Category: School Events

Registration time: What to consider when choosing to take an AP class

By Kelly Tiernan It’s class registrationt time at BHS and many of you are probably struggling to figure out what classes that you should take next year. The vast amount of choices that Branford High School offers is both a gift and a curse. With so many options how are we to decide, and a select few of you may be wondering whether you should

The First Two Months of School and… What the Heck Happened?

By Abby Boyle Ok, so first quarter is over, but what the heck happened in Branford High School in September and October? Every student knows that there has been some major events at Branford High to break up the routine of our everyday lives. And even though we all know the behavior at Branford High can showcase some of the worst in is, there is

Studying for the SAT: Tips for Juniors

By Danni Dunlop Juniors have just under a week left for preparation to take possibly one of the biggest tests they may ever take.  The SAT is set to be taken Wednesday, April 5th. Many students feel that studying for the SAT is a big affair and don’t know exactly where to start.  After you learn about the structure of the test and figure out

Homecoming Proposals at their Finest

By Danni Dunlop The Homecoming dance is one of the most important events you get to experience in high school: It’s a night full of fun spent with your most favorite people. The dance is being held tonight from 7:00-10:00 p.m and is themed where “girls-ask-guys.”  The Sadie Hawkin’s theme was rediscovered four years ago at Branford High School; the theme gives girls a chance

Yale Model Congress

By Branford Buzz Staff Over 90 students from Branford High School attended the 26th annual Yale Model Congress  December 1st through the 4th. Many of those 90 students were freshmen/newbies with some returnees. Many of the newcomers to Branford’s Model Congress Club learned first-hand how the group works in the matter of making and debating bills in committee and full sessions. The Branford Model Congress

Homecoming Kickoff Week Activities Set

By Danni Dunlop It’s time to get pumped for a fun-filled week leading up to the Thanksgiving Break. The week-long events kickoff on Wednesday, Nov. 16. In anticipation of Homecoming Week, the hornet will pop into random classrooms Tuesday.  The hornet will be going in different classrooms handing out flyers to help distribute the news about Homecoming Week. Thanks to Student Council, Homecoming week is

Goodbye Summer, Hello School

By Danni Dunlop You know school is right around the corner when you start to see back to school supplies on shelves in stores. Even though everyday isn’t a vacation day anymore, there are many things to look forward to when going back to school; especially as an upperclassman. At Branford High School, today is the first day of the 2016-2017 school year. “I’m looking

Spring 2016 Sports Roundup- and What’s Going on with the Turf?

By Matilda Kreider First, you must have noticed that the turf and track at BHS are pretty much… gone. On June 6th, crews began the process of tearing up and replacing the James MacVeigh Athletic Complex’s turf field and track. The $750,000 project should be completed by mid-August, in time for the start of fall sports. The school year has ended, and so have most

Student Council Picnic Returns This Year

By Meghan Cusack After the three-year hiatus, the Student Council picnic – or “Salapalooza” – will be returning to Branford High School this Friday. For those who are not aware of what “Salapalooza” is, it is an end of the year picnic run by Student Council. The picnic consists of games, obstacle courses, and of course, food. The event started back in 1997 by Student

Spring Pep Rally is Back in Action

By Danni Dunlop The last week before April vacation ends with the gathering of the Branford High School community at the Spring Pep Rally.  After last year’s upset at the cancellation of the spirit-filled event, the teams are ready to take on the floor yet again. Many students and athletes were frustrated last year that the Spring Pep Rally was cancelled last year in the first