Year: 2012

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.

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.

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

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