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The yearbook club works on the layout of the yearbook.

Yearbook club captures memories and spirit

By Anna Lacy 19 hours ago

At the end of every school year students look forward to receiving their yearbook, a roughly 200-page keepsake filled with hundreds of pictures and memories from the year.  The dedicated yearbook club...

Former Branson students showcasing work from the popular woodworking immersive.

Woodworking immersive seeks to build confidence

By Barry Liu 19 hours ago

Immersives every year provide students with the opportunity to dive into specialized fields through two-week courses co-taught by faculty and staff. Among this year’s offerings is a woodworking immersive...

'All for One' is tour de force

‘All for One’ is tour de force

By Skylar Lariviere 19 hours ago
Branson theater premiered its spring play, “All for One” — the sword-fighting spectacular.

Taste of Italy is most popular immersive

By Cecilia “CC” Brenner 19 hours ago

As of March 11, Branson students knew which immersive would fill the last two weeks of their school year, and Taste of Italy came out on top as the most popular choice. Taste of Italy: A Culinary and...

March Madness brackets inspire school spirit

By Charlotte “Charley” Goldstein 19 hours ago

March 20 marked the beginning of the annual event that captures the utmost interest for both students and teachers: the March Madness bracket at Branson.  Every year, a Branson student sends out an...

Students, teachers share advice on surviving end of year

By Mika Chow and Riley Gu 19 hours ago

Branson is known for its rigorous academics, meaning that while it’s only March, there are always plenty of tests, quizzes, assignments and papers, especially closer to the end of the year.  Studies...

Photo courtesy of Model UN.

Branson Model UN visits D.C.

By Libby Hansen 19 hours ago

As we enter an era in our country where politicians have almost complete autonomy over the people, Model United Nations programs nationally play an important role in introducing the future politicians...

Spring semester brings senioritis, students report

By Holden Fischer 19 hours ago

Are you a senior that has noticed a difference in your motivation this year compared to previous years? “At the beginning, I was extremely motivated,” said Yolanda Powell ’25. “I was applying...

Math club discusses how teaching structure hinders math students

By Dashiell Brown 19 hours ago

After viewing the documentary “Counted Out” on March 10, Branson’s math club met to discuss a question: What if the reason students often struggle with math is not their ability, but how we teach...

Peer tutoring program strengthens with increased visibility

By Hazel Levinson 19 hours ago

Peer tutoring at Branson has grown significantly over the past academic school year, evolving into a more visible, accessible and engaging academic resource for students with a commitment to fostering...

Dance students rehearse in the week before the annual dance concert, "Heart & Soul."

“Heart & Soul” showcases Branson dancers

By Maya Gidney February 19, 2025
The Branson community joined to watch and participate in the annual dance concert, a culmination of the fall semester in dance.
Affirmation rocks painted by senior advisories.

Advisories foster kindness

By Gigi Hohenrieder February 14, 2025
Branson’s junior and senior classes are engaging in a heartfelt initiative aimed at embedding kindness into the school’s culture.
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