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

Class of 2018 prepares their posters on tie dye day.

Different Spirit Week days

Emily O'Brien, Staff Writer March 13, 2017

The week before February break, HB has different crazy dress up days for Spirit Week. From USA pride schoolwide, to relaxing in pajamas on pajama day, each person who dresses up gets a point for their...

The group gets together for one last picture on the tour bus.

Honors choir on tour, day 5: a final shining night

Nicole Poitras, Co-Editor In Chief February 23, 2017

On the last day of their trip, the Honors Choir checked out of  their hotel and registered for their Festival performance first thing in the morning. Later, the group attended a private coaching session...

Joey Schunemann ‘18 and Abbey Kotelly 17 search through records at the Princeton Record Exchange.

Honors Choir on tour, day 4: on the town

Nicole Poitras, Co-Editor In Chief February 19, 2017

Saturday was a relaxing day for the Honors Choir. After sharing breakfast at the hotel with the Indonesian Choir, they traveled to the heart of Princeton to spend a day in the city. Students received...

Many people tune in to watch Broadway shows staged on television.

Lights, camera…overture?

Nicole Poitras, Co-Editor In Chief January 26, 2017

The craze began in 2013 when NBC decided to take on what was then considered a monumental challenge: staging a Broadway-style production live on television. The Sound of Music Live! starred country singer...

The Jazz Band donned festive hats to ring in the season.

Setting the tone for the season: looking back on the 2016 Winter Concert

Hannah Balfour, Staff Writer January 12, 2017

On the evening of Dec. 15, groups from the Hollis Brookline Performing Arts Department showcased their work at the annual Hollis Brookline High School Winter Concert.   In preparation for the...

Mr. Perry shines onstage

One if by rock, two if by roll: British Invasion Night 2016

Nicole Poitras, Co-Editor In Chief January 9, 2017

Contrary to what co-emcee Ethan King ‘17 claimed in the opening skit, this year’s British Invasion Night had nothing to do with the War of 1812. However, it was the grooviest history lesson ever given...

Follow these tips to keep your head together like a good gingerbread house.

Keeping sanity over the holiday season

Adriana Radosavljevic, Copy Editor December 23, 2016

Holiday parties can be a huge hassle, but they don’t have to be. Make your seasonal celebration not only stress-free, but something to remember, by planning in advance!   Setting up is one...

The Red Queen (Jess Putney 20) scolds Alice (Caroline Kroeger 17) in this weekends production.

“Alice” enchants and delights in weekend run

Nicole Poitras, Co-Editor In Chief December 9, 2016

“‘Twas brilling, and the slithy toves did gyre and gimble in the wabe…” These are some of the words that transported Alice and her audience back into Wonderland during this weekend’s...

Add these awesome apps to your phone!

The best free underrated apps

Adriana Radosavljevic, Copy Editor December 8, 2016

With so many phone apps out there, finding the perfect ones can be quite the challenge. Below is a selection of some of the most under-appreciated free apps of the season that help with a variety of tasks. News:...

The members of Mr. Perrys band, Scalawag.

He’s with the band: Perry balances science and music

Nicole Poitras, Co-Editor In Chief November 30, 2016

In Eric Perry’s Physics classes, his students often hear him remark about his “rock ‘n roll days.” But his time of gigs and recording studios are not as far behind him as he may imply. Perry’s...

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