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Kimberly De Leon '25 and  Elisa Vigil Rodriguez '25 interview Javier Zamora '08 at an all-school assembly. Zamora shared his experiences as an undocumented immigrant at Branson.

Branson alum Javier Zamora returns to talk about bestselling memoir

By Alexa Warrin October 5, 2023

Bestselling Solito author and Branson alum Javier Zamora (‘08) visited the school in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday, Oct. 4 to share his remarkable experience as an El Salvadoran...

Charlie Zwibelman '24 (left) and Logan Tusher '24 (right) commence their first assembly as school presidents with a bang. With assemblies now taking place in the outdoor amphitheater, the duo has decided to use an air horn to start off assemblies.

Introducing your student-body presidents

By Anna Rende September 9, 2023

Welcome to the new school year Branson! Introducing your 2023-2024 Student Body Presidents: Charlie Zwibelman and Logan Tusher. Zwibelman is a pitcher for Branson’s Varsity baseball team, 2022 NCS champion,...

A view from the Brenda Brown Library in spring 2023 looks out to Tom Ryan Field. The field underwent a renovation this summer.

Campus overview: A guide to Branson

By Herschel Pell September 9, 2023

Whether you’ve been to campus many times or just a couple, it’s helpful to know the ins and outs of each Branson landmark.  We start at the top of campus. Walking through tall white gates you’ll...

Navigating the Branson way

By Emmanuel Katz September 9, 2023

Welcome to Branson! You worked hard to get here. Congratulations! Branson, which you will soon get to know, is a close-knit community of diverse individuals, coming from all across the Bay. Many people...

At the school's club fair, students browse various booths. The annual event is an opportunity for students to learn about extracurricular activities available on campus.

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...

Karl Schmidt's ninth-grade physics class dives deep into concepts, assessed through objectives-based grading. OBG was implemented for all ninth-grade level classes in 2021.

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....

Charlotte Ng ‘24 (left), Julia Haase ‘24 (middle), Wilson Wendt ‘24 (right) study together. The commons has been a hub for study groups.

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...

Antwan Williams works with a camera near the gym complex on March 2, 2023. He’s one of the two E.E. Ford Fellows working on a documentary project.

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.
Ben Boas wears the red jacket during the opening “Thriller” dance at the “Fresh Tracks” performance in late January 2023. The show marked new dance teacher Alex Escalante’s first at Branson.

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

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.
Neftaley Arceo teaches a history class this fall. Branson’s new faculty say they’ve enjoyed their first few months at school.

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.
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