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

Jack Delaney plays his favorite acoustic guitar in Marthas Vineyard. Jack started playing his sophomore year and has fallen in love with the instrument. “I’m proud that he is doing what he wants to do,” said Marc-Andre Thermitus 21’.

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...

A new addition to the science teaching staff, Nicholas Houseman, points to the board after teaching a lesson on carbon dioxide. ”He is very engaging and he is clearly very passionate about Biology,” said Aliya Lewis ‘22.

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...

Leaves are changing and dropping all around New Hampshire, setting the scene that leads us into the beautiful season of Autumn. “How could you not love it?” said Sattler ‘20

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....

A student washing their hands because there are an average of 3000 different types of bacteria on your hands. By washing your hands for one minute with soap and water, only 8% of those germs remain on your hands. “It is important to always wash your hands thoroughly,” said Wellness teacher Maria St.Pierre.

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...

Seniors standing behind their OHD booth getting ready to sell some hotdogs and hamburgers. 
Every year the Seniors have a booth at Old Home Days to raise money for their class.
“During the torrential rain down prores we would have people bring their strollers under and hang out with us for a while,” said Pare.

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...

Stanley, the adorable golden retriever, sits behind the soccer team’s booth waiting for customers. This was taken at Old Homes day at the HBHS girls soccer booth. Abigail Ogren ‘22 said, “Stanley is so cute!”

Old Home Days fundraising: is it worth it?

Ella Mouradian, Staff Writer October 11, 2019

On Sept. 13 and 14, the scent of fried dough and cotton candy filled the air at Nichols Field. This year, fundraisers were held by various clubs, sports teams, and student councils. Generous amounts of...

Jennifer Given, a World History teacher, takes attendance at the beginning of the CavBlock period. The students on the roster have signed up ahead of time on the PowerSchool Adaptive Scheduler. “It teaches kids more life skills where they need to plan ahead,” said Ford.

CavBlock gets a redesign

Amanda Brown, OpEd Editor October 8, 2019

On Sept. 10, Hollis Brookline adopted a new CavBlock system. This new schedule allows for students to sign up for their desired CavBlock beforehand, eliminating CavBlock sign-in papers.  “We were...

Mr. Bumbarger (right) standing alongside his mentor, Chantel Klardie (left), another member of the school counseling staff at Hollis-Brookline High School.

Daniel Bumbarger’s Pilot Episode

Megan Strecker, Web Editor October 4, 2019

After working at a Vermont high school for the past five years, Dan Bumbarger joined Hollis-Brookline High School staff as a school counselor in 2019. He’s described as an accepting and outgoing individual...

The 2019 Free Spirits pose for one final group photo after the graduation ceremony of the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference in Washington D.C.

The First Amendment and free spirits

Hannah Riseman, Head Editor October 1, 2019

According to the 2019 State of the First Amendment survey conducted by the Freedom Forum Institute, only 4 percent of participants could name the Freedom of Petition, 12 percent could name the Freedom...

Top 5 things to watch this summer

Top 5 things to watch this summer

Katelyn Sova, Staff Writer June 17, 2019

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