The 58th issue of the BHS literary magazine, Calliope, features the publication's first ever edible artwork. Read about all the literary treats awaiting inside the latest issue!
The recent "Hornet Fair" introduced the Class of 2030 to everything BHS has to offer: twenty-six athletic teams as well as a variety of clubs.
The event also was a push by the school to keep as many students in the district past the eighth-grade.
Hanukkah - otherwise known as the Jewish Festival of Dedication - is a celebration that represents courage, enlightenment, resilience, and triumph over struggling times.
Students who celebrate the holiday say they enjoy spending time with family, enjoying different types of food and reciting prayers.
An informal survey revealed most BHS students rely on music to power their study sessions. But what types of music are best for focus? We break down the student preferences, look at expert advice, and help you find the perfect soundtrack for success.
The Friday night of terror is almost upon us, and with that, the scary realization that you have absolutely no idea what to wear for Halloween!
Well fear not, for The Branford Buzz has put together a list of 13, last-minute Halloween costume ideas just for you.
And the best part…they’re school friendly!
What can a dying plant teach us about slowing down?
One BHS student takes a second look at a fading hydrangea bush and discovers a powerful lesson in the quiet, gentle act of letting go without falling apart.
While studying, taking notes, awkward hallway encounters, and spilling water on yourself at lunchtime are all core parts of a typical school day, so are after-school activities.
Or maybe they don’t count because they’re after school – either way, they are one of the most important things in the development of a student's interests and talents.
Luckily, BHS has 34 clubs, 5 student government organizations, and several honor societies, so it is safe to say that there is something for everyone.
Remember when Valentine's Day was so simple? Decorate a cactus. Hand them out to your 4th grade class. Something like that.
In her latest feature article in The Buzz, @caitlentner wonders if such simpler things - you know, like decorating a cactus - have been lost in an overly commercialized holiday that prioritizes grand gestures too much.
The latest ssue of Calliope, BHS’s magazine of student writing and artwork, is in the building, and you can get your own copy from Mr. Matthiessen in room F14 for just $1.
By Carmella Lippolis
Editor's Note: this is the second in a series in The Branford Buzz on holiday movies. Yesterday, we examined why holiday movies are such an important part of the season.
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