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Max Gutierrez jumps during the 2021 trip to Courtright Reservoir. Outdoor education will expand to sophomore orientations in 2022. (Courtesy of Max Gutierrez)

Get hiked! Outdoor education set to expand

By Cooper Tenney • December 8, 2021
In a new addition to orientation, all rising sophomores will take a backpacking trip starting next summer.
The girls tennis team, seen here after its MCAL victory, has won several titles this year. (Courtesy of Bo Arlander)

Girls tennis brings home NCS, MCAL titles

By Brayden Mathews • December 8, 2021
NCS championship victories last month capped off an MCAL-winning season for Bulls varsity tennis.
Students take the American Mathematics Competition test at Branson on Nov. 10, 2021. The examination marked the first on-campus AMC since the pandemic began.

Math test returns to campus as students take on challenge

By Gigi Hohenrieder • December 4, 2021
November’s AMC test pushed students to problem-solve — and aim higher.
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Hispanic Heritage Month features Aztec dancers

By Ava Carlson • November 30, 2021
Aztec dancers share their traditions and culture with the Branson community.
Girls golf’s MCAL victory this fall marked only one of the team’s many achievements. (Courtesy of Diane Keenley)

Girls golf team leads Branson to MCAL champs, NCS 2nd place

By Gigi Hohenrieder • November 26, 2021
The victories reflect a successful year for a close-knit team.
‘Chicago’: A review in pictures

‘Chicago’: A review in pictures

By Abby Keenley • November 19, 2021
“Chicago” makes its Branson debut in a grand display of dance, fashion and music.
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)

Gray named assistant head of school in new administrative role

By Cameron Aryanpour • November 15, 2021
He continues his decades-long Branson career with a new title starting this school year.
The team huddles during the third set as the Branson audience looks on, Nov. 10, 2021.

Live updates: Heartbreaker ends Branson volleyball’s historic run

By Shun Graves • November 10, 2021
After a historic season — and the team’s first Open Division entry — the girls varsity team has a defeat to Archbishop Mitty.
Eighth grade students gather in front of the library to start their campus tour.

Admissions program keeps adjusting in 2nd pandemic year

By Cooper Tenney • November 2, 2021
Hybrid events and no standardized tests define this year’s admissions season.
Seniors take a class in the Writing Center in September. The Immersive program, new for the 2021-22 school year, will replace senior capstone projects.

Capstone replacement requires all students to participate

By Shun Graves • October 7, 2021
Immersive courses, instead of capstone projects, will take place during the last two weeks of the 2021-22 school year.
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1st convocation since 2019 heralds start of school year

By Cameron Aryanpour • October 4, 2021
The school year begins with music and speeches at convocation.
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New organizations boost fair to most clubs ever

By Cooper Tenney • October 4, 2021
Clubs fair returns with both old and new clubs attracting the student body.
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