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Students play Ultimate Frisbee on Tom Ryan Field, marking the launch of the school's new club. The club, led by Zachary Redlin '25 and Christopher Mao '26, looks to expand beyond casual play to competitive matches.

New Ultimate Frisbee Club looks to offer friendship, fun

By James Stovell May 22, 2024

After enduring countless weeks of rain, Branson’s spirit is back and the field has come alive with the birth of a new activity and club, the Ultimate Frisbee Club. Led by Zachary Redlin ‘25 and...

Branson yearbook wins Walsworth award

By Samara "Sam" Lehman May 17, 2024

As the end of the school year approaches, so too does the reveal of the yearbook, whose design has been a mystery to everyone except those working on it. However, earlier this year those yearbook club...

Peer tutoring makes its return to Branson

By Alexa Warrin April 9, 2024

The peer tutoring program is returning this spring semester with two main objectives: destigmatizing asking for help and creating opportunities for students to connect across grade levels. Student leaders...

Escalante steps up as interim sophomore class dean

By Ella Tsai and Maddie Schneider April 9, 2024

As the spring semester kicks off, With sophomore class dean Ellie Skewes-Cox out on maternity leave, Alex Escalante, dance teacher and sophomore adviser, has assumed the position as interim class dean....

Mike Froman '80 speaks during a Dec. 14 assembly. Froman worked alongside President Barack Obama during his presidency.

Branson alum Mike Froman reflects on his governmental work

By Ella Rubenstein April 9, 2024

On Thursday morning, Dec. 14, in an extended special assembly, Branson welcomed back Michael Froman '80, the president of the Council on Foreign Relations. Froman talked about his life story, specifically...

Paul Buckley, pictured above, was a new addition this semester to the Branson English department.

Branson English department adds Paul Buckley to the staff

By Olivia Ritter April 9, 2024

After an English teaching role opportunely opened up this recent winter break, Paul Buckley, a potential candidate, sprang at the opportunity. He was remodeling houses in a brief stint of carpentry...

View from outside Branson commons during a March lunch. The commons serves a central hub for students and faculty on-campus.

The Bullshot: Is Branson absenteeism a problem?

By Ryder Lariviere, Kasra Panahi, and Wilson Wendt March 21, 2024

In the years after the pandemic, the United States has seen the percentage of chronically absent students skyrocket from the pre-pandemic rate of 12.1 percent in 2018–2019 to roughly 25 percent in 2022–2023. According...

Students code in the Branson commons for the Bull Hacks Hackathon. Led by Zachary Cummins ‘26, Grant Kruttschnitt ‘26, Nyanza Ngongoseke ‘26 and Theo Zak '25, this is Branson's first-ever hackathon.

Branson hosts first-ever Bull Hacks hackathon

By Alexa Warrin March 3, 2024

Branson hosted its first-ever hackathon, Bull Hacks, Saturday, March 2. The event featured a coding competition with $10,000 in prizes, workshops and opportunities to learn from professionals. Open to...

View of the Branson commons. As part of senior senate's incentive system for improving commons cleanup, muffins have made a return to Branson's breakfast selection.

Morning breakfast muffins make return to commons with cleanup success

By Joaquin Aguillon February 5, 2024

After a prolonged absence of many Branson students' favorite breakfast, the beloved muffins have made their return to the commons, thanks to the new cleanup process. Although now only served on Wednesdays,...

The map outlines the strategic vision for Branson's campus development. Initial planning stages prioritize sustainable growth and maintaining open, natural spaces. Courtesy of Sarah Brewster

Branson’s future development shaped by student focus groups

By Anton Gridley December 13, 2023

Following its strategic plan, Branson has begun the development of a long-term architectural plan for the campus to best integrate the larger student body. Through the use of student focus groups, Branson...

David Hanson outlines the collaborative approach to Branson's strategic master planning. He sat down for an interview to discuss the school's vision for the coming years.

Master planning revealed: A conversation with David Hanson

By Ryder Lariviere and Kasra Panahi December 13, 2023

As Branson continues to expand with the addition of a hundred new students, administrators turn to architects, donors, faculty, parents and students as they consider the school’s strategic vision for...

Nathalio Gray stands on the library porch in fall 2021. Starting that year, he has the title of assistant head of school. (File: Natalie Wendt, Lena Sugrue)

Vanguard organization awards Branson’s Nathalio Gray

By Mira Sridharan December 13, 2023

On Oct. 21, Assistant Head of School Nathalio Gray won the Vanguard Achievement Award at the Cathedral School for Boys. The award was given to him to recognize his commitment to independent schools. Gray...

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