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The CavChron

The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

Spirit week: The seniors final skit

Spirit week: The senior’s final skit

Emma Stoll, Features Editor March 9, 2020

Spirit week 2019, the Class of 2020 chose the theme following the popular cartoon TV series, Phineas and Ferb. This year is the class of 2020’s final performance as they prepare to graduate and head off to college. “I’ll miss the final performance of the skits because thats my favorite thing to watch, I love just sitting there seeing all the skits, except if theyre bad, I also like doing the dance and participating in the dances, this year is going to be sad since its our last one, I hate to see it go.” said Kylie Krivis ‘20.

Spirit week

Kateri Torgersen, Staff Writer February 5, 2020

As seniors continue down the road of experiencing all their lasts, one of the saddest goodbyes is Hollis-Brookline High School’s beloved spirit week. Spirit Week, the final week before February break,...

Pictured at Village Sentry Pet Care, these furry companions are bringing a little more joy to everyone’s day with every wag of their tails. “[Dogs] love you no matter what and they make you feel happy when you’re sad, they’re loyal,” said Joan Harper.

(Wo)man’s best friend

Lauren Hunt, Staff Writer February 3, 2020

Dogs are extremely beneficial to human’s emotional and physical well-being and have proven to be a valuable ally in assisting and serving their communities. The dependable, devoted and lovable aspects...

Local convenience stores are packed with various vape and tobacco products. Stores all around the state have put up signs to detail the legal age change, which will hopefully result in less underage people having access to the products. “I feel like younger kids that do it only do it to look cool, but people who started it to look cool definitely have a problem,” said a group of HB students.

Legal age for buying tobacco has changed

TJ McKenna, Assistant Sports Editor January 30, 2020

On Dec. 22, I turned 18, excited that I’m finally eligible to be drafted into the next war and can legally buy tobacco products. To my surprise, though, when I walked into the convenience store for the...

Students study for various subjects during CavBlock. The new CavBlock system has been put to the test for the 2019-2020 school year, and there are mixed opinions. Social Studies teacher, Jennifer Given, prefers the new system. [The new CavBlock system is] helpful for me when Im doing writing conferences with my ap kids, I can tell them i have this many spots and then cap it, said Given.

CavBlock update

Ella Mouradian, Staff Writer January 22, 2020

This year, HBHS introduced a new CavBlock system. This system allows students to choose what room and teacher they want for the day. Many students were very opinionated on this new process when it first...

A.P. Government students stand in front of the New Hampshire State House after their district hearing. “The hearings are exciting but certainly nerve racking,” said Josh Ide ‘20.

We The People

Peyton Arbogast, Staff Writer January 21, 2020

We The People is a national competition held every year between high school students throughout the United States. This year, A.P. Government and Politics students from Hollis-Brookline High School had...

Guidance counselor Susan Joyce said the most helpful thing is that “every morning I come in and she unlocks my door for me when I have a handful of stuff to carry that honestly is the most helpful thing.” Wilkins is friendly, welcoming and always willing to help out.

The Friendly Face In the Counseling Office

Hannah Escandon, Staff Writer January 15, 2020

The first person students and teachers see as they walk into the counseling office is the friendly face behind the desk, secretary Brenda Wilkins. Most people see secretary Brenda Wilkins at her desk,...

The new band teacher, Charles Rogers, is conducting the concert band during the Veterans Day assembly. Although he just began teaching at H.B.H.S., many of the students seem to enjoy his teaching style.
“I really like the songs he chooses and the way he tries to conduct the songs,” said Rachel Brackett ‘22.

Mr. Rogers: the Man Behind the Baton

Amy Pattelena, Staff Writer January 14, 2020

After David Umstead, the former band teacher, left Hollis-Brookline High School, the school was in desperate need of a new band teacher. Charles Rogers, a former Hollis Brookline student and recent college...

HBHS Students line up each Tuesday to buy great popcorn for a great price.

Popcorn Tuesdays are Back

Kateri Torgersen, Staff Writer January 7, 2020

After a long summer of popcorn-less Tuesdays, the 2019-2020 school year has brought them right back into the lives of Hollis-Brookline students. Now on their third year of serving popcorn during CavBlock,...

Mrs. Heaton and Mrs. Saunders in the library taking a holiday photo
The teachers pose for a picture celebrating holiday break. Being with family is really the most important thing” said Ellie Jordan 20.

How HB celebrates the holidays

Lydia Daskalos, Staff Writer December 20, 2019

Every family has a different holiday tradition. Whether it's baking with the family or Secret Santa, these traditions are what make the holidays special for each family. Each student at HBHS celebrates...

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