For the first time in Branson history, boys varsity soccer won the inaugural CIF Division V State Championships.
Before advancing to playoffs, the team also won the NCS Championship for the first time in 15 years, after defeating Petaluma High School 5-3. After claiming the NCS victory,...
When chicken suddenly appeared on Monday’s lunch menu, Branson students were left wondering what had happened to the historically meatless day. The verdict is in: “Meatless Monday is officially gone,” Executive Chef Charles Barksdale said.
That is, for now at least. Director of...
This year, Visual Arts teacher Eric Oldmixon coordinates the pilot of a new class for ninth-graders called LEAP, which focuses on developing group work skills.
The class, taught by teachers across departments, including Jill Mankoff, Giles Scott, and Hilary Schmitt, is an “inaugural step”...
By Sadie Winter, Print Production Editor
• August 25, 2025
Noelle Anderson
What do you teach? Art
Favorite hobby: Backpacking
Favorite Branson lunch: Grain bowls
Favorite Branson tradition: Dance show
Neftaley Arceo
What do you teach? History
Favorite hobby: Building legos
Favorite Branson lunch: Breakfast for lunch
Favorite...
Branson students in the Commons hear from special guest speaker Melba Beals. Beals was a member of the Little Rock Nine and joined Branson for Beloved Community day to share her incredible experiences.
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...
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.
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...
