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The CavChron

The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

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...

Steven Crooks grades a lab from his AP Physics 1 class. He is a new teacher, but already helping his students succeed with his grading philosophies and policies. “I want to see the thought process [in their work],” said Crooks.

Grading Philosophies

Annika Bergin, Opinion Editor January 17, 2024

Grades are a central part of a student’s educational experience.  Through the CavChron’s investigation into Grading Structures & Practices, we hope to shed light on Grading Philosophies, Rapid...

Israelis and Palestinians in front of the White House each protesting for what they believe is right. There are many various people from other countries that stand with either side. (Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Israel-Hamas War

Atanaska Vancheva, Staff Writer November 16, 2023

The Israel-Palestine conflict has been going on for years, so this war comes as no surprise to many people and nations. There are many opinionated people all over the world, on both sides. Each side has...

Hollis Brookline band Power’s Out celebrates after a great performance at last year’s Guitar Night. Standing from left to right are Trekker Mattern, Katherin Jokinen, Connor Moquin, Elliot Miller and Meghan Warren. “I am really just excited to be around my friends. It's such a great group, and it’s fun to perform with each other,” said pianist Meghan Warren ‘25.

Guitar Night: Hollywood Coming to HB

Kirti Das, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

Guitar Night, the anticipated annual event Hollis Brookline holds twice yearly, is right around the corner. On December 8, students will be working hard to bring the magic of Hollywood right into this...

The freshmen and junior classes face an intense standstill in a tug-of-war competition. On October 27, after an action-packed spirit week, Hollis Brookline High School held the annual school-wide Halloween Assembly featuring lots of activities like tug-of-war.  “The Halloween Assembly really brings people together for the Halloween season,” said Charlotte Petrella ‘25.

HBHS Celebrates Halloween with Annual Assembly

Mason Marshall, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 31, 2023
The freshmen and junior classes face an intense standstill in a tug-of-war competition. On October 27, after an action-packed spirit week, Hollis Brookline High School held the annual school-wide Halloween Assembly featuring lots of activities like tug-of-war. “The Halloween Assembly really brings people together for the Halloween season,” said Charlotte Petrella ‘25.
CEO Bob Iger at the Disneyland resort. Iger is pitching new ideas for Disney parks to investors. The goal of bringing Iger back in is to revitalize the success of the company over the course of his first stint with Disney. (Josh Hallett, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr)

Trouble in Magic Kingdom

Andrew Eckman, Staff Writer October 20, 2023

Disney’s inability to produce new hits at the box office has led to its dramatic fall from grace in recent months. As a result, parents and children are no longer flooding theaters to see the newest...

A student fills out a bubble test sheet for the SAT, which was originally produced on paper. Now, with the realm of education moving online, the SAT will be fully digital by 2024. (lecroitg, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons)

From Paper to PC: What the Digital SAT Entails

Xavier Lindsey, Assistant/Managing Editor October 17, 2023

Starting in March of 2024, the College Board will completely switch from paper-based testing to digital platforms, 97 years after its debut. While international students received the digital version in...

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