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The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

Dr. Barry teaches his son Benin karate as part of a class he provides for school-aged children across Brookline. “I happen to have [karate classes] thrown into the mix of what I do here, because it’s something that I have to offer,” he says. “I enjoy it, I can do it, and I can offer it freely.” (Courtesy Brian Barry)

Man of Many Talents: Brian Barry’s Service to Brookline

Ben Hajaduk, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

Serving your community can seem daunting: it isn’t always obvious what you should do to help out your community, or what you even have to contribute to your community in the first place. But for Dr....

Scott McCallum prepares to lead the team of Tavern in the Square (TSQ) through 2025. Despite managing the restaurant for less than a year, he is confident for the future. “Hospitality and detail create a lasting impression," said McCallum. (Image courtesy of McCallum)

Behind the Scenes with Scott McCallum: The Heart of Tavern in the Square

Logan Walch, Staff Writer April 3, 2025

The busy atmosphere of Tavern in the Square (TSQ), a restaurant in Tyngsborough, MA, owes much of its success to the steady leadership of Scott McCallum, the location’s general manager. Known for his...

Joe Couto smiles as he practices his piloting skills. (Courtesy Couto)

Into the Air: A Deep Dive Into the Life of a Flight School Student

Jake Critchfield, Staff Writer March 27, 2025

Hollis Brookline High School (HBHS) alumni Joe Couto serves as an exemplar of time management as he balances his life as a flight school student, full-time employee and a member of a family. Despite his...

Elizabeth Kolb teaches her fifth-period Precalculus class, made up of juniors and seniors. Kolb’s in-depth on-the-board examples, as shown here, “enrich [our] learning experience,” according to student John Torpey ‘26.

Mrs. Kolb Puts Precalc in Its Place

Ben Hajaduk, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

When people think of math, especially the kind of math taught to upperclassmen, humor and ease of understanding aren’t always the first things that come to mind. But for students of Elizabeth Kolb, that...

Chloe Gisetto (back row, left) and her classmates in ASP's Forbidden Fictions course read 'The Handmaid's Tale' by Margaret Atwood. (Image courtesy of Gisetto)

Excellence in Education: Chloe Gisetto’s Experience at ASP

Zoe Colbert, Staff Writer March 17, 2025

The Advanced Studies Program (ASP) at St. Paul’s School is a five-week-long summer program in Concord, N.H. that aims to prepare students for college through enriching educational experiences. Hollis...

Lolly Adair '25 and Hannah Welts ready to take on the first day of senior year.

TikTok Star in the Making: Lolly Adair!

Hannah Welts, Staff Writer March 6, 2025

Meet Hollis Brookline High School Senior Lolly Adair. Adair is your typical student: she gets good grades, plays on the varsity volleyball team and is even committed to Haverford College. But unlike other...

Trevor Duval and his current AP Government class after winning the New Hampshire State We the People Competition. The students worked to prepare for the competition for the entire first semester before going to the event. “The students that take AP Government are motivated, they want to do well, they want to challenge themselves, they enjoy a good discussion,” said Duval. (Image courtesy of Duval)

Mr. Duval & AP Government’s We the People Victory

Miranda Bergeron, Staff Writer February 20, 2025

On Jan. 10, Hollis Brookline High School (HBHS) teacher Trevor Duval and his AP Government class competed at the We the People New Hampshire State Competition and won it for the second consecutive year....

Kate Berrigan smiles while wearing a United States Naval Academy (USNA) sweatshirt. (Image courtesy of Berrigan)

Kate Berrigan Sets Sail Towards the United States Naval Academy

Emily Tebbetts, Staff Writer February 13, 2025

With the clock ticking down towards graduation, Kate Berrigan ‘25 is giving it her all to accomplish her dream of attending the United States Naval Academy (USNA).  Berrigan has a 4.3 GPA and is...

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