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Branson School News, Sports, Life and Opinion

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Spring sports season is in bloom

By Ashley Wang February 13, 2025

As winter sports wrap up in MCAL and NCS playoffs, spring is approaching campus, which means the Bulls are on the field, in the pool and on the track.  Tryouts for baseball, boys golf, boys tennis,...

Girls soccer brings best to end of season

By Vera Woo February 13, 2025

With the spring sports season underway at Branson, the girls soccer season is coming to a close, and the teams are bringing their best to the field in the final weeks. Kara Kandankulam ‘27, a player...

Branson students in the Commons hear from special guest speaker Melba Beals. Beals was a member of the Little Rock Nine and joined Branson for Beloved Community day to share her incredible experiences.

Little Rock Nine’s Melba Beals visits on Beloved Community day

By Olivia Ritter February 1, 2025
Melba Beals joined Branson Jan. 16 for Beloved Community day to share her experiences racially integrating her high school and the violence she faced.
WoFo regulations lack clarity

WoFo regulations lack clarity

By Hazel Levinson February 1, 2025
Confusion with the rules and regulations for Winter Formal undermine the student body’s excitement and agency.
Dance teacher Alex Escalante gives instruction to dance students during rehearsal. The annual dance concert, "Heart & Soul," premieres next week on Feb. 6.

Week in the life: Dancers prepare for concert

By Hazel Levinson February 1, 2025
Branson’s dance concert, “Heart & Soul,” premieres Thursday, Feb. 6. One dance student shares what life looks like in preparation for the concert.
Rodrigo Diaz '25. Diaz scored one of Branson's three goals against MC on Monday.

Boys soccer defeats Wildcats on senior day

By Remy DeJean February 1, 2025

Boys varsity soccer celebrated senior day with a momentous win against Marin Catholic at Tom Ryan Field on Monday, Jan. 27. It was the second time the Bulls defeated the Wildcats this season, with...

Chase Robertson '26 finishes strong under the hoop.

Boys basketball set to finish season strong

By Hudson Blechman February 1, 2025
After clinching the MCAL championship in 2024, boys basketball has returned to the court with big goals: defend their MCAL title, win NCS and go all the way to state.

Students lead conferences, reflect on first-semester growth

By Cecelia Sharp February 1, 2025

On Jan. 21, Branson students led conferences with their mentors, advisers and guardians. Extending the already three-day weekend with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the student conferences occurred during...

The Blue Team performs in an improv game. TheaterSports is an annual improv competition bringing together students from all Branson acting classes.

Acting students host exciting TheaterSports

By Samara “Sam” Lehman February 1, 2025

It’s the final round of the evening’s games and three teams are tied for first place: Pink Team, Blue Team and Purple Team. Sadie Briggs ‘26, Ella Rubenstein ‘27 and Johnny Traina ‘25 stand onstage...

7 song recommendations

By Olivia Ritter, Columnist January 30, 2025

While nothing compares to the experience of listening to an album start to finish, I recognize that takes time, and some would rather listen to a single song. In light of this, I have gifted you seven...

Crossword Dec. 19

By Maitland “Mait” Wais December 19, 2024

ACROSS 1. Theater namesake 6. The ______ Dating Service 8. Junior performance 9. "Daily Sheet" sender 11. Email signoff 14. An atmospheric river? 15. _______ weather 18. Newest NCS champions 19....

The Branson Singers carol during the Winter Arts Festival.

Community gathers for Winter Arts Festival

By Samara “Sam” Lehman December 19, 2024
The Branson community gathered on Dec. 9 for the beloved annual Tree Lighting and Winter Arts Festival. 
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