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By Matt Kilfeather At Branford High School, many students are taking action to help people who are having trouble around the holidays. This past week the students in Branford High School’s Horizon program held a fundraiser for a deserving family chosen through the Branford Counseling Center. The fundraiser was run by Jen Miller, who has been participating in this fundraiser for about 8 years “I
By Marisa Kaplita Editor-In-Chief Many BHS students have been invited to a peaceful protest via Facebook from BHS alumni Ryan Cosgrove, Victoria Verderame and Shane Emery. All the details about the protest can be found on the Facebook event: Protest for Carolyn Lippolis. It is planned for Monday December 17 from 12 p.m. to about 4 to 5 p.m. So far on the event page, over
by Hunter Carden Spirit Week is an annual tradition we have at Branford High. But do people know about it? When asking freshman Kenya Claude what she thought about Spirit Week she said, “I don’t know what Spirit Week is. I’ve heard about it but not from the High School.” Kenya was backed up by this statement when sophomore Megan Shea said, “If we do [Spirit Week] this year it
By Matt Kilfeather Branford High school has a tradition of holding pep rallies throughout the year at intervals of fall, winter, and spring. This Friday, the next pep rally will be held here at Branford High School. Little do we know that the future of our pep rallies is at hand. Some students claimed that previous pep rallies were more spirited in previous years because
By Brianna Boteler and Kelsey Austin On Monday, December 3rd Branford High School hosted an event entitled, “If You Really Knew Me” to honor the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Librarian Media Specialist, Jessica Mularski, organized the the seminar along with school social worker, Suzanne Serviss. The objective of this event was to raise awareness for people who have struggled in life, and have
By Alexandra Augustak On Thursday, December 6th, the much anticipated fall play, “The Dark of the Moon”, will debut at Branford High School. Directed by English teacher Mrs. Ogren, “The Dark of the Moon” features a cast made up of students ranging from all grade levels who are guaranteed to give off a great performance. The play is a perfect night’s entertainment for fans of
by Kelly Du Before you head out for Thanksgiving break, don’t forget about all the activities scheduled for Homecoming! Homecoming will be on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 right after school. Here’s what to expect: 12:00-12:30 PM Various clubs will be setting up booths to sell food in the commons. You’ll find Amnesty selling cookie dough for $0.50 a scoop, water and baked goods from the
By Samantha Bailey-Loomis Students at Branford High School recently got a taste of the Connecticut Appellate court. Three judges: F. Herbert Gruendel (former BHS principal), Robert E. Beach, and Richard A. Robinson heard two cases- one which was a civil case and the other, a criminal case. The cases were held in the school auditorium last week. The first case, Robin Mulcahy v. Gary E. Hartell, was
By Matthew Kilfeather and Brittany Butler Due to the State Appellate Court hearings going on in Branford High School there were no bells from period one to four and some hallways were closed to students. This caused confusion for students and teachers. Carlee DeFilice said “it’s not a bad thing; it’s just kind of sucky because it’s annoying to have to keep looking at your
By Hunter Carden Two attorneys and marshals came to Branford High School last week to talk about how on this Thursday Branford High School’s auditorium will become an official Appellate Court room for the day. Holding not one but two appeal cases. The auditorium will be held in an official manner with four to five Marshals, three judges, two attorneys, metal detectors and strict rules. Marshals, Nick
