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'All for One' is tour de force

‘All for One’ is tour de force

By Skylar Lariviere April 2, 2025
Branson theater premiered its spring play, “All for One” — the sword-fighting spectacular.

Taste of Italy is most popular immersive

By Cecilia “CC” Brenner April 2, 2025

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 April 2, 2025

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 April 2, 2025

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 April 2, 2025

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 April 2, 2025

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 April 2, 2025

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 April 2, 2025

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.
Rock Band performs at Winter Formal. The dance was held at Peacock Gap in San Rafael on Feb. 1. (Photo courtesy of Maddie Polsky)

Students rock the night at Winter Formal

By Anna Lacy February 14, 2025

Dressed in their finest attire, Branson students danced the night away at the Winter Formal Saturday evening, Feb. 1. The dance was a highly anticipated event, featuring an electrifying performance from...

The Branson creek runs by the Tallant Science Center and Richardson Hall.

Who lives in the Branson creek?

The Branson creek serves as a breeding ground for paramecium, a graveyard for birds, a sunbath for scorpions, a playground for water skimmers and a truck stop for rainbow trout. In the winter months,...

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