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By Taylor Novella Editor’s note: This is part of a three-part profile in The Branford Buzz about the new administrative assistants to the school principals. Read about Trisha Simmons here. Read about Megan Bozzuto here. Being the “new kid on the block” is quite difficult. Being Mr. Briganti’s new administrative assistant isn’t an easy job, but Beth Jenkins is making it look like it is.
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,
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
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,”
By Mike Farricielli, Kyle Givner and EJ Madera Physical Education Teacher Savas Synodi is retiring at the end of April after a nearly 40-year teaching career. He is going to miss his teaching career but he’s looking forward to retirement, he said. Synodi has loved teaching at Branford High School and impacting the lives of students. He’s been at BHS for 34 years and his
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
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
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
By Dylan Torre As the 2022 school year comes to a close, many Branford High School seniors prepare to graduate and move on with their lives. But before they can do that they have one final task – the senior exit interviews. These interviews were first done last school year and they are designed to truly evaluate seniors as they enter the real world, school
By Grahm Reynolds and Sushant Kunwar The BHS cafeteria has recently seen the return of a fan favorite: the sandwich and wrap station. Lines stretch out across the commons during lunchtime as students eagerly await to feast on their delicious meal. “The wraps are back by popular demand. Before the pandemic, they were extremely popular among the students and staff,” said Food Service Worker Hyejong
