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The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

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Trevor Duval and his current AP Government class after winning the New Hampshire State We the People Competition. The students worked to prepare for the competition for the entire first semester before going to the event. “The students that take AP Government are motivated, they want to do well, they want to challenge themselves, they enjoy a good discussion,” said Duval. (Image courtesy of Duval)

Mr. Duval & AP Government’s We the People Victory

Miranda Bergeron, Staff Writer February 20, 2025

On Jan. 10, Hollis Brookline High School (HBHS) teacher Trevor Duval and his AP Government class competed at the We the People New Hampshire State Competition and won it for the second consecutive year....

Kate Berrigan smiles while wearing a United States Naval Academy (USNA) sweatshirt. (Image courtesy of Berrigan)

Kate Berrigan Sets Sail Towards the United States Naval Academy

Emily Tebbetts, Staff Writer February 13, 2025

With the clock ticking down towards graduation, Kate Berrigan ‘25 is giving it her all to accomplish her dream of attending the United States Naval Academy (USNA).  Berrigan has a 4.3 GPA and is...

Senior Logan Walch at Chess Club quickly regretting his catastrophic, game-ending mistake.

Checkmate at Hollis Brookline: How the Chess Club Brings Students Together

Jake Critchfield, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

The Chess Club at Hollis Brookline High School is the perfect spot for students to relax, sharpen their skills and have some fun over a game of chess—whether you're a pro or just starting out.  Chess...

English teacher Victoria Flaherty contemplates the true meaning of Valentine's Day as the celebration approaches.

Valentine’s Day: Unpacking What the Holiday Truly Means

Emily Tebbetts, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

Valentine's Day is approaching, and love it or hate it, you’re sure to see red hearts and candy wherever you go. The real question is, is it overrated? Characterized as more of a “Hallmark holiday,”...

Snow arbitrarily covers everything in its path in a serene blanket, resisting humanity's futile attempt to melt it with salt. From dismal slush to beautiful dry powder, snow is truly a natural wonder.   "I like the fluffy snow because it's really pretty," said Nova Adler '25.

Best of SNO(W)

Xavier Lindsey, Design Editor January 20, 2025

Snow days and snow delays are common occurrences in New England. Whether in kindergarten or senior year, students of all ages enjoy the day off, but what causes this magical spectacle? Snowfall is such...

Mikaela Shiffrin poses with her skis after the 2019 World Cup in Stockholm. Shiffrin has won 99 FIS World Cups and competed at the 2024 Killington World Cup, but had a tragic fall. “Mikaela Shiffrin rarely DNFs, so it was uncommon for the race to end with an injury,” said Harry Surette ‘24. (Image courtesy of Rolandhino1, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

The Chaotic Events of the 2024 Killington World Cup

Miranda Bergeron, Staff Writer January 17, 2025

On Saturday, Nov. 30, and Sunday, Dec. 1, Killington Resort in Killington, Vermont held an extremely eventful Alpine Skiing World Cup race. In the event, some of the best female ski racers from across...

Mackenzie Talbot '25 signs to swim Division 1 at Central Connecticut State University (Courtesy Hollis Brookline High School Athletic Booster Club).

Talbot Takes the Pool: HB’s Newest D1 Commit

Hannah Welts, Staff Writer January 9, 2025

Hollis Brookline High School senior Mackenzie Talbot has committed Division 1 for swimming at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU). Talbot is one of the many talented athletes in the class of ‘25...

Anya Pendergast ‘25 fills out her Common App to meet her deadlines. Pendergast plans to apply during the regular admissions deadline to colleges around New England. “It's a stressful time, but it will be worth it in the end,” said Pendergast.

Cruising Through College Applications

Zoe Colbert, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

With technology evolving and shifting how people approach different aspects of life, the school system has also fluctuated to adapt to the reliance on technology. College applications have become a mostly...

Katie McCole '26 is extremely eager and ready to take on the role of President of the Red Cross Club for the 2025-26 school year!

The Future President of the Red Cross Club

Sarah Hendrickson, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

The Red Cross Club elected their future President at the beginning of the school year, Katie McCole ‘26. McCole has been an active member of the club for three years now and continues to participate...

Students in Archaeology use tools in a mock excavation. As a class that focuses on hands-on learning, students are able to gain crucial life skills. “[The class] is more hands-on than I thought, and I'm learning way more with physical activities than I do in the classroom,” said student Tess Brown ‘25.

Hands-On History: First High School Archaeology Class in New Hampshire

Mason Marshall, Co-Editor-In-Chief December 3, 2024

If you walk through the social studies wing of Hollis Brookline High School (HBHS), you’re sure to find students immersed in learning. In one classroom, freshmen are writing essays about Native American...

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