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Internet Privacy @ Branford High

On January 22, 2013January 22, 2013 By Branford Buzz

By Drew Linehan Privacy is an issue that concerns a lot of people. On the internet, many people have been sharing their thoughts and pictures through social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. With recent controversies, such as the David Petreaus incident, and Instagram selling photographs how can someone be sure that their privacy is secure? For the students at Branford High School, they

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Tracy Steps Down as Football Coach

On January 15, 2013January 15, 2013 By Branford Buzz

By James Integlia Branford football coach Mike Tracy resigned January 4th after four seasons as Head Coach, saying his main reason for stepping down was to spend more time with his family. “He’s somebody who’s such a good head coach, he’s so thorough and did it by the book.” said Scott Jenkin BHS ’80, who has been on the Hornet’s football staff since 1991, “He held kids

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Students Gather to Protest Fired Teacher Lippolis

On January 11, 2013January 11, 2013 By Branford Buzz

By James Integlia The third time is the charm they say, and after being rescheduled twice, the “Protest for Carolyn Lippolis” was held Thursday in front of Branford High School. Lippolis, a former BHS social studies teacher, was fired on November 28, 2012 following more than a year on administrative leave. Lippolis was terminated at a Board of Education meeting after a several month investigation by

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Andy Klarman Goes the Extra Mile

On January 10, 2013January 11, 2013 By Branford Buzz

By Kelsey Austin With friends and family, Andy Klarman, Branford Basketball player, collected unwrapped toys during the Boys’ Basketball game versus Daniel Hand. Andy Klarman had decided to host a toy drive after he heard the news about the Newtown tragedy. After a big win that night for Branford, Andy says, “the outcome of the whole night was great.” Many members of the Branford Community attended

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School Security Tightens in Wake of Newtown

On January 10, 2013January 11, 2013 By Branford Buzz

By Justin Julianelle In the wake of the Newtown tragedy, food is no longer allowed to be delivered in part of all Branford Public Schools reviewing their procedures and protocols. Effective the first day back from winter break, the school no longer allows food to be delivered from places such as The Hornets’ Nest Deli and P & M Fine Food Delicatessen. Lee Panagoulias, Principal at Branford High,

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New Teacher Hopes to Create Her Legacy at Branford High School

On January 10, 2013January 10, 2013 By Branford Buzz

By Sam Bailey-Loomis Students strolling down the A wing in Branford High School will see a smiling, familiar face outside A-20 each day. Laughing, playful, and always looking forward to a great day. Twenty-three-year old Jennifer Kordek, the new Psychology and Civilizations teacher, welcomes all students into her class to learn and grow. Kordek was born in New Haven, and was raised in Hamden and

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Mid-Term Scheduled Shortened

On January 9, 2013January 9, 2013 By Branford Buzz

By Hunter Carden Changes in the mid-term schedule might have high school students a little worried as the week of mid-terms quickly approach. Instead of the original five day schedule, the mid-terms are now crammed into four days. Under the new schedule, the make up exam time was removed from the last day. Now the period one and two exams are given on the same

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The School Day, Even Longer

On January 3, 2013January 9, 2013 By Branford Buzz

Several states will participate in a new federal program to lengthen the school day, according to a federal announcement last week. New York is one of the five states participating in this program along with: Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, and yes, Connecticut. The United States Department of Education is working with the National Center on Time and Learning to gain the support of states all around

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The Apocalypse is Here. So What Now?

On December 21, 2012December 12, 2022 By Branford Buzz

By Nina Mariotti As 2012 rapidly comes to an end, some would say the world is coming to an end as well. For the past few years now, people have been claiming that the Mayans predicted the world would end on December 21st, 2012. Movies that show morbid or sad ways of the world ending,like “Seeking a Friend for the World to End” and “The Day After

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Branford High School Responds to the Newtown Tragedy

On December 20, 2012December 20, 2012 By Branford Buzz

By: Sam Bailey-Loomis After the deaths of twenty eight innocent lives last Friday morning at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, parents and families of the deceased as well as people of all ages all over Connecticut are responding in various ways. Students at Branford High School have responded to this tragedy, and have taken steps to be supportive and hopeful for all those

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