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The CavChron

The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

They are BEST friends. They love long walks and chasing each other in the yard. Finn also loves swimming, but he hasn’t converted Zoey yet. She is firmly a land-based cutie (and part-time Easter bunny).

Pet of the Week ? 6-3

June 3, 2022

Introducing this week's pets of the week, Finn (white labradoodle) and Zoey (lab and dachshund)! Submitted by Nicole Thatcher, HBHS Long-term Substitute.

Advice to New Students

Advice to New Students

Lauren Rogers, Rachel Lindof and Kelsey Sova June 3, 2022

As recent HBHS graduates, we have learned pretty much all there is to know about HB. Throughout our time here we have been able to learn some lessons with the help of others, and some we had to learn the...

Explorers got the chance to use the Hollis Fire Department’s new battery-powered extrication tools. They learned how to extricate a patient and how to get the patient out of the vehicle, trying to minimize causing more injuries to the patient. “The Explorer program is a representation of the town and surrounding areas. We encourage the kids to always try and improve themselves each day. As long as they individually improve, then our mission has been accomplished. Positions are never about power but about integrity. We honor past explorers and members by striving to pass on many skills. Staying humble is important. One day youre up and the next maybe not so much. If you can learn from what has happened, then you can adapt and apply those lessons.” said Lieutenant Tom Lanzara of the Hollis Fire Department.

Hollis Fire Department’s Explorer Program

Kelsey Sova, Staff Writer June 2, 2022

At 14 years old, nobody is expected to know what they want to do with their lives. Although some may have an idea, others don't know half the options they have available to them. Fire explorers is a program...

Pet of the Week ? 5-13

Pet of the Week ? 5-13

May 13, 2022

Introducing this weeks Pet of the Week, Annie!  

Pet of the Week ? 5-6

Pet of the Week ? 5-6

May 6, 2022

Introducing this weeks Pet of the Week, Blanco! Submitted by Milena W. '24  

The boys Varsity Volleyball team posing for a picture in their pregame Uniforms, they had some fun and decided to do a Hawaiian theme.

Every Single Player: Boys Volleyball

Tucker Luter, Staff Writer May 6, 2022

After the disappointing ending to last year's amazing performance from the Boys Varsity Volleyball team, they are coming back this year and they want to win it all. They started the season off hot, defeating...

Will Bird ‘22 receives his award of a full ride scholarship to University of Oregon. Bird made spectacular use of his abilities and applications during the scholarship process. “What always stands out in essays is a piece with a variety of saturated emotions” says Bird.

The College Scholarship Process and Why It’s so Important

Lauren Rogers, Head Editor May 6, 2022

Scholarships are defined as  “financial aid awards designed to help students pay for college.” Sometimes a scholarship is a one-time award, and other times, they are renewable for all years of school....

Toilet Talk made its debut to the Hollis Brookline bathrooms for the 2021-2022 school year. These posters are located in every bathroom stall and are equipped with important phone numbers and activities happening around the school.

How HBHS is Raising Awareness for Mental Health

Kelsey Sova, Staff Writer April 26, 2022

Mental health is an epidemic. Some people are more open with their journey, and others feel it is safer to hide their struggles. For teens, trying to deal with mental health challenges can be difficult...

Pictured are four different varieties of Girl Scout Cookies, Samoas, Do-Si-Dos, Thin Mints, and Trefoils. It was difficult for many troops across the country to get enough boxes of cookies this year to fulfill their orders. “The Adventurefuls and Trefoils [were in particularly short supply] I think because the demand was underestimated,” said Girl Scout, Shea Decoteau ‘22.

How Supply Chain Disruptions Led to a Shortage of Girl Scout Cookies

Rachel Lindof, Assistant Head Editor April 22, 2022

It is evident that there have recently been large disruptions in the global supply-chain as a result of pandemic lockdowns and subsequent manufacturing delays. The global economy recently has seen shortages...

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