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

Kylie Whiting ‘19 enjoys a sweet caramel apple during Thursday’s CAV block. Shes one of many students who has enjoyed the new monthly treat sold by Life Skills Program. “Caramel apples are the best. Sticky candy and a crisp apple, you cant go wrong with that!’ said Whiting.

Trick or treat? Popcorn or caramel apples?

Avery Desruisseau, Staff Writer October 26, 2018

It's that time of year! Fresh, crisp, tart apples are slathered in sticky, sweet caramel; and if you're lucky, the beautifully glazed apples might be adorned with a coat of sprinkles or maybe even M&Ms....

Kyra Belden ‘19 is preparing to pass the ball to her teammates. Her and the rest of the varsity volleyball team are getting ready for the state championship tournament. “[The team] is working on their skills, physical and mental, to get ready for the tournament,” said Balfour.

Could this year be four-in-a-row for Varsity Volleyball?

Katelyn Sova, Staff Writer October 26, 2018

Never before has a Division I volleyball team won the state championship four years in a row in New Hampshire, but Hollis Brookline may be the first to do so. The HB Girls Varsity Volleyball team has won...

Actress Taissa Farmiga stars in a popular scene from The Nun trailer. The release of trailer brought lots of business to theaters everywhere. “The week it came out there was a lot of excitement over the trailer. People were excited to go see the movie,” said Wood.

The Nun; not so scary after all

Sydney Speir, Staff Writer October 25, 2018

The Nun, the latest addition to the Conjuring universe, has hit $131 million in the box office since its release on Sept. 6. Although The Nun was the most successful of any Conjuring films, critics and...

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It’s time to make a difference, Hollis-Brookline

Hannah Riseman, Features Editor October 24, 2018

Kids can make a significant difference in the world before they grow up. Yet, at Hollis-Brookline High School, it almost seems as though my fellow students and I are off in our own little universe, where...

Michael Gillespie is running the ball. He is in his offensive position, running back, versus Manchester West on 9/21 . He’s “always in position” according to Hillard, which is why he has so many receptions.

Football captain Michael Gillespie concussed

Alec MacEachen, News Editor October 24, 2018

Senior and captain of the football team, Michael Gillespie ‘19, was concussed last Friday in a home game against Souhegan. He is a four year varsity veteran, and one of the cornerstones of the team.“Michael...

The official thumbnail for the Ozark series, featuring Marty Bryde and his wife Wendy, played by Jason Bateman and Laura Linney. The two are in front of their new home in the Ozark, Missouri.

Ozark is worth the watch, spoiler free (mostly)

Alec MacEachen, News Editor October 19, 2018

The second season of Netflix’s original Ozark has been on Netflix for over a month now. The show is, “really good,” according to Jennifer Given, history teacher and student council adviser, and I...

This is Connor Farwell skiing down a mountain in the winter. Farwell Is competing in a ski race at Sunapee Mountain . “If you aren’t crashing, youre not skiing” said Farwell.

New England’s best ski mountains

Nathan Eisenhauer, Staff Writer October 18, 2018

As fall slowly passes, it is time to start thinking about winter fun. Hollis and Brookline are perfectly located right in the heart of some amazing ski locations. New England is a great place to ski, but...

 Danny Hyatt ‘19 is wearing the augmented reality goggles and trying to text while virtually driving for the Augmented Reality Distracted Driving Education System distracted driving simulator. Students had to opportunity to try the simulator throughout the school day to learn about how distractions such as texting and driving and having passengers in the car can affect driving. After trying the simulator and experiencing all kinds of distractions, even more unusual ones like being poked and having the seat kicked.“It could prepare you in case [a distraction] does happen and would know how to handle the situation better,” said DeJoie 
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HB tackles distracted driving

Nora Miller, A&E Editor October 17, 2018

On Sept. 19 and 26, HB students from all grades took part in two different field trips focused around preventing distracted driving. The first was a distracted driving simulation held outside of the high...

Above is a common sight for anyone who has driven in Brookline or Hollis. Every fall, the quiet streets fill with fallen leaves. The beautiful colored trees creating a comforting canopy overhead.

Invasion of the leaf peepers

Avery Desruisseau, Staff Writer October 16, 2018

Driving down the winding roads of Hollis and Brookline during the fall season is always a sight to behold. While cruising on a crisp autumn afternoon, us New Hampshire natives have learned the art of appreciating...

Mrs. Risdal sits at her desk as she works on college apps.  This department can help with all issues including social, emotional, and academic.  “This school counseling department is very dedicated to helping kids navigate through high school,” said Theressa Risdal.

New school counseling department

Ian Babcock, Staff Writer October 16, 2018

On the first floor of Hollis Brookline High School, you will find a wing with five new faculty members, along with three returning faculty members, who are ready to help students in any way they can. Newly...

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