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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
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CavChron Archives: Go Back in Time
Meet the Staff
Hannah Welts
Hannah Welts
Staff Writer
Summer Leavitt
Summer Leavitt
Co-Editor-In-Chief
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Hollis Brookline High School Soccer Team Enters a New Era with Stricter Fitness Standards
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Homecoming at HBHS vs. Other Schools
October 17, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
Anya Zoltko watches the most recent episode of Dancing With the Stars on her laptop. She is a fan of the show and is keeping up with the new season. “People make fools of themselves, and everybody likes to see that, ”said Zoltko.
New Dancing With the Stars Cast Brings New Interest to the Show
Miranda Bergeron, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024

On Sept. 17, 2024, the long-running reality TV show, Dancing With the Stars, premiered its 33rd season with a unique and controversial cast. The cast contained a large variety of celebrities, including 2024 Paris Olympians such as Ilonah Maher and Stephen...

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Homecoming at HBHS vs. Other Schools
Hannah Welts, Staff Writer
Fashion Fun and Friends
Fashion Fun and Friends
Bailey Dunn, Head Editor
Features
Adrienne Rosenblatt sits in the tech room for the 4th year in a row. Rosenblatt has been working on the tech crew for all of high school and hopes to pursue it in college. “I love being a part of every show here and event no matter how small,” said Rosenblatt ‘25.
Tech and Set Crew: Behind the Scenes
Zoe Colbert, Staff Writer • October 25, 2024

A big focus at Hollis Brookline High School (HBHS) is the school plays and musicals put on every year, but what happens behind the scenes? The tech and...

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Gina Anton poses with her dog, Ollie. Anton will miss Ollie during her exchange year abroad in Belgium. | Courtesy Anton
Bonjour Belgium: Gina Anton Studies Abroad Her Senior Year
Mason Marshall, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Emma DiGennaro stands facing out to the crowd in Hollis Brookline High School’s production of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. Here, on stage, DiGennaro has found a fulfilling passion for performing. This passion has caused her to change her original career plans.
A Love for the Stage Changes Future Career Plans
Mason Marshall, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Kate Berrigan ‘25 poses with her fellow players of the Hollis Brookline High School Girls Tennis Team. After choosing to play tennis again, Berrigan has found a vibrant community.
Playing a Sport Six Years Later: Kate Berrigan Finds a Community
Mason Marshall, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Sports
Hollis Brookline High School Varsity Soccer celebrated beating Milford four to one last year.
Hollis Brookline High School Soccer Team Enters a New Era with Stricter Fitness Standards
Thomas Watrous, Staff Writer • October 24, 2024

In 2024, the Hollis Brookline High School (HBHS) Varsity Soccer team is undergoing pretty significant changes. A new coach who focuses on physical conditioning...

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Pictured is the Hollis Brookline Football Team. The football team has worked really hard to become who they are today. | Courtesy Hollis Brookline High School
The Rising Stars Of The Junior-Varsity Football Team At Hollis Brookline High School
Niko Escobar, Staff Writer
Local convenience store’s stock of energy drinks is low after school begins. Red Bull is one of the many popular energy drinks distributed to student-athletes. One of Hollis Brookline’s many student-athletes drinks, “one or two a day,” said Sabrina Hill ‘25.
Energy Drinks: Do They Help or Hinder Performance?
Sarah Gillespie, Staff Writer
Caption: Brynn Spencer, number 18, is the anchor for Hollis Brookline’s defense. Spencer’s placement on the team is non-negotiable. “She’s always telling everyone to keep up the spirits, do good, work hard, and you can always hear her voice on the field positively directing people, telling people where to go, and doing it correctly,” said Marchant. 
Trading Goggles for Sticks: Brynn Spencer's Transition from Swimming to Field Hockey
Summer Leavitt, Co-Editor-In-Chief
News
Steven Crooks grades a lab from his AP Physics 1 class. He is a new teacher, but already helping his students succeed with his grading philosophies and policies. “I want to see the thought process [in their work],” said Crooks.
Grading Philosophies
Annika Bergin, Opinion Editor • January 17, 2024

Grades are a central part of a student’s educational experience.  Through the CavChron’s investigation into Grading Structures & Practices, we...

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Israelis and Palestinians in front of the White House each protesting for what they believe is right. There are many various people from other countries that stand with either side. (Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
Israel-Hamas War
Atanaska Vancheva, Staff Writer
Hollis Brookline band Power’s Out celebrates after a great performance at last year’s Guitar Night. Standing from left to right are Trekker Mattern, Katherin Jokinen, Connor Moquin, Elliot Miller and Meghan Warren. “I am really just excited to be around my friends. It's such a great group, and it’s fun to perform with each other,” said pianist Meghan Warren ‘25.
Guitar Night: Hollywood Coming to HB
Kirti Das, Staff Writer
The freshmen and junior classes face an intense standstill in a tug-of-war competition. On October 27, after an action-packed spirit week, Hollis Brookline High School held the annual school-wide Halloween Assembly featuring lots of activities like tug-of-war. “The Halloween Assembly really brings people together for the Halloween season,” said Charlotte Petrella ‘25.
HBHS Celebrates Halloween with Annual Assembly
Mason Marshall, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Opinion
Mr. MacFarline, the HBHS Latin Teacher, stands preparing to teach a class. He is very dedicated to his work and is a great teacher, but unfortunately, he doesn’t have a CAVBlock this year. He says CAVBlocks are great because, “I'm a very good learner one on one with somebody, like if I can have them sit down and just kind of explain it to me, especially if it's a difficult concept.”
Opinion: Latin CAVBlock
Laurel Ciofrone, Staff Writer • October 21, 2024

Latin, a dying language, is now being taught at three different levels at Hollis Brookline High School (HBHS). With class time being limited, CAVBlocks...

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A peaceful sun sets over YMCA Camp Coniston, where the author attends.
Opinion: The Importance of Summer Camp in the 21st Century
Mason Marshall, Co-Editor-In-Chief
In Greta Gerwig's recent adaptation of Mattel's world famous barbie doll, "perfect Barbie" (played by Margot Robbie) reflects on her purpose in life. This moment highlights the limits of the real Barbie doll through its strong juxtaposition of humanization. "The movie makes Barbie real," says Forbes writer Erik Kain which is precisely why the plastic dolls can't make a comeback.
Barbie is Past Saving
Bailey Dunn, Head Editor
Sarah Gillespie, a junior at HBHS can be seen in the photo. She is studying for her midterm, quite stressfully might it be added.
Are Midterms and Finals Needed at HBHS?
Zoё Welts, Staff Writer