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

Ponies Winnie and Peanut wait excitedly to be brought inside for dinner. Horseback riding is all about the relationship between the horse and rider, where both parties do an equal amount of work, just in a different fashion. “Our jobs are different. I’m focused on location, I’m focused on striding, I’m focused on my test. I do a lot of the behind the scenes stuff,” said Laura Considine ‘20.

The art of equestrianism

Hannah Riseman, Op-Ed Co-Editor April 30, 2018

At times when the integrity of sports is brought to the table, there is always someone that claims horseback riding, a broad term which encompasses easily 50 different disciplines, is not a true sport....

Students struggle through a pile of sports gear in order to find a place for their bags. A new system could help to decrease the disorganization and help athletes of every sport. “A new system would help the organization process,” Rachael Brown ‘20.

Sports Shelves Organization

Leila Caplan, Staff Writer April 18, 2018

Every day, students at Hollis Brookline High School rely on the shelves outside the locker rooms to hold their bags until it is time for practice. It has become increasingly difficult to find a spot on...

A sign outside the mini-gym entrance announces the all-day revote on Article 2. The revote ended with a definite failure for Article 2, with 1231 ‘yes’ votes and 807 ‘no’ votes; it needed two-thirds of the vote to pass. “I hope it’s not the last we see of [Article 2],” said Holly Babcock, a member of the School Board. “I hope it comes back for another COOP meeting and we pursue it in some capacity.”

A closer look at Article 2

Spring is here, which means it’s time for the annual Cooperative School District meetings in the Hollis-Brookline district. One of the articles proposed is of particular interest to students, taxpayers...

Mr. Perry awaits for the bell to run to his car and sprint with other HB students to beat the buses! Students at HB wait everyday to try to overcome the traffic that can waste precious time afterschool. “I think seniors should be able to get out three minutes earlier because they have to get to their jobs,” Perry stated.

Beat the buses!

Kyle Bentall, Staff Writer April 10, 2018

At Hollis Brookline High School, as soon as the 2:30 p.m. bell sounds, students whip open the classroom doors and begin the sprint to their cars to avoid the painstaking traffic. Losing the minimal time...

Evan LaFrance ‘20 and Nicole Plummer ‘19 represent their characters’ rivalry with an on-stage dance battle. Gregory Parker, director, encouraged the actors to have fun with the production and develop their own love of acting. “The most pleasure I get from directing is seeing others have fun with it,” Parker said.

Theater offers a breather from looming stress

Rowan Gingras, Co-Oped Editor April 2, 2018

High school can be insanely stressful between ever-looming deadlines, part-time jobs and college applications. However, many students have found a respite, a break from the constant pressure that still...

HBHS’s American flag flies in the front of the school. The flag stands for freedom, representation, and equality for all who pledge to it. Geraldine Ferraro, the first woman to be nominated to run for Vice President representing a major political party during her campaign said, “By choosing a woman to run for your nations second highest office, you send a powerful signal to all Americans. There are no doors we cannot unlock. We will place no limits on achievement.”

Voices Heard

Harry Bates, Staff Writer March 22, 2018

After a year of political chaos, sexual harassment and protests, a record amount of women are ready to make their voices heard in local and federal government. The uprising of empowered women running for...

Students at HBHS try to find time in their schedules to study, do homework, extracurricular activities, as well as perform basic necessities. Finding ways to study efficiently is very helpful. “I think studying is super important... You want to learn the material to help secure the information. It is not about memorizing, it is about learning,” said Milette.

Is studying worth it?

Leila Caplan, Staff Writer March 21, 2018

Many students at HBHS debate whether studying is worth it, to decide if they should take time out of their busy schedules to prepare for assessments. Unfortunately, the answer to this question is harder...

Kenny Corsetti ‘19 reviews his SAT prep book in preparation for the March test. He has scored well on his tests in the past, but knows extra studying is needed. “It is a lot of information to cover, so you have to take it piece by piece if you want a super good score” says Corsetti.

SAT Prep Class HB: is it worth it?

Kyle Simpson, Staff Writer February 23, 2018

With the March SAT quickly approaching, juniors at Hollis Brookline are preparing for the test day. Some study on their own, some go to tutors, and others take our very own SAT prep class at HB. But what...

Larry Nassar attends several weeks of court for sexual assault of many women. In the end, he was sentenced to life in prison. “I think [Nassar] should be locked away for a long time. He should never be let out of prison,” said Mary Martin ‘20.

Who’s the greater predator? Examining the enabling of Larry Nassar

Kaleigh Whalen, Staff Writer February 21, 2018

Former USA Gymnastics National doctor, Larry Nassar, has recently been sentenced to 175 years in prison for his vulgar acts on young girls and women. Over the past two decades, he sexually harassed over...

A simple sandwich sits waiting to be eaten. John Champa of Nashua claims “If you say that is has to have two pieces of bread, which isn’t true, let’s say the hotdog bun rips, is it a sandwich then?” In this instance, we see a sandwich that has an English muffin surrounding it, an English muffin that was once in one piece much like that of a hotdog bun.

Is a hotdog a sandwich?

Scott Vancoughnett, Features Editor February 9, 2018

For years now, people in our nation and even our local community have been arguing about hotdogs and whether they are a sandwich or not. This discussion has been going on for too long; it is time for someone...

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