Month: February 2013

Is Pro-Life Club Cause for Concern?

By Marisa Kaplita Editor-In-Chief Two different clubs have emerged at BHS in the past month; one I have heard almost nothing about and one that I can’t stop hearing about. The knitting club has already had several meetings and they have plans to knit things to sell to raise money for students who can’t afford to take SATs.  Personally I think that these are a

Is Our Way of Connecting Splitting Us Apart?

Editor’s note: Students in Branford High School’s Digital Journalism class investigated several current issues in our world today and used the online tool Storify to tell a story about their issue. The Buzz will feature several of these Storify stories over the next few weeks. Our next issue deals with the use of social media in our world today and is embedded below. By Dominique

Boys Basketball eyeing tourney as successful regular season nears end

By James Integlia Not many picked the Branford Boy’s basketball team to be as successful as they have been this year. The Hornets, who have an 11 and 7 record this year, have two games left to play on the regular season schedule, February 18th at Guilford, and the 19th at Hamden. “To date, I think we’ve overachieved.” said Jake Palluzzi, head coach of the

Blizzard Blows Away Vacation Days, Disrupts Schedules

  By: Sam Bailey-Loomis After the Northeast was plummeted with approximately three feet or more of snow, schools, businesses, and organizations closed for days starting February 8th. The snowstorm and ensuing six-day endeavor has disrupted schedules in many areas of the Branford High School community. After being snowed in for days, and wondering when school be back in session, parents and students from all levels

Hypnosis Show Put on by Junior Class

By Marisa Kaplita Editor-In-Chief Why spend $11.00 on a movie ticket when you could have gotten high quality entertainment for four dollars less?  The junior class’ February 7th fundraiser that featured Steve Wronker Funny Business was not only a success at raising money, but it kept the whole audience roaring with laughter. Students watched on as over a dozen classmates were set in a trance,

How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with…

by The Buzz Editors Your significant other: Don’t kid yourself, you’re in high school and broke so don’t overdo it. Don’t buy gifts that are way over your budget, the experience is better than any big gift. And remember a nice gift of flowers and chocolate goes a long way. Your Friends: Plan a night in with your buds and forget all the couples filling

How to Make the Most of this Blizzard

by Marisa Kaplita Editor-In-Chief Make the most of this day off. This day is a gift so don’t spend it all day on the couch. Set your alarm clock early so you don’t spend the whole day asleep or in that awkward half asleep mood.  Do a quick workout by watching videos on YouTube because you won’t be able to leave for the gym, and

Board of Education Evaluates Fiscal Budget

  By Samantha Bailey-Loomis Superintendent  Hamlet Hernandez unveiled his proposed $51.8 million budget to the Board of Education last week, focusing on “systemic improvement by reallocating resources.” Moving quickly into the New Year, much like year’s past, the Board of Education holds its budget meetings to review, reflect, and reform Branford’s public schools, learning and evaluation strategies, and other programs held accountable by the Board.

Who is BHS’s attendance officer?

By Brittany Butler Here at Branford High School there’s a new attendance officer. At some point during the four years attending this school, everybody will interact with her, whether its through the phone or just stepping into her office to get a pass. Who really is the woman that sits behind the desk and takes everybody’s phone calls? What is the job really like? Everybody