Current Branford High Juniors (from left) Harith ‘Ty’ Jaruchaiyakul, Ian Macdougall, Aidan Schmidt, and Hannah Jackson, are hoping for a more 'normal' school year in 2022-23.

Class of 2023 Hoping For ‘Normal’ Next Year

By Adam Albrecht and Jack Fitzpatrick As the class of 2023 nears the end of their junior year, many students have been wondering if their final year of at Branford High School will be anything close to normal. The last two years have been utterly destroyed by both Covid and other worldwide events, causing schools to take extra precautions they never would have done before.

BHS Adjusts to New Cell Phone Policy

By Jacinda McMenamin and Elisio Madera It has been several weeks since the new phone policy at Branford High School has been implemented, prohibiting students from using the devices in class. And although many in the school have adjusted to the new policy, many students shared mixed responses. Some students said not having a phone in class spikes some anxiety and discomfort, especially being asked

BHS Adjusting To New Block Schedule

By Lauren Dombroski, Rory Jacobson and Aryana Wilson Over the last two years, Branford High School transitioned from an eight period day schedule to a four period day block schedule and many students have wondered if the change has been beneficial. In an informal Instagram poll by the Branford Buzz recently, many students had mixed opinions. In the poll, 55% voted in favor of a