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Branson School News, Sports, Life and Opinion

The Blazer

Branson School News, Sports, Life and Opinion

The Blazer

Kasra Panahi

Kasra Panahi, Former Visuals Editor

Kasra Panahi served as visuals editor and first joined The Blazer in 2022. He received an honorable mention in 2024 for digital media news package from the Journalism Education Association of Northern California.

All content by Kasra Panahi
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.

[Photo] Branson alum Javier Zamora returns to talk about bestselling memoir

By Alexa Warrin October 5, 2023

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.

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 to the Los Angeles Times, California has among the highest increases in absenteeism...

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 the future.  Branson’s Chief Financial and Operating Officer, David Hanson, sat down with Kasra...

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

[Photo] Branson enters five teams into Wharton investment challenge

By Henry Raz and Melody Farhid December 12, 2023

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

Students sign up for clubs during the Branson clubs fair. The clubs fair is an opportunity for students to get involved in extracurriculars on campus.

[Photo] Clubs fair starts the school year on high note

By Josie Hohenrieder October 20, 2023

Students sign up for clubs during the Branson clubs fair. The clubs fair is an opportunity for students to get involved in extracurriculars on campus.

Photographers take photos of fall sports during the 2023 athletics media day. Girls volleyball, tennis and golf teams, as well as the boys football team, had their pictures taken.

[Photo] Field to photo: Fall media day at Branson

By Hannah Hodges October 2, 2023

Photographers take photos of fall sports during the 2023 athletics media day. Girls volleyball, tennis and golf teams, as well as the boys football team, had their pictures taken.

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

[Photo] Campus overview: A guide to Branson

By Herschel Pell September 9, 2023

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

The Branson Bulls soccer team competes against San Marin on Jan. 26, 2023. Branson qualified for the NCS playoffs after battling for a draw.

[Photo] Navigating the Branson way

By Emmanuel Katz September 9, 2023

The Branson Bulls soccer team competes against San Marin on Jan. 26, 2023. Branson qualified for the NCS playoffs after battling for a draw.

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

[Photo] Guide to Objective Based Grading

By Cooper Tenney September 3, 2023

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

Jaden Sher readies for a kick as boys varsity soccer faces San Marin at College of Marin in Kentfield, Calif., on Jan. 26, 2023. Branson qualified for the NCS playoffs after battling for a draw.

[Photo] Boys soccer advances to NCS after San Marin stalemate

By William Mueth January 30, 2023

Jaden Sher readies for a kick as boys varsity soccer faces San Marin at College of Marin in Kentfield, Calif., on Jan. 26, 2023. Branson qualified for the NCS playoffs after battling for a draw.

Jaden Sher looks on as boys varsity soccer faces Roseland Prep, Dec. 15, 2022. The game ended in a loss for Branson.

[Photo] Early defensive struggles lead to loss against Roseland Prep

By William Mueth December 19, 2022

Jaden Sher looks on as boys varsity soccer faces Roseland Prep, Dec. 15, 2022. The game ended in a loss for Branson.

Anna Rende serves the ball to Bishop O’Dowd at College of Marin, Nov. 10, 2022. Girls varsity tennis will face University for the North Coast Section final.

[Photo] Win against O’Dowd sets tone for tennis NCS run

By William Mueth November 14, 2022

Anna Rende serves the ball to Bishop O’Dowd at College of Marin, Nov. 10, 2022. Girls varsity tennis will face University for the North Coast Section final.

Sophie Liu and Alexandra Zak face Bishop O’Dowd at College of Marin, Nov. 10, 2022. Girls varsity tennis has advanced to the North Coast Section final.

[Photo] Girls tennis looks back on successful season, looks ahead to NCS final

By Gigi Hohenrieder November 14, 2022

Sophie Liu and Alexandra Zak face Bishop O’Dowd at College of Marin, Nov. 10, 2022. Girls varsity tennis has advanced to the North Coast Section final.

Lizzy Liu makes a shot at the Mill Valley Golf Course, Oct. 6, 2022. Girls varsity golf soundly defeated Tamalpais.

[Photo] Girls varsity golf improves record, looks ahead

By Herschel Pell October 7, 2022

Aimee Yang readies for a shot during a game against Tamalpais, Oct. 6, 2022.

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