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

Ash Guthrie 19 poses with the dystopian thriller novel.

Student book review: Ashes

Ash Guthrie, Junior Web Editor June 1, 2017

(Note: contains spoilers) A combination of a scientific, survival, and apocalyptic fiction novel, Ashes by Ilsa J. Bick contains an intricate plot. The novel follows a seventeen-year-old girl named Alex,...

Nick Sheppard 18

HB wows with “best Guitar Night” yet

Anthony Tamposi, Staff Writer May 30, 2017

On Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13, HBHS hosted their annual Guitar Night. Guitar Night, always themed, adopted a “glow party” ambiance this year: an idea that was the brainchild of Mr. Illingworth....

Emma Watson and Dan Stevens in the famous ballroom scene, alongside their animated counterparts.

Tale as old as time

Leslie Comeau, Features Editor May 22, 2017

Disclaimer: This review contains spoilers In recent years, Disney has been releasing live action remakes of its most famous animated films. Its first movie makeover, Alice in Wonderland, released in...

Prom preparation can be tricky. Knowing how and where to spend your money will help complete any desired look. Read more to get suggestions on where to go, what to buy, and more!

DIY prom hair and makeup

Grace Santoski, Staff Writer May 15, 2017

At Hollis Brookline High School, senior prom is one of the most important social events of your high school career. Everyone gets dressed up with their friends and goes out to have a good time. Before...

A review of the 2017 released box office move John Wick 2.

Movie Review: John Wick Chapter 2

Connor Harris, Staff Writer May 5, 2017

Hot off the heels from the explosive John Wick, John Wick Chapter 2 sees Keanu Reeves reprise his role as the titular former assassin seeking a life of peace only to have his hopes ripped out from under...

Kierra Dean plays some original songs.

HB student musicians bring down the house at third open mic

Nicole Poitras, Co-Editor in Chief May 4, 2017

The second Friday of every month, HBHS’ chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society sponsors an open mic night at Union Coffee in Milford. On the particularly sunny evening of April 14, the HB combo band...

Left to right, top to bottom. Jack Macleod 17, Dan Leone 18, Evan Sutton 17, Jeremiah Jacob 17, Sam Hall 17, Colin Loftus 17, Kris Johnson 17, Nick Fothergill 17. The coaches (back row) and the winning team (front row) pose in front of a police car.

Seat belt challenge returns to HB

Anthony Tamposi, Staff Writer May 1, 2017

On Wednesday, April 12, Hollis Brookline High School hosted their annual Seatbelt Challenge. Outside of the back lobby, an old police car was parked and used for the competition. In the seat belt challenge,...

HB students rock at second Tri-M open mic night

HB students rock at second Tri-M open mic night

Ava Occhialini, A&E Editor April 6, 2017

On the second Friday of every month, the HB Tri-M organization sponsors a Union Coffee Company open mic night. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and feature a myriad of student talent. [aesop_gallery id="11418"...

Seniors Aaron Velez, Paige Gionet, Lauren Moura, and Abby Rogers appear on stage together during the final scene.

HB represents in local theatre festival

Parker Coady, Op/Ed Editor, Semester 2 March 29, 2017

HB theatre students performed Saturday, March 11 at The New Hampshire Educational Theatre Guild’s 45th Annual One-Act Play Festival at Bow High School. The cast and crew adapted and performed a short...

Student Review: The Grand Tour

Student Review: The Grand Tour

Colin Loftus, Staff Writer February 20, 2017

Following a dismissal from the BBC smash hit Top Gear, star presenter Jeremy Clarkson as well as his cohorts James May and Richard Hammond have recently started a brand new internet series of their own....

Load More Stories