Year: 2023

Looking For Summer Fun in Branford? Here Are Some Possible Activities

Summer is right around the corner and the town Branford has a lot to offer. Whether it’s going swimming at Branford Point or taking a hike in one of Branford’s 23 trails, there is something for everyone who is looking for fun while off from school.

Kev Connell Reminisces on Long Career As Teacher and Coach

By Colin Donahoe Here at Branford High School, a fashion icon, longtime social studies teacher, and championship-winning coach roams the halls for the last time this school year. Kevin Connell, who is known by ultiple names – Kev, Mr. Connell,

Retiring Superintendent Hernandez Visits BHS

Outgoing Superintendent Hamlet Hernandez recently visited the Digital Journalism class at Branford High School, where he talked about his experience being a superintendent for the last 13 years. Before joining the Branford Community in 2010, he served five years as

Five Questions With … Salome Tinizaray

By Jarlenys Chanci Florez As part of a series, The Branford Buzz is asking teachers and students “Five Questions with…” to help the BHS community get to know one another and share ideas. This week’s feature is Salome Tinizaray. She is a

The Branford Buzz Investigates The End of the Year

By Paul Acevedo, Cooper Barnes and Arnes Balaj With the end of school is right around the corner and everyone so busy with events, graduations and finals, several curious reporters from The Branford Buzz started to wonder how everyone –

Five Questions With … Mrs. Climie

As part of a series, The Branford Buzz is asking teachers and students “Five Questions with…” to help the BHS community get to know one another and share ideas. This week’s feature is science teacher Victoria Clime. She has been teaching at

Final Touches: Mr. McColl Set To Retire

By Gabriela Darling John McColl, who teaches graphics and photography, is one of several teachers who is retiring from Branford High School this year. He has been teaching at BHS since 2003 and said he became a teacher to inspire

Is School Spirit In “The Gray” at BHS?

The state of Branford High School spirit – whether it has improved or worsened – has students and teachers asking what has changed this year as we returned to a new sense of normalcy. 

There are many different perspectives on what school spirit is and some define it as school wide participation and spirit in events. Some say there is great school spirit.

But some believe that the school spirit is less than what it has been before.

Branford High School Spring Sports Recap 2023

Athletes on Branford High School’s spring sports teams finished another successful season on the field, the courts, and the track. There were many athletic accomplishments and memorable moments from the season. The Branford Buzz has a recap of each team’s season.