Category: Local News

Upcoming Flu Clinic to Help Officials Prepare for Ebola

By Cassidy McCarns Next week, Branford High School will be holding a clinic to offer flu shots to the community. The clinic, which is offered every year, will also be used to test the health department’s ability to react and

School Tightens Rules on Electronic Cigarettes

By Sabrina Stemm Branford High School’s administration has set in place new, stricter guidelines in regards to the use of Electronic Cigarettes, a popular new device that allows users to smoke without using tobacco. Possession of an electronic cigarette is

New Laws Aim to Curb Teen Distracted Driving

By Angela Pascale Many BHS students obtain a driver’s license. Along with all the other distractions a cell phone may bring, now there’s one more thing for teenage drivers to worry about – new laws aimed at teens are becoming

BHS Veteran’s Day Ceremony 2013

By: Sam Bailey-Loomis, Editor Today, Branford High School held its annual Veteran’s Day celebration, honoring more than 30 local veterans. The event was organized by the school’s Horizons Program, and has been an anticipated event recurring annually for 14 years

BHS Gearing Up for Veterans Day

By Kyle Kenney November 11th has been more than just a typical school day at BHS, it is a day that the school community takes to honor and remember all of the veterans who have served our nation. For the

From the Editor: Your Vote Counts, Only if you Make it Count

By: Sam Bailey-Loomis, Editor A few weeks ago, some friends and I decided we wanted to stop by a certain political party headquarters to get some lawn signs to support our favored candidate. Whilst we were there, we asked some

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

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

How to Make the Most of this Blizzard

by Marisa Kaplita Editor-In-Chief Make the most of this day off. This day is a gift so don’t spend it all day on the couch. Set your alarm clock early so you don’t spend the whole day asleep or in

Board of Education Evaluates Fiscal Budget

  By Samantha Bailey-Loomis Superintendent  Hamlet Hernandez unveiled his proposed $51.8 million budget to the Board of Education last week, focusing on “systemic improvement by reallocating resources.” Moving quickly into the New Year, much like year’s past, the Board of