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

Hollis Brookline’s Profile displays some of the school’s academic rigor and overall success. SAU41 is known for typically leading the public educational scene in New Hampshire, consistently ranking within the top three schools year after year. “I believe school is what you make of it and those who chose to go further and dig deeper should be given the credit they deserve,” says Madeleine McCann ‘18, in regard to enabling students to embark on independent projects.

A shift in education: independent learning

Patrick Bloniasz, Co-Editor in Chief November 20, 2017

It isn’t rare to read clickbait headlines when it comes to educational reform, whether it be a new technology, a new program, or changing school start times. Through all the noise, one of the few shifts...

Some of the souvenirs that Buckle Up NH handed out to kids for attending their conference in order to encourage safe choices. Hollis Brookline’s Shannon O’Connor ‘18 stays safe on the road by, “not touching [her] phone and staying alert to everyone around [her].” That is the behavior that Buckle Up NH is trying to encourage by advertising safety.

‘Buckle Up NH’ is the best program in New Hampshire

Scott Vancoughnett, Feature Editor November 17, 2017

On Oct. 23, students and staff from Hollis Brookline got to take a Monday off from school and travel to New Hampshire’s state capital to listen to a few wonderful speakers about safe driving. The first...

Resting on the coffee table in a living room, this pumpkin-scented candle is the perfect addition to the room to make it feel cozy, welcoming, and perfectly seasonal. Companies during this time of year thrive off of pumpkin-scented candles, because people love the way the smell brings together all of the great aspects of fall.

Pumpkin spice and everything nice

Avery Webb, Staff Writer November 16, 2017

With every new season comes its traditions. For autumn, the tradition seems to be that everything becomes pumpkin-scented or flavored, including candles, muffins, and even Oreos. The face of autumn comfort,...

A typical artsy picture of the famous Starbucks pumpkin spice latte

The Worst Fall Tradition

Jonathan Brunkhardt, Staff Writer November 16, 2017

Along with the changing of the leaves and sweater weather comes the pumpkin spice craze. Pumpkin spice is a staple for fall coffee shops, and it is highly anticipated by people across the country. Hordes...

 Joe Caswell ‘19 uses his iPhone 7 like many students around the Hollis-Brookline community and beyond.

Why is the apple still your favorite fruit?

Joe Messina, Staff Writer November 13, 2017

Sunday morning rain falls as Joe Caswell ‘19 sits at his kitchen counter in his home in Hollis, NH. He sips his coffee as his fingers move around on his Apple iPhone 7, connecting with multiple people...

On October 11, the BSA announced that starting on January 1st it will begin allowing girls into Cub Scout Packs and Boy Scout Troops. This decision has been highly controversial, as it can be seen as a way to slow the decline in BSA enrollment. Photo by Carrie Ryan

Has the BSA gone too far?

Adam McQuilkin, Staff Writer November 8, 2017

On October 11, the Boy Scouts of America overturned a century-old policy with the announcement that the Boy Scouting program will begin accepting girls into its formerly all-male troops and packs. This...

School starts at 7:40AM this year, 25 minutes later than the 7:15AM start time in previous years. Although feedback about change has been mostly positive, it means that students who take the bus have to kill time before class starts.

New time, same place

Eleanor Quarles, Co-Editor in Chief November 6, 2017

As the first quarter of the year comes to a close, the new high school start time has been in effect for almost two months. The beginning of school being 25 minutes later has caused shifts in the bell...

Thinking hard, Tasha White ‘20 sits quietly, going through the PSAT study guide. “I’m practicing for the practice in hopes I can earn a scholarship,” told White.

Should students be required to take the PSATs?

Grace Straka, Staff Writer November 2, 2017

At HBHS, and high schools everywhere, the SATs have become a source of anxiety for most students. Along with SATs , though, comes the option for a practice test during October of a student’s sophomore...

The water bottle refilling station is the source of the request of junior Kevin Hallerman

Time for a change?

Patrick Grimes, Humor Editor October 16, 2017

With the advent of a later start time and the abolition of the hat rule, HBHS is in for a time of great reform. In one way or another, many students are clamoring for changes to the school. A handful of...

Utopia is a recent DLC pack for the PC game Stellaris that greatly enhances the gameplay experience.

Stellaris Utopia: a great expansion to an already great game

Brock Radford, Staff Writer May 24, 2017

Summer vacation is, to many people, an abundance of free time with seemingly infinite possibilities. In some cases, there’s so much free time that filling it might seem like a problem. It’s good news,...

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