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Remote learning: three days in

Last week Hollis-Brookline transition to remote learning due to the spread of COVID-19. This has posed new challenges and learning experiences for students and staff alike.

March 23, 2020

Friday, March 20, exactly one week after the announcement that SAU41 would transition to remote learning until April 3 due to the spread of COVID-19, marked the end of the first week of online learning. Teachers have utilized a variety of tools, from Google Classroom to Zoom, to maintain their classroom atmosphere a...

NBA All Star game

Kawhi Leonard defends the inbound pass as he leads his team to victory. The All Star game didn’t fail to disappoint as the new rules entertained all around the world, “I think that the 4th quarter of this All Star game was one of the most competitive I’ve seen in my life,” said Joey Oetjens '21.

Robbie Haytayan, Staff Writer

March 12, 2020

On Sunday, Feb. 16, millions of basketball fans around the world tuned into the 69th annual NBA All-Star game. However, this year's game was quite unlike the past 68, with the passing of NBA and Global icon Kobe Bryant in January. The NBA used this game as one of many ways to show their respect to...

Mookie Betts and David Price trade

Mookie Betts getting ready for a playoff game against the New York Yankees in 2018. The RedSox hadn’t played the Yankees in the playoffs since the 2004 American League Championship Series, this was a much anticipated series.

Drew Gryniewicz, Staff Writer

March 11, 2020

On Feb. 11, 2020, Mookie Betts and David Price were traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Betts wanted a 400 million dollar contract and Price was taking up too much cap space, which resulted in this blockbuster trade between the Red Sox and Dodgers. The Dodgers currently have the last 6 out of...

The Meeting

March 9, 2020

The participating seniors attended their first prep meeting on Monday, February 17th, to discuss plans for the week. There’s an air of excitement in the room, but also a little bit of sadness. “This is my last year as their class adviser, and I like that you get to see how far they’ve come in t...

The Meeting part 2

March 9, 2020

The participating seniors gathered in the cafeteria on Wednesday, Feb. 19th to continue work following a cancellation the day before. Plans for this meeting include painting the poster, making props, rehearsing scenes and learning the dance. Most of this wouldn’t be possible without the hard work ...

The poster

March 9, 2020

Several dedicated students have been working hard to bring the candy-colored world of Willy Wonka to life on the poster. Renee Franzini ‘20 really enjoys this part of the process, and can’t wait to see the final product. “It’ll be cool! Now it’s just a blank piece of paper, some sketches, ...

Details

March 9, 2020

Beyond the big picture, the small details are incredibly important, making the bright colors and awesome props essential parts of the skit. “I’m looking forward to seeing how all our hard work will pay off,” said Rowan Gingras ‘20.

Making the props

March 9, 2020

Senior students Victoria Rezzarday ‘20 and Cambria Pomeranz ‘20 work hard on the check that will be given to Charlie Bucket during the skit.

Performing the skit

March 9, 2020

Friday, Feb. 21st: the Big Day. The culmination of all the seniors’ hard work will take place on the gym floor during the pep rally assembly at the end of the day. It’s a bittersweet feeling. “Definitely a bit of relief, kind of sad. There’s definitely been memories made this week and every year t...

Learning the dance

March 9, 2020

A large group of participating seniors spend time learning the dance that will happen at the end of the skit. The dance is a major part of the Spirit Week tradition, and something that everyone seems to enjoy. “I’m really excited for the dance. I love dancing, it’s my favorite thing in the whole ...