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Jonathan Brackett ‘18 warms up on the sidelines, juggling his soccer ball to get loose. He has been known to juggle for thousands of touches in a row, and it translates to great control and skill on the field. Brackett said he’s excited for college soccer, and he cannot wait to continue his career.

Hollis family readies their second college athlete

Scott VanCoughnett, Features Editor October 18, 2017

The Cavaliers have had some great student athletes over the years, and for the second time, Hollis Brookline has another soccer player from the soccer-focused and athletic Brackett family looking to play...

This year’s teaser whets the appetites of robotics students as the theme promotes questions and theories from members of the team. Every year the theme release is a hot topic for robotics students, whether sparking excitement for the season to come or bringing about debates regarding potential game designs. “Hopefully we’ll be looking at a Donkey Kong game,” said Max Porter ‘18.

Home for the ‘Robolidays’

Joseph Schunemann, A&E Editor October 17, 2017

Every year the First Organization, the company in charge of the robotics organization among other educational opportunities for students, releases the theme for the year’s robotics competition in bite-sized...

Watching the start of the game, three Unified players (Katelyn Heidel ‘19, Josie Farwell ‘20, Jessica Hubert ‘20) happily support their teammates. “I love cheering the team on,” said Josie.

The importance of Unified Sports

Grace Straka, Staff Writer October 16, 2017

In the midst of high school, differences seem to be important, and it is not too common that they can actually bring people together. There are divisions between friends, clubs, and classes. However, the...

The founders of Topics in Politics, Victoria Bruzik, Mary Martin, and Lily Coady, all members of the class of 2020, work hard to get their new club off the ground. With new issues to be discussed every week, Topics in Politics offers a safe place to work out the problems from all viewpoints.

From ruckus to caucus

Michael Friedman, News Editor October 16, 2017

In one of the most politically charged years seen in modern American history, it’s no wonder that some students felt the desire to sit down and simply discuss just what is going on in our society. Which...

Students Bradley Meinhart ‘18,Nate Colena ‘18, and Jason Hay ‘18 work on measuring their pieces for the trebuchet. They’ve collected many pieces and are now putting the puzzle together. “I hope we achieve an A,” stated Bradley Meinhart.

Trebuchet Day is coming

Emily Mitchell, Staff Writer October 14, 2017

Throughout the months of September and October, students in every Physics class participate in what is referred to as the Trebuchet Project. This project involves designing and building a trebuchet, which...

Adam Wilcox dunks fellow physics teacher Eric Perry at the Senior Class Booth. Volunteers in the dunk tank included HBHS teachers, HBMS Principal Bob Thompson, and high school SRO Rick Bergeron. When asked how successful the fundraisers was, senior class advisor Tracy Gray said, “I think this was one of our best ones yet.”

Classes fundraise at Old Home Days

Eleanor Quarles, Co-Editor in Chief October 12, 2017

On the morning of Saturday, September 16, members of HBHS’ student council were out on Nichols Field, setting up class booths for Old Home Days. Every year, each class runs a fundraiser at the popular...

The ever familiar bookshelves of the library.

How is the library’s inventory managed?

Brock Radford, Webmaster October 11, 2017

The school library, as many people have seen, always has a bountiful collection of books. But one thing that’s never been fully explained is how the inventory is managed. What decides which books stay...

Eric Perry in the dunk tank at the class of 2018 fundraiser.

Why Old Home Days is more important than you think

JP Blasi, Sports Editor September 22, 2017

An annual tradition in the community, Hollis Old Home Days took place last weekend, September 15 and 16. The “OHD” celebrations were located at Nichols field in the center of town. On the surface,...

As a new batch of high school seniors move on to college life, stressors may present themselves. HB teachers share their experiences and words.

On the road to college: Words of advice from HB teachers

Hannah Balfour, Staff Writer June 5, 2017

The transition from high school senior to college freshman can be difficult without help from those we trust. Four HB teachers, Victoria Milette, Kate Emerson, Jennifer Staub, and Kathy Kirby share their...

Students pose with their favorite SRO.

Seniors say farewell to a familiar face

Mario Barassi, Assistant Sports Editor June 4, 2017

As the freshman file into the auditorium during their orientation on the first day of school, one of the first, and probably most familiar faces is officer Bergeron. As the school resource officer he is...

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