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By Carmella Lippolis Editor’s Note: this is the second in a series in The Branford Buzz on holiday movies. Yesterday, we examined why holiday movies are such an important part of the season. Elf, The Polar Express, Miracle on 34th Street, Home Alone… Which is the greatest Christmas movie of all time? The Branford Buzz has grappled with this question before. It’s a pretty simple
By Lasang Subba What’s the best way to get into the holiday mood? Holiday movies of course! They are entertaining, filled with the holiday spirit, inclusive to everyone with its broad genres, and not to mention, a tradition for many. Some popular genres of holiday movies are romance comedies, horror, action and comedy. It is scientifically proven by research universities that these movies help reduce
Summer is right around the corner and the town Branford has a lot to offer. Whether it’s going swimming at Branford Point or taking a hike in one of Branford’s 23 trails, there is something for everyone who is looking for fun while off from school.
Calliope, BHS’s magazine of student writing and artwork, has just published its 50th issue. It is available now from Mr. Matthiessen in room F14 for just $1.
The state of Branford High School spirit – whether it has improved or worsened – has students and teachers asking what has changed this year as we returned to a new sense of normalcy.
There are many different perspectives on what school spirit is and some define it as school wide participation and spirit in events. Some say there is great school spirit.
But some believe that the school spirit is less than what it has been before.
By Angie Cox and Gabby Darling To give students at Branford High School additional support and a break from the stress of school, Officer Rich Simons recently brought his dog, Heidi, an emotional support dog, to the school as part of the Paws With A Cause program. Simons and Heidi have done this program with area schools since 2020, and have started paying frequent visits
By Sam Harwin It’s been a long and tough pandemic these past few years. So it’s time to get out of the house and participate in the Home Restaurant free trivia night on Tuesday, February 28. The night is being organized by Branford High School’s Junior and Sophomore classes. Proceeds from the night will raise money in order to help improve the school. Everyone is
By Adam Albrecht A special message in the form of marinara sauce arrived at Branford High School this month, giving students some say in adding new and healthy options to the school lunch menu. During all lunch waves on the 13, Massaro Community Farm brought their marinara sauce for students and faculty alike to try. Chef John Turenne and farmer Steve Munno from Massaro have
High school can be a stressful and challenging time in a teenager’s life. But it doesn’t have to be, according to many upperclassmen who have experienced the typical ups and downs of life here at Branford High School. The four years of high school can bring about significant change in our perspectives. With that in mind, at the end of last school year, The Branford
By Emma Gallagher It is exhausting to always feel rushed. Like you have so much to do but not enough time to get it done. There are countless distractions, whether they are merely things that are there to distract, or it is actual work that needs to get done. Constantly feeling torn about whether to pick up a phone, start doing homework, or go out
