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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

 Ryan Donato, former Boston Bruins player, scored the first goal in Seattle Kraken history. This picture is taken from the Seattle Kraken’s official Instagram. “It was exciting coming in. I think we knew how much of a blessing it was to be able to come here with the excitement and everything” said Ryan Donato, in his first post game interview. The video of the interview can be found here.

The NHL’s Newest Addition

Kelsey Sova, Staff Writer November 16, 2021

If you are a hockey fan, then you know that there is a new team coming to the National Hockey League (NHL) for the 21-22 season. This team, who is based out of Seattle, Washington, is known to the world...

Results from Saturday/Sunday – November 6th/7th

November 8, 2021

The NHIAA Cross Country Meet of Champions was held this past Saturday at Mines Falls. Congratulations to Amy Pattelena who finished 40th with a time of 19:51 and 52nd with a time of 16:59 The Volleyball...

Bags of Halloween candy fill grocery stores in anticipation for the holiday. "I'm excited to purchase my favorites," said Miriam Burgher '22

What is the Best Halloween Candy?

Rachel Lindof, Assistant Head Editor November 4, 2021

It's November first and you walk into the grocery store ready to purchase the remaining Halloween candy off of the shelves for half the price. You walk past the bags of Nerds, Twix, Smarties, and Butterfingers,...

New Year New Traffic…

Amanda Gardiner, Staff Writer November 4, 2021

When you live five minutes away from the school, getting home roughly 30 minutes after school gets out seems very frustrating. Well, that's the reality for most HBHS students and staff. Last year, if students...

Games for Thursday -November 4th

November 4, 2021

NHIAA Division II Girls Soccer Semi-Finals at Exeter, dismissal at 1:15 pm, bus at 1:30 pm, game time at 4 pm. Admission Fee: Adults - $ 7 Students and Senior Citizens - $ 5 NHIAA Division I Volleyball...

Upcoming NHIAA events involving HBHS Athletics

November 3, 2021

Thursday -November 4th : NHIAA Division II Girls Soccer Semi-Finals at Exeter, dismissal at 1:45 pm, bus at 2 pm, game time at 4 pm. Admission Fee: Adults - $ 7 Students and Senior Citizens - $ 5 NHIAA...

The poster for Trap, the spring play last year. It was pre-recorded and live streamed on YouTube last May. “I think it’s the best we can do under these circumstances. Would I prefer doing in person shows? Yes. We can’t because, you know, we can’t,” says stage manager Jess Hu ‘21.

The Show Must Go On

Caitlin Treacy, A&E Editor November 12, 2020

Despite the many obstacles that the coronavirus pandemic has created, the theater program is still going strong, even though it’s being conducted over Zoom. Starting with the cancelation of The Music...

Hollis-Brookline musicians perform at a socially distanced concert at Nichols Field this summer. “It was a lot of hard work, but it paid off,” said drummer Miles Montgomery, ‘21 (pictured back-middle). Musicians have been hard-pressed to find opportunities where they can perform due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Music Scene of Quarantine

Alex Tisa, Head Editor November 9, 2020

COVID-19 has affected many different aspects of our lives, but one that isn't considered very often is live music. Live music is vital to many, and it plays a significant role in HB student culture. Without...

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...

Sean Tisa, guitarist, plays a Blind Melon song with his band. Backed by Miles Montgomery 22’, Helene McNabb 22’, Ian McNabb 20’ and Mary Martin 20’, Sean knew this song was one for the ages. “No Rain by Blind Melon was for sure my favorite. We played that at 90s night,” said Tisa.

Virtual Guitar Night 2020

Josh Parr, Sports Editor November 6, 2020

As the Class of 2020 reached the end of their High School career at HB, the many musically inclined students were disappointed by the cancellation of their last Guitar Night. But, in times of pain, Eric...

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