Categories : Faculty Interviews School News
Featured Teacher 2023: Mr. Jonathan Corbett, science teacher
Meet Branford’s newest physics teacher, who loves to snowboard and spend clear nights staring through a telescope out to the stars.
Categories : Faculty Features Interviews School News Student Life
New Superintendent Always Wanted To Teach
Tranberg’s passion for teaching began early when he played school with his five younger siblings, whom he claims he forced to be his students. By the time he got to high school he knew he wanted to turn his passion into a career. He said he was inspired by the way teachers have the power to validate students and push them to grow.
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New Club Hoping to Bring Positive Mental Health Changes
By Lucy Peterson Last Spring senior Leila Omeragic worked with Health teacher Mrs. Stackpole to start a club called Mental Health Matters, which is part of a national organization that works with schools and children all across the country in
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Petela Recaps 30-year BHS Career, Plans to Retire this Fall
By Paige Johnson One of the founders of BHS Model Congress, a favorite and impactful teacher at BHS, Mr. James Petela is saying goodbye to his teaching career. Although he began teaching here in 1993, Petela has been intertwined with the
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10 Back To School Tips For a Great Year
By Katie Harmon Now that the school year is back in full swing and the workload is starting to increase, things at school can get pretty stressful. Here at The Branford Buzz have put together a list of ten tips
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Looking For Summer Fun in Branford? Here Are Some Possible Activities
Summer is right around the corner and the town Branford has a lot to offer. Whether it’s going swimming at Branford Point or taking a hike in one of Branford’s 23 trails, there is something for everyone who is looking for fun while off from school.
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Kev Connell Reminisces on Long Career As Teacher and Coach
By Colin Donahoe Here at Branford High School, a fashion icon, longtime social studies teacher, and championship-winning coach roams the halls for the last time this school year. Kevin Connell, who is known by ultiple names – Kev, Mr. Connell,
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Calliope Celebrates its 50th Issue
Calliope, BHS’s magazine of student writing and artwork, has just published its 50th issue. It is available now from Mr. Matthiessen in room F14 for just $1.
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Retiring Superintendent Hernandez Visits BHS
Outgoing Superintendent Hamlet Hernandez recently visited the Digital Journalism class at Branford High School, where he talked about his experience being a superintendent for the last 13 years. Before joining the Branford Community in 2010, he served five years as
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The Branford Buzz Investigates The End of the Year
By Paul Acevedo, Cooper Barnes and Arnes Balaj With the end of school is right around the corner and everyone so busy with events, graduations and finals, several curious reporters from The Branford Buzz started to wonder how everyone –
