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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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Meet the Staff
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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 hope to shed light on Grading Philosophies, Rapid...

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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 • November 16, 2023
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 • November 14, 2023
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 • October 31, 2023
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Opinion: The Importance of Summer Camp in the 21st Century
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Trading Goggles for Sticks: Brynn Spencer's Transition from Swimming to Field Hockey
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Arts & Entertainment
Homecoming at HBHS vs. Other Schools
Hannah Welts, Staff Writer • 9:00 am

Hollis Brookline High School (HBHS) is known for many things such as academics, sports and community, but having extravagant celebrations is not one of them.  In past years at Hollis Brookline, homecoming has returned to the school mostly because...

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Fashion Fun and Friends
Fashion Fun and Friends
Bailey Dunn, Head 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
Stereotypical Barbie (played by Margot Robbie) dances in a party scene from 'Barbie.' The Greta Gerwig-directed film became the highest-grossing movie of 2023 with $1.44 billion worldwide and broke the record for the highest-grossing female-directed film of all time. “What I think really contributed to the success was the idea of dressing up and going to 'Barbie.' Everyone wore pink…it was the summer of girls,” said HB film studies teacher Victoria Flaherty. (Image courtesy of Warners Bros. Pictures)
2023: The Year the Movies Made a Comeback
Finn Brown, Head Editor
Maggie Rogers graces the cover of ‘Don’t Forget Me’ in a Polaroid photograph. The singer-songwriter’s third studio album features 10 tracks and a more laid-back sound for the indie star. “I really wanted to make a record that felt like a Sunday driving record,” explained Rogers in an interview with the Associated Press. | Capitol Records
Maggie Rogers Reflects on ‘Don’t Forget Me’
Finn Brown, Head Editor
CavChron Archives: Go Back in Time
Sports
Spartans players at the Milford High School field about to begin next offensive play. Athletes will rally tonight at Hollis-Brookline to fight for a win. “A captain has to set the tone, show the other guys what they have to do. Everyone's looking at them,” Tessier ‘25 said.
Cavaliers and Spartans Face-Off
Summer Leavitt, Co-Editor-In-Chief • September 20, 2024

Last year, during the 2023 season, the Hollis-Brookline Varsity Boys Football team lost their game against Milford High School by a score of 12-41. The...

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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
Emily Tebbetts shoots from the three point line against Milford, adding to her record of highest scorer this season. “Tebbetts is one of our best players this season” said Coach Heidie Moore.
Player Profile: Emily Tebbetts
Annika Carlson, Staff Writer
The Buffalo Bills will be hosting the Kansas City Chiefs for the NFL Divisional Round of the playoffs in Highmark Stadium. Whichever teams wins will play against the #1 Seed Ravens in the NFL Conference Championship next week for a shot at the 2024 Super Bowl LVIII in Allegiant Stadium. (All-Pro Reels from District of Columbia, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
Chiefs vs. Bills Playoffs
Miguel Avalos, Staff Writer
Features
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 • May 29, 2024

Emma DiGennaro was seven years old when she auditioned for her first show. With an extroverted personality and big dreams, she aimed to be a star in the...

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Miranda Bergeron '25 stands with fellow euphonium players at the New Hampshire All-State Music Festival. | Courtesy Bergeron
Lost in the Music: Miranda Bergeron and the Euphonium
Mason Marshall, Arts & Entertainment Editor
HBHS students stand smiling. In looking around the school, you begin to notice that happiness is all around us.
Happiness Is All Around Us
Mason Marshall, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Maia Arthur ‘25 stresses out on her computer over her heavy course load. Arthur, currently in her junior year, is enrolled in multiple AP and honors classes. “I think a majority of my time is taken up with studying, which really takes a toll on my mental health,” said Arthur.
Student Health: HB & Beyond
Finn Brown, Xavier Lindsey, Summer Leavitt and Addy Dougherty
Opinion
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 • September 14, 2024

“You spent how long there?” one of my classmates asked on the first day of school.  Nine weeks, 63 days, 1512 hours. I spent basically my entire...

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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
Currently, overly negative and alarming headlines surrounding teen mental health plague the news and hurt our brains.
Media Coverage of Mental Health Needs to Change
Mason Marshall, Arts & Entertainment Editor