Category: Front Feature

Teen Brains, Still Under Construction

By Sophie Angelo Recently, on a beautiful Saturday in October, I found myself on the rotting roof of someone’s old garage in East Haven, CT.  In order to raise money for a mission trip planned for the following summer, I

Branford Volleyball Serving up the Competition

By: Ryan Connell  The Branford High school Girls Volleyball team has been stellar so far this year. They have a record of 11-5 heading into the last part of the regular season. They have already clinched a share of the

Will Girls Soccer Claim another SCC title?

By Casey Cuningham Last year, the girl’s soccer team made BHS proud by claiming the SCC title for the first time ever. Although they had never won the championship before, Ms. Kohut, the soccer team’s coach, wasn’t surprised by their

New Rules for Student Athletes in Play for 2013

By Brandon Ray Branford High School’s new athletic eligibility requirement policy has had a positive effect so far on student-athletes, according to athletic director Jake Palluzzi. The required policy has changed this past year and is just starting to take

What’s that Noise Coming from the Bathrooms?

By Angela Pascale and Gina Marino The new hand dryers that were put into the bathrooms over the summer are causing a lot of chatter in the school community. They may just be hand dryers, but they came in making

Cross Country in like a “wrecking ball”

By Branford Buzz Staff Branford Boys and Girls Cross Country have come in as a wrecking ball to kick start the 2013 season. From the team’s performance at the pep rally to their performance on the race course, Cross Country

PSAT testing at BHS, a chance for all

By: Aodhan Dunn Last year, if students wanted preemptive practice for the crucial SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) exam, students were require to spend their own money and their Saturday to take the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test). The tides have

Fall Pep Rally: marvels and excitement

By Branford Buzz Staff Branford High School held their annual fall pep rally Friday morning. From standard team chants to outrageous performances by the athletes, there were many surprises for the students and staff who filled the commons. Fall teams

Parade of Nations: a BHS Pastime

By: Matilda Krieder At the beginning of every school year, Branford High School presents a unique Parade of Nations ceremony featuring speeches and music that center around respecting diversity within our school community. It serves as a kickoff for a

Dirty Work Behind the “Fresh Start”

By Caitlin Daley and Sharon Webster While students and educators were soaking up the summer sun on the beach and relaxing this summer, the custodians at BHS were busy at work. From the last day of the previous year, when