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Athletes Making Video to Promote Sportsmanship

On February 4, 2015January 30, 2015 By Branford Buzz

By Damien Maniscalco and Mike White School officials recently came together to raise awareness about sportsmanship throughout high schools in the area. Sportsmanship is an aspiration that a sport or activity will be enjoyed for its own sake, with consideration for fairness, ethics, respect, and a sense of fellowship with one’s competitors. Branford High School wants to show students how they express and demonstrate it, said

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What is BHS Doing to Help Students Succeed?

On February 2, 2015January 30, 2015 By Branford Buzz

By Madeleine Mattson and Rebecca Criscuolo Branford High School has several programs and opportunities to make sure its students succeed. What is Branford High doing to help its students? “A lot,” according to Principal Lee Panagoulias. Students should get help if they need it, whether it involves a psychological, academic, medical or college related problem but how do you obtain it when you don’t know

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The Buzz on The Buzz

On January 9, 2015April 17, 2023 By Branford Buzz

By Jennifer Giri and Claire Paterson If you’re reading this, you must know that The Buzz is the current BHS student newspaper. But it wasn’t always called The Buzz, and it certainly wasn’t always the way it is today. First, and most obviously, our paper used to be just that – a paper. We used to have a physical newspaper that would run every so

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Teens and Social Media: Some Warnings To Heed

On January 6, 2015December 17, 2014 By Branford Buzz

By Rebecca Mancini and Briana Linehan In the moment, teens usually don’t think about the possible repercussions of inappropriate social media posts. Assistant Principal Joseph Briganti said that the administration is kept up to date with these kinds of posts because, “the entire community of Branford has access to the internet. Things get to us. Anonymous people call or even leave notes.” Here at BHS

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Guidance Counselor Can Relate to Seniors’ College Choice Struggle

On December 18, 2014December 17, 2014 By Branford Buzz

By Jennifer Giri It wasn’t too long ago that Ms. Aimee Bonn was going through the college application process herself. The only difference is that she had to fill out every application on paper rather than use the Common App, something that she said was much simpler. Most seniors in BHS are currently going through the college application process. It comes with stress for most,

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Find Out What The Caucasian Chalk Circle Is All About

On December 4, 2014December 3, 2014 By Branford Buzz

By Claire Paterson This year’s Fall Play, “The Caucasian Chalk Circle”, will open tonight at 7:30 p.m.an.d continue Friday and Saturday Dec. 5th, 6th, and 7th. The play is written by Bertolt Brecht and directed by Mrs. Maria Ogren and Mrs. Brooks. Ogren has written a brief summary of the play for the viewers: “The play is based on several sources: A Chinese drama from

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Up in the Air: Dealing with Air Quality Issues at BHS

On October 24, 2014October 24, 2014 By Branford Buzz

By Jennifer Giri and Claire Paterson What caused the increase in classroom temperature to occur in the beginning of the year? To get to the bottom of it, Erik Johnson, the head custodian was willing to explain to The Buzz what happened. “We have two towers. The one that’s over there controls that whole F-wing side of the building. And that basically provides the cool

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Model UN Club Starts at BHS, Ready to Debate World Issues

On October 21, 2014October 20, 2014 By Branford Buzz

By Andrew Salerno Model UN, one Branford High School’s newest clubs, is for those who enjoy the feel of real time educated debates, and learning experiences they can share with friends. Model UN is a United Nations simulation club, similar to how Model Congress is a congress simulation.It’s a program that is designed to promote knowledge of current international affairs of all different subjects, its

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Few Freshman Make Leap to Varsity

On October 14, 2014November 10, 2022 By Branford Buzz

By Michael White and Damien Maniscalco Even though some freshman students are still getting accustomed to their schedules and class work loads, others are adjusting to the new play styles of varsity sports. It doesn’t just take skill and talent. For the handful of 9th grade varsity players, coming in as underclassmen means that if they want to earn a varsity spot, they have to show that

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Who Will Wear Mr. BHS Crown This Year?

On June 5, 2014 By Branford Buzz

By Jackson Mariotti and Sharon Webster On June 6th, eleven Branford High School upperclassmen will battle for the chance to be crowned Mr. BHS. Out of the many traditions the Branford High School community has, Mr. BHS is an event that welcomes all four classes to the auditorium for a talent show. However, this is no ordinary talent show. The evening includes an entrance, formal

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