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
Google Classroom and Zoom have become a part of everyday learning at Hollis Brookline. After going remote exactly one year ago today, students have become rather adept at this new style learning.

HB students reflect on the pandemic, exactly one year later

Journalism 1 and 2 Staff, Staff Writers • March 12, 2021

Hollis Brookline students reflect on the pandemic, exactly one year after they were told they would be going remote "temporarily." “This exact day last this year was the last time I saw my school...

Local “Dollars for Scholars” chapter now accepting applications from graduating seniors

Anna Birch, Contributing Writer • March 11, 2021

Hollis-Brookline seniors have faced unique challenges this past year, but they are still working hard to excel academically, work or volunteer in the community, and set goals for the future. Hollis and...

Push for Daring Jumping Spider to be named NH State Spider

Rory Klauber, News Editor • February 25, 2021

Trivia Time: How many US states have officially recognized a state spider? Which state(s)?   Don’t know? Just ask nine-year-old Eva from Hollis Primary School, “The only other state that...

This remote learning space belongs to Ava Chretien, who just recently switched to remote on the switch day. The setup aids her in continuing to learn just like she would if she was in-person. “As far as education goes, I believe the HBHS teachers have been doing a really good job at keeping remote students involved during classes,” said Chretien.

How the Class of 2022 are Handling Remote Learning

Lauren Rogers, Features Editor • November 9, 2020

At HB, the first remote/in-person switch day happened on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The switch day allows students to switch between in-person and remote only on that day, but the real surprise was that more students...

The guidelines at Hollis-Brookline High School are still being revised as problems are arising. At the beginning of the year lunch seating was not tracked specific enough so now the school has QR codes for contact tracing. As long as the school keeps making changes to ensure the highest level of safety the school should be able to stay open. “This is one area we are always looking to improve because lunch is the biggest transition during the day,” said Barnes.

Covid-19 Guidelines at Hollis-Brookline High School

Abigail Brown, Op-Ed Editor • October 21, 2020

Hollis Brookline High School has opened for in-person learning with many guidelines to keep students safe. One of the guidelines set in place is to wear a mask at all times when social distancing is not...

With Remote Learning still in place, this year's Teacher’s Appreciation Week looks a lot different than past years. “Students have to rely on letters or emails to express their thanks,” said Senior Class President Josh Ide ‘20. “It’s definitely different, but making sure that teachers know we are thinking of them, especially during this time, is important.”

A Remote Teacher Appreciation Week

Ryan Coutu, News Editor • May 18, 2020

Kim Jong Un before his disappearance from social media and the world. On April 11, before the most important holiday in North Korea, Kim Jong Un disappeared and hasn’t been seen since. There is a reason why he had to have missed it, either being sick, hiding away or planning on something else. “I can’t see another reason why he would miss the holiday, something has to be holding him back from coming out into the public,” said Tim Leclerc ‘21.

Kim Jong Un, Where is He?

Quinn Connors, Staff Writer • May 13, 2020

Rumors have been spreading about Kim Jongs Un’s disappearance. Some have said that he is very ill, some say he is dead, and some say he is alive and well, but which one is true? On North Korea’s most...

A piece of amber holds the skeleton of the smallest dinosaur ever discovered. The fossil was discovered in Northern Myanmar in March. “This [fossil] was so pristine and so well-preserved, this thing was super perfect,” said Jingmai O’Connor, a paleontologist at China’s Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology.

What in the world is happening besides Covid-19?

Miles Keefe, Staff Writer • April 20, 2020

What in the World is Happening Besides Covid-19? These days it’s almost impossible to tune into the news and hear about anything other than the coronavirus pandemic and its increasing toll on public...

Last week Hollis-Brookline transition to remote learning due to the spread of COVID-19. This has posed new challenges and learning experiences for students and staff alike. "The first few days were a little shaky. Everyone is learning even the teachers so it’s getting done just slowly," said Paige Boggis '20.

Remote learning: three days in

Hannah Riseman, Head Editor • March 23, 2020

Friday, March 20, exactly one week after the announcement that SAU41 would transition to remote learning until April 3 due to the spread of COVID-19, marked the end of the first week of online learning....

Mayor Pete Buttigieg speaks with attendees of the 2019 California Democratic Party State Convention at the George R. Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, California. “I am a Democratic because I believe in protecting freedom, fairness, families, and the future,” said Buttigieg.

Speculations arise following the Democratic candidate drop outs

Josh Hill, Staff Writer • March 20, 2020

In the past few weeks, several presidential candidates of the Democratic party dropped out of the race, most notably Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Amy Klobuchar, and Mayor Michael...

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