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Where is the Class of 2016 Headed?

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From the Editor As the school year winds down and graduation approaches, the class of 2016 looks ahead to next fall; seniors showed their college pride on April 29th, just two days before they had to make their official college decisions. Some of the grade’s academic leaders will be storming the halls of Ivy League and other elite institutions. Valedictorian Issy Bysiewicz will be attending

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More Heartbreak for the Class of 2014; Remembering Jean-Luc

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By Matilda Kreider It has been a tough year for Branford High School, especially the Class of 2014. After the September loss of Tally Sepot and the December loss of Shane Murphy, another member of the ’14 class has passed away. Jean-Luc Guglielmi died suddenly on April 26th. He was born on June 5th, 1996, and grew up in Branford. He is survived by his parents

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Register to Vote in School Tomorrow- Your Vote Matters Now More than Ever

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By Matilda Kreider In anticipation of Connecticut’s primary election on April 26th, BHS students and faculty/staff have the opportunity to register to vote in school tomorrow, Tuesday, April 5th. To be eligible to register, one must be 18 or older by November 8th and bring a valid ID or license. Registration will take place in the student center during lunch waves. As we all know, this

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A Day at the State Capitol

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By Danni Dunlop Several Branford High School students recently traveled to Hartford with social studies teacher Mr. Dave Gruendel and spent the day at the capitol as part of a legislative day sponsored by the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education. The BHS contingent met up with John Prins, a Branford Board of Education member, as part of the program. CABE brings teachers, superintendents, boards of education members and

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Mary Poppins Flies Away from BHS

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By Matilda Kreider It seems like just yesterday the cast and crews began work on the spring musical “Mary Poppins” in January, but the show has now concluded its run.   This whirlwind weekend, in which “Mary Poppins” had six performances- including two on Saturday- left the cast and crews wiped out but exhilarated. The show was directed by Toni Cartisano, musically directed and choreographed

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Prep Prep Prep for the New SAT

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By Danni Dunlop  The new SAT has replaced the old version this year and on Wednesday Branford High School’s juniors will all take the new standardized test during school. The SAT is also the new exit exam for Connecticut high school students. The College Board’s vice president for college-readiness assessments, Stacy Caldwell said that “The new SAT’s are designed to be more straightforward and students

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Joyeux Carnaval! French Classes Travel to Quebec

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By Matilda Kreider If you were wondering why Instagram and Snapchat were full of pictures of snow and ice this past weekend, it’s because students from BHS French classes traveled to Quebec for the Winter Carnival. 19 students across all four grades left for Quebec late Thursday night and returned to Branford late Sunday night. It was an activity-packed weekend, with just the first day

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11 People to Think About on MLK, Jr. Day

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From the Editor In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., and only a few weeks away from Black History Month, our first post of the year is about modern black men and women whose names you should know. Some stood side by side with MLK, Jr., while others are fighting for equality today. Some dedicated their lives to civil rights, some made memorable stands in

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Branford Mourns the Loss of Another 2014 Graduate

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By Matilda Kreider Just three months after the loss of 2014 graduate Tally Sepot, the Branford community has yet again suffered a loss. Shane Patrick Murphy, 19, passed away on December 23rd, 2015 at his home in Stony Creek. Remembered as a kind, generous, and adventurous person, Shane was a member of the National Honor Society and played varsity hockey during his time at BHS. He loved

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Movie Review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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By Meghan Cusack Thirty-eight years ago, the world was introduced to a galaxy far, far away. There, we met a farmer on Tatooine named Luke Skywalker. Skywalker and his friends Han and Leia, went on to be three of the most iconic characters in cinematic history. After the notorious prequels and cartoon television spin-offs, the original trio is back for another set of adventures. However,

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