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Our Lady of Communion by Allyson Seal. The canvas painting was displayed in the New House art gallery in October 2023

New House exhibit shows off brilliant gallery of artistic expertise

By Cecilia Brenner November 14, 2023

The cliché “those who cannot do, teach” might want to take a look at the prolific multimedia art display in New House Gallery, done entirely by Branson staff. A full range of Branson teachers’...

View from outside Branson commons during an October lunch. The
commons serves as as central hub for students and faculty on-campus.

Students and faculty reflect on Branson’s growing enrollment 

By Rustin Dillard November 11, 2023

At the beginning of the 2022 school year, the first class of 105 students stepped foot onto the Branson campus. A year later, the school welcomed its second expanded class onto campus.  As Branson...

Ali Evans (left) Sophia Duran (center), and Elsie Dedyo (right) sing during Convocation. Convocation is an annual Branson tradition to kick off each year with celebration.

Convocation 2023: Celebration, reflection, and community

By Sadie Winter and Sadie Saavedra November 11, 2023

Every year at Convocation, the entire Branson community comes together to celebrate the seniors and set the tone for the school year. It’s a joyous occasion, with performances from Jazz Band and Rock...

Atticus teaching the Latin IV class in November.  Latin has been a core part of the language department for years.

Faculty spotlight: From math to military to Malawi

By Wilson Wendt November 11, 2023

When you think of a Latin teacher, you might imagine someone in a tweed blazer with wire-rimmed glasses, engrossed in ancient manuscripts, with a life dedicated to the language. Henri de Marcellus—better...

Andrew Peng 24 prepares a dish at a restaurant in Japan. Peng has traveled the world experimenting with different culinary styles. Courtesy of Shih-Wei Peng

Student spotlight: Peng’s culinary journey

By Wilson Wendt November 11, 2023

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The set of Urinetown, Bransons 2023 fall musical. The show is set to run on November 9,10, and 11.

Urinetown preview: A conversation with Maura Vaughn

By Ryder Lariviere, Print Editor November 11, 2023

Branson’s Director of Theater Maura Vaughn sat down with Ryder Lariviere, a reporter and editor at The Blazer, on Oct. 12 as she prepared for the upcoming musical “Urinetown.”  She discussed the...

Students and faculty compete in a pickleball match. With growing popularity, future tournaments will add to Bransons club sports.

Battle of the Bulls: Branson’s first-ever pickleball tournament

By Anna Rende and Rustin Dillard November 11, 2023

For the first time in Branson's history, a pickleball tournament featuring 46 teams took over the school's tennis courts, attracting the community to come together in support of each other.  Ranging...

Sunshine Girl by Anna Han. The painting is displayed in the New House Art Gallery. Courtesy of Anna Han.

Art spotlight: Anna Han explores sense of self in final Branson portfolio

By Hannah Hodges November 11, 2023

As her Branson experience comes to an end, Anna Han wraps up her art portfolio for college and reflects on her most personally significant artwork. Han employs a variety of styles and mediums to explore...

Andrew Murr gets ready to make a play against the run. The Bulls stifled Calistogas run game on Sept. 30.

Tom Ryan field renovation met with approval

By James Stovell November 6, 2023

Over the summer, Branson unveiled turf renovation on Tom Ryan Field and the Quad. Getting rid of slipperiness and increasing safety and athletic performance could be a game-changer for the 2023-24 athletic...

Bode Dossey gives a presentation to the eLab class. The class was pioneered this year by Percival Baretto-Ko.

New “eLab” course dives into business world

By Hannah Hodges November 6, 2023

New science teacher Percival Baretto-Ko has launched the first-ever entrepreneurship-based elective at Branson this year, providing juniors and seniors with a chance to dive into the business world.  Entrepreneurship...

Students empty their compost scraps into new sorting bins in front of the commons. The compost sorting system was implemented at the beginning of the 2023-24 school year.

Green strides: Branson’s new compost-based waste program

By Alexa Warrin October 25, 2023

The Environmental Action Committee, in line with its efforts to promote an eco-friendly Branson and at the urging of Marin County, has developed and implemented a new waste management system. The digestion...

A group of Branson sophomores pauses for a photo during their summer Outward Bound trip. This marks the second year the school has participated in the Outward Bound expedition.

Sophomores bond during Outward Bound expedition

By Lauren Dignan October 22, 2023

When sophomores returned to campus in late August, they had the look of young people who had been through an intense experience: disheveled, exhausted, and in desperate need of a bath. These students were...

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