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Fifteen Branford High School students graced the stage recently for three pleasing performances of William Inge’s classic play Picnic.
The BHS Dramat staged this year’s production of Picnic, which explores the ins and outs of coming-of-age troubles and features a glimpse into the life of heartland teenagers set in rural Kansas.
The BHS Homecoming dance is predicted to have a large outcome. Find out all the info here about tickets, dinner, and more.
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.
Staff reports This year’s fall play is As You Like It, William Shakespeare’s comedy about love, deceptive appearances, divided families, reconciliation, and sheep. “Shakespearean drama always presents a challenge to actors who have to make sense of the language, but the rollicking comedy of As You Like It also gives us one of the Bard’s most amusing comedies,” says Director Maria Ogren, a retired BHS
Staff Reports Thanksgiving is coming up, so it’s time to grab yourself a copy of the fall issue of Calliope, BHS’s magazine of student writing and artwork. Get your own copy from Mr. Matthiessen in room F14 for just $1. The magazine editors once again selected the contents of this issue from among many contributions. “There was a lot of great artwork, it was hard
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
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
Calliope, BHS’s magazine of student writing and artwork, has just published its 50th issue. It is available now from Mr. Matthiessen in room F14 for just $1.
Staff reports The staff of The Branford Buzz was recognized recently by the Connecticut Press Club for its writing and news coverage of Branford High School’s cell phone restriction policy. The Buzz, and its student journalists, were awarded an honorable mention for a High School News Story as part of the 2022 Connecticut Press Club Awards for the article “Cellphones Silenced at BHS: Classroom Ban
Branford High’s student literary magazine, Calliope, is available now. The latest edition contains a variety of student poetry, prose and artwork.
