Month: September 2023

Categories : Clubs School Events School News Student life

New Club Hoping to Bring Positive Mental Health Changes

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By Lucy Peterson Last Spring senior Leila Omeragic worked with Health teacher Mrs. Stackpole to start a club called Mental Health Matters, which is part of a national organization that works with schools and children all across the country in building mental health programs that are accessible for everyone. The club is readying for another successful year this school year. The national organization, Bring Change

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Categories : Faculty Features Interviews School News Student life

Petela Recaps 30-year BHS Career, Plans to Retire this Fall

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By Paige Johnson One of the founders of BHS Model Congress, a favorite and impactful teacher at BHS, Mr. James Petela is saying goodbye to his teaching career. Although he began teaching here in 1993, Petela has been intertwined with the evolution of Branford High School since he was born. His father, Stan, was a physical education teacher at BHS after serving in World War II.

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Categories : Clubs School Events School News Student life

10 Back To School Tips For a Great Year

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By Katie Harmon Now that the school year is back in full swing and the workload is starting to increase, things at school can get pretty stressful. Here at The Branford Buzz have put together a list of ten tips that will help you to have the most successful year possible. Good luck. Change up your study spots  Finding new environments to do homework or

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Categories : Features Interviews Learning Student life

Last Year’s Seniors Have Advice For Newest BHS Students

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By Gianna Piscitelli and Scout Engstrom Welcome back to another school year at Branford High School. Last spring, The Branford Buzz interviewed outgoing seniors of the class of 2023 about what advice they wished they had as 9th graders. The graduating seniors from the class of 2023 said they hope that all younger students – including this year’s incoming freshman from the class of 2027 –

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