Thank you, Local Veterans
November 14, 2018
Filed under News, November, Showcase
Every year at Hollis-Brookline, the Homefront Club welcomes veterans from around the community to honor them at a school-wide assembly. The veterans and active duty military are recognized for their service and honored at a school-wide assembly and luncheon, courtesy of the Homefront Club. The Home...
World History gone international (again!)
Ian Babcock, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
Filed under News, October, Showcase
Over April Vacation of 2019, Hollis Brookline High School students will embark on a journey halfway across the globe for a trip they will never forget These students will be accompanied by: Christina Ellis and Jennifer Given, both history teachers, and other HBHS teachers. They will travel to major histo...
Trick or treat? Popcorn or caramel apples?
Avery Desruisseau, Staff Writer
October 26, 2018
Filed under News, October, Showcase
It's that time of year! Fresh, crisp, tart apples are slathered in sticky, sweet caramel; and if you're lucky, the beautifully glazed apples might be adorned with a coat of sprinkles or maybe even M&Ms. Yum! As a student, if you're interested in one of these sweet treats, then keep reading. Starting...
Apple’s Newest Technology
Katelyn Sova, Staff Writer
October 23, 2018
Filed under News
One of the most highly anticipated events in technology every year is the announcement of new devices from Apple. This year, on Sept. 12, multiple new devices were introduced. These included three new iPhones: the iPhone XS, the iPhone XS Max, and the iPhone XR, and a new Apple Watch. T...
HB tackles distracted driving
Nora Miller, A&E Editor
October 17, 2018
Filed under News, October, Showcase
On Sept. 19 and 26, HB students from all grades took part in two different field trips focused around preventing distracted driving. The first was a distracted driving simulation held outside of the high school, and the second was a conference on distracted driving in Concord. The Augme...
Last week’s Massachusetts house fires
Alec MacEachen, News Editor
October 2, 2018
Filed under News, October, Showcase
Three towns in the Merrimack Valley area, 40 minutes away from HBHS and just over the Massachusetts state line, have been put into state of emergency by Governor Charlie Baker due to gas fires that destroyed homes. One person has been killed, and 20 have been injured in this event. The only death was ...
Introducing: The Harvest Dance
Emmie White, Assistant Head Editor
September 27, 2018
Filed under News, September, Showcase
The Homecoming Dance at Hollis Brookline High School has never been much of a hit. In years past, it’s been overshadowed by sports, clubs, and other events like Old Homes Day. This year’s Homecoming Dance was set to be hosted on Saturday, Sept. 29. However, the Homecoming Dance has been cancelled, as an...
A quick recap of 2018 Freshman Orientation
Emmie White, Assistant Head Editor
September 7, 2018
Filed under News, September, Showcase
On August 29, the incoming freshmen and nearly 50 transfer students were invited to the annual HBHS Freshman Orientation Day where they familiarized themselves with their new school. Every year, orientation introduces the incoming freshmen and transfer students to their new classrooms, teachers, and...
Red Cross Club’s Spring blood drive
Leila Caplan, Staff Writer
June 13, 2018
Last month, people from the Hollis Brookline community lined up at the middle school and high school to donate blood in order to save countless lives. This event was orchestrated by the Red Cross Club, HBHS English teacher and club advisor, Heidi Foster, and HBHS health teacher, Erin White. For many,...
Move-in Day for the U.S. Jerusalem Embassy
Harry Bates, Staff Writer
June 4, 2018
Filed under June, News, Showcase
As a ceremony commences to open the new controversial United States Embassy in Jerusalem, not so far away on the Gaza border, an estimated 2,700 protesters were injured, leaving an estimated 58 people dead by Israeli armed forces. The havoc was sparked by President Trump’s decision to move the U.S....
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