Brazilian soccer team faces fatal crash; only six survive
Jack Belanger, Staff Writer
December 9, 2016
Filed under News
The Brazilian soccer community suffered a tragedy on the night of November 28, when the plane carrying members of the Chapecoense soccer team crashed into the mountains near Medellin, Colombia. According to CNN, of the 83 passengers, only six survived. The survivors include three players, two crew members and one journalist. Initial reports said...
Melim climbs for a cause
Derek Davidson, Staff Writer
December 6, 2016
Filed under News
Imagine being thousands of feet up on Mt. Washington -- it’s mid-winter and the wind is blowing at 60 mph. You’re carrying a pack full of gear and climbing equipment. On your last leg of the climb, an ice cliff poses as an obstacle. This is the scene Ann Melim will face in frigid January, her 10t...
Hollis PD participates in Movember traditions
Connor Harris, Staff Writer
December 5, 2016
Filed under News, Showcase
While a few friends were catching up back in 2003, they jokingly brought up an idea to make the mustache fad a popular trend yet again in today's fashion world. After rounding up 30 people willing to partake in growing unique mustaches/facial hair for the month of November, they officially named it Movemb...
HB Red Cross Club: Will you lend a hand?
Hannah Balfour, Staff Writer
December 5, 2016
Filed under News, Showcase
The National Hurricane Center says that a category five hurricane can reach winds of 157 mph or higher, collapsing buildings and trees everywhere. Recently, Hurricane Matthew brought destruction to a vast number of homes across the southeast coast. The Hollis Brookline High School Red Cross Club is f...
Coffee with a cop
Mario Barassi and Connor Harris
December 2, 2016
Filed under News
On Thursday, December 1, the Hollis Police Department hosted Coffee with a Cop, a monthly event held with the Hollis senior citizens to better the department’s relations with the community. The event was held at Lawrence Barn from 12-1:30 p.m. Lt. Joe Hoebeke is in charge of the event and said, “the p...
Guest speaker from Ithaca College to speak about Communications
Nicole Poitras, Co-Editor in Chief
November 28, 2016
Filed under News
Hollis Brookline High School will have the pleasure of hosting a Skype conversation with Diane Gayeski, the Dean of Ithaca College, during CAV Block on Wednesday, November 30. Gayeski plans to speak about the benefits of a communications major, and specifically the education one could receive from Ithacaâ€...
HB changes direction
Maggie O'Hara, Co-Editor in Chief
November 21, 2016
Filed under Features, News, Showcase
On Friday, November 4, Hollis Brookline was visited by Former Chief Justice John Broderick and Dr. Bryant with Change Direction -- an initiative working to eliminate the stigma around mental illness. As mental health has become a more known part of our society, it's now increasingly important to be aw...
The face of new student leadership: NHS Induction Ceremony
Kat Pellerin, Op/Ed Editor
November 17, 2016
Filed under News, Showcase
This year’s new National Honor Society members were inducted Thursday, October 20. The ceremony was held, as in past years, in the Hollis Brookline auditorium with refreshments in the back lobby afterward. The inductions proceeded smoothly, and everything went as planned. Every year, as part of the ceremony, the NHS...
Canned Food Drive Ends 11/18
Carly Mack, Staff Writer
November 16, 2016
Filed under News, Showcase
The canned food drive ends this Friday, November 18. The cans from this drive will go to the Nashua Soup Kitchen. Please use this as an opportunity to donate and help someone in need this Thanksgiving season. There is a competition between two groups to see who can bring in the most cans. F...
Getting ready to honor our veterans
Max MacLeod, Staff Writer
November 8, 2016
Filed under News, November, Showcase, Video
Every year, the Hollis Brookline Homefront Club welcomes local veterans of both towns to the Veterans Day assembly. Homefront has been working tirelessly since October to get everything ready for this year’s festivities. When the veterans first arrive at school on November 9, they will be greete...
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