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

Adrianna Radlosalecv 17, Jack Byrne 17, Samantha Mello 17 and fellow Red Cross Club members prepare for one of their many fundraisers.

HB Red Cross Club: Will you lend a hand?

Hannah Balfour, Staff Writer December 5, 2016

The National Hurricane Center says that a category five hurricane can reach winds of 157 mph or higher, collapsing buildings and trees everywhere. Recently, Hurricane Matthew brought destruction to a vast...

The Nest by Cynthia dApprix Sweeney

The Nest by Cynthia d’Apprix Sweeney

Caroline Kroeger, News Editor November 29, 2016

I chose to read The Nest because of the many recommendations I received from my peers. A newly published novel, the students of HB’s Book Club chose this book as a potential read to discuss in future...

Books to bundle up with

Books to bundle up with

Caroline Kroeger, Ava Occhialini and Maggie O'Hara November 29, 2016

What’s better than curling up by the fire with a good read? If you are agonizing to find something interesting to read this season, we’ve got you covered. Read our reviews of these three fantastic...

Dean of Ithaca College Diane Gayeski will join HB via Skype to talk about a communications major on Wednesday, November 30 during CAV Block.

Guest speaker from Ithaca College to speak about Communications

Nicole Poitras, Co-Editor in Chief November 28, 2016

Hollis Brookline High School will have the pleasure of hosting a Skype conversation with Diane Gayeski, the Dean of Ithaca College, during CAV Block on Wednesday, November 30. Gayeski plans to speak about...

November 4: Former Chief Justice John Broderick and Dr. Bryant visit HB to support Change Direction, an organization working to stress the importance of mental health.

HB changes direction

Maggie O'Hara, Co-Editor in Chief November 21, 2016

On Friday, November 4, Hollis Brookline was visited by Former Chief Justice John Broderick and Dr. Bryant with Change Direction -- an initiative working to eliminate the stigma around mental illness. As...

Rebecca Ide 18 receives a flower from advisor Elissa Johansson.

The face of new student leadership: NHS Induction Ceremony

Kat Pellerin, Op/Ed Editor November 17, 2016

This year’s new National Honor Society members were inducted Thursday, October 20. The ceremony was held, as in past years, in the Hollis Brookline auditorium with refreshments in the back lobby afterward....

Give blood and save a life: Get forms & slips ready for November 15

Give blood and save a life: Get forms & slips ready for November 15

Jonathan Carr, Staff Writer October 24, 2016

As most students know, the Red Cross Club hosts two blood drives every year. This semester’s blood drive will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will take place in the Mini Gym. Before...

Hollis Old Home Days: Fun for all ages

Hollis Old Home Days: Fun for all ages

Ava Occhialini, Maggie O'Hara and Caroline Kroeger September 26, 2016

The annual Old Home Days celebration is an event that people from both Hollis and Brookline look forward to all year. Children can be seen running about, their fingers pasted stuck together with maple...

The Southern New Hampshire Concert Band Festival will be held in the Hollis-Brookline auditorium and will begin at 5:00. Admission is free.

HB participates in the Southern New Hampshire Concert Band Festival

Caroline Kroeger, News Editor September 23, 2016

The Hollis-Brookline Concert Band is off to another impressive start this year. A select number of students were invited to partake in the prestigious Southern New Hampshire Concert Band Festival this...

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