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Branford Buzz Wins Connecticut Press Award

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Staff reports The staff of The Branford Buzz was recognized recently by the Connecticut Press Club for its writing and news coverage of Branford High School’s cell phone restriction policy. The Buzz, and its student journalists, were awarded an honorable mention for a High School News Story as part of the 2022 Connecticut Press Club Awards for the article “Cellphones Silenced at BHS: Classroom Ban

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BHS Musical Comes Back Stronger Than Ever after COVID

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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

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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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Bittersweet Goodbye: Gravina’s Last Days at BHS

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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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What is a Trivia Fundraiser to Benefit BHS?

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By Sam Harwin It’s been a long and tough pandemic these past few years. So it’s time to get out of the house and participate in the Home Restaurant free trivia night on Tuesday, February 28. The night is being organized by Branford High School’s Junior and Sophomore classes. Proceeds from the night will raise money in order to help improve the school. Everyone is

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Bringing the Sauce to Make BHS Healthier

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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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News in Review: The Top News Stories at BHS Last School Year

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During last school year The Branford Buzz covered a variety of important and interesting news events from the Branford High School community. A lot happened that is worthy of news coverage. With a new school year underway, the staff of the Buzz is excited to continue serving as the online news source of the Branford High School community. The new school year also provides an

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Branford Starting ‘No Place For Hate’ Initiative

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By Kaelyn Denison Branford High School has recently partnered with ADL, the Connecticut Anti-Defamation League, to commit to a new program called ‘No Place For Hate’ to provide an inclusive and safe environment in the school. At Branford High School, the ‘No Place For Hate’ is a committee who dedicate their time into preventing hate from going any further in schools and to stop it

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