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David Hanson outlines the collaborative approach to Bransons strategic master planning. He sat down for an interview to discuss the schools 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...

Class of 2027 representatives elected to Senate

By Cat Howell and Sadie Saavedra December 13, 2023

In an Oct. 23 all-school assembly, student-body representatives Logan Tusher and Charlie Zwibelman announced the elected freshmen representatives. Out of the eight people who ran, Anna Jacobs, Mason...

Sadhbh Kilroy 26 stands in front of the Colosseum as part of her study abroad in Italy.  
Courtesy of Sadhbh Kilroy

Branson students broaden their learning through study abroad opportunities

By Skylar Lariviere December 13, 2023

While most returned to campus after their summer break, three Branson students chose to embark on exciting adventures for the year. Rosie Slayen, Mirabel Arlander, and Sadhbh Kilroy are all studying abroad...

Branson students enhance digital literacy skills during Media Literacy Week

By Arlo Greer and Hazel Levinson December 13, 2023

Media Literacy Week at Branson is a time for students to reflect on themselves as digital media consumers and learn how to improve their literacy skills.  Over the week of Oct. 23, participating students...

Branson hosts campus blood drive

By Ashley Wang and Adeline Newby December 13, 2023

Branson hosted a blood drive on campus Dec. 12, organized by Wiley Kendall ‘24 and in partnership with the Red Cross Organization.   Kendall first got involved with the Red Cross in his freshman...

Marine Ecology class explores Monterey’s ocean diversity

By Khema Klinetobe and Maitland Wais December 12, 2023

On Oct. 29, Branson’s Marine Ecology class had a field trip to Monterey. The class, taught by Peter Zdrojewski, had been in its Diversity of Life unit. Students were “learning about the ocean and...

Branson students collaborate
on investment strategies for the Wharton Competition. Gathered outdoors, they concentrate on a laptop screen, analyzing their data.

Branson enters five teams into Wharton investment challenge

By Henry Raz and Melody Farhid December 12, 2023

For the first time in school history, Branson will be entering the Wharton Investment Competition with five teams of seven students led by David Hanson. The Wharton Investment Competition is a prestigious...

Doordash offers new after-school food alternative

By Jase Butler December 12, 2023

Branson has introduced a new way for students to enjoy food delivery meals on campus after 4 p.m.  The new food-delivery rule means that after regular school hours, students can order food to campus....

Best Buddies event unifies schools through soccer

By Ella Rubenstein and Hudson Blechman December 12, 2023

The Best Buddies Unified Soccer event, after being postponed for two years, made its return this year on Oct. 29.  While the usual Wednesdays with Best Buddies include a short period of lunch and conversation,...

A 9th Human Development section taught by Arthur Lee. Lee began teaching at Branson at the start of the 2023-2024 school year.

Branson boasts new self-esteem team: Talented trio heading wellness center

By Saylor Mullarkey November 14, 2023

If you noticed some new buzz in Richardson Hall this year, you weren’t alone — and that’s exactly how the new members of Branson’s human development department want students to feel.  “Everyone...

Enrique Dominguez 24 works diligently on an assignment. He is more focused on learning rather than a transactional eduction.

ChatGPT: “Relatively modest” applications in classrooms

By Wilson Wendt November 11, 2023

Since the release of ChatGPT in November 2022, roughly 17 students have been caught using the AI tool on Branson assignments; however, there have been no ChatGPT-related honor board cases so far this year.  Some...

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