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Branson School News, Sports, Life and Opinion

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Todd Fries of the Northern California Innocence Project speaks to the Branson community during special assembly. Fries visited Branson last week to discuss the mission of the Innocence Project, which works to exonerate falsely convicted individuals.

Innocence Project guest speaker shares mission to fight false conviction

By Barry Liu October 13, 2024
Todd Fries of the Innocence Project visited Branson last week to discuss the organization's work in exonerating the wrongfully convicted and fighting flaws in the criminal justice system.
(Left to right) Ella Tsai '26, Abby King '27 and Blake Cussen '27 jump up for a block in game against Redwood. Girls varsity volleyball beat the Giants last Wednesday 3-0.

Girls volleyball dominates Redwood, secures top seed in MCAL

By Andrew Murr October 13, 2024
The Bulls dominated the Giants in a commanding 3-0 win last week, securing the number-one seed before they head into the MCAL semi-finals.
Librarian and new Class Dean Charlotte King. King hopes to support the incoming students in adjusting to Branson.

Charlotte King appointed ninth-grade dean

By Sadie Winter October 13, 2024

Librarian and Digital Literacy Specialist Charlotte King has taken on the additional role of ninth-grade class dean.  This year, Branson welcomed 107 new ninth-graders to campus. As class dean, King...

Cross-country on a run during team practice. The team has had a slew of successes so far in MCAL.

Bulls cross-country hits the ground running

By Emmanuel Katz October 13, 2024

The Branson cross-country team has hit the ground running this season, kicking off their MCAL season with the Lowell Invitation and a slew of tri-league meets. The girls team took first place in their...

Ellie Corsello '26 jumps to block an attack from the Tam Falcons. Girls volleyball is off to an impressive start in their season and is aiming high for the upcoming MCAL tournament even without some key players from last year.

Girls volleyball sets up for success in MCAL

By Remy DeJean October 12, 2024

Branson girls varsity volleyball is off to a strong start again this season with a 12-5 record. The team has had a streak of impressive wins over Archbishop Mitty, Marin Catholic and St. Francis, some...

(From left to right) Kaitlyn Schlipf '28, Dorian Drako '28, Lizzy Liu '25, Ryka Kashi '26, Skylar Lariviere '26 and Katya Kong '27 practice their swings. The girls varsity golf team is looking to win big in the upcoming MCAL tournament.

Girls golf looks ahead to MCALs

By Mirabel Arlander October 11, 2024
The team is preparing for the upcoming MCAL tournament and NCS in the next couple of weeks. In NCS last year, the team won by 40 strokes.
Students participate in Holi by throwing colored chalk powder. Holi, the Indian festival of color and light, was introduced to the Branson campus in 2022.

Mark your calendars! Beloved Branson traditions

By Alexa Warrin September 6, 2024
Learn about the annual events — from holiday celebrations to the traditions unique to Branson — that bring our close-knit community together.
View from outside the Branson commons. The commons serves as a central hub for students and faculty on campus.

Campus overview

By Emmanuel Katz September 6, 2024
Whether Branson is completely new to you or you’re just curious to discover some hidden gems, you’re in the right place. Here are some tips and tricks for navigating our beautiful Branson campus.
Karl Schmidt's ninth-grade physics class dives deep into concepts, assessed through objectives-based grading. OBG was implemented for all ninth-grade level classes in 2021.

Tips, tricks for surviving ninth-grade physics

By Alyssa Huang September 6, 2024
Many students regard physics as Branson’s most challenging ninth-grade class. For your best chances at passing ninth-grade physics with flying colors, read these quick tips.
Students sign up for clubs during the Branson clubs fair. The clubs fair is an opportunity for students to get involved in extracurriculars on campus.

Try it out! Extracurriculars at Branson

By Olivia Ritter September 6, 2024
The first few months of ninth grade are a prime time for growth and new experiences. Sports teams, clubs and affinities are great ways to get involved at Branson.
Ninth-graders working in the Branson commons. The Branson workload is a significant but manageable step up from middle school.

Strategies for managing ninth-grade workload

By Gigi Hohenrieder September 6, 2024
Starting high school and figuring out how to balance a heavier workload might feel overwhelming. Here are some effective strategies to set yourself up for success.
Reggae, the Rand Center's therapy dog for students.

Branson’s pup-ulation

By Cecilia “CC” Brenner September 6, 2024
Faculty and staff grace Branson’s campus with their pets’ fluffy faces daily. Get to know these iconic staffulty-and-dog duos.
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