The Ins and Outs of College Apps
Emma Stoll, Features Editor
December 6, 2019
College application season has begun! Early action and early decision portals have opened, and many seniors here at Hollis Brookline High School are busy getting their applications ready to go. It’s a stressful time of the year for everyone involved- but is the stress really worth it? And how does o...
Flag Football Frenzy
TJ McKenna, Asst. Sports Editor
November 15, 2019
Sports are vital to the culture of high schools all over the United States, and it’s no different here at HB. Football, volleyball, basketball and a multitude of other sports draw crowds composed of students, faculty, parents and more, representing the dedication Hollis-Brookliners have to their athletics. Anothe...
A Toxic Concoction
Tatiana Madsen, Co-A&E Editor
November 12, 2019
For years people have been drinking sugary drinks, diet and original, or maybe none at all. According to Gallup, who randomly selected 2,027 adults who were 18 years or older, 24% consume diet, 32% drink regular, and 43% don’t consume sodas or energy drinks at all. Diet drinks and energy drinks are full...
A new member of the cast…
Morgan Broadhurst, Staff Writer
November 6, 2019
With over a decade of teaching up her sleeve, Debra Castonguay joined the HBHS school counseling department in 2019 with a lot to offer. She is admired for her positive attitude and tremendous amount of experience in the teaching realm. Living in Nashua for her whole life, she jumped at the chance to...
Fly with Physics Students
Amanda Brown, Op-Ed Editor
November 5, 2019
On Friday, Nov. 1, physics students dressed in their finest Halloween attire and made their way to the softball field to allow their hard work on their trebuchets to be put on display. Trebuchet Day is highly anticipated every year, along with the accompanying Halloween pep rally that occurs in the af...
The End of an Era
Quinten Wimmer, Staff Writer
November 4, 2019
Growing up, every kid wants to follow in their older sibling’s footsteps, but the fourth Delaney son took the road less traveled. The Delaney family is well known for their athletics and dominance in Hollis Brookline football. Now, for the first time in 10 seasons, there won’t be a Delaney playing on...
New element for the science department
Ella Mouradian, Staff Writer
October 28, 2019
This year, Hollis Brookline High School has obtained a new teacher in the Science Department. Nicholas Houseman has been welcomed to the HBHS staff, taking on many of the science classes, one of which is biology. Houseman graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Marine Biology major. His b...
The fall appeal
Lauren Hunt, Staff Writer
October 16, 2019
Moving to New Hampshire came with some difficulty in finding the real appeal of the state. Sure, the scenery is beautiful and there’s nice weather for most of the year, but that could apply to any state. That is, until the air begins to cool and the leaves start to change. “My favorite season is fall because the ...
Staying safe during flu season
Hannah Escadon, Staff Writer
October 14, 2019
Fall has just begun, which means it’s almost flu season here at HBHS. Within the first few weeks of school, a cold went around that hit many students and staff. But what is going to happen during the flu season when one person comes to school sick and spreads the virus to others? The flu, otherw...
No one likes a soggy hotdog
Lydia Daskalos, Staff Writer
October 11, 2019
Old Home Days has always been a great way for the senior class to raise money for all their necessities, but this year’s Old Home Days event turned out a little different. The main factor in the decrease in fundraising was the sad, cold, dreary rain. The senior dunk booth has had a lot of succe...
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