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Branson School News, Sports, Life and Opinion

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Marine Ecology class explores Monterey’s ocean diversity

By Khema Klinetobe and Maitland Wais December 12, 2023

On Oct. 29, Branson’s Marine Ecology class had a field trip to Monterey. The class, taught by Peter Zdrojewski, had been in its Diversity of Life unit. Students were “learning about the ocean and...

Girls golf team secures back-to-back MCAL championships, clinches NCS DII title

By Maddie Schneider and Remy DeJean December 12, 2023

Branson’s girl's golf team wrapped up another successful season, winning back-to-back Marin County Athletic League championships and avenging their 2022 second-place D-2 North Coast Section finish with...

Rosie Slayen '25 playing for a basketball team in Israel. Slayen returned from overseas in November. Courtesy: Rosie Slayen

Students explore climate and ethics leadership in study abroad; new offerings

By Samara “Sam” Lehman December 12, 2023

When asked to picture students learning, you probably imagine a lesson inside a classroom. But what about on a beach by the Atlantic Ocean? Or at the U.S.-Mexico border?  Once again, Branson students...

Branson students collaborate
on investment strategies for the Wharton Competition. Gathered outdoors, they concentrate on a laptop screen, analyzing their data.

Branson enters five teams into Wharton investment challenge

By Henry Raz and Melody Farhid December 12, 2023

For the first time in school history, Branson will be entering the Wharton Investment Competition with five teams of seven students led by David Hanson. The Wharton Investment Competition is a prestigious...

Self defense club equips students with protection skills

By Talbot Bales and Charley Goldstein December 12, 2023

A survey conducted by the National Safety Council found that 60% of respondents believed that self-defense training is important for personal safety. Ryka Kashi ‘26 is leading an initiative to provide...

Doordash offers new after-school food alternative

By Jase Butler December 12, 2023

Branson has introduced a new way for students to enjoy food delivery meals on campus after 4 p.m.  The new food-delivery rule means that after regular school hours, students can order food to campus....

Best Buddies event unifies schools through soccer

By Ella Rubenstein and Hudson Blechman December 12, 2023

The Best Buddies Unified Soccer event, after being postponed for two years, made its return this year on Oct. 29.  While the usual Wednesdays with Best Buddies include a short period of lunch and conversation,...

Dylan Whisenant '24 starts her serve in an MCAL game this year. The Bulls have been dominant in league play.

Bulls roar past Hawks in dominant 3-0 win; heading to final

By Charlie Zwibelman December 12, 2023

Branson Bulls girls volleyball dominated Tam in a 3-0 win, punching their ticket to the MCAL championship game. The Bulls came out firing, and whenever Tam gained any momentum, the Bulls quickly put...

Girls volleyball sweeps MCAL championship

By Joaquin Aguillon December 12, 2023

The Branson girls volleyball team swept Redwood 3-0 to bring home the MCAL championship for the second year in a row, solidifying their squad as a dominant force heading into NCS Div II playoffs. “I...

Kaia Hayes poses next to her traditional 2-tiered wedding cake. This was just her second wedding cake. Courtesy of Kaia Hayes

Sweet Kaia’s: A delectable journey with Kaia Hayes, culinary entrepreneur

By Lauren Dignan December 11, 2023

At the tender age of five, Kaia Hayes ‘24 first discovered her passion for baking through her grandmother, setting the stage for a remarkable journey she never could have anticipated. Today, Kaia...

Fashion at Branson: A photo essay

By James Stovell December 11, 2023

Fashion has proven to be a way for students at Branson to express themselves and bring the community together. Events such as Spirit Week allow students to be in theme and have a shared sense of community...

The Landfill Harmonics Orchestra performs for Branson in the outdoor amphitheater. The group has traveled across the states to perform for different schools.

Landfill Harmonics: Transforming trash into music

By DIno Panos December 11, 2023

The stage lights beams upon the Paraguayan students, each holding an instrument in their hands. The crowd is chatting loudly over the Latin dance music playing in the background. Then, at once, the crowd...

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