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Op-Ed: “Snowcoming” 2015: Moving Beyond Sexism in Sadie Hawkins

On November 29, 2015October 7, 2016 By Branford Buzz

By Claira Janover Let’s talk Homecoming. This year’s third annual Sadie Hawkins’s “Girls Ask Guys” themed homecoming, or “Snowcoming” is set for December 11. This Sadie Hawkins’s themed dance has gained popularity thanks to Student Council, which began the tradition with the first Sadie’s homecoming in 2013. It’s also popular because it’s been a way for girls to turn upside down the gender-specific tradition of boys asking girls.

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Curious about the Canoes in the Commons?

On January 12, 2010 By Branford Buzz

The Construction of Canoes By Meglin Bodner The Advanced Woodworking classes have worked hard to complete handmade canoes with the help of their teacher, Mr. Niemiec, and various others. Mr. Niemiec was thinking of new projects that the students could try out. He wasn’t sure exactly what to do, so he asked another shop teacher. They came up with making canoes. Mr. Niemiec

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Join the Buzz

On September 1, 2009 By Branford Buzz

If you have ever had any interest in writing for the school newspaper, The Buzz, come to the meeting on Wednesday September 2, at 2:30 in E12. If you cannot attend contact Mrs. Butler, Colin Tripp, or just comment this post with your name and email. Photo from: Kera.org

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Branford Student Cooking on Channel 8

On June 16, 2009 By Branford Buzz

On June 11, 2009 James Bannon and Zachary Fair appeared on the WTNH Channel 8 midday show in a cooking showcase making Lemon Tartlets. The segment was taped early in the morning and air at approximately 12:30 last Thursday. If you missed it air, you can still see it here Photo Credit: Here -Madeline Alden

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College Planning, Simplified

On May 31, 2009 By Branford Buzz

by Sean Smith Photo: student-choices.com As juniors prepare to plan for their lives post high school, many are struggling to find the school or training they need to be successful after their years here in public schooling. Today, students are given the choice of hundreds of colleges and universities as well as vocational training schools across the country and choosing the right one can be

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Jamming for a Cause

On May 24, 2009 By Branford Buzz

By Rachel Rimm On the evening of Friday May 8th several music-loving teens assembled in the school auditorium to support “Jamnesty”. Jamnesty is an event hosted by the Amnesty International club, which runs not only in our school, but in the rest of the world. They raise money to protect human rights and bring awareness to people who don’t know about or understand the injustices

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BEF Fundraiser

On May 19, 2009 By Branford Buzz

By Madeline Alden On a rainy Wednesday, the atmosphere inside Lenny’s Restaurant was anything but dreary. The mellow sound of “Banana Pancakes” by Jack Johnson could be heard in the background sung by a local artist, Don Fillian, who provided the entertainment for the crowd of 50 or so people. The evening’s festivities were part of a fundraiser for the Branford Education Foundation, which is

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The Start of Girl’s Hockey Team

On April 2, 2009 By Branford Buzz

Photo from PhotoDesign By Alice Ni New to this year’s winter sports is the girl’s hockey team. Although the team is only considered a club, the girls are still able to compete against other schools. The team is coached by Lauren Wiggins and Scott Valentine and led by captains Liza Wood (junior), Chandlar Fowler (freshman), and Tori Redding (senior). The squad consists of 16

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MyBranfordSports.com

On March 31, 2009 By Branford Buzz

by Merissa Blitz The Branford Community knows John Steady for his work with the yearbook pictures and taking pictures at sport’s events but not everyone may know about his most recent project. Steady created a webpage that has all kinds of information on all of the Branford Sports and, of course, includes many photos. The site will cover topics such as high school

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What They Don’t Know

On March 18, 2009 By Branford Buzz

The idea behind What They Don’t Know is that students can submit secrets anonymously to the Buzz and have the art department decorate the collected secrets. This idea was inspired by Postsecret. If you want to submit your own secrets anonymously then visit the box in the front office labeled “Secrets” and drop in your own! Specials thanks to the students and the art department

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