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Still Developing: The John McColl Story

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By Drew Linehan John Rome McColl is the photography teacher at Branford High School; he is loved by students and renowned for his unique teaching techniques. McColl had a long arduous journey before ending up at Branford High School though. John McColl grew up in a small town in Connecticut called Branford, where he attended Branford High School for three years and Hamden High School

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Tackling Stress: Taking Control

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By Sam Bailey-Loomis Paige Cacace, a junior at BHS knows something about stress. She says that “grades, homework, due dates.. my schedule.. and the balance between life, school, and after school activities” causes stress on her. She copes with her stress by “getting frustrated,” she said. “But then I kinda just do what I have to do to get it done.” It is something students,

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Tips for Applying to College

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  By Kelsey Austin Times have changed. Just a few years ago Common App included a simple form consisting of some fairly straightforward questions. “Personally, I think the common application is a very helpful tool for high schoolers, it really helps to guide them in the right direction,” said Mr. White, one of the guidance counselors at Branford High School. An incredibly helpful site along

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Sutherland Fighting to Get Back into the Game

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By James Integlia Curtis Sutherland is one of Branford High’s best football players, but you may not see him suiting up on Friday nights. That’s because in the season opener against Trumbull in September, Sutherland, an all-SCC defensive back last year, suffered a tib-fib fracture in his right leg. “It hurt, said Sutherland “but I was more upset that my season was over.” Sutherland adds that

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Girls Cross Country Running Strong

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By Matthew Kerrigan and Justin Julianelle The Branford girls cross country team has been destroying their opponents this year, leading to a 7th straight Oranoque division title, thanks in part to three freshmen. Maya Birney , Cyrene Nicholas,  and Anneliese Troidle are finishing in the top 5 in almost every race for the team. “They have set a bar.” said coach Kevin  Connell. “One week

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Categories : Buzz Music Features

Audience Blown Away by Tower of Power

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Editors note: Buzz staff writer Sam Bailey-Loomis had the opportunity to play with legendary jazz/funk group Tower of Power. This is her story of her experiences. By Sam Bailey-Loomis This past Saturday morning, the legendary horn section from the seventies funk band Tower of Power and drummer, David Garibaldi, came to Branford High School for a drum and horn clinic. I was lucky enough to

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Music Showcase of BHS talent

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ByMeglin Bodner This Fall Students in Music Makers participated in a Showcase, where they got to choose any piece of music and perform it. Music Makers is an auditioned singing group made up of students also in Concert Choir. Ms. Roding (the choir director) chooses students, after they audition in the spring, for Music Makers. “It’s really a lot of fun for me,” said Ms.

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Legendary Jazz Group to visit BHS

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By Drew Linehan Renowned funk/jazz group Tower of Power will be visiting the Branford High School Educational Clinic this Saturday, October 13th to work with Branford High School’s music department. “Tower of Power is a pretty nifty group,” said Pat Laske, one of the guitarists for Branford High School Jazz Band, “A lot of my playing has been influenced by their unique style and approach to

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The Colors of the World

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By Alexandra Augustak Every four years when the countries of the world are given the chance to come together and battle each other with the peaceful prospects of the Olympics, the games are opened with a Parade of Nations. Noting the inspiring form of respect to nations all over the world, Branford High School has been carrying on the Olympic tradition each year, even with

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Welcome Home!

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by Marisa Kaplita Editor-in-chief Many of you may have been waiting for another Hurricane to delay the start of school, but unfortunately Mother Nature is being kind to us this year.  Now, to those who had a boring summer, I’m sure you’re all too excited to start this New Year; and for those who would like an extra month of vacation, I apologize for not

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