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Branson School News, Sports, Life and Opinion

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Fellowship spotlight: Cyrus Allen raises awareness for PANS

By Campbell Mohan December 19, 2024

Cyrus Allen ‘25 turned his personal battle with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric syndrome, also known as PANS, into a mission to help others and raise awareness through the Reid Mangels Fellowship. Allen's...

London Mullarkey '27 is involved in theater and singing at Branson.

Branson students pursue the arts

By Hazel Levinson December 19, 2024

London Mullarkey  London Mullarkey ‘27 chose to double in art her sophomore year. She takes Acting, For the Love of Singing and performed in the musical.  Mullarkey’s interest in Branson’s...

Students try out for girls soccer. Winter sports are in full swing.

Winter sports season kicks off

By Ella Rubenstein December 19, 2024

As the fall season ends, the winter sports season has just begun. Tryouts for girls and boys soccer and basketball teams took place the week of Nov. 4 and continued until Nov. 15 when teams became official...

Signing day marks beginning of new chapter for DI athletes 

By Jeana Weng December 19, 2024

Nov. 13 marks Branson’s fall sports media signing day. This year, Branson’s class of ‘25 celebrated four fall recruits for sports offers.  This day is a pivotal year for the seniors, as they...

Ella Tsai '26 and Ellie Corsello '26 jump for a block during Branson's 3-0 game against Foothill.

Girls volleyball wins semi-finals, prepares for historic match

By Anna Lacy December 19, 2024

Branson girls varsity volleyball defeated fourth-seeded Foothill in a three-set game during their Nov. 6 playoff match, securing their spot in the first-ever North Coast Section Open Division finals.  The...

Cross-country displays team spirit in friendly competition during the fall pep rally. New rules against hazing made the event tamer than in years past.

It’s time to put the pep back into pep rally

By Lauren Dignan, Opinions Editor December 19, 2024

This year’s fall pep rally felt less like a rally and more like a lukewarm assembly. The energy was off, the fun was missing and the “pep” felt like it had taken an early holiday. Sure, pep rallies...

Girls cross-country runs in MCALs and wins second place.

Cross-country wraps up successful season

By Charlotte “Charley” Goldstein and Remy DeJean December 19, 2024

The Branson cross-country teams concluded their historic season with a Division 5 state championship and Division 5 NCS championship for the girls. The boys team earned a spot at the state championship...

Mirabel Arlander '25 on the court.

Girls tennis falls in MCAL championship game

By Vera Woo December 19, 2024

In the final stretch of Branson’s girls varsity tennis season, the team secured second place at the MCAL championship in late October, where they competed against Redwood High School for the title. The...

Good food, gratitude: Branson’s Thanksgiving

By Colette Winslow December 19, 2024

Branson students, faculty and staff always appreciate a week free of work, and Thanksgiving is the perfect holiday for gratitude, community and good food, a great opportunity to spend quality time with...

Halloween flash mob in the commons dance to "Thriller" by Michael Jackson. The flash mob was one of the many campus surprises this Halloween.

Halloween recap: New traditions

By Maya Gidney December 19, 2024

This Halloween, the Branson Halloween Committee, a group of students made up of members of each class’s representatives, introduced new activities for students to participate in throughout the day. Sophomore...

Flexible phone policy benefits students beyond high school

Flexible phone policy benefits students beyond high school

By Editorial Board October 22, 2024
The Editorial Board cautions against a blanket phone policy, which might miss the greater issue of technology use in the classroom. 
Clairo comes into her own with 'Charm'

Clairo comes into her own with ‘Charm’

By Olivia Ritter, Columnist October 22, 2024

On July 12, the world was blessed with the release of “Charm” by Clairo: a collection of 11 lilting, joyful songs. I am writing this to ensure that if you have not sampled the true joy that is now...

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