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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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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
Fashion Fun and Friends
Fashion Fun and Friends
Bailey Dunn, Head Editor • June 11, 2024

  When on the topic of fashion innovation most people think of ultra-famous fashion houses like Chanel that dominate the industry, but little does everyone know the Hollis Brookline Community has its very own fashion world that can be accredited...

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CavChron Archives: Go Back in Time
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 • May 2, 2024

Snow melting, changing to rain. New Hampshire freezes in time, waiting for the beds of colorful flowers to replace the once sparkly blanket of snow. Jackets...

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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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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
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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