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

Nick Shepard accepted at Berklee

Nick Shepard accepted at Berklee

Lexie Vachon, Staff Writer February 7, 2018

This past fall, Nick Sheppard 18’ auditioned at Berklee, one of, if not the biggest independent colleges of contemporary music today. This is a very competitive school with an acceptance rate of only...

Students at HB excel in the arts in many ways, from composing original pieces to using senior quest to create zines. “It’s amazing to see how everyone is willing to work with me and help me grow” said Frank Pugh ‘18, “I try to be like those awesome people who came before me.”

How HB students foster the arts

Adam McQuilkin, Staff Writer February 6, 2018

While it is the responsibility of any graduating HB student to complete only a half credit of arts classes, some students at HB go above and beyond in their pursuit of their creative passions. Amy...

Students all across HB are in the middle of their academic year, working hard to keep their grades up. There has been conversation about heading towards more student-centered methods of instruction, which would be a large shift from a system that is based on having students sit in class for as long as possible. “I think it would be more beneficial in a sense, because the pressure of percentages wouldn’t overpower the actual wanting to learn [by the student],” says High School student Khushi Patel ‘19.

Searching for middle ground: educational reform

Patrick Bloniasz, Co-Editor in Chief February 6, 2018

What does it mean to be successful in school? Educational curriculum and, by extension, grading policies, have existed in many different forms as the years have gone by. One of those educational methods...

Nobody would want to share a urinal, but the lack of dividers creates comparable concern. Only one in HB’s five urinals have a divider to ease with bathroom processes- a major issue for some. “Dividers would definitely be helpful”, said Felix Yang ‘19 given dividers’ low cost and high functionality, their implementation is simply common sense.

Dividers-We should have them

Isaac Wimmer, OpEd Editor February 5, 2018

The often times unavoidable act of using public facilities has all sorts of potential for bodily awkwardness. The sights, smells, and sounds associated with any public restroom are generally appalling,...

A casual winter sports fan glides across the snow after the recent storm, dreaming of the lights and excitement of a hundred man cross-country race. For Picariello the athletes of this festival have to be above the common riff-raff. “I enjoy both Summer and Winter Olympics as athletes compete against each other. Being an athlete myself, it is the competition that drives me to do my best , no matter what the results is, Just doing my best.”

Cool Runnings 2018

Joey Schunemann, A&E Editor February 2, 2018

Beyond this year’s political drama and this winter’s erratic weather comes the distraction of a lifetime in the 2018 Winter Olympics. Then at once all eyes from across the globe will be fixed on television...

The entertaining new film inspired by the story of P.T Barnum is making a splash in theaters, with an opening weekend that garnered $8,805,843.

The Greatest Showman Review

Laura Considine, Staff Writer February 1, 2018

The Greatest Showman, released on December 8, is a captivating film inspired by the story of P.T. Barnum. Showcasing Barnum’s real life rise from pauper to millionaire, lead actor Hugh Jackman gives...

The team at the World Championship in St. Louis, Missouri last year. “It was fun to travel because of how we did during the competition season. We didnt win but Im happy to have worked with the team” said Michael Volmer ‘17, who graduated last year.

FIRST Robotics Kickoff 2018

Amanda Berthiaume, Staff Writer February 1, 2018

Do you know what the FIRST Robotics 1073 The Force Team is up to now? Recently, they were alerted of the competition game for this year. The game for 2018  is called “FIRST POWER UP,” which is based...

In two years time the “I voted” stickers will be handed back out. Will you be voting for Oprah if she runs? Take the poll to vote and see what your classmates think!

And your president is…Oprah?

Joe Messina, Staff Writer January 31, 2018

Yes, you read that right. At the Golden Globes Sunday Jan 7, Oprah stole the show for many reasons. Now, everyone is speculating that the TV Host will run for president in 2020 after her intense speech...

Standing together on the Red Carpet, actresses dressed in black show support for one another. “We want diversity, we want intersectional gender parity, we want equal pay,” told Debra Messing.

Dressing in black at Golden Globes

Grace Straka, Staff Writer January 31, 2018

On January 7, 2018, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, the Golden Globes were held to recognize achievement in film and American television. Unlike usual, though, there were no “Best Dressed” lists, and...

Jonathon Matthew Grosse

Congratulations Ms. Girolimon!

January 30, 2018

Congratulations to HB English teacher Lauren Girolimon and her husband Matt on the birth of their first child! Jonathon Matthew Grosse was born on Friday, January 26th and everyone is doing well.

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