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First Ever Hollis Brookline High School ApplyNH Day

Mason Marshall, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 14, 2024
Mason Marshall
Posters promoting the event were hung on the walls throughout the school.

On November 14, the Hollis Brookline High School counseling office hosted the ApplyNH Day for the first time in school history. As a part of the American College Application Campaign, seniors were able to apply to any New Hampshire college for free. 

Students signed up for time slots ahead of time and attended the event during appointments in the library. The event lasted from 9:00 to 12:30. During the event, students were able to get help in applying to colleges and work on their applications. There were school counselors and college representatives there to answer questions and provide assistance.

After successfully applying, students were celebrated with a bell and cheering from staff. They were also encouraged to sign a celebratory banner. Additionally, students were able to enter a raffle for a $500 scholarship. “I felt very supported and uplifted by the school counseling community as I applied,” said Angelina Costa ‘25.

This event was a great success that assisted 93 seniors in applying to colleges. “It was super helpful because I probably wouldn’t have applied without it,” said Nick MacDonald ‘25.

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Mason Marshall
Mason Marshall, Co-Editor-In-Chief
Mason Marshall ‘25 is a senior at Hollis Brookline High School and is the Co-Editor-In-Chief. Last year, Mason created the new monthly column, HBHS Happiness Journal, in hopes of highlighting joy and positivity in the community. This year, he is excited to write, write, and write a little more. When he’s not being a STEM-wizz in the HBHS Science Olympiad and Math Teams, Mason loves to race down the slope on the HBHS Alpine Ski Team. Anytime it snows, you are bound to catch him somewhere on the mountain chasing the powder. Mason is also an avid lover of all things National Parks and outdoors, so sun or snow he will likely be on some form of trail. He also loves supporting the local community through his involvement as the HBHS Red Cross Club Vice President. Fun fact: Mason has donated his blood!   Awards: Best of SNO - Conan Gray Finds New Sound with ‘Found Heaven’ Best of SNO - Hands-On History: First High School Archaeology Class in New Hampshire