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

Pictured is me, Sofia Barassi, sitting in my hospital bed after my ACL surgery in November of 2017. I tore my ACL playing field hockey and thought that it was the end of my career. Now I’m recovered and ready to play my favorite sport again. It was a very scary experience, but Arnold couldn’t have stated it better, “I’ve learned you need to go hard at what you love to do, because it can be taken from you at any time.”

Snap, crackle pop

Sofia Barassi, Sports Editor September 11, 2018

One wrong step, one wrong pivot, one wrong jolt, and your athletic career can be jeopardized forever. When you tear your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), just as I did, many things in your life stop instantly....

As elections draw near, political signs can be found in abundance on local roadsides. For many voters, this is the closest they will get to name recognition. Only about 20% of people will vote in off year elections.

Vote early and local

Noah Penasack, Op-Ed Editor September 10, 2018

In recent years, buying local produce, artisan goods, and other wares has become extremely popular. Slogans such as “eat local” and “buy local” can be seen on t-shirts, bumper stickers, and tote...

A student dedicated to failure definitely must avoid buying these school essentials, including writing utensils, a laptop, an agenda, and even a mandatory vocabulary book. Unpreparedness and procrastination are essential to the defiant student, and will soon become part of your daily routine. “I think I do my best work while procrastinating,” said Senthil, laughing.

Starting off school on the wrong foot

Rowan Gingras, Staff Writer September 4, 2018

It’s time for school to begin again, bringing with it all the highs and lows of meeting new teachers, buying school supplies, and the first homework assignments of the year. It’s fair to say that most...

A typical Buffalo Wild Wings location. The store draws large crowds on game days for their famous wings and crazy sports environment.

The flavorful taste of Buffalo Wild Wings

Kyle Simpson, Staff Writer June 13, 2018

Buffalo Wilds Wings has grown to be one of the most popular wing chains throughout America. Known for its sports theme, the restaurant draws large crowds on game days for its famous wings and its rowdy...

 Isaac Wimmer joins a Kahoot! quiz, watching for the game to officially start. Kahoot! is a fun an exciting way for students to practice the material they learned in class.  “Kahoot has changed my life. It’s made me better at everything. I don’t know where I’d be today without it,” said Isaac Wimmer ‘18.

The educational value of Kahoot!

Max Porter, Staff Writer June 13, 2018

You walk into class, ready to learn. You sit down in your chair and prepare yourself for a lecture of sorts, like every other day. But today is different. The teacher has the projector on and plastered...

AP World History- the ultimate review

Rowan Gingras and Hannah Riseman June 13, 2018

  On May 17, sophomore AP World History students were treated to miscellaneous fruits and juices before their end-of-year exam. A grueling four hours later, most of those exhausted students...

Aged rockers Mick Jagger, Ron Wood, Keith Richards and Charlie Watts perform as the Rolling Stones in 2015. “It’s what we do man – we enjoy doing it and there’s thousands of people out there and they enjoy it too.” said guitarist Keith Richards in February 2018.

The beat goes on and on- when should bands retire?

Nick Shepard, Staff Writer May 18, 2018

The 1960’s and 70’s: two decades when radio waves were dominated by some of the greatest musical artists to ever walk the earth. From the Grateful Dead to Simon and Garfunkel, mega hit makers from...

Jonathan Brunkhardt ‘18 and Scott VanCoughnett ‘18 gaze bitterly at the softball and baseball batting cage, located on the ceiling in the gymnasium. The volleyball teams have claimed that the low-lying cage gets in the way of their games. “It sucks,” says Burkhardt.

Battle beside the batting cage

Sofia Barassi, Assistant Sports Editor May 17, 2018

Both the softball and baseball teams at Hollis Brookline High School raised money to pay for the batting cage in the gymnasium, which was installed last year, hoping it would benefit their play. However,...

Above is a picture of the 2018 Prom Facebook Page. Hundreds of pictures have been posted here as each girl finds, and is ready to show off, her dress. “It’s usually lovely.. I’m very flattered if I am asked to chaperone,” said Given.

Proposing a problem with prom

Emmie White, News Editor May 15, 2018

It’s prom season and, just like every year, this year’s seniors and accompanying underclassmen have purchased and committed to the dresses of their dreams. HB is not the only school preparing for...

“It’s very difficult to concentrate when it’s hot and humid,” said Mary Martin 20’. HB students, especially those on the third floor, are victim to the intense heat in classrooms and hallways. By staying hydrated and wearing light layers, students attempt to survive the heat.

The unbearable heat

Kaleigh Walen, Nick Shepard and Joe Caswell May 8, 2018

It is May 1, 80 degrees outside, and you’re stuck on the third floor with sweat dripping down your face while you try to copy down the most challenging math notes of your education thus far. There are...

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