Category: Student Life

An insight of what’s happening for students at BHS

Teens and Social Media: Some Warnings To Heed

By Rebecca Mancini and Briana Linehan In the moment, teens usually don’t think about the possible repercussions of inappropriate social media posts. Assistant Principal Joseph Briganti said that the administration is kept up to date with these kinds of posts

Guidance Counselor Can Relate to Seniors’ College Choice Struggle

By Jennifer Giri It wasn’t too long ago that Ms. Aimee Bonn was going through the college application process herself.  The only difference is that she had to fill out every application on paper rather than use the Common App,

Find Out What The Caucasian Chalk Circle Is All About

By Claire Paterson This year’s Fall Play, “The Caucasian Chalk Circle”, will open tonight at 7:30 p.m.an.d continue Friday and Saturday Dec. 5th, 6th, and 7th. The play is written by Bertolt Brecht and directed by Mrs. Maria Ogren and

So Many Things To Do Before Winter Break. Check Some Of These Out

By Matilda Kreider As we return from Thanksgiving break full of holiday spirit, it may feel like a struggle to get through the weeks before winter break. Here are some upcoming events in the school and the community that may

Cast List for “Les Misérables” Unveiled

By Andrew Salerno The Branford High School musical is still several months away, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t time to get excited for it. In October it was announced that next spring, Cathyann Roding and her dedicated cast and

Changes to AP US Sit Well at BHS, Despite National Controversy

By Madeleine Mattson and Rebecca Criscuolo The Advanced Placement United States history curriculum has changed this school year, affecting not only Branford High School students, but students and teachers across America. If the students who took AP US last school

Hornets Soccer Looking to Claim 1st State Championship

By Ryan Connell The #17 seed Branford High School Boys Soccer team has advanced to the Class L State Championship game Saturday, where they will take on #11 seeded Avon. Branford entered with a 1-0 win over Joel Barlow in

New Credit Rules Irk Some Seniors

By Brianna Linehan and Rebecca Mancini Branford High School recently raised their credit requirements by 1.5 credits from 5.25 to 6.75. This change means that even if students, specifically seniors, only need a few credits more to graduate, they still

Flu and Cold Season Underway at BHS

By Rebecca Criscuolo Like many schools across the nation, the common cold and flu has hit Branford High School students hard this season. Absenteeism has doubled according to the school’s attendance officer, who says a lot of kids started being

Up in the Air: Dealing with Air Quality Issues at BHS

By Jennifer Giri and Claire Paterson What caused the increase in classroom temperature to occur in the beginning of the year? To get to the bottom of it, Erik Johnson, the head custodian was willing to explain to The Buzz