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The Branford Cross Country team is getting ready to race at Goddard State Park in Rhode Island this Saturday as they prepare for the October championship race season.
Branford High School juniors Lilly Geddes and Grace Grammatico were recently honored for their outstanding writing through a contest sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English.
By Jenna DeFrancesco The blank walls of any building hold memories special to everyone who passes by. At Branford High School, senior Claire Barnett is leaving her mark on one of those walls – literally. For the last several weeks, she has been painting a large mural on a previously plain wall, an image depicting what she says is “structured to be a visual escape.”
By Leila Verzella & Ms. Lucibello As the school year comes to a close, it’s important to celebrate all that has been accomplished this year. In this spirit of celebrating our community, the Interact Club is holding what promises to be a fun, relaxing night that will kick off the beginning of summer with a lot of laughs. Interact, a student version of Rotary, is a
By Katie Harmon Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont is urging for statewide legislation to crack down on phone usage in schools. His proposals would allow districts to adopt a model policy, outlined by the state, at their discretion. “I think these phones can really be incredibly distracting in the classrooms and in these schools,” Lamont said during a visit to a Manchester middle school. Branford High
By Jenna DeFrancesco As the spring sun melts away the last remnants of winter, Branford High School boys sports teams – baseball, lacrosse, outdoor track and field, tennis, and golf – take to the fields and courts of competition for the 2024 spring sports season. Each team anticipates an exciting season, and below is a preview for each of them. To read the preview of the
By Jenna DeFrancesco With winter fading away around Branford High School, it’s time for the hornets girls sports teams – softball, lacrosse, outdoor track and field, and tennis – to take to the fields and courts of competition for the 2024 spring sports season. Each team is looking forward to a successful season and below is a preview of each squad. Softball 2023 record: 2-18
By Lucy Peterson Due to rising costs and inflation, food struggle is a real issue for many families in Branford The non-profit “Feed Branford Kids” has worked hard over the past few years to make food more accessible to all students in the Branford school district. At Branford High School, the organization provides free take-home food bags that are distributed to students each week. Volunteers
Valentine’s Day is upon us and winter drags on … get yourself a snootful of romance and icy weather with the winter/Valentine’s Day issue of Calliope, BHS’s magazine of student writing and artwork. Copies are now available.
By Katie Harmon After meticulous training and a ceremony kicked off by the precision of the State Department of Corrections Honor Guard, seven students at Sliney Elementary School have been inducted as members of a new school Safety Patrol. They were honored January 12 with certificates and badges presented by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Christopher Tranberg and Sliney Principal Dr. Maria Clark. The Branford Buzz
