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 bits, much to the excitement of the members of the league. This year has been no different. ...
The importance of Unified Sports
Grace Straka, Staff Writer
October 16, 2017
Filed under Features, Showcase, Sports
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 unified program is a perfect place to get everyone involved in the community. Giving everyone...
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 is exactly what three sophomores decided to do. Mary Martin, Lily Coady, and Victoria Bruzik...
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 can throw any item with an unidentified amount of weight. Every year, physics students team up ...
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 town festival in order to raise money for future events. The freshman class held a 50/50 raffle, rais...
How is the library’s inventory managed?
Brock Radford, Webmaster
October 11, 2017
Filed under Features, Showcase
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 and which books go? This is the first question brought to Christine Heaton, the school libraria...
Why Old Home Days is more important than you think
JP Blasi, Sports Editor
September 22, 2017
Filed under Features, Showcase
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, it is a place to socialize, get some food, and take the kids. But the event is it really much more than...
On the road to college: Words of advice from HB teachers
Hannah Balfour, Staff Writer
June 5, 2017
Filed under Features, Showcase
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 academic experiences while each going through high school and college, and share words of wisdom with ...
Seniors say farewell to a familiar face
Mario Barassi, Assistant Sports Editor
June 4, 2017
Filed under Features, Showcase
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 assigned to the schools here in Hollis and the seniors will be leaving him behind as they go on to...
What can we do?
Nicole Poitras, Co-Editor In Chief
June 2, 2017
Filed under Features, June, Showcase
About a month ago, at the end of Physics class, my lab table got into a conversation with Eric Perry. It began with him talking about how we should be grateful for what we have, but eventually we were lamenting over the fact that we were devastated by the horrible things we saw on the news every day. W...
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