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These high school students are currently taking a test in biology class. While taking the exam, students are overwhelmed and stressed. “I definitely think midterms and finals are beneficial for students because it’s something students need to get used to,” said Angelina Costa '25. (UPNA, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Are Midterms and Finals Important for High Schoolers?

Kirti Das, Staff Writer January 11, 2024

Grades are a central part of a student’s educational experience.  Through the CavChron’s investigation into Grading Structures & Practices, we hope to shed light on Grading Philosophies, Rapid...

A student frantically types their grades and classes into a spreadsheet.  Previously, when class rank existed at HBHS, students would add grades into spreadsheets to determine who had the highest GPA.  “Some students that were on that spreadsheet were in that internal race to get to the top 10,” said Chantel Klardie, head of Guidance at HBHS.

Two Years Later: Investigating HB’s Class Rank Removal

Mason Marshall, Arts & Entertainment Editor January 10, 2024

Grades are a central part of a student’s educational experience.  Through the CavChron’s investigation into Grading Structures & Practices, we hope to shed light on Grading Philosophies, Rapid...

Green Group students Mark Croteau ‘25 and Adrienne Rosenblatt ‘25 work hard in HB’s on-campus garden. The students describe the garden as a “safe space” for the plants, and students to grow. “Join us, you’ll love it," says Croteau.

Green Group: Growing Plants and Local Awareness

Bailey Dunn, Head Editor December 6, 2023

When thinking about the color green, people often think of it as just a color. As technology continues to grow and the earth loses some of its key properties, the term “green” has taken on a brand...

The cast of HB’s Great Gatsby paints a welcome sign for their audiences. The production is making the weekend for the HB theater department one to remember as they wrap up after a two-night run. “We’re excited for people to come see this show” says Amera Coveno 25’.

HB’s Own Daisy Buchanan: Q&A with Lexi Klain

Bailey Dunn, Head Editor December 4, 2023

If you’re familiar with literature, chances are you’ve heard of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Not only is this piece of work considered one of the most influential on the English scene,...

CTE Student Cait Engle ‘25, dressed in scrubs, holds a cat.  Cait Engle is participating in a Veterinary Science Career Technical Program at Alvirne High School.  “We get to work with all of those small animals and learn about the different care and behavior associated with each one,” said Engle.

A New Angle on CTE: Q&A with Cait Engle

Mason Marshall, Arts & Entertainment Editor December 1, 2023

The traditional high school schedule features the same old, somewhat “boring” academic classes: English, history, math, science.  For some driven students, these classes feel “stale” and don’t...

Students Lolly Adair ‘25 (left) and Y’arie Ramas ‘25 (middle) smile with their former English teacher Marie Salamone. Salamone has been teaching for over 25 years and currently instructs Accelerated English 9, Writing, College Composition and World Literature. “Bottom line, Mrs. Salamone’s the GOAT,” said Ramas.

Sitting Down with Sal: A Q&A with Mrs. Salamone

Finn Brown, Head Editor November 21, 2023

Past students of English teacher Marie Salamone have described her as “kind and caring,” even going so far as to call her “mother” and “the GOAT.” Salamone (affectionately known as “Sal”)...

HBHS welcomes nine new staff members this year, including Laurie Bakker (left), Jordan Scott (middle) and Ashley Fletcher (right).

HBHS’s New Faculty Members

Summer Leavitt and Addy Dougherty November 20, 2023

Megan Anderson School Counselor  Anderson, feeling welcomed by the HB community, is looking forward to getting to know staff and students more. As well as learning the HB traditions, and seeing...

The Red Cross taking their group picture before their Card for Heroes Party.

HB’s Red Cross Club

Miguel Avalos, Staff Writer November 20, 2023

The Red Cross Club is a club offered at HBHS for any student who is interested in helping with volunteer work and providing health and safety resources for the community. On top of that, the club also...

Steven Crooks teaches during his AP Physics 1 class. Although Crooks is new to the teaching profession, his students believe he is doing an excellent job teaching all his AP Physics classes so far. “He is such a great teacher and I’m really glad he took over, so we could still have AP Physics,” said Angelina Costa ‘25.

Mr. Crooks Takes Over AP Physics

Annika Bergin, Opinion Editor November 15, 2023

When the AP Physics 1 and 2 classes at HB were left without a teacher at the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year, Steven Crooks came to the rescue. With limited experience teaching the AP Physics curriculum,...

Culture Club founders, Anuhya Chilakapati ‘25 and Kirti Das ‘25, present their introductory slideshow to interested members.  On October 31, HBHS students gathered for the school’s newest after-school activity: Culture Club.  “Culture Club is the best thing that happened to Hollis Brookline High School since CavBlock,” said Lolly Adair ‘25.

HB’s Newest Extracurricular: Culture Club

Mason Marshall, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 14, 2023
Culture Club founders, Anuhya Chilakapati ‘25 and Kirti Das ‘25, present their introductory slideshow to interested members. On October 31, HBHS students gathered for the school’s newest after-school activity: Culture Club. “Culture Club is the best thing that happened to Hollis Brookline High School since CavBlock,” said Lolly Adair ‘25.
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