Kepler Dagou recounts journey to find the American Dream

Vesa Bejleri ’29, Staff Reporter • June 15, 2026

Kepler Dagou is fluent in three languages - French, Haitian-Creole, and English. And now he’s working on his fourth - Spanish. The 15-year-old freshman’s journey from the Caribbean to the Connecticut shoreline has been one of many ups and downs, but finding a purpose has remained a constant in his life.

That’s a wrap: Farewell to another school year

Owen Lentner ’28, Editor-in-Chief • June 10, 2026

With the end of another school year, Editor-in-Chief Owen Lentner reflects on a successful year for The Branford Buzz and looks towards some big changes ahead.

Student Spotlight: Who recites the pledge of allegiance?

Zara Serrano ’29, Staff Reporter • June 9, 2026

Two BHS students take turns reciting the Pledge of Allegiance each morning over announcements for the entire school. Who are the students behind the voices?

What’s happening with the locked F-Wing bathroom?

Domenica Sislema ’29, Staff Reporter • June 8, 2026

The F-Wing men's room has been closed indefinitely by administration amid chaos and vandalism, with students outraged and confused by its closure.

Where are they headed after BHS?

Lily Coppola ’27, Staff Reporter • June 5, 2026

Graduation is set for tomorrow and many Branford High School seniors have made plans to continue their education in college.

Calliope says goodbye to the Class of 2026

Staff reports • May 29, 2026

The Branford Buzz and Calliope are teaming up to publish a digital version of the BHS student literary magazine. Check out the latest issue here, featuring ...

Unified Sports: BHS’s hidden athletic program

Ben O’Brien ’27, Staff Reporter • May 20, 2026

While we all know and love the classic sports offered at BHS, not many know that there is a more diverse and inclusive sports community running behind the scenes: Unified Sports.

The Branford Buzz wins top regional award for online news site

Staff reports • May 14, 2026

The Branford Buzz was named the top newspaper in its class in all of New England, the New England Scholastic Press Association (NESPA) announced earlier this month. 

Spring athletic signing day features eight commitments

Leila Verzella ’27, Staff Reporter • May 12, 2026

Branford High School held its ceremonial spring signing day this week, when eight student athletes officially announced they planned to continue playing sports in college.

BHS Student photographs at stadium of his dreams

Leila Verzella ’27, Staff Reporter • May 11, 2026

Senior Zander Solano takes to the big leagues to photograph the Savannah Bananas.

The 80’s return as hacky sack craze hits BHS

Owen Lentner ’28, Editor-in-Chief • May 8, 2026

The hacky sack revival has spread like wild fire around the US and has finally hit the halls of Branford High School. What's behind this retro resurgance?

A “Starry Night” set for Friday’s Prom

Zara Serrano ’29, Staff Reporter • May 6, 2026

The biggest talk of the hallways lately has been the BHS prom, which is set for Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. This year's theme is Starry Night.