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The Blazer

Branson’s student-run newspaper
Branson School News, Sports, Life and Opinion

The Blazer

Branson School News, Sports, Life and Opinion

The Blazer

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Jump back through time: The Blazer, March 1957

By Cooper Tenney 5 days ago

A jump through time of the Blazer’s History: how different was Branson on March 1, 1957 from today, March 1, 2024? Looking back through the archives, I was able to find some of the first editions...

Furhman shares experience of fall semester at S.E.G.L.

By Saylor Mullarkey April 9, 2024

Not many Branson students have had the experience of being at the epicenter of American politics during major world events as Reese Furhman ‘25 has. “They suspended classes,” Furhman said of...

Gospel night reaches record high numbers

By Maitland "Mait" Wais April 9, 2024

2024 marked the 30th anniversary of Gospel Night at Branson, and it was the most successful year to date. For the first time ever, tickets for the original performance sold out just hours after release,...

Students participate in the spray painting workshop during the Beloved Community event on Jan. 11.

Hip-hop unites beloved community

By Wilson Wendt April 9, 2024

The rhythmic beats of hip-hop echoed throughout Branson's Jan. 11 Beloved Community event. Organized to celebrate hip-hop's 50th anniversary in the Bay Area, the interdisciplinary event integrated music,...

Sophia Duran 25 sings on the microphone at winter formal. Duran and Rock Band are favorites among the Branson community at events like this.

Rock Band leads a successful winter formal

By Hazel Levinson April 9, 2024

While life at Branson can often feel busy and fast-paced, events like these rekindle school spirit and provide opportunities for meaningful connection among students of all ages. Dancing with friends and...

Joaquin Aguillon 24 recites poetry at Bransons WORD open mic event. The session took place on November 16th, showcasing student literary works.

WORD makes its debut with spoken word open mic session

By Alexa Warrin March 27, 2024

WORD, Branson’s new literary salon, made its debut with an informal open mic session Nov. 16. English teacher Evan Schnair, one of three faculty leaders of WORD, says the door is open to any student,...

Actors shine at annual Theatresports event

By Sadie Winter March 27, 2024

On Jan. 12, Branson’s acting students competed in the annual Theatresports competition. Invented by Keith Johnstone, Theatresports is an improvisation competition in which teams compete in different...

Alexander LaMonica ‘24 and Sabine Fuchs ‘25, awardees of the Impact App Challenge, stand together on Tom Ryan Field. They developed Nectar Connect, an app set to be published later this year.

Impact App winners’ app connects, supports cancer patients

By Josie Hohenrieder March 27, 2024

After months of designing, coding, and marketing their app, Alexander LaMonica ‘24 and Sabine Fuchs ‘25 are almost ready to release Nectar Connect to the public. The project was made possible by the...

Nico Moon 27 showcases his pickleball skills during a game at Branson. His dedication to the sport has led to the establishment of a popular pickleball club on campus. Courtesy of the Moon Family

Top pickleballer Nico Moon popularizes sport at Branson

By Lauren Dignan December 13, 2023

Anyone who knows Nico Moon ‘27 knows about his passion for pickleball. In his first year at Branson, Moon single-handedly brought a new sport to the school community.  Branson has a commitment to...

Emma Casaudoumecq 24 shares reading materials with children at a KIP event. Her junior fellowship aimed at boosting early childhood literacy in underserved communities. Courtesy of Emma Casaudoumecq

Chase Fellow awardee Emma Casaudoumecq speaks on childhood literacy

By Hannah Hodges December 13, 2023

Early childhood literacy can be a very important factor in the later success of a child’s education.  For her junior fellowship, Emma Casaudoumecq’s ‘24 focused on helping provide underserved...

Alexander Golden 24 stands at Machu Picchu as part of his ethnographic study on Peru. His research is part of the Chase Junior Fellowship he was awarded. Courtesy of Alexander Golden

Chase Fellow awardee Alexander Golden speaks on his research

By Wilson Wendt December 13, 2023

In the world of academic research, few endeavors are as challenging as ethnographic studies. Alexander Golden ‘24 recently embarked on a journey to Peru after being awarded the Chase Junior Fellowship....

Painting by Charlotte Ng as part of her Junior Fellowship. Ng traveled to Taiwan over the summer to teach art to elementary schoolers.

Spotlight: Junior fellowships inspire and teach through art

By Cecilia Brenner December 12, 2023

Junior fellowships at Branson give students the opportunity to explore their passions while gaining knowledge and experience that will help them in the future. Carter West’s and Charlotte Ng’s fellowships...

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