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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

Dog of the Week ? 3-31

Dog of the Week ? 3-31

April 5, 2019

Introducing Fluffy, cat of the week, and birthday girl!!!!   Submitted by Mary Martin '20

Donna and the Dynamos (including, from left to right, Rosie played by Sam Price ‘20, Donna played by Nicole Plummer ’19 and Tanya played by Taylor O’Connell ‘19) perform “Super Trooper” during the bachelorette party scene. Price, Plummer, and O’Connell were joined by many ensemble members, dancing along to the song during the March 23 performance. “There is just nothing better than getting up on stage with all your best friends and bringing something to audiences that you know that they are loving,” said Plummer.

Mamma Mia hits the stage

Nora Miller, A&E Editor April 3, 2019

On March 22, 23, 29 and 30, Hollis Brookline High School’s highly anticipated rendition of “Mamma Mia” was finally performed. With a large audience turn-out and record amounts of student involvement,...

Dog of the Week ? 3-24

Dog of the Week ? 3-24

March 29, 2019

Introducing Daisy, this week's adorable dog!!!     Submitted by Cooper Adair '22

The Kings, a hip hop group in the Upper Team division, performs for the judges. In this routine, they shocked the audience with their routine, and showed off their challenging stunts. Jennifer Lopez, one of the judges, was mind blown by this group, saying that she was “shook to the core” by their performance.

World of Dance: what to expect this season

Katelyn Sova, Staff Writer March 29, 2019

Dancers all across the country dream of the day they will finally become a professional. But for many, it is a struggle to find opportunities to show their talent. Situations like these are when competitive...

Commercial fencing surround the grounds of the proposed Superfund site where the former tannery remained in operation from 1924 to 1984. Throughout the lifetime of the plant, chemicals involved in the leather-tanning process were discharged into on-site lagoons.

Mohawk Tannery: A reminder of Nashua’s industrialized past

Harry Bates, Asst. Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2019

On approximately thirty acres on Fairmount Street in Nashua lays the remnants of the once thriving Granite State Leather company, commonly referred to as Mohawk Tannery, which remained in operation for...

 Lily Jackson, Megan Strecker, Maria Toupin. Vanessa Thomas all take part in the NCWIT Program.

Hollis Brookline Girls in STEM walk away with awards

Myra Morin, Staff Writer March 26, 2019

On Feb. 15, the girls STEM program at Hollis Brookline took part in the NCWIT (National Center for Women & Information Technology) Award for Aspirations in Computing (AIC). The program awards students...

Kat Townsend 19, Peace Friends love the use of non-traditional color to shade and add value to show form within the fingers.

Student Art Showcase- March

March 26, 2019

Below are three pieces of art created by students in Hollis Brookline High School art classes in March.

Ashley Mayo ‘19 sits with her calendar showing the school’s proposed graduation date. She can’t wait to “go onto bigger things,” after high school, and plans to go to college in the fall.

Senior year winds down

Alec MacEachen, News Editor March 26, 2019

Senior year is simultaneously the most stressful and the most relaxed. College deadlines rapidly approach at the start of the year,  the final seasons of sports wiz by, and the last chance to boost your...

Pictured above are two 0.85 ounce bags of beef jerky sold by the cafeteria. “Teriyaki” and “Peppered” are two of the three flavors sold; they also happen to be equally popular, while the third flavor, “Original,” trails just a couple sales behind.

The beef with beef jerky

Lily Coady, Staff Writer March 25, 2019

At the start of the 2018-2019 school year, the cafeteria began selling beef jerky. This may strike some of you as unappetizing: not everyone wants to see “school cafeteria” and “beef jerky” in...

The five Fashion and Retail Merchandising students, Hultz, Holmes, Willett, Jusczak and Lopez, stand around Willett’s artwork that will be featured on the show’s poster. The poster will highlight how fashion is more than just clothing, but also how it can convey moods and feelings. “ [The goal] is to create awareness for people struggling with mental health. I dont want that to be the elephant in the room anymore,” said Hancock.

Retail Therapy

Sydney Speir, Staff Writer March 25, 2019

On Wed, May 22, HB’s Fashion and Retail Merchandising class will be holding its second fashion show at HBHS since 2015. The show, named Retail Therapy, is an initiative to raise mental health awareness...

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