The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

Adrianna Radlosalecv 17, Jack Byrne 17, Samantha Mello 17 and fellow Red Cross Club members prepare for one of their many fundraisers.

HB Red Cross Club: Will you lend a hand?

Hannah Balfour, Staff Writer December 5, 2016

The National Hurricane Center says that a category five hurricane can reach winds of 157 mph or higher, collapsing buildings and trees everywhere. Recently, Hurricane Matthew brought destruction to a vast...

Local seniors gather to discuss important issues with the Hollis Police Department at the annual Coffee with a Cop event.

Coffee with a cop

Mario Barassi and Connor Harris December 2, 2016

On Thursday, December 1, the Hollis Police Department hosted Coffee with a Cop, a monthly event held with the Hollis senior citizens to better the department’s relations with the community. The event...

Dean of Ithaca College Diane Gayeski will join HB via Skype to talk about a communications major on Wednesday, November 30 during CAV Block.

Guest speaker from Ithaca College to speak about Communications

Nicole Poitras, Co-Editor in Chief November 28, 2016

Hollis Brookline High School will have the pleasure of hosting a Skype conversation with Diane Gayeski, the Dean of Ithaca College, during CAV Block on Wednesday, November 30. Gayeski plans to speak about...

November 4: Former Chief Justice John Broderick and Dr. Bryant visit HB to support Change Direction, an organization working to stress the importance of mental health.

HB changes direction

Maggie O'Hara, Co-Editor in Chief November 21, 2016

On Friday, November 4, Hollis Brookline was visited by Former Chief Justice John Broderick and Dr. Bryant with Change Direction -- an initiative working to eliminate the stigma around mental illness. As...

Rebecca Ide 18 receives a flower from advisor Elissa Johansson.

The face of new student leadership: NHS Induction Ceremony

Kat Pellerin, Op/Ed Editor November 17, 2016

This year’s new National Honor Society members were inducted Thursday, October 20. The ceremony was held, as in past years, in the Hollis Brookline auditorium with refreshments in the back lobby afterward....

Canned Food Drive Ends 11/18

Canned Food Drive Ends 11/18

Carly Mack, Staff Writer November 16, 2016

The canned food drive ends this Friday, November 18. The cans from this drive will go to the Nashua Soup Kitchen. Please use this as an opportunity to donate and help someone in need this Thanksgiving...

Getting ready to honor our veterans

Getting ready to honor our veterans

Max MacLeod, Staff Writer November 8, 2016

Every year, the Hollis Brookline Homefront Club welcomes local veterans of both towns to the Veterans Day assembly. Homefront has been working tirelessly since October to get everything ready for this...

Give blood and save a life: Get forms & slips ready for November 15

Give blood and save a life: Get forms & slips ready for November 15

Jonathan Carr, Staff Writer October 24, 2016

As most students know, the Red Cross Club hosts two blood drives every year. This semester’s blood drive will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will take place in the Mini Gym. Before...

Inside a Grand Council meeting: Part 2

Inside a Grand Council meeting: Part 2

Ava Occhialini, A&E Editor October 13, 2016

Though the community service conversation dominated the most recent Grand Council meeting, the Student government, Jennifer Given, and Richard Barnes also explored the future of Halloween at Hollis Brookline...

Inside a Grand Council meeting: Part 1

Inside a Grand Council meeting: Part 1

Ava Occhialini, A&E Editor October 11, 2016

The student government of HB convenes every Thursday, from 2:30 to 3 p.m., to discuss the pressing matters that concern all of the student body. Student government from every grade is represented in a...

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