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Mental health takes center stage

Mental health takes center stage

Sydney Speir, Staff Writer May 3, 2019

Donna and the Dynamos (including, from left to right, Rosie played by Sam Price ‘20, Donna played by Nicole Plummer ’19 and Tanya played by Taylor O’Connell ‘19) perform “Super Trooper” during the bachelorette party scene. Price, Plummer, and O’Connell were joined by many ensemble members, dancing along to the song during the March 23 performance. “There is just nothing better than getting up on stage with all your best friends and bringing something to audiences that you know that they are loving,” said Plummer.

Mamma Mia hits the stage

Nora Miller, A&E Editor April 3, 2019

On March 22, 23, 29 and 30, Hollis Brookline High School’s highly anticipated rendition of “Mamma Mia” was finally performed. With a large audience turn-out and record amounts of student involvement,...

The Kings, a hip hop group in the Upper Team division, performs for the judges. In this routine, they shocked the audience with their routine, and showed off their challenging stunts. Jennifer Lopez, one of the judges, was mind blown by this group, saying that she was “shook to the core” by their performance.

World of Dance: what to expect this season

Katelyn Sova, Staff Writer March 29, 2019

Dancers all across the country dream of the day they will finally become a professional. But for many, it is a struggle to find opportunities to show their talent. Situations like these are when competitive...

Kat Townsend 19, Peace Friends love the use of non-traditional color to shade and add value to show form within the fingers.

Student Art Showcase- March

March 26, 2019

Below are three pieces of art created by students in Hollis Brookline High School art classes in March.

Members of the HBHS Wrestling Team (from left to right; Owen MacMillan ‘19, Tyler St. Pierre ‘19, Dan DeLong ‘19, Sam Koch ‘19, Robbie Dwyer ‘19 and Jack Duquette ‘21) join actors Jackson Lewis, playing an ensemble member, Mitch Cochran ‘20, playing Eddie, Josh Ide ‘20, playing Sky, and Evan LaFrance ‘20, playing Pepper, on stage for the song “Lay All Your Love On Me” during a rehearsal. At times during the musical, the wrestlers had just returned from the beach, and have been dancing with flippers on. “Theyve been very adapting to the flippers and very nice to us when we asked them to do crazy things,” said Golden.

The making of Mamma Mia: choreography

Nora Miller, A&E Editor March 21, 2019

When the materials for a musical are ordered, all the sheet music and lines are written up and printed out for everyone to learn. But, even with all of these papers, there’s a piece of the performance...

Stage manager Caroline Pack ‘19 paints steps for the set of Mamma Mia.

The making of Mamma Mia: stage management

Nora Miller, A&E Editor March 8, 2019

Putting together a successful musical production requires lots of moving parts, many of which aren’t quite as visible as the actors and singers right in the spotlight. Stage managers are one of them....

Scooby Doo may be classified as part of the mystery genre, but it’s also filled with jokes that are sure to make its viewers chuckle. The freshmen hope that their skit will achieve the same. “We’re hoping it’ll be funny enough,” Bhojane says.

Would you watch it for a Scooby Snack?

Lily Coady, Staff Writer February 21, 2019

Any student at HBHS will tell you that their favorite part of our annual Spirit Week is watching the compelling productions during the closing assembly. This year, our freshmen will be able to experience...

You is available for streaming via Netflix. The series has received many positive reviews since its release in Dec..  “[The show] unfolds with the sort of momentum, chemistry and solid structure that other new TV shows would do well to study,” Washington Post.

You: a review

Katelyn Sova, Staff Writer February 19, 2019

You is a newly released Netflix original show, based on the novel written by Caroline Kepnes. The series follows Joe, a creepy bookstore manager, who falls in love with Guinevere Beck, a woman he met at...

Alicia Keys was said to be the most chill host. According to The New York Times Alicia Keys was, “a soothing, self-assured earth mother prepared to “Kumbaya” the show into a place of solidarity and affection.” She took over the stage with her jaw dropping, 2 piano performance.

Female Takeover at the Grammys

Kaleigh Whalen, Staff Writer February 15, 2019

This year's Grammys award ceremony was a bit different from last year’s controversy. The females took over the stage as Alicia Keys hosted the ceremony, the first female to host the awards in fourteen...

The Hollis Brookline High School Honors Jazz Band is playing as a whole ensemble. They were one of the 11 bands which attended the NHBDA Jazz Clinic. “It’s very nice to have probably some of the best musicians in the region help give you a lesson,” said Jack Sinclair ‘19. 

From left to right:
Front row: Cayden Plummer ‘21, Zach Sommer ‘21, Dhruv Miglani ‘19, Anderson Steckler ‘20, Spencer Murray ‘21.
Second row: Katie Hinchliffe ‘19,  Caroline Pack ‘19, Jack Sinclair ‘19, Dan Aulbach ‘21, Lily Jackson ‘20.
Third Row: Amy Norton ‘19, Mike Moscatelli ‘19, Caleb Clark ‘20, Justin Surette ‘21, Julia Pepin ‘19.

A day of jazz

Nora Miller, A&E Editor February 12, 2019

On Jan. 26, Hollis Brookline High School hosted the New Hampshire Band Directors Association (NHBDA) Jazz Clinic. This event invited middle and high school jazz bands from across the state to work with...

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