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This picture was taken in Prague, Czech Republic.  You can see the beautiful castle in the background, and the people enjoying this wonderful city.  This trip will feature this city, as well as Vienna, Austria, and Budapest, Hungary. “To see a city that has existed through all those events and has been shaped by them,” will help students connect more with their history learning, said Ellis.

World History gone international (again!)

Ian Babcock, Staff Writer October 30, 2018

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...

Kylie Whiting ‘19 enjoys a sweet caramel apple during Thursday’s CAV block. Shes one of many students who has enjoyed the new monthly treat sold by Life Skills Program. “Caramel apples are the best. Sticky candy and a crisp apple, you cant go wrong with that!’ said Whiting.

Trick or treat? Popcorn or caramel apples?

Avery Desruisseau, Staff Writer October 26, 2018

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....

Kelsey Sova ‘22 is pictured here with her iPhone 8. The iPhone 8 was released last year as well as the iPhone X. Sova prefers the iPhone 8 because the iPhone XS is “very expensive.”

Apple’s Newest Technology

Katelyn Sova, Staff Writer October 23, 2018

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...

 Danny Hyatt ‘19 is wearing the augmented reality goggles and trying to text while virtually driving for the Augmented Reality Distracted Driving Education System distracted driving simulator. Students had to opportunity to try the simulator throughout the school day to learn about how distractions such as texting and driving and having passengers in the car can affect driving. After trying the simulator and experiencing all kinds of distractions, even more unusual ones like being poked and having the seat kicked.“It could prepare you in case [a distraction] does happen and would know how to handle the situation better,” said DeJoie 
(Picture was taken by Officer Bergeron)

HB tackles distracted driving

Nora Miller, A&E Editor October 17, 2018

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...

Merrimack Valley, shows the total area affected by the fires in Massachusetts. The area has the towns of Lawrence, Andover and North Andover, along the western border. Other places in the area include Amesbury; Boxford; Georgetown; Groveland; Haverhill; Merrimack; Methuen; Newbury; Newburyport; Rowley; Salisbury; and West Newbury. Hudzik says that everyone in the area knows, “someone directly affected,” by the fire, and that his family in Massachusetts has, “turned off gas and are afraid to turn it back on.”

Last week’s Massachusetts house fires

Alec MacEachen, News Editor October 2, 2018

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...

Students from the 2019 graduating class attend Homecoming 2017 in semi-formal dresses. Historically, HBHS Homecoming has been semi-formal attire, and will continue to be for the pending Harvest Dance. “We have to define [the dress code] still, but expect it to be semi-formal,” said Grosse.

Introducing: The Harvest Dance

Emmie White, Assistant Head Editor September 27, 2018

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...

Transfer students gather with other HB students to ask questions and talk about the environment here at HBHS. Both transfer and freshman students were treated to many opportunities to get involved and comfortable at school.“I think the biggest take away from [Freshman Orientation/ Year] is the fact that it is a really good chance [for Freshman and new students] to define themselves and possibly reinvent themselves,” said Perry.

A quick recap of 2018 Freshman Orientation

Emmie White, Assistant Head Editor September 7, 2018

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...

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,...

 The United States opened an embassy in Jerusalem in early May, the event was met with acceptance and protest from Jerusalem’s locals and neighbors. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at the opening ceremony, “Remember this moment, this is history.”

Move-in Day for the U.S. Jerusalem Embassy

Harry Bates, Staff Writer June 4, 2018

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...

Many schools have started working with local companies in exchange for advertising the companys services. This allows the school to increase funding, without local taxes increasing.

The Future of School Funding

Liam Grant, Leila Caplan, and Harry Bates May 9, 2018

Recently, schools across the United States have started to look toward outside support in the form of private donations and local business sponsorship to increase education funding. This has become an...

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