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

Often the holiday season can be a challenging time for members of the LGBTQ+ community, as not all families are loving and accepting of their respective identities. “Be careful to gender and name [your LGBTQ friends] correctly… now is not the time for hold-ups on the specifics on what’s going on in the LGBTQ community,” said Rowan Gingras ‘20.

Acceptance and the Holiday Season

Hannah Riseman, Features Editor December 24, 2018

Forward: I’d like to take a moment to express my gratitude to the Hollis Brookline High School GSA for their overwhelming support for this article. This article isn’t about my opinion- it’s intended...

All of the participating staff members pose for a group photo in the auditorium yesterday morning. Sweater day was definitely a big hit among the HB staff and students! “Sweater day has been the best day so far in my entire experience at Hollis Brookline High School, because I get to wear a giant unicorn on my shirt all day long” said Heather Hamilton, English teacher.

Sweater weather: Teacher edition

Hannah Riseman, Features Editor December 22, 2018

Yesterday, December  21, 2018, staff members across every department joined forces in the ultimate holiday sweater take-over. In order to incorporate the student body, the staff decided to turn it...

All ten of the 2018 Poetry Out Loud competitors gather for a group photo. The annual competition is about more that winning- it is a celebration of poetry as an art and a performance. “Let yourself fall in love with the poem each time you speak it,” said Lin Illingworth, English teacher and Poetry Out Loud supervisor.

The art of poetry and oratory: Poetry Out Loud 2018

Hannah Riseman, Features Editor December 20, 2018

On Dec. 18, Hollis Brookline High School held its annual Poetry Out Loud competition, a national poetry recitation contest, complete with ten contestants from across all four grades. The well attended...

Gift cards are increasingly popular among US consumers, as demonstrated by this large selection. Unfortunately, gift cards can be an inefficient vehicle for an exchange of value.

A Christmas dilemma

Noah Penasack, Op-Ed Editor December 20, 2018

It’s Christmas morning, the family rushes to the Christmas tree, staring at the mountain of parsels. First, you open a strange craft kit, then a shirt two sizes too large, then, finally, a heavier package,...

A holiday movie enthusiast watches How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Released in 2000, this movie is the second of three movies based on Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas. “Its just a really touching story, and it has a great soundtrack,” said Ashlyn Mansfield ‘19.

What to watch this holiday season

Avery Desruisseau and Nora Miller December 20, 2018

The holiday season is here once again. With the chilly weather and early darkness that December brings, it’s the perfect time to settle in for a movie. Whether you’re looking to curl up by yourself...

Carving tools, flint and steel, nails, and other survival items are seen here. Professor Newman claims items like these were crucial to survival in ancient times.

UNH hosts their first Ancient Artifacts Museum at HBHS

Emmie White, Assistant Head Editor December 19, 2018

On Dec. 13, UNH ambassadors visited the HBHS library to host a first for the school: an Ancient Artifact Museum. Portable and accommodating to any hosting school, the two ambassadors brought with them...

Scott Anneser ‘19 stands next to his gingerbread house, a project assigned in Foods class at HBHS. “The making of the gingerbread house combined teamwork, friendship, and hard work with making food and learning. ...we learned to problem solve and persevere through all the adversity. It was a great experience,” said Anneser.

Midterms: projects or tests?

Sydney Speir, Ian Babcock and Nathan Eisenhauer December 19, 2018

As the first semester comes to an end, teachers and students alike are beginning to prepare for midterms. For students taking traditional tests, the month of January means hours of tedious studying and...

Kelsey Sova ‘22 is focused on playing her game with the New England Edge. Both her, and her teammates, rarely get injured during the season. There are “no checking for for youth players,” says Sova, in order to keep the game safe.

Youth safety in hockey

Alec MacEachen, Jackson Hinkle and Katelyn Sova December 19, 2018

Hockey can appear to be injury prone, but rules and awareness safeguard children. Child hockey players play differently from professionally televised hockey in order to keep them safe. From massive amounts...

Clara Stahlbaum walks towards her godfather’s house for his annual Christmas party. This film is still playing in most theaters. According to the New York Times, the movie is “fine and forgettable.”

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: a review

Katelyn Sova, Staff Writer December 18, 2018

Dancers all around the world dream of becoming Clara Stahlbaum, the main character in the Nutcracker ballet. When Disney announced their own version of the Nutcracker film, there was a lot of excitement...

The Boston Celtics are poised to make a run for the NBA Finals, as long as all the pieces can cooperate. The Celtics will undoubtedly have an easier road to the trophy this year due to a weak Eastern Conference.

Celtics: NBA finals champs?

Ian Babcock, Staff Writer December 17, 2018

With a team made up of three All-Stars, nine up and coming players under the age of 25 and a genius of a head coach, the Boston Celtics are ready to take over the NBA. They have a perfect opportunity to...

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