Ms. Jennifer Winnett is entering her third year at Branford High School teaching 7th Grade Comprehensive Science and will begin her 22nd year in education this fall. A proud Branford High School graduate, Ms. Winnett earned her bachelor's degree from Florida State University and her master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the American College of Education. While science is her passion today, her favorite subject in school was English.
As a student at BHS, Ms. Winnett was involved in many activities, including serving as a Branford High Majorette on two National Championship teams, Dance Team, Beta Club, FHA, and Student Council. She also served as class vice president multiple times. If she had chosen a different career path, she says she would have been a full-time dog mom and professional makeup artist! Outside of school, she enjoys traveling, crafting, spending time with family, playing with her dogs, drinking coffee while reading a good book, and cheering on her beloved Seminoles.
Ms. Winnett and her fiancé, Ronald White, have raised three accomplished children together. Their daughter, Tiffanie Meyer, is a BHS and Flagler College graduate and now serves as an educator in Jacksonville. Their son, Trevon White, is a BHS graduate, lineman school graduate, and accomplished musician. Their youngest son, Wyatt Winnett, graduated from BHS in 2025, completed his AA degree from North Florida College, and will begin at Florida Polytechnic University this fall. Their home is also home to four dogs—Hank, a four-year-old Yorkie who runs the household, Labrador Retrievers Gracie and Luna, a Bull Mastiff/Great Dane mix named Bella, and a granddog named Livie.
We are thankful to have Ms. Winnett as part of the Buccaneer family. Her dedication to education, strong ties to the Branford community, and commitment to her students make her a valued member of our BHS team.
Coach Will Dettor is entering his first year at Branford High School as Head Football Coach and Assistant Athletic Director, bringing with him 23 years of experience in education and coaching. A graduate of St. Anne’s-Belfield School in Charlottesville, Virginia, Coach Dettor earned his bachelor's degree from Florida State University and a Master of Science degree from Georgia Southern University. His favorite subject is history.
During high school, Coach Dettor was actively involved in football, lacrosse, and basketball. If he had chosen a different career path, he says he would have gone into real estate. Outside of school, he enjoys fishing, hunting, and spending time with family.
Coach Dettor and his wife, Mary, have three daughters—Hannah, Rachel, and Natalie—and are proud grandparents to their granddaughter, Briar. Their family also includes a dog named Rip. When asked what stands out most about Branford High School, Coach Dettor shared, "Branford High School is made up of wonderful people who care about the kids and want to do their part to help them be successful in life."
We are thankful to have Coach Dettor as part of the Buccaneer family and look forward to the positive impact he will have on our students both in the classroom and on the field.
During high school, Coach Dettor was actively involved in football, lacrosse, and basketball. If he had chosen a different career path, he says he would have gone into real estate. Outside of school, he enjoys fishing, hunting, and spending time with family.
Coach Dettor and his wife, Mary, have three daughters—Hannah, Rachel, and Natalie—and are proud grandparents to their granddaughter, Briar. Their family also includes a dog named Rip. When asked what stands out most about Branford High School, Coach Dettor shared, "Branford High School is made up of wonderful people who care about the kids and want to do their part to help them be successful in life."
We are thankful to have Coach Dettor as part of the Buccaneer family and look forward to the positive impact he will have on our students both in the classroom and on the field.
Branford High School is proud to spotlight Mrs. Andrea Longstreet, who will soon begin her second year at BHS and her 23rd year in education. A graduate of Morristown Jr.-Sr. High School in Indiana, Mrs. Longstreet earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Ball State University. Her favorite subject has always been etymology—the study of word origins—and she enjoys sharing her love of learning with students each day.
During high school, Mrs. Longstreet was involved in Show Choir, Spanish Club, Academic Team, Spell Bowl, Soccer, and Sunshine Society. If she had chosen a different career path, she says she would have loved to be a writer or stand-up comedian! Outside of school, she enjoys reading (and recently completed her first Book Crawl), listening to history podcasts, watching movies, and hunting for shells at the beach.
Mrs. Longstreet is the proud mother of her son, Wrigley, who is beginning his career as a firefighter with Alachua County Fire Rescue. She is also a caregiver for her mother, a retired nurse. One of her favorite fun facts is about her dog, Dee, who loves fortune cookies and even waits patiently to hear her fortune read aloud before enjoying her treat. When asked what she likes most about Branford High School, Mrs. Longstreet shared that BHS reminds her of the school she attended growing up—a place where it's small enough that people know each other and feel connected.
We are thankful to have Mrs. Longstreet as part of the Buccaneer family!
During high school, Mrs. Longstreet was involved in Show Choir, Spanish Club, Academic Team, Spell Bowl, Soccer, and Sunshine Society. If she had chosen a different career path, she says she would have loved to be a writer or stand-up comedian! Outside of school, she enjoys reading (and recently completed her first Book Crawl), listening to history podcasts, watching movies, and hunting for shells at the beach.
Mrs. Longstreet is the proud mother of her son, Wrigley, who is beginning his career as a firefighter with Alachua County Fire Rescue. She is also a caregiver for her mother, a retired nurse. One of her favorite fun facts is about her dog, Dee, who loves fortune cookies and even waits patiently to hear her fortune read aloud before enjoying her treat. When asked what she likes most about Branford High School, Mrs. Longstreet shared that BHS reminds her of the school she attended growing up—a place where it's small enough that people know each other and feel connected.
We are thankful to have Mrs. Longstreet as part of the Buccaneer family!
Branford High School is excited to welcome Ms. Cara Disken back to BHS in her new role as Principal!
Ms. Disken brings years of educational experience, strong leadership, and deep ties to the Branford community. Having previously served our students and staff, she is already a familiar face on campus, and we are excited for the future under her leadership.
We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to Mr. Carl Manna for his dedication and service to Branford High School. While we will miss his daily presence on campus, we wish him the very best as he begins his new role at the Suwannee County School District Office.
Please join us in congratulating both Mr. Manna and Ms. Disken on their new positions. We look forward to an exciting year ahead and are thrilled to have Ms. Disken back at BHS!
Ms. Disken brings years of educational experience, strong leadership, and deep ties to the Branford community. Having previously served our students and staff, she is already a familiar face on campus, and we are excited for the future under her leadership.
We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to Mr. Carl Manna for his dedication and service to Branford High School. While we will miss his daily presence on campus, we wish him the very best as he begins his new role at the Suwannee County School District Office.
Please join us in congratulating both Mr. Manna and Ms. Disken on their new positions. We look forward to an exciting year ahead and are thrilled to have Ms. Disken back at BHS!
Volleyball summer workout schedule - if you plan on trying out for volleyball here's all important summer dates!
Attention BHS Juniors & Seniors! If you still need an ELA concordant score for graduation, don’t miss these TWO summer testing opportunities: ✅ PM 3 Retakes — 6/25 (FREE)
✅ NCR ACT — 6/30 ($41.50) Students interested in taking one or both tests MUST contact Mrs. Taylor no later than 6/18. 📞 935-5604 Take advantage of these opportunities and stay on track for graduation! 🎓
Today was a special afternoon celebrating our Branford High School retirees and the years of dedication they have given to our students and school community. 💐
Thank you to the faculty and staff members who helped provide the wonderful food and desserts and to everyone who helped make the luncheon so meaningful. We are so thankful for the time, care, and heart these individuals poured into BHS over the years. Once a Buccaneer, always a Buccaneer!
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Branford High School Graduating Class of 2026, by the numbers:
🏴☠️ Total graduates: 111
🔶 Industry Certifications earned by graduates: 72
🔷 College bound students: 38 (including trade schools)
🔶 Scholar designations: 33
🔷 A.A degrees earned while enrolled in high school: 3
🔶 Military enrollees: 4
1️⃣ incredible graduating class.
②⓪②⑥ memories forever.
Join us live for graduation at 8:00pm!
https://www.youtube.com/live/KMW5YCXjLCw?si=2VgN2UV0LGfEUCN4
Sandy's Sweet Treats will be at Graduation!!!
There are a small number of extra yearbooks available for purchase. Sales are in person only and first come, first served. Yearbooks are $100. You may stop by BHS to purchase today until 1:00pm, or Wednesday 5/27 and Thursday 5/28.
In the event of inclement weather, the following backup plan will be in place for BHS Graduation:
A decision will be made by 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026, regarding any changes to the scheduled ceremony.
If postponed, graduation will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.
Please stay tuned to the Branford High School website and Facebook page for the latest updates and announcements.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we work to ensure a safe and memorable celebration for our graduates!
A decision will be made by 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026, regarding any changes to the scheduled ceremony.
If postponed, graduation will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.
Please stay tuned to the Branford High School website and Facebook page for the latest updates and announcements.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we work to ensure a safe and memorable celebration for our graduates!
Congratulations to the following students who have been elected to serve as class and student council officers next year! We are excited to see how these leaders will impact BHS in 2026-2027!
Class of 2032
President - Cutter McCormick
Vice-President - Raphalea Bellin
Representatives - Mallory Roberts and Elena Crossno
Class of 2031
President - Julia Lowkewicz
Vice-President - Zebree Phillips
Representatives - Olivia Cauley and August Jennings
Class of 2030
President - Jessie Huff
Vice-President - Oaklee Phillips
Representatives - Gordon Mielnicki and Jasmine Nunez
Class of 2029
President - Nick Gray
Vice-President - Chrishon Franklin
Representative - Calyssa Dicks
Class of 2028
President - Valerie DeAnda
Vice-President - Marisol DeAnda
Representatives - Mya Proesl and Ailine Morales
Class of 2027
President - Brianna Barrs
Vice-President - Ansleigh Young
Representatives - Chelsey Brown and Hayden Benson
Student Council Secretary / Treasurer - Sophia Olivia
Student Council Vice President - Bella Dicks
Student Council President - Ayden Humphries
Class of 2032
President - Cutter McCormick
Vice-President - Raphalea Bellin
Representatives - Mallory Roberts and Elena Crossno
Class of 2031
President - Julia Lowkewicz
Vice-President - Zebree Phillips
Representatives - Olivia Cauley and August Jennings
Class of 2030
President - Jessie Huff
Vice-President - Oaklee Phillips
Representatives - Gordon Mielnicki and Jasmine Nunez
Class of 2029
President - Nick Gray
Vice-President - Chrishon Franklin
Representative - Calyssa Dicks
Class of 2028
President - Valerie DeAnda
Vice-President - Marisol DeAnda
Representatives - Mya Proesl and Ailine Morales
Class of 2027
President - Brianna Barrs
Vice-President - Ansleigh Young
Representatives - Chelsey Brown and Hayden Benson
Student Council Secretary / Treasurer - Sophia Olivia
Student Council Vice President - Bella Dicks
Student Council President - Ayden Humphries
Congratulations to Branford High School’s Valedictorians and Salutatorian for the Class of 2026!
These students have each left a lasting impact on BHS through their hard work, leadership, faith, and dedication both inside and outside of the classroom.
Valedictorians - Ryland Roush, Kasey Sapp, and Wren Wilkerson
Salutatorian - Jackson Skinner
Ryland will attend Southeastern University to study Psychology and Professional Counseling with the goal of one day working in Biblical Mental Health Counseling. Kasey plans to attend Bethel College of Music to continue pursuing a life devoted to worship ministry and sharing the Gospel through music and writing. Wren is headed to Faulkner University where she will play soccer while pursuing a degree in Biology before continuing on to medical school. Jackson plans to attend Santa Fe College to play baseball while beginning his path toward a career in nursing, with the ultimate goal of becoming a nurse anesthetist.
We are incredibly proud of these students and all they have accomplished during their time at BHS. Their futures are bright, and we can’t wait to see the impact they make in the world. Congratulations, Buccaneers!
These students have each left a lasting impact on BHS through their hard work, leadership, faith, and dedication both inside and outside of the classroom.
Valedictorians - Ryland Roush, Kasey Sapp, and Wren Wilkerson
Salutatorian - Jackson Skinner
Ryland will attend Southeastern University to study Psychology and Professional Counseling with the goal of one day working in Biblical Mental Health Counseling. Kasey plans to attend Bethel College of Music to continue pursuing a life devoted to worship ministry and sharing the Gospel through music and writing. Wren is headed to Faulkner University where she will play soccer while pursuing a degree in Biology before continuing on to medical school. Jackson plans to attend Santa Fe College to play baseball while beginning his path toward a career in nursing, with the ultimate goal of becoming a nurse anesthetist.
We are incredibly proud of these students and all they have accomplished during their time at BHS. Their futures are bright, and we can’t wait to see the impact they make in the world. Congratulations, Buccaneers!
🎓Important information for Senior Week
As we wrap up the school year, we want to wish the very best to five longtime members of the BHS family as they prepare for retirement.
Thank you for the years of dedication, support, and care you’ve given to our students, staff, and community. Your impact on BHS over the years has meant more than words can say, and you will truly be missed around campus.
Wishing you all the happiness and relaxation that retirement brings — you’ve earned it!
Senior Spotlight - Emma Soride! Emma is taking her talents to Chowan University where she will continue her volleyball career as a four-year student-athlete while majoring in Psychology. After earning her bachelor’s degree, Emma plans to join the Air Force while continuing to work toward her ultimate goal of becoming a sports psychologist.
Emma shared, “If it wasn’t for me believing in God’s plan for me, I would have never made it this far. My goal is to help other athletes who have gone through the same trauma and struggles as me and be there for them through their hardest moments.”
We are so proud of Emma’s determination, faith, and heart for helping others. Congratulations, Emma — we can’t wait to see all you accomplish on and off the court!
Emma shared, “If it wasn’t for me believing in God’s plan for me, I would have never made it this far. My goal is to help other athletes who have gone through the same trauma and struggles as me and be there for them through their hardest moments.”
We are so proud of Emma’s determination, faith, and heart for helping others. Congratulations, Emma — we can’t wait to see all you accomplish on and off the court!
Please join us in congratulating Tyler Williams and Joseph Robinson on earning their first AWS welding certifications!
These certifications represent hard work, dedication, skill, and a commitment to excellence in the welding trade. Achievements like this are not easy to earn, and both of these boys should be proud of the effort they put in to reach this milestone.
The future is bright for these young welders, and I’m excited to see where their talents and work ethic take them next. Keep pushing forward and continue building your craft. Proud of you both! 🔥⚒️
🔷Welcome to Buccaneer Volleyball! Please join us in welcoming our new Branford High School Volleyball coach for the upcoming season! 🏐 Hank Rone – Head Coach We are excited for the future of Branford Volleyball and can’t wait to see the energy, leadership, and passion he brings to our program. Welcome to the Buccaneer family! 💙🧡