Kepler Dagou is fluent in three languages - French, Haitian-Creole, and English. And now he’s working on his fourth - Spanish. The 15-year-old freshman’s journey from the Caribbean to the Connecticut shoreline has been one of many ups and downs, but finding a purpose has remained a constant in his life.
With the end of another school year, Editor-in-Chief Owen Lentner reflects on a successful year for The Branford Buzz and looks towards some big changes ahead.
Two BHS students take turns reciting the Pledge of Allegiance each morning over announcements for the entire school. Who are the students behind the voices?
A two-week internship at a New Haven law firm helped our Buzz staff reporter get a taste of what a 9-5 lifestyle might be like, and what may lie ahead after graduation.
The hacky sack revival has spread like wild fire around the US and has finally hit the halls of Branford High School. What's behind this retro resurgance?
Faced with the proliferation of AI, school officials in Branford have taken a variety of approaches to the new technology - trying to draft an acceptable use policy, implementing blocks on student devices, and experimenting with different types of AI to see what could work most effectively in a classroom. How else are they responding to these new challenges?
From talking to historical figures in history class to the sudden return of pen-and-paper exams in English—see how ChatGPT is changing everything at Branford High.
84% of students are now using generative AI. We sat down with BHS teachers and students to find out if it's a powerful study tool or a "copy-paste" crisis.
Snow days may be everyone's favorite winter tradition, but what factors are considered before the call is made on those frigid mornings? Branford Superintendent Dr. Christopher Tranberg provides some insight on the process.
With SATs coming up, students need to start to prepare as soon as possible for the test next month.
BHS teachers, Ryan Roberts, who teaches math, and Karen Izzo, an English teacher, have given positive...
To beat midterm stress, Branford High is offering shortened days and therapy dog visits; students are staying focused and using mindfulness tools to finish the semester strong.
Taylor Swift's latest album has stirred controversy among her diehard fans, including those at BHS. What do BHS Swifties think of "The Life of a Showgirl?"
Hanukkah - otherwise known as the Jewish Festival of Dedication - is a celebration that represents courage, enlightenment, resilience, and triumph over struggling times.
Students who celebrate the holiday say they enjoy spending time with family, enjoying different types of food and reciting prayers.
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The Branford Buzz is the award-winning and student-run online publication that has been delivering news and information to the Branford High School community since 1938. Check out a variety of our articles ranging from weekly news to sports and the arts… all completely free and run by BHS students!
Ava Quattlebaum joined The Branford Buzz in her Junior year. Ava is a big reader and writer. In Ava’s free time, she likes to cook, bake, hang out with her best friend, and sleep. Ava is a part of the EHHS Co-Op Marching Band
