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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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BHS Adjusting To New Block Schedule

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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

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OPINION: BHS Should Address Student Parking Woes

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By Taylor Novella Our student parking situation is a mess – no numbered parking spots, people parking in spots that don’t exist, teachers parking in the student lot. If we have to pay $30 a year for a parking pass, we should be guaranteed a spot, but this is not currently the case. On multiple occasions I have seen cars parked where they shouldn’t, and

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Students Paying For Parking Spots They Can’t Find

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By Vanessa Fusco and Nicole Pagliaro Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story contained the incorrect cost of a student parking pass at BHS. The cost for a student parking pass is $30. Despite paying $30 a year to park, many BHS students have to battle to find a spot in the student parking lot because some teachers – who are not required to

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New cell phone policy at Branford High School restricts use by students in class. Photo credit: Macey Girard
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Cellphones Silenced at BHS: Classroom Ban Starts Monday

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By Adam Albrecht Branford High School plans to ban the use of cell phones and other electronic devices in classrooms starting Monday because school officials say they are too disruptive to the learning environment. Starting May 9, students will no longer be allowed to use or have their cell phones and other devices during academic classes and hive time. The only exception is during lunch,

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The schedule for the last week of classes at Branford High School
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Year End Exams Will Follow Same Schedule as Midyear

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By Aryana Wilson Come June, Branford High School will keep the same schedule for end of semester assessments that it used for midterms this year and will not revert to an extended exam schedule that it used to do back in 2019. Just like with midterms this year, there will be no separate longer exam schedule at the end of the year, which Principal Lee

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A student plays the card game Uno during a recent Hive Choice class at BHS. Photo credit: Morgan Stone
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First Year of Hive Choice Gets Mixed Reviews

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By Vanessa Fusco and Nicole Pagliaro Hive Choice, a new program at Branford High School that offers the opportunity to participate once a week in a non-academic activity of their choosing – cornhole, crocheting, Uno for example – has gotten some mixed reviews so far from students and staff. “I think we need time in our days to take care of ourselves, kids and teachers,”

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Locked Bathrooms Create New Problems for Students

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By Adam Albrecht, Jack Fitzpatrict, Jacinda McMenamin While the bathrooms around BHS are getting locked on a daily basis, many students are wondering if this is the new normal and said they think situation continues is getting worse. Principal Lee Panagoulias has had to respond to the recent rise in vandalism and suggests it is a major reason for the lockages. “Our goal is for

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Anything Goes the musical was a success at Branford High School in March 2022
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Normalcy Returns As Anything Goes In Successful BHS Musical

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By Ariel Cobden and Madison Cook The Branford High School Performing Arts program recently completed a successful production of “Anything Goes,” performing in front of a full live audience for the first time in two years.  “Theater is back and better than ever,” Director Colin Sheehan said.  In the play, Reno Sweeney (Isabella Rarick 22’) sets sail on the S.S America for a get away

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Spring Sports Preview: 2022 Season Underway

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By Mariella Esperti and Macey Girard As April begins and spring sports start, we see a change of energy at Branford High School.  After two years of COVID restrictions, athletes can finally enjoy the new sports season restriction-free.   There are no mask or contact restrictions for the spring season, and athletes couldn’t be more excited. “I’m so happy to go into this season with no

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