April 27, 2026
Last week, our 7th, 8th, and 10th grade social studies students participated in the very first BHS Civics Fair! Students chose to compete in one of four categories: Civic Problem Solver, Justice and Equality, Community Builder, and Compassion in Action.
With over 160 projects presented, the judges were incredibly impressed—not only with the creativity and effort put into each project, but also with the students themselves. Every participant presented their work orally and confidently answered follow-up questions, truly showcasing their knowledge and passion.
We are so proud of our students for representing BHS in such an outstanding way. Their ideas, dedication, and hard work made this event a huge success, and we look forward to seeing some of these projects come to life in our community.
Congratulations to all participants! The winners and brief descriptions of their projects are:
Grand Prize Winners:
Braylee Moseley - Reading to Elementary Students
Elena Garcia - Community Garden
Skyfire Shingledecker - Book and Craft Club
Athens Lee-Glynn - Basic Needs Drive
Runners-Up:
Mya Prosel - Mental Health Access
Huff/Veasey/Ricardo/ Alvarado - Making Branford Beautiful
Roberts/Collins/Dingus - Helping BES Students
Madison Bailey - Funding for Student Clubs
Third Place:
Myranda Watson - Ocean Pollution
Ava Alcorn - Kindess Club
Caylyn VanEtten - Better Recycling Options
Emma Hygema - Sustainable Clothing
Honorable Mentions:
Zachary Roland - Planting Trees
Brooklynn Brown - Helping Strays
Ailine Morales - Hygeine Kits for Community
Amayah James - Social Media for Volunteer Activities
Samantha Porter - ADA Accessibility
Raelea Bradow - Senior Support Bracelets
Colton Taylor - Smart Storm Awareness
Lilyanna Sprague - Protect the Birds
Sally Uhles - Tutoring Program
Phoebe Malott - Future Business Leaders
Figuerona/Koon - McDonald's Crosswalk
Alexander Murnahan - Dog Alert
Sarah Gartner - Peer to Peer Tutoring
Cauley/Hobday - Shelter/Roof
Adyson Beard - Hygeine Product Kits
Samuel Fernandez - Substance Abuse Assistance
People's Choice (Voted Best Project by the Students / Teachers)
William Coe - Litter Clean Up
With over 160 projects presented, the judges were incredibly impressed—not only with the creativity and effort put into each project, but also with the students themselves. Every participant presented their work orally and confidently answered follow-up questions, truly showcasing their knowledge and passion.
We are so proud of our students for representing BHS in such an outstanding way. Their ideas, dedication, and hard work made this event a huge success, and we look forward to seeing some of these projects come to life in our community.
Congratulations to all participants! The winners and brief descriptions of their projects are:
Grand Prize Winners:
Braylee Moseley - Reading to Elementary Students
Elena Garcia - Community Garden
Skyfire Shingledecker - Book and Craft Club
Athens Lee-Glynn - Basic Needs Drive
Runners-Up:
Mya Prosel - Mental Health Access
Huff/Veasey/Ricardo/ Alvarado - Making Branford Beautiful
Roberts/Collins/Dingus - Helping BES Students
Madison Bailey - Funding for Student Clubs
Third Place:
Myranda Watson - Ocean Pollution
Ava Alcorn - Kindess Club
Caylyn VanEtten - Better Recycling Options
Emma Hygema - Sustainable Clothing
Honorable Mentions:
Zachary Roland - Planting Trees
Brooklynn Brown - Helping Strays
Ailine Morales - Hygeine Kits for Community
Amayah James - Social Media for Volunteer Activities
Samantha Porter - ADA Accessibility
Raelea Bradow - Senior Support Bracelets
Colton Taylor - Smart Storm Awareness
Lilyanna Sprague - Protect the Birds
Sally Uhles - Tutoring Program
Phoebe Malott - Future Business Leaders
Figuerona/Koon - McDonald's Crosswalk
Alexander Murnahan - Dog Alert
Sarah Gartner - Peer to Peer Tutoring
Cauley/Hobday - Shelter/Roof
Adyson Beard - Hygeine Product Kits
Samuel Fernandez - Substance Abuse Assistance
People's Choice (Voted Best Project by the Students / Teachers)
William Coe - Litter Clean Up