“How do I create meaningful work?”
Eleanor Quarles, Editor in Chief
June 1, 2018
Filed under Features, May, Showcase
“Keep moving forward.” “Remain consciously skeptical.” “At least it’s good that I’m not satisfied.” “Fail. And here’s why…” These quotes are some of the many thoughtful phrases spoken by Senior Quest students while presenting their year-long projects to fellow students, staff...
The woman behind the heels
Rowan Gingras, Co-Oped Editor
May 31, 2018
Students were greeted with a surprising sight when they arrived at school on Friday, May 11. Annie Faucher, Hollis Brookline High School French teacher, was running out of the school building in three-inch heels, pushing an empty, blue shopping cart into the road. Although it was an odd scene, it only ad...
Your freedom to read
Hannah Riseman, Co-Oped Editor
May 30, 2018
Filed under Features, May, Showcase
Libraries across the globe are considered safe havens of knowledge and access points to all of humankind’s greatest, and worst, achievements. However, not all libraries can carry the same material. For example, the Brookline Public Library and the Hollis Brookline High School Library don’t necessar...
Is Latin dead?
Kyle Bentall, Staff Writer
May 30, 2018
Filed under Features, May, Showcase
Hollis Brookline High School has a history of hiring amazing teachers who are committed to the learning process and go above and beyond to help students. One new teacher who has had a great influence on many students at Hollis Brookline High School is Matthew MacFarlane. Matthew MacFarlane was hired as the Latin te...
Softball looks ahead to improve for next season
Emmie White, News Editor
May 30, 2018
With a record that leaves room for improvement, the HBHS girls softball team looks ahead to make changes and better prepare themselves for next season. The girls met a majority of their top opponents in the first half of the season, and held their own in most of the games. Some highlights inclu...
Celtics Improbable Success
Kyle Simpson, Staff Writer
May 29, 2018
Filed under May, Showcase, Sports
“Their season is over,” said analyst Charles Barkley on October 17, after the Celtics lost Gordon Hayward to a gruesome ankle injury just five minutes into the first game of the season. Now, as June approaches, the Celtics are facing off against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Final...
Congratulations to Celeste Fetter
May 24, 2018
Filed under May, Showcase, Sports
Congratulations to senior girls lacrosse captain Celeste Fetter on her 100th career varsity goal!
The champion plan
Kaleigh Whalen, Staff Writer
May 24, 2018
The 2018 Division II girls basketball champions are not done yet at Hollis Brookline, and are looking for another banner to hang on the wall next year. The team has a diligent plan to defend their state title. The team is only losing one senior, and looks to get stronger. The girls have incoming sophomores for next ...
Honoring the Eagle Scouts
Mitchell Dreyer, Staff Writer
May 22, 2018
Filed under Features, May, Showcase
Becoming an Eagle Scout is an achievement that will stay with you for the rest of your life. It takes years of commitment and hard work to attain this status. The three tiers of scouts are Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and--finally--Eagle Scouts. Only 4 to 5% of boys who enroll in scouts end up obtaining this...
A blast from the past
Leila Caplan, Staff Writer
May 21, 2018
Filed under A & E, May, Showcase
There is nothing like going to the theater, sitting in a comfy seat, eating popcorn, and watching everyone’s favorite actors performing in new movies. The highlight of any student’s day is hearing their favorite influential childhood movies are coming out with sequels. Although some students, such as...
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