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Branson School News, Sports, Life and Opinion

The Blazer

Boys and girls lacrosse have high aspirations

By Charlie Zwibelman February 13, 2024

Boys lacrosse The Branson Boy’s Lacrosse team is headed into an entirely new direction under head coach Michael Boswell. The team has only two seniors, Callahan Green and Oliver Broek, but the junior...

View of the Branson commons. As part of senior senate's incentive system for improving commons cleanup, muffins have made a return to Branson's breakfast selection.

Morning breakfast muffins make return to commons with cleanup success

By Joaquin Aguillon February 5, 2024

After a prolonged absence of many Branson students' favorite breakfast, the beloved muffins have made their return to the commons, thanks to the new cleanup process. Although now only served on Wednesdays,...

Branson students hold up sign in support of the girls basketball team's only senior player on Senior Night. The team fought hard but fell to Marin Catholic on game night.

Girls varsity basketball plays Marin Catholic on Senior Night

By Remy DeJean and Charlotte “Charley” Goldstein January 25, 2024

Jan. 24, Branson girls varsity basketball (8-13, 2-4 in MCAL), played against Marin Catholic (14-5, 6-0) in a heated showdown at College of Marin. The game was also the team’s senior night ceremony,...

Girls varsity soccer kicks off with strong start to new season

Girls varsity soccer kicks off with strong start to new season

By Melody Farhid January 25, 2024

Branson girls varsity soccer has kicked off yet another season with a great start after winning both NCS and MCAL titles last year. As of Jan. 25, the team sits in third place in the Marin County Athletic...

Joaquin Aguillon '24 recites poetry at Branson's WORD open mic event. The session took place on November 16th, showcasing student literary works.

WORD makes its debut with spoken word open mic session

By Alexa Warrin January 17, 2024

WORD, Branson’s new literary salon, made its debut with an informal open mic session Nov. 16. English teacher Evan Schnair, one of three faculty leaders of WORD, says the door is open to any student,...

Cars parked in the Redlands parking lot. Due to limited on-campus parking at Branson, many students, faculty and staff park at off-campus sites like the Redlands lot.

Behind the scenes: Todd Bickel sheds light on parking situation

By Anton Gridley December 20, 2023

At any other school, parking can often be considered an administrative afterthought, but at Branson, the parking situation is anything but. Parking at Branson has become increasingly complex in recent...

Crossword Nov. 17

By Hannah Hodges December 15, 2023

The map outlines the strategic vision for Branson's campus development. Initial planning stages prioritize sustainable growth and maintaining open, natural spaces. Courtesy of Sarah Brewster

Branson’s future development shaped by student focus groups

By Anton Gridley December 13, 2023

Following its strategic plan, Branson has begun the development of a long-term architectural plan for the campus to best integrate the larger student body. Through the use of student focus groups, Branson...

Nico Moon '27 showcases his pickleball skills during a game at Branson. His dedication to the sport has led to the establishment of a popular pickleball club on campus. Courtesy of the Moon Family

Top pickleballer Nico Moon popularizes sport at Branson

By Lauren Dignan December 13, 2023

Anyone who knows Nico Moon ‘27 knows about his passion for pickleball. In his first year at Branson, Moon single-handedly brought a new sport to the school community.  Branson has a commitment to...

Herschel Pell '24 makes a save in his debut game as a starter on the Branson boys soccer team. The Bulls won 4-1.
Courtesy of Charley Lightfoot

A new era for Branson’s varsity soccer goalies

By James Stovell December 13, 2023

Branson’s varsity boys’ soccer team has overcome many obstacles in the goalie department after Finn Dossey ‘23 graduated. After losing Dossey, the team’s newest recruit, Niccolo Machotka-Farley...

David Hanson outlines the collaborative approach to Branson's strategic master planning. He sat down for an interview to discuss the school's vision for the coming years.

Master planning revealed: A conversation with David Hanson

By Ryder Lariviere and Kasra Panahi December 13, 2023

As Branson continues to expand with the addition of a hundred new students, administrators turn to architects, donors, faculty, parents and students as they consider the school’s strategic vision for...

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