Category: Student Life

An insight of what’s happening for students at BHS

Powder Puff originating in Wallingford? BHS game Tuesday

One of the highlights of the homecoming season is the annual girls flag football game, also known as “powder puff,” which is scheduled for Tuesday and pits the junior girls against the senior girls.

This Year’s Fall Play is a ‘Picnic’

Coming up this week is this year’s fall play: Picnic, William Inge’s classic drama of love, loyalty, and loss of innocence in a small Kansas town. 

‘Picnic’ is the story of a charismatic young man who…

BHS Adjusting to New E-Hall Pass System

A need for more supervision in the bathrooms has prompted BHS officials to implement an electronic hall pass system this year which has had mixed reactions from students and teachers.  

27-12, Hornets: Football brings home a win

By Owen Lentner Editor’s Note: Buzz Reporter Owen Lentner traveled with the Branford High School football team to its away game at Harding High School last Friday and reported on the Hornets’ first win of the season. During the hour

BHS XC: Gearing Up For Guilford

Branford competed in the Ocean State Invitational with notable performances in freshman, JV, and varsity races. The Southern Connecticut Conference Division Championships will be held on October 2nd in Guilford. Further races include Notre Dame and state meet at Wickham Park.

BHS Students Honored in National Writing Contest

Branford High School juniors Lilly Geddes and Grace Grammatico were recently honored for their outstanding writing through a contest sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English.

Student Mural Fills a ‘Blank Canvas’ in B-wing

By Jenna DeFrancesco The blank walls of any building hold memories special to everyone who passes by. At Branford High School, senior Claire Barnett is leaving her mark on one of those walls – literally. For the last several weeks,

Cellphone Use In School On The Line Again

By Katie Harmon Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont is urging for statewide legislation to crack down on phone usage in schools. His proposals would allow districts to adopt a model policy, outlined by the state, at their discretion.  “I think these