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

A student fills out a bubble test sheet for the SAT, which was originally produced on paper. Now, with the realm of education moving online, the SAT will be fully digital by 2024. (lecroitg, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons)

From Paper to PC: What the Digital SAT Entails

Xavier Lindsey, Assistant/Managing Editor October 17, 2023

Starting in March of 2024, the College Board will completely switch from paper-based testing to digital platforms, 97 years after its debut. While international students received the digital version in...

Kirti Das at Brookdale Farm picking apples with her mother. As a child, Das is seen grabbing an apple to pluck off the tree. “Kirti was very eager to pick apples for her first time,” said Leena Ray, Das’ mother.

Fall Festivities in Hollis

Kirti Das, Staff Writer October 16, 2023

With the fall colors in bloom, the town of Hollis gets ready for the autumn season. With the preparations for the Apple Festival, Brookdale’s pick-your-own season and Beaver Brook’s Fall Festival,...

Team picture of the 2023 Unified Soccer team. They are ending their season but are continuing to grow together to improve for the future. “All the athletes are so nice and motivated, and even when stuff doesn’t work out that well, they’re still happy and cheerful,” said athlete Cassidy Krivis ‘25.

Tough Loss Leads to Growth for Unified Soccer Team

Summer Leavitt, Features Editor October 16, 2023

The first Unified Soccer game resulted in a loss for the team, but ultimately, it was both a learning and fun experience for the athletes and the coaches.  Unified sports are a combination of students...

The HB Cheer Team participates in the 2023 Hollis Old Homes Day parade. They are in the middle of their fall season and have been doing better than ever. “This season already feels really special,” said coach Christina Ellis.

Last One, Best One: The Cheer Team Begins One of Their Best Seasons Yet

Annika Bergin, Opinion Editor October 16, 2023

The cheer team has recently begun one of their best seasons yet with six very skilled seniors taking the lead on the team. That being said, with the possibility of only five people cheering next year,...

Homecoming Recap

Lilly Bouchard, Staff Writer November 21, 2022

Homecoming weekend was nothing but a success for HB athletes. Varsity field hockey, Varsity, JV-A and JV-B volleyball, Varsity Girls soccer and JV Boys soccer all took home a win at their homecoming...

HB Football: Ready to Rebuild

HB Football: Ready to Rebuild

Jocelyn Gillespie, Sports Editor November 9, 2022

Over the past years the HB football team has taken a lot of hits, and now they're ready to rebuild the program.  Captain Adam York is passionate about helping the football program. His love for the...

Paige Rowan 23, studying with an SAT prep book.

Submitting the Scores

Kate McElveen, Assistant Opinion Editor November 7, 2022
The option to send SAT Scores is a different opportunity that most students applying have not had before. It is important to understand when is a good time to send them, or when it will benefit them the most, and to know all your options before submitting your applications.
Players rush to celebrate a big win over Portsmouth.

HBVB Season Wrap-Up: Powerful Bonds Pay Off

Alex Willard, Sportswriter November 7, 2022
“The team is extremely motivated because we have a great team bond and are all very invested in the well-being of the team,” said Sophia Jordan '25.
Lead guitar player of Powers Out, Connor Moquin plays at HBHS Guitar Night.

HB Student Band ‘Power’s Out’ Breaks 1,000 Streams on Spotify

Tate Klauber, Opinion Editor November 7, 2022
“If you have a passion for music, then pursue it,” Jokinen said. “There are a lot of people in this community who love it, and you really get a worthwhile experience out of it."
Henry Bruneau dons his homemade Man With the Yellow Hat costume

Looking Back: October Spirit Week 2022

Nik Tigert, Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2022

From October 17 to October 24, The Cavalier Chronicle surveyed the student body to get an idea of what costumes would be prevalent this Halloween season. 84.2% of HB students said they would be wearing...

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