Category: Features

News in Review: The Top News Stories at BHS Last School Year

During last school year The Branford Buzz covered a variety of important and interesting news events from the Branford High School community. A lot happened that is worthy of news coverage. With a new school year underway, the staff of

Five Pieces of Advice To Newest 9th Graders From The Upper Classmen

High school can be a stressful and challenging time in a teenager’s life. But it doesn’t have to be, according to many upperclassmen who have experienced the typical ups and downs of life here at Branford High School. The four

The lingering impact of COVID-19 and other distractions has been difficult for students this year. Photo Illustration: Kyle Givner

It’s More than Just a Virus: Impact Felt Across BHS

By Michael Farricielli, Kyle Givner and Dylan Torre Throughout the last couple of years the students at Branford High School have had an anything but easy time adjusting, from schedule changes, season cancellations, and classroom disruptions thanks to the COVID-19

BHS Adjusts to New Cell Phone Policy

By Jacinda McMenamin and Elisio Madera It has been several weeks since the new phone policy at Branford High School has been implemented, prohibiting students from using the devices in class. And although many in the school have adjusted to

Beth Jenkins: A New Face at BHS

By Taylor Novella Editor’s note: This is part of a three-part profile in The Branford Buzz about the new administrative assistants to the school principals. Read about Trisha Simmons here. Read about Megan Bozzuto here. Being the “new kid on

Anything Goes the musical was a success at Branford High School in March 2022

Normalcy Returns As Anything Goes In Successful BHS Musical

By Ariel Cobden and Madison Cook The Branford High School Performing Arts program recently completed a successful production of “Anything Goes,” performing in front of a full live audience for the first time in two years.  “Theater is back and

Spring Sports Preview: 2022 Season Underway

By Mariella Esperti and Macey Girard As April begins and spring sports start, we see a change of energy at Branford High School.  After two years of COVID restrictions, athletes can finally enjoy the new sports season restriction-free.   There are

Mask On, Mask Off: A Big Change at BHS

By Vanessa Fusco and Nicole Pagliaro 85% to 90% of school districts across Connecticut elected to drop mandatory face mask wearing this week. Branford High School looks a lot different this week as students and teachers no longer have to

Should You Take the SAT or Not? It Depends.

By Katelyn Robbins The SAT is a time-consuming test of a student’s academic skill used for admission to colleges. This four hour test – used to estimate our reading and math skill level – tends to make or break college