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All content by Samara "Sam" Lehman
The Branson Singers carol during the Winter Arts Festival.

Community gathers for Winter Arts Festival

By Samara "Sam" Lehman 1 day ago

Students, faculty, family and even prospective parents gathered on Dec. 9 for Branson’s annual Tree Lighting and Winter Arts Festival.  The arts festival is a beloved Branson tradition. Head of School Chris Mazzola called it “one of my favorite events” and said it made her reflect on the importance...

The girls a capella club, the Branson Bellas, holds up their sign at the clubs fair. The Sept. 12 fair featured a variety and record-high number of Branson clubs.

Clubs fair welcomes new students

By Samara "Sam" Lehman October 22, 2024
This year's clubs fair boasted high attendance with over 75 diverse clubs — and too few tables.

Intro to OBG

By Samara "Sam" Lehman September 6, 2024
Objectives-based grading is used in all entry-level, ninth-grade classes. Here's how it works.

Branson yearbook wins Walsworth award

By Samara "Sam" Lehman May 17, 2024

As the end of the school year approaches, so too does the reveal of the yearbook, whose design has been a mystery to everyone except those working on it. However, earlier this year those yearbook club members had a surprise of their own: the club’s honorable mention in the annual Walsworth Yearbooks...

March Comic

March Comic

By Samara "Sam" Lehman March 27, 2024

December comic

December comic

By Samara "Sam" Lehman December 12, 2023

Rosie Slayen '25 playing for a basketball team in Israel. Slayen returned from overseas in November. Courtesy: Rosie Slayen

Students explore climate and ethics leadership in study abroad; new offerings

By Samara "Sam" Lehman December 12, 2023

When asked to picture students learning, you probably imagine a lesson inside a classroom. But what about on a beach by the Atlantic Ocean? Or at the U.S.-Mexico border?  Once again, Branson students will have the opportunity to embark on trips around the world this year, be that in Panama, Singapore...

October Comic

October Comic

By Samara "Sam" Lehman November 11, 2023

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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