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

Alarm clocks are the most common way to wake up in the morning. One strategy recommended was to put the alarm clock across the room, to force you out of bed to turn it off. I didn’t find this as a helpful solution, since I thought it was more beneficial to have the alarm clock next to me.

Best way to wake up

Ian Babcock, Staff Writer April 9, 2019

Getting up in the early morning with bags under your eyes and a long day ahead is hard for almost everyone. For some, a cup of coffee gets them out the door awake and ready to complete their day. But what...

This is one of the ways Starbucks is investing in saving the turtles. “Hipsters and millennials will love [the new lids], and they love Starbucks...maybe competition will follow suit,” says Martin ‘20.

The impact of straws

Kaleigh Whalen, Staff Writer April 9, 2019

Recently, there has been a popular movement toward banning the use of plastic straws. Some restaurants have even taken the initiative of not providing straws to customers when they purchase a beverage....

The Discover It Cash Back card, which is accepted in 97% of credit card merchants, according to the Discover Website. It boasts “Benefits that dont just talk the talk” according to Discover. These benefits are 5% back on rotating categories and 1% back automatically.

Discover credit in high school

Alec MacEachen, News Editor April 8, 2019

Financial life in the United States is built off the backs of credit reports and scores. Every American aims to have a good credit score and credit cards are the easiest way to do this; the earlier a credit...

Dog of the Week ? 3-31

Dog of the Week ? 3-31

April 5, 2019

Introducing Fluffy, cat of the week, and birthday girl!!!!   Submitted by Mary Martin '20

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,...

Ponies Winnie and Peanut wait excitedly to be brought inside for dinner. Horseback riding is all about the relationship between the horse and rider, where both parties do an equal amount of work, just in a different fashion. “Our jobs are different. I’m focused on location, I’m focused on striding, I’m focused on my test. I do a lot of the behind the scenes stuff,” said Laura Considine ‘20.

The art of equestrianism

Hannah Riseman, Op-Ed Co-Editor April 30, 2018

At times when the integrity of sports is brought to the table, there is always someone that claims horseback riding, a broad term which encompasses easily 50 different disciplines, is not a true sport....

The 2016-2017 lacrosse team lines up against Bow last season. They made Final Four, but Johnathon Kroposki, ‘19, says “This year we can win it all.”

Girls and Boys Lax Preseason

JP Blasi, Assistant Editor April 20, 2018

Despite the loss of senior players, the Hollis Brookline Boys Lacrosse team is still looking to maintain excellence this season. In Coach Rich MacDonough's second year, he is looking to create a long lasting...

This fish is a possible candidate for residents inside Aldana-Proulx’s aquaponics garden. Fish are necessary for aquaponics to work because they provide fertilizer for the plants and keep the water free of plant detritus. “I’ll most likely use Tilapia,” Aldana-Proulx said, “and maybe we’ll get to eat it.”

Aquaponics? I hardly know her.

Max Porter, Staff Writer April 19, 2018

As many people know, HBHS offers a unique program, Senior Quest, and one particular student is taking advantage of this opportunity to create an aquaponics garden at Hollis Brookline  Middle School. A...

Though the track and field team has been practicing for weeks, their meets are only just beginning. Since MacFarline and Roy-Faucher’s coaching careers started (with Boggis assisting), the season has gone on without a hitch. “I think [this season] will go very well,” said Lily Jackson ‘20, avid track and field member. “Overall, we’re very strong.”

Track and Field’s new coaches

Rowan Gingras, Op-Ed Co-Editor April 19, 2018

The spring sports season at Hollis-Brookline High School has begun, and students are preparing for their next games and meets. One team is track and field, which, despite being a popular student option,...

Students work in the library collaboratively in group projects. Heaton actively worked on creating a area for classes to come in, use resources, and create great work.  “This is an open-door classroom and an open-door learning space for anyone to use at any time,” said Heaton.

Christine Heaton and her Outstanding Library Program of the Year

Emmie White, News Editor April 18, 2018

Hollis Brookline High School’s very own Christine Heaton, librarian, has been awarded the 2018 NHSLMA Outstanding Library Program award for the fantastic library she has imagined, developed, and fostered...

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