Life

Spotlight: Clubs at Branson

By Alexa Warrin and Saylor Mullarkey • September 4, 2023

From fly fishing to film-watching, and coding to kazoos, Branson’s extracurricular organizations are as diverse as the confections crafted by the Baking Club. Students will have the opportunity to peruse...

Guide to Objective Based Grading

By Cooper Tenney • September 3, 2023

Starting your first year at Branson is very exciting, and the rest of the school can’t wait to welcome the class of 2027! A new school comes with many new things and questions waiting to be answered....

Study tips and tricks for surviving Branson

By Cameron Aryanpour, Editor-in-Chief • September 3, 2023

Be Organized One of the easiest ways to keep up in a class is organization. Binders, folders, separators, and individual notebooks for each class are your best friend. Another helpful tip is to sync...

Fellows use film to break down post-prison mission

By Alexa Warrin • March 4, 2023

Antwan Williams and Eric Abercrombie have worked with Branson students as they create a documentary.

New teacher elevates annual dance show with ‘Fresh Tracks’

By Carly Lowe • February 12, 2023

Alex Escalante showcased the school’s dance program during the performance.

There’s no match for Reese’s Cups

By Cecilia Brenner • December 13, 2022

There is no match that makes me smile more than creamy milk chocolate and salty peanut butter.

McNeely’s new film is released

By Anna Rende • December 13, 2022

The main goal of the film was to provide representation for boys and men who struggle with eating disorders.

New faculty speak about their first months at Branson

By Ella Garrett, Emmanuel Katz, Adeline Newby, and Ryder Lariviere • November 22, 2022

Branson’s newest instructors say they’ve enjoyed their first months at their new school.

Preview of ‘Legally Blonde’: A conversation with Maura Vaughn

By Josie Hohenrieder • November 1, 2022

Branson’s theater director talks about the fall musical, which premieres Nov. 10.

Director position marks return to a ‘first love’ for Dillon

By Saylor Mullarkey • October 29, 2022

Frances Dillon assumed the post of interim athletic director this school year.

Freshmen on first month at Branson: ‘Really good’

By Carly Lowe • October 24, 2022

The biggest freshman class ever has taken strides into athletics and arts.

Excitement as Branson’s biggest freshman class takes first steps

By Herschel Pell • August 26, 2022

The class — 105 freshmen in all — outnumbers every other grade level.