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

Johanna Golden, Caroline Peck, Erin Moynahan, Patrick Bloniasz, Evan Lafrance, and Frank Pugh.

What’s a Tri-M?

Liam Grant, A&E Editor May 11, 2018

Much like the Illuminati or the Freemasons, Hollis Brookline too has a secret society of its own. Monthly, under the cover of the mid morning haze amongst the students within the building, a group...

Souhegan High School, just a few miles away from HBHS, has had their turf field for years. Mark Labak ‘19 states he’s “been jealous of Souhegan’s stadium for a long time, it’s always a pleasure to play on their field or any turf field for that matter.”

HB’s turf field – construction and details

Joe Caswell, Features Editor May 8, 2018

The Hollis Brookline Cavaliers will soon be granted the privilege of enjoying a brand new turf field, but what does this mean for our school campus? Where will it go? When will construction begin? What...

President Trump Speaks at Manchester, NH as he presses for the death penalty to be the solution for ending the opioid epidemic. New Hampshire has been a central hub for fentanyl and heroin which is causing countless overdoses/deaths. “According to a recent Dartmouth study, the sanctuary city of Lawrence, Massachusetts is one of the primary sources of fentanyl in six New Hampshire counties,” stated Trump.

Opioid epidemic

New Hampshire is the second leading state in drug overdoses per capita in the U.S. with around 500 deaths per year. The opioid epidemic has spread throughout the United States leading to more than...

Mike Fox and Christine Heaton pose at the end of the school library aisle. Fox is holding a handful of classic novels while Heaton stands at the end of her beloved bookcase. “What’s the difference between reading a magazine and article posts on Facebook?” said Heaton.

Student Reading at HBHS

Harry Bates and Kaleigh Whalen May 6, 2018

Why are students not reading as much as they used to? With the new era of technology at students’ fingertips across the nation, teachers tend to think students are only reading via social media. New...

Joe Messina is featured in this banner advertising Guitar Night. All around the school, banners were put up to let people know about the show in May. “Nothing compares to what I feel on stage with the music blaring and the crowd in front of me. To say I’m excited about this Guitar Night is a grand understatement,” said Messina.

Guitar Night Strums Again

Sofia Barassi, Assistant Sports Writer May 1, 2018

On May 4 and May 5, Hollis Brookline will host the very popular Guitar Night in the auditorium at 7pm. Guitar night is, arguably, one of Hollis Brookline High School’s most anticipated and popular...

The 2016-2017 lacrosse team lines up against Bow last season. They made Final Four, but Johnathon Kroposki, ‘19, says “This year we can win it all.”

Girls and Boys Lax Preseason

JP Blasi, Assistant Editor April 20, 2018

Despite the loss of senior players, the Hollis Brookline Boys Lacrosse team is still looking to maintain excellence this season. In Coach Rich MacDonough's second year, he is looking to create a long lasting...

This fish is a possible candidate for residents inside Aldana-Proulx’s aquaponics garden. Fish are necessary for aquaponics to work because they provide fertilizer for the plants and keep the water free of plant detritus. “I’ll most likely use Tilapia,” Aldana-Proulx said, “and maybe we’ll get to eat it.”

Aquaponics? I hardly know her.

Max Porter, Staff Writer April 19, 2018

As many people know, HBHS offers a unique program, Senior Quest, and one particular student is taking advantage of this opportunity to create an aquaponics garden at Hollis Brookline  Middle School. A...

Though the track and field team has been practicing for weeks, their meets are only just beginning. Since MacFarline and Roy-Faucher’s coaching careers started (with Boggis assisting), the season has gone on without a hitch. “I think [this season] will go very well,” said Lily Jackson ‘20, avid track and field member. “Overall, we’re very strong.”

Track and Field’s new coaches

Rowan Gingras, Op-Ed Co-Editor April 19, 2018

The spring sports season at Hollis-Brookline High School has begun, and students are preparing for their next games and meets. One team is track and field, which, despite being a popular student option,...

Students work in the library collaboratively in group projects. Heaton actively worked on creating a area for classes to come in, use resources, and create great work.  “This is an open-door classroom and an open-door learning space for anyone to use at any time,” said Heaton.

Christine Heaton and her Outstanding Library Program of the Year

Emmie White, News Editor April 18, 2018

Hollis Brookline High School’s very own Christine Heaton, librarian, has been awarded the 2018 NHSLMA Outstanding Library Program award for the fantastic library she has imagined, developed, and fostered...

The plaque awarded to the ITS members for their state qualifying performance. “ITS has a bright future ahead for it, and I believe [attending the festival] will be something that will be happening every year.” said Matt Barbosa.

Thespians Act at Theater Festival

Nick Shepard, Staff Writer April 18, 2018

The latter half of the third academic quarter was eventful for the Hollis Brookline High School theater department, as just a short week after putting on a fantastic production of Joe DiPietro’s ‘All...

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