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This fish is a possible candidate for residents inside Aldana-Proulx’s aquaponics garden. Fish are necessary for aquaponics to work because they provide fertilizer for the plants and keep the water free of plant detritus. “I’ll most likely use Tilapia,” Aldana-Proulx said, “and maybe we’ll get to eat it.”

Aquaponics? I hardly know her.

Max Porter, Staff Writer April 19, 2018

As many people know, HBHS offers a unique program, Senior Quest, and one particular student is taking advantage of this opportunity to create an aquaponics garden at Hollis Brookline  Middle School. A...

HB teachers and students participate in zumba.

World Language Week

Mitch Dreyer, Staff Writer April 11, 2018

National World Language Month is a month to recognize and appreciate all the cultures and languages around the world. It took place in March and the world language department at Hollis Brookline celebrated...

Sophomores dressed as minions play a rousing game of duck-duck-goose. Student council members were both apprehensive and excited about the theme of Despicable Me. “I think Despicable Me is a fun theme that represents our class very well,” said Coady, “though the minion sounds can get a little bit annoying.”

The disorganization of Despicable Me

Rowan Gingras, Op-Ed Co-Editor March 27, 2018

For months, the sophomore Student Council brainstormed spirit week ideas with a goal of figuring out several prospective themes. After all ideas were cast, there was only one thing left to do: take a popular...

Sherwood is declared champion in a finals match this year. The presence of the white uniform, rather than HB’s typical navy blue, signifies that this match was a final, and would decide first and second place. “Seeing Clem go out and earn it, is a reinforcement to the fact that, you have to work for it,” said St. Pierre.

Clement Sherwood, 2018 State Champion

Emmie White, News Editor March 20, 2018

Following four fantastic seasons on the HBHS varsity wrestling team, Clement Sherwood ‘18 closed his high school career with a big win at the state meet on Feb. 17. Hollis Brookline joined 12 other...

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy begins its ascent into space on February 6th, 2018.

Musk Continues to Dazzle World, HB Students

Joe Caswell, Features Editor March 15, 2018

On Tuesday Feb. 6, the SpaceX team, through the help of NASA’s famous Cape Canaveral launch pad, successfully launched their Falcon Heavy rocket along with a personal item of Elon Musk’s into outer...

Franzini playing bass at Guitar Night 2016, a show many regard as one of the best, if not the best Guitar Night ever. “That was a great show because we had a lot of good musicians playing that year.” said Franzini.

Fantastic Franzini

Nick Shepard, Staff Writer March 12, 2018

The Hollis-Brookline music department has seen long lists of extraordinarily talented students in the past decade. One of them is multi-instrumentalist, composer, and musical visionary, Nick Franzini ‘18....

Mr. Umstead starts off every class by informing the students on upcoming events, news, local gigs and events, or even going over previous concerts or workshops. During his seventh period Jazz class he discusses the upcoming UNH festival and the extra tickets he has for students who are interested.

Who is Dave Umstead?

Liam Grant, A&E Editor March 7, 2018

Behind the set of the rather recognizably characteristic doors of room 329 is one of HB’s friendliest faces. Whether you’ve had David Umstead as a teacher or not, it is likely you know how well respected...

The Personal Finance class at HB teaches students how to properly manage their money to prevent them from breaking the bank, yet many students seem to think that they don’t need to learn such a skill. “There’s never too much information on managing your money,” said Richard Winslow, school counselor and advocate for Personal Finance.

Personal Finance, who is prepared?

Hannah Riseman, Op-Ed Editor March 6, 2018

The United States is notorious for having an education system that does not adequately prepare students for the future, especially where personal finance is concerned. The question is, are personal finance...

Joanna Balsamo ‘18 vigorously grinds out her homework before a crucial basketball game. This picture was taken at Pelham High School only a half hour before the tip. “Getting back late at night with tests the next day and having to study late into the night makes it difficult”, says Balsamo.

Student athletes get recognized

Sofia Barassi, Assistant Sports Editor February 23, 2018

On Feb. 5, 2018, 20 scholar athletes from Hollis Brookline High School attended the NHIAA/NHADA (New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association/New Hampshire Athletic Director Association) recognition...

Nick Shepard accepted at Berklee

Nick Shepard accepted at Berklee

Lexie Vachon, Staff Writer February 7, 2018

This past fall, Nick Sheppard 18’ auditioned at Berklee, one of, if not the biggest independent colleges of contemporary music today. This is a very competitive school with an acceptance rate of only...

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