Branford ready for annual Thanksgiving Day battle with Easties

By Matthew Kerrigan and Justin Julianelle This Thanksgiving at Crisafi Field in East Haven the Branford Hornets and the East Haven Yellow Jackets will play each other for the 61st time; this will be their last game of the year. Branford has not lost to East Haven on Thanksgiving since 2006 and are entering this game as the heavy favorite to win. The Hornets are

Homecoming 2012 Schedule

by Kelly Du Before you head out for Thanksgiving break, don’t forget about all the activities scheduled for Homecoming! Homecoming will be on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 right after school. Here’s what to expect: 12:00-12:30 PM Various clubs will be setting up booths to sell food in the commons. You’ll find Amnesty selling cookie dough for $0.50 a scoop, water and baked goods from the

New Lunch Laws Unveiled

By: Brianna Boteler and Kelsey Austin Lunch has changed more now than ever. Everyone is asking the same questions, “Why are the prices going up, and why is there such a jump in whole wheat products?”  We are about to find the answers. There is an increase in whole wheat products, and a decrease in some of the foods that students love the most.  Branford

Veterans, Students Gather for Annual Veterans Appreciation Day at BHS

By James Integlia It has become tradition at Branford High School for our country’s veterans to come and speak about their experiences each November. Local veterans, some who are BHS graduates, share stories with students about their life in the military. “I always wanted to do it,” said Kyle Berg BHS ’05 and a member of the US Army,”It was the best thing I ever did,

Still Developing: The John McColl Story

By Drew Linehan John Rome McColl is the photography teacher at Branford High School; he is loved by students and renowned for his unique teaching techniques. McColl had a long arduous journey before ending up at Branford High School though. John McColl grew up in a small town in Connecticut called Branford, where he attended Branford High School for three years and Hamden High School

BHS Community Still Recovering from Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

By BranfordBuzz staff Students and families of the Branford High School community are struggling to recover from Hurricane Sandy, and time is running out as the next threatening storm approaches. Many homes and businesses lost power during the hurricane, including Big Y, and Caron’s Corner. Due to prolonged outages, freezers and refrigerators were not able to keep cool, causing many products to be thrown away. Kaylee Mahon,

Tackling Stress: Taking Control

By Sam Bailey-Loomis Paige Cacace, a junior at BHS knows something about stress. She says that “grades, homework, due dates.. my schedule.. and the balance between life, school, and after school activities” causes stress on her. She copes with her stress by “getting frustrated,” she said. “But then I kinda just do what I have to do to get it done.” It is something students,

Order in the AUD: Appellate Court visits BHS

By Samantha Bailey-Loomis Students at Branford High School recently got a taste of the Connecticut Appellate court. Three judges: F. Herbert Gruendel (former BHS principal), Robert E. Beach, and Richard A. Robinson heard two cases- one which was a civil case and the other, a criminal case. The cases were held in the school auditorium last week. The first case, Robin Mulcahy v. Gary E. Hartell, was

Tips for Applying to College

  By Kelsey Austin Times have changed. Just a few years ago Common App included a simple form consisting of some fairly straightforward questions. “Personally, I think the common application is a very helpful tool for high schoolers, it really helps to guide them in the right direction,” said Mr. White, one of the guidance counselors at Branford High School. An incredibly helpful site along