Branford Buzz School Newspaper
Branford High School Newspaper – the latest news from the BHS community, run by BHS students
By Alexandra Martinez-Alfaro and Zara Serrano A district mandate to block YouTube and specific Google App features on school-issued Chromebooks has prompted some backlash recently. YouTube RestrictedYouTube had previously been a popular source of educational videos for many at BHS.
Get all your Homecoming dance and Powderpuff game info here! Don’t miss out… read all about it in The Buzz!
Branford High School held a D1 Signing Day this week, and Aliza Giordano, a senior at BHS, signed to play lacrosse at Mercer University next year.
Giordano officially committed last spring, but Wednesday’s signing ceremony…
Lights, camera aaand action! The beauty of acting has shined a light at BHS with this year’s fall play along with the amazing cast and crew and, believe it or not, Mr. Gruendel and Mr. Briganti in the role of Nazi Officers.
This year’s show, The White Rose, is a tale of courage, loss, love, and triumph and … It is based on the true, tragic story of Sophie Scholl, a young girl along with her brother, and many others who endure the hardships of living in 1940’s Germany and their…
A Japanese news crew was on campus recently filming a feature on the use of Yondr pouches to limit student cell phone use in the United States and interviewed several students and teachers. Read about it on The Buzz…
BHS is introducing a new “8 drop 2” schedule for next school year, increasing the number of student classes per day but shortening each period to about 60 minutes.
School officials said it will provide new and better learning for students. Some students have signed a petition against the change.
Early on a Saturday morning, the BHS parking lot was filled with students unloading drones and accessories for an Aerial Drone Competition. Students from neighboring cities and states all made the early trek to test their skills at flying the drones.
At the competition, the BHS Drone Team finished third, earning a spot at nationals in West Virginia this spring.
Branford High School senior Skylar Dunn will represent her school at the state Poetry Out Loud competition in Hartford this Friday.
Read about her journey to the state competition in The Branford Buzz.
A volunteer and community service fair will be held at BHS Friday.
At BHS, students need 40 hours to graduate and Friday’s event is an opportunity to line up some volunteer work.
A MLK Day speaker is coming to BHS this Monday. Come witness Dr. Stewart’s empowering speech and enjoy breakfast from the “Cooking for a Cause Club.”
