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

Some words of wisdom from this year’s Senior Quest presentations, complied by HBHS librarian Christine Heaton.

“How do I create meaningful work?”

Eleanor Quarles, Editor in Chief June 1, 2018

“Keep moving forward.” “Remain consciously skeptical.” “At least it’s good that I’m not satisfied.” “Fail. And here’s why…” These quotes are some of the many thoughtful...

Faucher smiles as she stands in her classroom, wearing a spring blouse and maroon pants (not pictured). Whenever White House Black Market gets a new shipment of clothes, they call Faucher and prepare a room of styles she might like. “I am a matching freak. I know for sure what I don’t like,” she said. “I’m my own style.”

The woman behind the heels

Rowan Gingras, Co-Oped Editor May 31, 2018

Students were greeted with a surprising sight when they arrived at school on Friday, May 11. Annie Faucher, Hollis Brookline High School French teacher, was running out of the school building in three-inch...

And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell was one of 2017’s most challenged books, according to the American Library Association. The childrens book brought about a significant amount of controversy surrounding LGBTQ issues for several years running since its publication in 2005. “It is important to read things that shake you up. If you are not disturbed by things, you won’t be motivated to learn about them otherwise,” said Bettie Lou Hill.

Your freedom to read

Hannah Riseman, Co-Oped Editor May 30, 2018

Libraries across the globe are considered safe havens of knowledge and access points to all of humankind’s greatest, and worst, achievements. However, not all libraries can carry the same material. For...

Mr. MacFarlane begins his class and asks his students to start translating in their Latin books. If they have any questions, he is happy to help. “He is a great teacher [and] a fair.” said Tyler Macdormand ‘18.

Is Latin dead?

Kyle Bentall, Staff Writer May 30, 2018

Hollis Brookline High School has a history of hiring amazing teachers who are committed to the learning process and go above and beyond to help students. One new teacher who has had a great influence on...

Ethan Hemenway’ 18 finishes his Eagle Scout project.

Honoring the Eagle Scouts

Mitchell Dreyer, Staff Writer May 22, 2018

Becoming an Eagle Scout is an achievement that will stay with you for the rest of your life. It takes years of commitment and hard work to attain this status. The three tiers of scouts are Cub Scouts,...

Souhegan High School, just a few miles away from HBHS, has had their turf field for years. Mark Labak ‘19 states he’s “been jealous of Souhegan’s stadium for a long time, it’s always a pleasure to play on their field or any turf field for that matter.”

HB’s turf field – construction and details

Joe Caswell, Features Editor May 8, 2018

The Hollis Brookline Cavaliers will soon be granted the privilege of enjoying a brand new turf field, but what does this mean for our school campus? Where will it go? When will construction begin? What...

Eric Perry mans the drums at the December Guitar Night. Perry performed in the Spring guitar night as well, and you can expect him to perform for years to come.
“When I first started I was a bit nervous, but the more I put myself out there the more comfortable I got, it’s a great opportunity to collaborate with students,” said Perry.

Performing arts beyond teaching

Kyle Simpson and Mark Labak May 7, 2018

Science teacher Eric Perry is currently in his third year as a Hollis Brookline High School teacher, while social studies teacher Gregory O’Brien is in his first; nonetheless, both teachers have quickly...

Mike Fox and Christine Heaton pose at the end of the school library aisle. Fox is holding a handful of classic novels while Heaton stands at the end of her beloved bookcase. “What’s the difference between reading a magazine and article posts on Facebook?” said Heaton.

Student Reading at HBHS

Harry Bates and Kaleigh Whalen May 6, 2018

Why are students not reading as much as they used to? With the new era of technology at students’ fingertips across the nation, teachers tend to think students are only reading via social media. New...

Camille Carson teaches both biology and chemistry. Students and teachers both commend her ability to make connections with those she teaches. “She is able to make good connections with the students. She takes the time to get to know them,” said Thompson.

Camille Carson: Medicine to Biology

Leila Caplan, Staff Writer May 1, 2018

Every year, Hollis Brookline High School welcomes new teachers to the staff, hoping to work with passionate faculty who have a desire to help students. Camille Carson is one of those teachers. This...

Juniors Cassidy Pigott, Mackenzie Wood, and Olivia Valentine, with some of their veterinary science classmates from Alvirne and Nashua. The class has been preparing months for this convention and are very excited to go to nationals. “Overall, it was a very nice weekend!” said Wood ‘19.

Veterinary Science class trip to FFA convention

Lindsey Woods, Staff Writer May 1, 2018

Hollis Brookline students taking the veterinary science class at Alvirne High School in Hudson, New Hampshire took a trip to the Omni Mt. Washington Resort Hotel located in Bretton Woods, NH for the Future...

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