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Changes to AP US Sit Well at BHS, Despite National Controversy

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By Madeleine Mattson and Rebecca Criscuolo The Advanced Placement United States history curriculum has changed this school year, affecting not only Branford High School students, but students and teachers across America. If the students who took AP US last school year were to walk into an AP US history classroom this year, they would not recognize it. Teachers at Branford aren’t complaining about the new

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New Credit Rules Irk Some Seniors

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By Brianna Linehan and Rebecca Mancini Branford High School recently raised their credit requirements by 1.5 credits from 5.25 to 6.75. This change means that even if students, specifically seniors, only need a few credits more to graduate, they still have to take a full day of classes. From conversations with several upperclassmen it is clear that this change is causing a more stressful academic

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

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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

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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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Upcoming Flu Clinic to Help Officials Prepare for Ebola

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By Cassidy McCarns Next week, Branford High School will be holding a clinic to offer flu shots to the community. The clinic, which is offered every year, will also be used to test the health department’s ability to react and address a possible Ebola outbreak at the high school. Although at the moment Ebola has no vaccine or medication, this clinic will provide health officials

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Few Freshman Make Leap to Varsity

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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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Why All the Flags? This Year’s New Look Parade of Nations

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By Madeleine Mattson The thirteenth annual Branford High Parade of Nations Friday will differ from past parades. What exactly was it before and what will it be now? Where does this BHS flag-waving tradition come from? It goes back to September 11th 2001. The administration at the time – Principal Edmund Higgins, and assistant principals Dave Maloney, Joe Fazzino, and Anna Puglia – felt like

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Pep Rally: What’s the Story Behind Those Skits?

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By Noah Lohman and Jackson MariottiLast Friday, the Branford High School community got to watch the fall sports season open up with the fall pep rally. There was an array of skits from the “Shmoney dance” to a balloon popping game that caught the attention of the students and faculty. Read The Branford Buzz’s preview of the upcoming fall sports season here. The purpose of

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Fall Sports Teams Looking for Success This Year

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By Branford Buzz Staff The fall sports season got underway on earlier this month and it seems that this year, will be another successful one for the Hornets. The complete fall sports schedule can be found here. To get the latest BHS Sports news, subscribe to our Twitter feed @BranfordBuzz Last year girl’s soccer, and girl’s cross country had the most successful seasons at BHS.

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School Cancels Student Council Picnic

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By Cassidy McCarns The traditional end of year school event “Salapalooza” will not be taking place this year at Branford High School, school officials said. This highly anticipated day that excites students with it’s outdoor activities, games, and food has teachers and administration concerned. The cause of the wariness being felt by BHS staff? According to Mr. Panagoulias, the event “is being cancelled because it

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