Year: 2023

What Is The Greatest Christmas Movie Of All Time?

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

Why Are Holiday Movies A Must?

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.

Hornet Winter Sports Preview

By Jenna DeFrancesco The Branford High School community anticipates an exciting season for the upcoming boys and girls winter sports teams, hoping for early wins and support from the student crowds, known as the “Red Sea.” The winter track &

When Things Get Tough, It Is Time To Become Grittier

By Paul Marsh With another Branford High School year almost halfway done and the holidays right around the corner, the idea of grit or resilience can easily come to mind. The grind of the school year begins to wear on

BHS Students Design Award Winning Anti-Vaping Posters

By Isabella Armellino Three Branford High students were recently honored for designing posters for the Be Vape Free in 2023 billboard contest, and one student has her work featured on a billboard along Route 1 in town. The Prevention Council

Shakespeare Returns to BHS

Staff reports This year’s fall play is As You Like It, William Shakespeare’s comedy about love, deceptive appearances, divided families, reconciliation, and sheep.  “Shakespearean drama always presents a challenge to actors who have to make sense of the language, but

Terror never gets old … get your copy of the Halloween Calliope!

Staff Reports Thanksgiving is coming up, so it’s time to grab yourself a copy of the fall issue of Calliope, BHS’s magazine of student writing and artwork. Get your own copy from Mr. Matthiessen in room F14 for just $1.

Featured Teacher 2023: Ms. Mia Bissonnette, math teacher

Before starting at BHS this year, this math teacher had several years of experience at a therapeutic boarding school which taught her a lot about reacing diverse learners. She also loves Beyonce.

Featured Teacher 2023: Mrs. Daria Ague, science teacher

One of Branford High’s new science teachers has worked in education for years before becoming certified to teach chemistry a few years ago. Both her daughters graduated from BHS several years ago.