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What is BHS Doing to Help Students Succeed?

On February 2, 2015January 30, 2015 By Branford Buzz

By Madeleine Mattson and Rebecca Criscuolo Branford High School has several programs and opportunities to make sure its students succeed. What is Branford High doing to help its students? “A lot,” according to Principal Lee Panagoulias. Students should get help if they need it, whether it involves a psychological, academic, medical or college related problem but how do you obtain it when you don’t know

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The Buzz on The Buzz

On January 9, 2015April 17, 2023 By Branford Buzz

By Jennifer Giri and Claire Paterson If you’re reading this, you must know that The Buzz is the current BHS student newspaper. But it wasn’t always called The Buzz, and it certainly wasn’t always the way it is today. First, and most obviously, our paper used to be just that – a paper. We used to have a physical newspaper that would run every so

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Teens and Social Media: Some Warnings To Heed

On January 6, 2015December 17, 2014 By Branford Buzz

By Rebecca Mancini and Briana Linehan In the moment, teens usually don’t think about the possible repercussions of inappropriate social media posts. Assistant Principal Joseph Briganti said that the administration is kept up to date with these kinds of posts because, “the entire community of Branford has access to the internet. Things get to us. Anonymous people call or even leave notes.” Here at BHS

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Guidance Counselor Can Relate to Seniors’ College Choice Struggle

On December 18, 2014December 17, 2014 By Branford Buzz

By Jennifer Giri It wasn’t too long ago that Ms. Aimee Bonn was going through the college application process herself. The only difference is that she had to fill out every application on paper rather than use the Common App, something that she said was much simpler. Most seniors in BHS are currently going through the college application process. It comes with stress for most,

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Find Out What The Caucasian Chalk Circle Is All About

On December 4, 2014December 3, 2014 By Branford Buzz

By Claire Paterson This year’s Fall Play, “The Caucasian Chalk Circle”, will open tonight at 7:30 p.m.an.d continue Friday and Saturday Dec. 5th, 6th, and 7th. The play is written by Bertolt Brecht and directed by Mrs. Maria Ogren and Mrs. Brooks. Ogren has written a brief summary of the play for the viewers: “The play is based on several sources: A Chinese drama from

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So Many Things To Do Before Winter Break. Check Some Of These Out

On December 2, 2014December 1, 2014 By Branford Buzz

By Matilda Kreider As we return from Thanksgiving break full of holiday spirit, it may feel like a struggle to get through the weeks before winter break. Here are some upcoming events in the school and the community that may make that wait until Winter Break that much more enjoyable! Unless otherwise noted, all the events below are free, or at least ridiculously cheap. Thursday

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Cast List for “Les Misérables” Unveiled

On December 1, 2014November 30, 2014 By Branford Buzz

By Andrew Salerno The Branford High School musical is still several months away, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t time to get excited for it. In October it was announced that next spring, Cathyann Roding and her dedicated cast and crew will be putting on “Les Misérables” for her 30th show. This show was put on about a decade ago at BHS, and is regarded

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Album of the Week: …And Star Power

On November 21, 2014November 30, 2014 By Branford Buzz

Editor’s note: The following is part of a regular feature in The Buzz spotlighting a new or interesting album. By Luke Arsenault Group: Foxygen Album: …And Star Power Genre: psych-pop/experimental Bio: Jonathan Rado and Sam France formed Foxygen while in high school in 2005. Their indie rock style quickly became more experimental. This caught the eye of a producer in 2011 at one of their high energy

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Turnaround: Football Claims Division Crown, Notches Third Win

On November 20, 2014November 19, 2014 By Branford Buzz

By Ryan Connell The Branford Football team defeated Hillhouse 20-18 on Friday to capture a share of the SCC Division 2 West Division title. A team who failed to win a game last year has turned things around and has bolstered three wins already this season along with a share of the division title. It is Branford’s third Division 2 West title, and first since

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Unexpected Twists Lead Mr. Wullaert to BHS

On November 19, 2014November 19, 2014 By Branford Buzz

By Meghan Cusack Nothing in life goes exactly to plan. There are unexpected twists that lead us to places that we would never have originally chosen to be. Just ask the new teacher in the World Language department, Mr. Andres Wullaert. Before deciding to be a teacher, he was a member of the US Army. He had even planned on making a career in the military

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