The full-bodied melody of “Las Mañanitas ” floats out of Maxwell Music Hall from a group of students playing a plethora of instruments: piano, cello, guitar and trumpet.    At the center, Alberto Vides ‘29 leads the group through the song, measure by measure. Under his direction, Mariachi...

This year’s fall play, “Pride and Prejudice,” performed by the Branson theater program, debuted on Nov. 13 and continued with performances on Nov. 14, and 15 to rapturous acclaim.    The play, modeled after Jane Austen's 1813 novel, “Pride and Prejudice,” was a dazzling display...

In the Katherine Brown theater on Sept. 11, the Class of 2027 showed off an eclectic assortment of skills at the Junior Talent Show, an event for bonding and honoring the senior class.   Junior Talent Show (JTS) is an annual Branson tradition that encourages bonding in the Junior class and...

Many freshmen come onto campus the first week of school nervous about what to expect.   To help put you at ease, here are the three most common misconceptions freshmen have.   Misconception 1: Finding friends is the top priority.   For incoming freshmen, especially those...

What is “Lunar New Year”? Lunar New Year celebrates the changing of the lunar calendar, a calendar that determines days off of the phases of the moon. It’s an umbrella term that includes the cultural celebrations from most commonly East Asian countries including China, Korea, and Vietnam. Lunar...

Originally introduced in 2021 by music teacher Jaimeo Brown, lunch DJ sets are starting back up this school year, allowing the Branson community to enjoy fresh music every week in the commons.  With a new playlist from a different person each week, the DJ sets are a great way for the community to...