Category: Front Feature

Greetings from the Editor

 By: Sam Bailey-Loomis Welcome back BHS! On behalf of the Buzz, we hope you all had a fantastic summer, although it was terribly short. Just as everyone else is planning their schedules, so are we, and we have a lot

2013 Yearbook: Behind the Pages

by Kelly Du The yearbooks have been distributed and everyone is rushing to sign each other’s books. While many are looking at all the colorful pages inside, this year’s cover is getting some noticed attention. In a nice surprise, senior

Mr. BHS a success as Pelazza earns top title

On Friday, the students of Branford High School were flushed with excitement about the subsequent hours. Looking forward to the event for years, the students of BHS were elated about the much anticipated Mr. BHS competition. After preparing for months

Prom 2013 is Almost Here

by Kelly Du It’s officially time for prom! Whip out your masks because this year’s theme is Masquerade. While in the past the themes weren’t as well known, the goal was to do something that was interesting and memorable. This

Is this the end of CAPTain Courageous?

by Kelly Du Is this the end of CAPTain Courageous? All signs point to yes. It’s been a few weeks since CAPT exams have finished, but Branford High School is preparing to switch to a new state test called Smarter

Are we in Branford…or In the Heights?

By Alexandra Augustak It is that time of year again, when Branford High School eagerly awaits the opening of the always spectacular Spring Musical. This year, In the Heights was chosen to be preformed. “It is much more modern,” says

Self Defense Class

by Nina Mariotti Self-defense isn’t just something for the movies; it isn’t all about flying sidekicks and crazy moves. Self-defense is about protecting yourself, being aware, and staying safe. It is a skill that all people, especially women, should know.

Watch Out World, Smart Phones Are Taking Over

By Gina Marino The technology that is the “smartphone” is making the big impact in the educational world. It was just the other day that student Jessie Pantani, ’16, used her phone as part of her assignment. “My assignment was

New Honors Geometry Course Unveiled

By Matt Kilfeather and Cassidy McCarns As students start registering for classes next year, Branford High School is introducing a new math course called Honors Geometry. Ms. Heather Sauer, who is head of the Math department, is in charge of

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