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

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...

Ava Akatyszewski- 12, Acrylic painting, June 18th. The inspiration of the painting is from a Harry Styles concert I went to. This was the image they displayed before the show. It was one of the best days of my life.

Student Art Showcase- January/February

February 6, 2019

Below are two pieces of artwork created by students in Hollis Brookline High School art classes in January and February.

The cover of Jack Stauber’s Hi-Lo.

Year of the weird: 5 albums that pushed boundaries in 2018

Jackson Hinkle, Staff Writer February 5, 2019

It’s not always that musical experimenters succeed, artistically or financially. However, when they do, that success ought to be recognized. Here’s a list of five albums that pushed the artform to...

The movie poster for Crazy Rich Asians is shown on the screen when renting the film. The movie was released into theaters last August, and was recently released for purchase or rental. The film is “going to change Hollywood,” according to Time magazine.

Crazy Rich Asians: a review

Katelyn Sova, Staff Writer January 29, 2019

It’s not every day that a Hollywood movie comes along with an all-Asian cast, but when it does, it gets attention. This past August, Crazy Rich Asians did just that. The story follows Rachel Chu,...

HB prepares for Mamma Mia

HB prepares for Mamma Mia

Katelyn Sova, Staff Writer January 22, 2019

For the past few years, HBHS has annually put on a musical. This year, the musical of choice is well known, Mamma Mia. Mamma Mia is a very popular musical, and it will be making its debut at the high school...

The winning gingerbread house, titled “The Slammer,” was a miniature version of a prison, complete with pretzel fences and candy barbed wire. “It was a great experience creating this masterpiece with my group,” said Brodie Kelly ‘19, one of the creators of the winning gingerbread house. Her other group members included Natalie Cook ‘19, Ryan Coutu ‘20, and Chelsea Macnamara ‘19.

HBHS FACS holds its 14th annual gingerbread house contest

Sydney Speir, Staff Writer January 7, 2019

During the week prior to Christmas break, a pop of color emerged atop the library bookshelves in a unique form: gingerbread houses. These sugary treats were a festive addition to the library as well as...

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