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Jack Aldana-Proulx ‘18 is drafting out his plan for getting the necessary supplies to support his project. Aldana-Proulx, mentored by HBHS librarian Christine Heaton and Tod Guerrat of the University of New Hampshire’s Cooperative Connections program, has received great communal support for his initial proposal. “The understanding of how systems sustain themselves - or fail - is a key realization in a larger view of how our world works… Lessons from this kind of project can be transferred to other ideas for necessary innovations that could help sustain life on our planet or beyond,” said Heaton regarding the project.

Student designs an aquaponic garden for local greenhouse

Patrick Bloniasz, Co-Editor in Chief October 20, 2017

In the spirit of intellectual curiosity and innovation, two of the core values at Hollis Brookline High School, Jack Aldana-Proulx ‘18 is in the works of designing and implementing an aquaponic garden...

Scrolling through Yahoo Finance, Ian McNabb checks the financial news. Knowing what is happening on Wall Street is an important part of investing. “I actually think the stock market is ready for a crash. So I’m being really, really, careful about how I invest,” said McNabb.

Should teens have money in investments?

Noah Penasack, News Editor October 18, 2017

According to Business Insider, significantly fewer millennials have money in investments than previous generations. It is unclear whether teens will continue this trend. According to CNN Money, one...

Jonathan Brackett ‘18 warms up on the sidelines, juggling his soccer ball to get loose. He has been known to juggle for thousands of touches in a row, and it translates to great control and skill on the field. Brackett said he’s excited for college soccer, and he cannot wait to continue his career.

Hollis family readies their second college athlete

Scott VanCoughnett, Features Editor October 18, 2017

The Cavaliers have had some great student athletes over the years, and for the second time, Hollis Brookline has another soccer player from the soccer-focused and athletic Brackett family looking to play...

This year’s teaser whets the appetites of robotics students as the theme promotes questions and theories from members of the team. Every year the theme release is a hot topic for robotics students, whether sparking excitement for the season to come or bringing about debates regarding potential game designs. “Hopefully we’ll be looking at a Donkey Kong game,” said Max Porter ‘18.

Home for the ‘Robolidays’

Joseph Schunemann, A&E Editor October 17, 2017

Every year the First Organization, the company in charge of the robotics organization among other educational opportunities for students, releases the theme for the year’s robotics competition in bite-sized...

The founders of Topics in Politics, Victoria Bruzik, Mary Martin, and Lily Coady, all members of the class of 2020, work hard to get their new club off the ground. With new issues to be discussed every week, Topics in Politics offers a safe place to work out the problems from all viewpoints.

From ruckus to caucus

Michael Friedman, News Editor October 16, 2017

In one of the most politically charged years seen in modern American history, it’s no wonder that some students felt the desire to sit down and simply discuss just what is going on in our society. Which...

Students Bradley Meinhart ‘18,Nate Colena ‘18, and Jason Hay ‘18 work on measuring their pieces for the trebuchet. They’ve collected many pieces and are now putting the puzzle together. “I hope we achieve an A,” stated Bradley Meinhart.

Trebuchet Day is coming

Emily Mitchell, Staff Writer October 14, 2017

Throughout the months of September and October, students in every Physics class participate in what is referred to as the Trebuchet Project. This project involves designing and building a trebuchet, which...

Adam Wilcox dunks fellow physics teacher Eric Perry at the Senior Class Booth. Volunteers in the dunk tank included HBHS teachers, HBMS Principal Bob Thompson, and high school SRO Rick Bergeron. When asked how successful the fundraisers was, senior class advisor Tracy Gray said, “I think this was one of our best ones yet.”

Classes fundraise at Old Home Days

Eleanor Quarles, Co-Editor in Chief October 12, 2017

On the morning of Saturday, September 16, members of HBHS’ student council were out on Nichols Field, setting up class booths for Old Home Days. Every year, each class runs a fundraiser at the popular...

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