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BHS Boys 2023 Spring Sports Preview
The spring 2023 sports season is underway, with several teams anticipating a successful competitive season.
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BHS Musical Comes Back Stronger Than Ever after COVID
By Elliot Urbina and Matt Cabahug This year’s BHS musical, School Of Rock, turned out to be a huge success with a 50% increase in crowds for this year’s show compared to the last few years, organizers said. Teacher Lauren Farrell, the musical’s ticket director, said that people missed live theater and that “the last few years were impacted by COVID.” She thinks that because
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Paws For A Cause Brings Smiles to BHS Students
By Angie Cox and Gabby Darling To give students at Branford High School additional support and a break from the stress of school, Officer Rich Simons recently brought his dog, Heidi, an emotional support dog, to the school as part of the Paws With A Cause program. Simons and Heidi have done this program with area schools since 2020, and have started paying frequent visits
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Newest Math Teacher Excited To Join BHS
By Jarlenys Chanci Florez and Belen Acevedo Ashley Jones, the newest teacher at BHS, currently works with 9th and 10th graders in the math department. Jones is a mid-year addition to the BHS faculty and there is a lot to know about her. Jones has been teaching math for over fifteen years. At the beginning of her career, she taught in smaller K-8 schools in
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BHS Alum Discusses Dream Job: ‘One big competition every day’
By Gianna Piscitelli From the small town of Branford to New York City, Branford High graduate Kelly Laske, 29, has lots to share about her journey of becoming the social media manager at Page Six at the NY Post. Laske talked to the BHS journalism students last week in class to help them better understand the true world of journalism, reporting and social media. Ever
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Bittersweet Goodbye: Gravina’s Last Days at BHS
By Paige Johnson Gary Gravina, a beloved math teacher, spent his last month Branford High School recapping and reminiscing over his time and accomplishments before he said his final goodbye last month. Gravina has been a pleasurable tribute at BHS for almost 30 years now, being involved in a variety of communities within the school such as horizons, the math department and athletics. He has
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Try, Try Again: Briganti Perseveres To Publish Book
Assistant Principal Joe Briganti recently published a children’s book, culminating an 18-year quest to get it published.
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Featured Teacher: Mr. Aaron Brenner, English Instructional Coach
An interview with new English instructional coach Mr. Aaron Brenner, the latest in a series in The Buzz on new staff at Branford High School this school year.
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Bringing the Sauce to Make BHS Healthier
By Adam Albrecht A special message in the form of marinara sauce arrived at Branford High School this month, giving students some say in adding new and healthy options to the school lunch menu. During all lunch waves on the 13, Massaro Community Farm brought their marinara sauce for students and faculty alike to try. Chef John Turenne and farmer Steve Munno from Massaro have
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Featured Teacher: Ms. Maile Chaplar, Atlas English
An interview with Atlas English teacher Ms. Maile Chaplar, the latest in a series in The Buzz on new staff at Branford High School this school year.
