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Sadie Winter

Sadie Winter, Writer and Photographer

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Students try out for girls soccer. Winter sports are in full swing.

[Photo] Winter sports season kicks off

By Ella Rubenstein December 19, 2024

Students try out for girls soccer. Winter sports are in full swing.

The buffet-style Branson lunch in the commons. There are two major changes to school lunch this school year, including changed leadership and a new provider.

[Photo] The kitchen’s changing

By Cecilia "CC" Brenner October 13, 2024

Executive Chef Marcus Trigg. Trigg will be stepping into a new role this year as the director of culinary services at Branson.

Librarian and new Class Dean Charlotte King. King hopes to support the incoming students in adjusting to Branson.

Charlotte King appointed ninth-grade dean

By Sadie Winter October 13, 2024

Librarian and Digital Literacy Specialist Charlotte King has taken on the additional role of ninth-grade class dean.  This year, Branson welcomed 107 new ninth-graders to campus. As class dean, King will guide the class of 2028 through the challenges of starting high school and help them feel comfortable...

Boys varsity soccer plays against San Marin. The team made it to MCAL playoffs for the first time since the 2013–2014 season.

[Photo] Boys varsity soccer reaches MCAL playoffs for first time in decade

By Sadie Saavedra February 27, 2024

Boys varsity soccer plays against San Marin. The team made it to MCAL playoffs for the first time since the 2013–2014 season.

Actors shine at annual Theatresports event

By Sadie Winter March 27, 2024

On Jan. 12, Branson’s acting students competed in the annual Theatresports competition. Invented by Keith Johnstone, Theatresports is an improvisation competition in which teams compete in different improv games, for which they are judged and awarded points. Audience participation is key since they...

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.

[Photo] Master planning revealed: A conversation with David Hanson

By Ryder Lariviere and Kasra Panahi December 13, 2023

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.

Ali Evans (left) Sophia Duran (center), and Elsie Dedyo (right) sing during Convocation. Convocation is an annual Branson tradition to kick off each year with celebration.

Convocation 2023: Celebration, reflection, and community

By Sadie Winter and Sadie Saavedra November 11, 2023

Every year at Convocation, the entire Branson community comes together to celebrate the seniors and set the tone for the school year. It’s a joyous occasion, with performances from Jazz Band and Rock Band.  But this year, the event took on a more serious tone, as Head of School Chris Mazzola shared...

Will Ashley, right, counts as one of the Branson seniors who filled out a ballot in November. Some seniors got their first chance to vote during the midterm election.

Branson seniors complete ballots during midterms

By Sadie Winter, Samara "Sam" Lehman, and Ashley Vela February 7, 2023
The November election marked some seniors’ first time to vote.
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