Month: October 2012

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

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

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

Sutherland Fighting to Get Back into the Game

By James Integlia Curtis Sutherland is one of Branford High’s best football players, but you may not see him suiting up on Friday nights. That’s because in the season opener against Trumbull in September, Sutherland, an all-SCC defensive back last

A Week Filled with Rainbows

by Editor-in-chief Marisa Kaplita October 15th through the 19th the GSA  partook in Ally Week, a week to promote the support of all students to become allies for people in the LGBT community.  An ally is someone who stands up

BHS Career Center offers help for college

By James Integlia Picking the right college can be a difficult decision. Thankfully, at Branford High School, a Career Center run by Mrs. Pamela Moriarty works to help students find a college for them, or another career option should they choose

Court Case Means No Bells, Some Confusion

By Matthew Kilfeather and Brittany Butler Due to the State Appellate Court hearings going on in Branford High School there were no bells from period one to four and some hallways were closed to students. This caused confusion for students

Library Undergoing Drastic Remodeling

By Drew Linehan Branford High School library is undergoing extensive remodeling and updating, with main focal points on what the kids need and adapting to a more technologically advanced age. “We have a beautiful space down here we want to

Girls Cross Country Running Strong

By Matthew Kerrigan and Justin Julianelle The Branford girls cross country team has been destroying their opponents this year, leading to a 7th straight Oranoque division title, thanks in part to three freshmen. Maya Birney , Cyrene Nicholas,  and Anneliese

Audience Blown Away by Tower of Power

Editors note: Buzz staff writer Sam Bailey-Loomis had the opportunity to play with legendary jazz/funk group Tower of Power. This is her story of her experiences. By Sam Bailey-Loomis This past Saturday morning, the legendary horn section from the seventies