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The Blazer

Branson’s student-run newspaper
Branson School News, Sports, Life and Opinion

The Blazer

Branson School News, Sports, Life and Opinion

The Blazer

David Hanson outlines the collaborative approach to Bransons strategic master planning. He sat down for an interview to discuss the schools 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...

Nathalio Gray stands on the library porch in fall 2021. Starting that year, he has the title of assistant head of school. (File: Natalie Wendt, Lena Sugrue)

Vanguard organization awards Branson’s Nathalio Gray

By Mira Sridharan December 13, 2023

On Oct. 21, Assistant Head of School Nathalio Gray won the Vanguard Achievement Award at the Cathedral School for Boys. The award was given to him to recognize his commitment to independent schools. Gray...

Finley Keeffe 24 leads tip-off in Branson boys basketball preseason game.

Boy’s basketball tips-off new season with lofty goals

By Charlie Zwibelman December 13, 2023

After a loss in the second round of the Division II state playoffs in the 2022 basketball season, the Branson Bulls have leaped into the 2023 season. “Last year after our loss, we felt empty,” said...

Emma Casaudoumecq 24 shares reading materials with children at a KIP event. Her junior fellowship aimed at boosting early childhood literacy in underserved communities. Courtesy of Emma Casaudoumecq

Chase Fellow awardee Emma Casaudoumecq speaks on childhood literacy

By Hannah Hodges December 13, 2023

Early childhood literacy can be a very important factor in the later success of a child’s education.  For her junior fellowship, Emma Casaudoumecq’s ‘24 focused on helping provide underserved...

Alexander Golden 24 stands at Machu Picchu as part of his ethnographic study on Peru. His research is part of the Chase Junior Fellowship he was awarded. Courtesy of Alexander Golden

Chase Fellow awardee Alexander Golden speaks on his research

By Wilson Wendt December 13, 2023

In the world of academic research, few endeavors are as challenging as ethnographic studies. Alexander Golden ‘24 recently embarked on a journey to Peru after being awarded the Chase Junior Fellowship....

Class of 2027 representatives elected to Senate

By Cat Howell and Sadie Saavedra December 13, 2023

In an Oct. 23 all-school assembly, student-body representatives Logan Tusher and Charlie Zwibelman announced the elected freshmen representatives. Out of the eight people who ran, Anna Jacobs, Mason...

Courtesy of Sam Lehman

Let’s keep ChatGPT out of the classroom – for now.

By Editorial Board December 13, 2023

“In our rapidly evolving digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a groundbreaking technological frontier, transforming the way we interact with and understand the world around us. Among...

Liu shatters records, expectations, the course par

Liu shatters records, expectations, the course par

By Anna Rende December 13, 2023

Elizabeth Liu ‘25 has set high expectations for the future of Branson girls’ golf and has left an everlasting legacy on the team. She finished her junior season as an MCAL champion and Player of the...

Sadhbh Kilroy 26 stands in front of the Colosseum as part of her study abroad in Italy.  
Courtesy of Sadhbh Kilroy

Branson students broaden their learning through study abroad opportunities

By Skylar Lariviere December 13, 2023

While most returned to campus after their summer break, three Branson students chose to embark on exciting adventures for the year. Rosie Slayen, Mirabel Arlander, and Sadhbh Kilroy are all studying abroad...

Branson students enhance digital literacy skills during Media Literacy Week

By Arlo Greer and Hazel Levinson December 13, 2023

Media Literacy Week at Branson is a time for students to reflect on themselves as digital media consumers and learn how to improve their literacy skills.  Over the week of Oct. 23, participating students...

December comic

December comic

By Samara Lehman December 12, 2023

Painting by Charlotte Ng as part of her Junior Fellowship. Ng traveled to Taiwan over the summer to teach art to elementary schoolers.

Spotlight: Junior fellowships inspire and teach through art

By Cecilia Brenner December 12, 2023

Junior fellowships at Branson give students the opportunity to explore their passions while gaining knowledge and experience that will help them in the future. Carter West’s and Charlotte Ng’s fellowships...

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