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

Linda Haynes (Sumitra) enjoys working with Patrick Whelan 15

How to reach and teach reluctant learners

Mike Charron, Contributor May 30, 2014

Studies show that students with learning disabilities need to feel like the work relates to them in order to do better work and feel engaged. Frank Tkaczyk, a teacher who has worked with students with...

Students walked around the school in last years walk, which benefited a local student who had been struggling with cancer.

HB to walk in purple for prevention

Julie Christie, Assistant Editor May 29, 2014

On Thursday, May 28, the Leadership and Prevention Club of Hollis Brookline High School will host a school-wide walk to benefit the movement against teen drug and alcohol abuse. The 3K trek will raise...

Tri M Students sing for Veterans

Mackenzie Riel, Backpage editor May 28, 2014

May isn’t just a month of AP’s and prom preparation, it holds one of the most important holidays celebrated by Americans since 1868, Memorial Day. Every year on Memorial day the Trim M Music Honor...

Empanada Extravaganza

Sara Swabowicz, Co Editor-in-Chief May 28, 2014

The annual Empanada Night, hosted by the Spanish Club was a success once again this year. Students ate a wide variety of empanadas ranging from cheese, meat, dessert and more. Students colored, listened...

HB Band takes NYC

Sophia Hall, News editor May 20, 2014

All photos taken by Veronica Abt '14.

Ms. Calo teaches her students about different film aspects/techniques in Film Studies

Choosing courses: Which electives should you take?

Austin Bumpus, Co-Editor-in-Chief May 16, 2014

Throughout their four years of high school, students sign up for many different electives in multiple different departments, and go through a multitude of experiences throughout their time in the classes....

Volleyball victories

Volleyball victories

Matt Claire, Sports Editor May 15, 2014

In the team’s fourth season, the men’s volleyball team has started strong. With a 6-4 record, the squad is looking for another solid year. Led by seniors Alec Paulson, Jonathan Northcott, and Ryan...

Students create a mural inspired by Spain

Students create a mural inspired by Spain

Sara Swabowicz, Co Editor-in-Chief May 14, 2014

Savannah Werne, '14, and Holly Eisenberg, '16, created a mural in Sr. Basbas' room depicting Spain and its various regions. The mural also includes popular cultural aspects of Spain including Flamenco...

Emma Close and friends standing in the Eiffel Tower.

Fearless in France

Sara Swabowicz, Co Editor-in-Chief May 14, 2014

Most students view senior year as the last year they spend at home, but Emma Close, ‘14, decided to take the opportunity to go abroad for her senior year, and expand her horizons before starting her...

Baseball team buckling down

Baseball team buckling down

Matt Claire, Sports Editor May 13, 2014

Off to a quick start, the baseball team has begun their 2014 campaign with four wins and two losses. Led by senior ace and future Merrimack College baseball player Cam Lafleur, Shea Whalen, and Austin...

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