Cooper Tenney

Cooper Tenney, News Editor

Cooper Tenney serves as news editor and first joined The Blazer in 2020. He has received two honorable mentions, one in 2022 for environmental coverage and the other in 2021 for news story, from the Journalism Education Association of Northern California.

All content by Cooper Tenney

Commons’ student lounge to return with gusto

By Cooper Tenney • March 15, 2023

New furniture and perks will fill the now-dormant room beside the commons.

Award again lauds Branson’s athletic, academic prowess

By Cooper Tenney • November 14, 2022

The school won the North Coast Section’s Elmer C. Brown award.

[Photo] Big day for seniors ends with big win

October 12, 2022

Eva Lacy, a senior, serves the ball against San Rafael at home, Oct. 12, 2022. Senior night ended with a decisive win against the MCAL opponent.

New traffic restrictions face students amid enrollment growth

By Cooper Tenney • June 14, 2022

Trips in and out of campus will face monitoring as Branson seeks to obtain more vans.

Green goals grow with planned solar panels, charging stations

By Cooper Tenney • March 14, 2022

Head of School Chris Mazzola has called for “priority” on sustainability as Branson expands its solar and environmental initiatives.

Before continuing, Meatless Mondays should face student scrutiny

By Cooper Tenney • January 31, 2022

No-meat Mondays could extend beyond January. But students should first have a say.

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.

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.

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.

Seniors shared their experiences with capstones this year

By Cooper Tenney • June 2, 2021

Their projects range from aquaponics to veterinary work, in the latest installment of the year-end Branson tradition.

Faculty and staff departures

By Cooper Tenney • May 8, 2021

Eight members of faculty and staff will leave the school.

Branson begins conversations about expanding solar power

By Cooper Tenney • March 29, 2021

Branson has begun discussions of expanding its solar power and installing backup batteries in the coming years, with a goal of becoming more efficient and adaptable to a changing environment. The factors that have influenced the project include power outages, long-term financial savings and environmental...

Color-tiers to dictate when various Branson sports begin

By Cooper Tenney • February 23, 2021

Branson sports have now been assigned to COVID-colored tiers: purple (most restrictive), red, orange and yellow (least restrictive). Purple-tier sports teams began practice Feb. 2. All interscholastic sports are completely tied to their assigned color tier. “Sports can begin once the county...

Update on the upcoming Branson sports season

By Cooper Tenney • December 1, 2020

11/4/20 Branson sports are scheduled to start on Dec. 7, dependent on a smooth academic reopening in light of COVID-19 and associated protocols. COVID-19 concerns have led to the elimination of the fall athletic season, a shift of fall sports to the winter, and a shift of winter sports to the spring....