Dog of the Week 🐕 2-17

February 22, 2019

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Introducing Gaia and Tucker, our newest Dogs of the Week!     Submitted by Katherine Henderson, Social Studies Teacher

Would you watch it for a Scooby Snack?

Lily Coady, Staff Writer

February 21, 2019

Filed under A & E, February, Showcase

Any student at HBHS will tell you that their favorite part of our annual Spirit Week is watching the compelling productions during the closing assembly. This year, our freshmen will be able to experience the first of their four gripping annual performances as produced by their class Student Council....

Donate for change

Paisley Broadhurst, Staff Writer

February 21, 2019

Filed under February, News, Showcase

On Jan. 30, the Red Cross Club held its annual Blood Drive in Hollis Brookline High School’s mini gym. Students aged sixteen and over were given an opportunity to donate their blood where it is then taken to hospitals and given to patients who are in need of it. According to Sophia Whipp ‘20, who is a pa...

HB the Change gives back

Kaleigh Whalen, Staff Writer

February 21, 2019

Filed under Features, February, Showcase

HB the Change, a club that holds many charity events and gives back to the community, recently took part in an event of going to the Families in Transition shelter to help provide comfort to the newly joined families. The residents of the shelter are families who are currently transitioning into t...

Indoor track season zooms by

Ian Babcock, Staff Writer

February 20, 2019

Filed under February, Showcase, Sports

Some sports at Hollis Brookline do not get the same recognition and love as others but are still filled with the same excitement and strong athletes. One of these hidden teams is the indoor track squad, compiled with athletes who are aiming to win and preparing themselves for the upcoming outdoor track ...

Scott Anneser flips onto the mat

Kyle Simpson, Staff Writer

February 19, 2019

Filed under Athlete Spotlight, February, Showcase, Sports

Scott Anneser ‘19 is currently thriving on the wrestling mat, with a record of 31-5 for the season. However, flashback three years, and you would see Anneser on the gymnastics floor, where he spent over 10 years of his athletic career. After picking up wrestling late in his teenhood after leaving g...

You: a review

Katelyn Sova, Staff Writer

February 19, 2019

Filed under A & E, February

You is a newly released Netflix original show, based on the novel written by Caroline Kepnes. The series follows Joe, a creepy bookstore manager, who falls in love with Guinevere Beck, a woman he met at his bookstore. Initially, he uses social media and the internet to stalk her. However, as the plot progresses...

Female Takeover at the Grammys

Kaleigh Whalen, Staff Writer

February 15, 2019

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This year's Grammys award ceremony was a bit different from last year’s controversy. The females took over the stage as Alicia Keys hosted the ceremony, the first female to host the awards in fourteen years. At the beginning of the show, Keys brought out Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and J...

Dog of the Week 🐕 2-10

February 15, 2019

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Introducing... Duffy!!!     Submitted by Lisa Wallin, School Counseling Registrar

Educators strike amidst Los Angeles Unified School District conflict

Grace Straka, Op-Ed Editor

February 15, 2019

Filed under February, News, Showcase

Beginning on Monday, Jan.14, teachers working in Los Angeles, California, started to strike. For six days, educators stood through rain and shine, protesting for better pay and funding to go toward the school environment. Ending on January 20, the Los Angeles Unified School District was able to reach a co...