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Branson School News, Sports, Life and Opinion

The Blazer

Branson School News, Sports, Life and Opinion

The Blazer

Branson unveils its new school/athletics logo and rebranding initiative

Branson unveils its new school/athletics logo and rebranding initiative

By Cameron Aryanpour December 1, 2020

In accordance with the Branson “A Look Ahead. A Purpose Beyond Strategic Plan,” the school revealed on Oct. 1 its new school and athletics logo to the community, which would replace a logo that has...

Expanding your musical taste

Expanding your musical taste

By Andrew Parrot December 1, 2020

With all the extra time on my hands over the past few months, I’ve found myself exploring more and more music, both new and old. It sometimes seems unappealing to seek out different types of music, especially...

NFL injuries shed light on importance of preseason

NFL injuries shed light on importance of preseason

By Lucas Metzger December 1, 2020

It was Week 2 of the 2020-21 NFL season. The New York Giants were playing the Chicago Bears in an NFC divisional matchup. The Spun sports website writes that on the first play of the second quarter, Saquon...

November comic

November comic

By Emma Allen December 1, 2020

Introduction to new Branson teachers

Introduction to new Branson teachers

By Sarah Lind October 5, 2020

Caroline Santinelli Caroline Santinelli, a new English teacher, loves reading and working with her students. Born and raised outside of Boston, Santinelli went to college back East before moving...

Branson offers new P.E. courses

Branson offers new P.E. courses

By Kaya Dierks October 5, 2020

In light of sport cancellations and shelter-in-place guidelines, Branson’s athletic department has introduced a new and creative option for students looking to stay active: Zoom-based physical education...

Navigating teaching while parenting: The endless test of patience!

Navigating teaching while parenting: The endless test of patience!

By Abby Keenley October 5, 2020

Teachers and parents all across the country are struggling to juggle teaching their kids in a time of extreme uncertainty and the many challenges that come with a global pandemic.  This job is made...

Sir Francis Drake High School considers name change

Sir Francis Drake High School considers name change

By Stasia Winslow October 5, 2020

A hot-button topic in the San Anselmo community right now is the potential name change of Sir Francis Drake High School, which is temporarily being called High School 1327 after its address on Sir Francis...

Sports with no fans: Low energy?

Sports with no fans: Low energy?

By Luke Tusher October 5, 2020

With one of the biggest sports weekends of the year behind us, it is hard not to feel the love, excitement, and gratitude surrounding the return of sports. While it might feel like sports are everywhere...

The best and worst music of the quarantine era

The best and worst music of the quarantine era

By Andrew Parrot October 5, 2020

2020 has been one of the most hellish years in recent memory, due in no small part to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that kept us all inside for much of the spring and summer. And with all this newfound...

Virus test conducted recently as Branson builds testing strategies

Virus test conducted recently as Branson builds testing strategies

By Shun Graves October 5, 2020

A voluntary COVID-19 test offered to the entire Branson community Aug. 29 produced no positive tests — and reflected the school’s growing COVID-19 plans, though still nascent, as it faces the prospect...

How Branson faculty and students are coping with the new schedule

How Branson faculty and students are coping with the new schedule

By Reese Dahlgren October 5, 2020

With the first three-week rotation of the new schedule wrapped up, Branson faculty and students have felt the impact of online school on their mental health and expressed mixed feelings about the distance...

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