The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron
The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron
The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron
NHS students making midterm kits to hand out to peers the following day.

Midterm Stress Management Tips

Zoe Colbert, Staff Writer • January 16, 2025

Midterms can be a stressful time for students as 10% of your grade for the semester is affected by final grades. Midterms are usually tests or projects that are based on all material covered throughout...

The 2024-2025 Hollis Brookline High School Math Team poses with trophies from previous years. (Courtesy HBHS Yearbook)

Math Team Prepares for First Ever HBHS-Hosted Competition

Ben Hajaduk, Staff Writer • January 13, 2025

On Jan. 15, 2025, for the first time in its history, the Hollis Brookline High School (HBHS) Math Team will be hosting a Math Meet, where they’ll compete against other Division II teams including Souhegan,...

An HBHS student (left) and staff Matthew Portu and Dylan Silcox (right) work hard to come up with new ways to improve the new Faculty-Student Choir.

New Faculty-Student Choir Kicks Off With First Performance

Sarah Hendrickson, Staff Writer • January 8, 2025

Hollis Brookline High School (HBHS) is excited to announce its new cohesive faculty-student choir, which is open to anyone. The choir has had an amazing start to the year as they just recently performed...

Slippery conditions leave drivers stranded and stuck in heavy snow. The low visibility creates a dense film, making it almost impossible to see ahead while driving. Having a vehicle that can handle snow and tires with good traction is a necessity when living in the areas surrounding the Great Lakes. (CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons)

Blizzard by the Big Lake: The Impact of the Michigan Lake Effect

Sarah Gillespie, Staff Writer • December 12, 2024

The Lake Effect has shown an impact on residents of the states surrounding the Great Lakes. This year, the first snowstorm of the season has left the Northern U.S. to deal with the outcomes of the blanket...

Challenge Day gives school's the opportunity to positively grow their community, showing students they are more alike one another than they may think. "It is important for students to participate in Challenge Day because it is so important for students to have compassion for each other, and Challenge Day really helps students to know that they are not alone," said Sulin. (Image courtesy of Challenge Day)

Challenge Day Returns to HB

Summer Leavitt, Co-Editor-In-Chief • November 27, 2024

Challenge Day returned to Hollis Brookline High School on Nov. 20. The program helps students learn to connect through interactive activities to break down barriers within the school community, providing...

Student Jacob Critchfield takes early action to set up his Common App profile, despite only being a junior. Common App is used for the majority of college applications, so it is vital to be prepared.

Navigating the College Application Process

Logan Walch, Staff Writer • November 21, 2024

College applications, the annual task that most high school seniors have to undergo, are underway. On November 1, students applying for early action finalized their application and will wait for a decision...

Local veterans are greeted by the senior class as they walk into the gymnasium for the assembly. Local veterans attend the assembly every year to be recognized for their service. “It's always nice when someone thanks you for doing really important things,” said Homefront Club advisor and Civics teacher Trevor Duval.

2024 Veterans Day Assembly

Miranda Bergeron, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

On Thursday, Nov. 7, Hollis Brookline High School held its annual Veterans Day Assembly, where the school recognized the important sacrifices many veterans made for our country. The assembly included...

Nyah Jernberg and her mom after signing her commitment papers to Wagner College. Jernberg will spend the next four years playing Division 1 field hockey. “I feel very grateful to have a mom who played field hockey who coaches me and knows so much about the sport, and I’m really happy we made it as far as we possibly could our senior year,” said Jernberg.

All Gas, No Breaks: Nyah Jernberg Commits D1 for Field Hockey Following Championship Win

Summer Leavitt, Co-Editor-In-Chief • November 19, 2024

Following a successful four years on the Hollis Brookline High School Field Hockey Team, senior captain Nyah Jernberg committed to play Division 1 field hockey for Wagner College to continue her athletic...

Student Body President Maggie Noble ‘25 has her blood drawn at the Red Cross Club’s blood drive. Noble is a fourth-time blood donor and enjoys participating in the school’s blood drives. “I love donating blood because I can track the impact that it has through the Red Cross app,” said Noble.

HBHS Red Cross Club Hosts First Blood Drive of the School Year

Finn Brown, Copy Editor • November 18, 2024

On Nov. 13, the Hollis Brookline High School (HBHS) Red Cross Club hosted its first blood drive of the school year. The drive was held in the mini gym throughout the school day. In the weeks leading...

Posters promoting the event were hung on the walls throughout the school.

First Ever Hollis Brookline High School ApplyNH Day

Mason Marshall, Co-Editor-In-Chief • November 14, 2024

On November 14, the Hollis Brookline High School counseling office hosted the ApplyNH Day for the first time in school history. As a part of the American College Application Campaign, seniors were able...

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