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The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

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The Erlenmeyer flask bubbles over with orange foam at the first Chem Club meeting, imitating a volcano erupting lava everywhere. This simple reaction, commonly known as Elephant toothpaste, is a chemistry classroom staple. "It was great seeing how our classroom learning played out in a real experiment," said Anuhya Chilakapati '25.

Chemistry Added to Roster of New Clubs at HB

Xavier Lindsey, Assistant/Managing Editor November 14, 2023
The Erlenmeyer flask bubbles over with orange foam at the first Chem Club meeting, imitating a volcano erupting lava everywhere. This simple reaction, commonly known as Elephant toothpaste, is a chemistry classroom staple. "It was great seeing how our classroom learning played out in a real experiment," said Anuhya Chilakapati '25.
Students and teachers playing blindfolded dodgeball at the retreat. The game allowed groups to practice communication and collaborate as they worked toward a common goal. “I had such a great day. What an amazing room of leaders, now, and in the world ahead,” said Lin Illingworth, a teacher on the retreat.

Hollis Brookline Leadership Retreat

Kirti Das, Staff Writer November 6, 2023

On Thursday, October 12, leaders from student council, various sports, and school clubs were selected to join a leadership retreat. This retreat taught student leaders to communicate, strategize, and compromise...

As of September Officer Hooper started as the new SRO. Previously Hooper was Patrol Officer in Northern Vermont before coming to Hollis to continue his career as a patrol officer.  “Some people have varied opinions about law enforcement right now so reaching out to you guys to come in and talk to me and hang out instead of us just getting called and going to deal with something, it's just building relationships with you guys,” said Hooper. (Photo courtesy of the Hollis Police Department)

New School Resource Officer (SRO)

Miguel Avalos, Staff Writer October 18, 2023

With the recent retirement of School Resource Officer (SRO) Bergeron, the Hollis Brookline High School was eager to introduce Officer Hooper, as the school's new SRO. Officer Hooper has been on the force...

Kirti Das at Brookdale Farm picking apples with her mother. As a child, Das is seen grabbing an apple to pluck off the tree. “Kirti was very eager to pick apples for her first time,” said Leena Ray, Das’ mother.

Fall Festivities in Hollis

Kirti Das, Staff Writer October 16, 2023

With the fall colors in bloom, the town of Hollis gets ready for the autumn season. With the preparations for the Apple Festival, Brookdale’s pick-your-own season and Beaver Brook’s Fall Festival,...

The HB Cheer Team participates in the 2023 Hollis Old Homes Day parade. They are in the middle of their fall season and have been doing better than ever. “This season already feels really special,” said coach Christina Ellis.

Last One, Best One: The Cheer Team Begins One of Their Best Seasons Yet

Annika Bergin, Opinion Editor October 16, 2023

The cheer team has recently begun one of their best seasons yet with six very skilled seniors taking the lead on the team. That being said, with the possibility of only five people cheering next year,...

Oakley Bazemore '23, a strong mental health advocate, poses for a photo.

Student’s Senior Quest Project Focuses on Mental Health Awareness and Resources at HBHS

Aiden C. Barker June 1, 2023

As a fierce advocate for mental health, especially when it comes to students, Oakley Bazemore, a senior at Hollis Brookline High School, chose to focus their Senior Quest project on this important issue....

Seniors’ Favorite Memories – Class of ’23

Cameron Rockwell June 1, 2023

Some students from the Hollis-Brookline High School class of '23 share their favourite memories from their four years here, as well as advice for underclassman.

This poll shows Hollis Brookline student responses and opinions on school start time and sleep schedule

Sleep deprivation: How is it affecting students and is there a solution?

Students and staff often forget the impact sleep has on someone’s everyday life. Those who attend a high school with a relatively early start time know the struggle of being mentally present for their...

Katelyn Seamonds, Colby-Sawyer College '27: “It’s a really really pretty New England college, and it’s very small, and I didn’t want something that was super overwhelming.”

HB Decision Day

Alex Razzaboni, Sports Editor May 4, 2023

On May 1st, all of the seniors around the country are meant to wear their college, trade, or job opportunity shirts. Here shows what it looked like at Hollis Brookline.

Out of 100 HB students surveyed, 69 said they have felt pressure to take AP classes.

A Culture of Exponential Success

Sophia Silvestro and Abby Hoffpauir May 3, 2023

The clock is ticking and another proctor paces back and forth out of the corner of your eye. Stay focused, stay focused. Eight months of work and preparation comes down to one bubble sheet and some lined...

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