
By James Integlia Branford football coach Mike Tracy resigned January 4th after four seasons as Head Coach, saying his main reason for stepping down was to spend more time with his family. “He’s somebody who’s such a good head coach, he’s so thorough and did it by the book.” said Scott Jenkin BHS ’80, who has been on the Hornet’s football staff since 1991, “He held kids
By James Integlia The third time is the charm they say, and after being rescheduled twice, the “Protest for Carolyn Lippolis” was held Thursday in front of Branford High School. Lippolis, a former BHS social studies teacher, was fired on November 28, 2012 following more than a year on administrative leave. Lippolis was terminated at a Board of Education meeting after a several month investigation by
By Kelsey Austin With friends and family, Andy Klarman, Branford Basketball player, collected unwrapped toys during the Boys’ Basketball game versus Daniel Hand. Andy Klarman had decided to host a toy drive after he heard the news about the Newtown tragedy. After a big win that night for Branford, Andy says, “the outcome of the whole night was great.” Many members of the Branford Community attended
By Justin Julianelle In the wake of the Newtown tragedy, food is no longer allowed to be delivered in part of all Branford Public Schools reviewing their procedures and protocols. Effective the first day back from winter break, the school no longer allows food to be delivered from places such as The Hornets’ Nest Deli and P & M Fine Food Delicatessen. Lee Panagoulias, Principal at Branford High,
By Sam Bailey-Loomis Students strolling down the A wing in Branford High School will see a smiling, familiar face outside A-20 each day. Laughing, playful, and always looking forward to a great day. Twenty-three-year old Jennifer Kordek, the new Psychology and Civilizations teacher, welcomes all students into her class to learn and grow. Kordek was born in New Haven, and was raised in Hamden and
