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The CavChron

The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron

Eric Perry mans the drums at the December Guitar Night. Perry performed in the Spring guitar night as well, and you can expect him to perform for years to come.
“When I first started I was a bit nervous, but the more I put myself out there the more comfortable I got, it’s a great opportunity to collaborate with students,” said Perry.

Performing arts beyond teaching

Kyle Simpson and Mark Labak May 7, 2018

Science teacher Eric Perry is currently in his third year as a Hollis Brookline High School teacher, while social studies teacher Gregory O’Brien is in his first; nonetheless, both teachers have quickly...

Mike Fox and Christine Heaton pose at the end of the school library aisle. Fox is holding a handful of classic novels while Heaton stands at the end of her beloved bookcase. “What’s the difference between reading a magazine and article posts on Facebook?” said Heaton.

Student Reading at HBHS

Harry Bates and Kaleigh Whalen May 6, 2018

Why are students not reading as much as they used to? With the new era of technology at students’ fingertips across the nation, teachers tend to think students are only reading via social media. New...

Joe Messina is featured in this banner advertising Guitar Night. All around the school, banners were put up to let people know about the show in May. “Nothing compares to what I feel on stage with the music blaring and the crowd in front of me. To say I’m excited about this Guitar Night is a grand understatement,” said Messina.

Guitar Night Strums Again

Sofia Barassi, Assistant Sports Writer May 1, 2018

On May 4 and May 5, Hollis Brookline will host the very popular Guitar Night in the auditorium at 7pm. Guitar night is, arguably, one of Hollis Brookline High School’s most anticipated and popular...

Camille Carson teaches both biology and chemistry. Students and teachers both commend her ability to make connections with those she teaches. “She is able to make good connections with the students. She takes the time to get to know them,” said Thompson.

Camille Carson: Medicine to Biology

Leila Caplan, Staff Writer May 1, 2018

Every year, Hollis Brookline High School welcomes new teachers to the staff, hoping to work with passionate faculty who have a desire to help students. Camille Carson is one of those teachers. This...

Juniors Cassidy Pigott, Mackenzie Wood, and Olivia Valentine, with some of their veterinary science classmates from Alvirne and Nashua. The class has been preparing months for this convention and are very excited to go to nationals. “Overall, it was a very nice weekend!” said Wood ‘19.

Veterinary Science class trip to FFA convention

Lindsey Woods, Staff Writer May 1, 2018

Hollis Brookline students taking the veterinary science class at Alvirne High School in Hudson, New Hampshire took a trip to the Omni Mt. Washington Resort Hotel located in Bretton Woods, NH for the Future...

Teagan Hudzik ‘19 studies a detailed text in Mrs.Illingworth’s AP Language and Composition class. All of the “AP Lang” students are preparing for their exams in May. “I take 5 [AP Classes]. I just feel like it is good to challenge myself… I really like learning,” said another AP Language and Composition student, Dhruv Miglani ‘19.

Academics and the consequential environment at Hollis Brookline High School

Hannah Riseman, Emmie White and Kyle Bentall May 1, 2018

It is well-known that Hollis Brookline High School has a fantastic academic program. Why else would the school consistently rank in the top 5 high schools in New Hampshire? However, with these high academic...

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....

The 2016-2017 lacrosse team lines up against Bow last season. They made Final Four, but Johnathon Kroposki, ‘19, says “This year we can win it all.”

Girls and Boys Lax Preseason

JP Blasi, Assistant Editor April 20, 2018

Despite the loss of senior players, the Hollis Brookline Boys Lacrosse team is still looking to maintain excellence this season. In Coach Rich MacDonough's second year, he is looking to create a long lasting...

This fish is a possible candidate for residents inside Aldana-Proulx’s aquaponics garden. Fish are necessary for aquaponics to work because they provide fertilizer for the plants and keep the water free of plant detritus. “I’ll most likely use Tilapia,” Aldana-Proulx said, “and maybe we’ll get to eat it.”

Aquaponics? I hardly know her.

Max Porter, Staff Writer April 19, 2018

As many people know, HBHS offers a unique program, Senior Quest, and one particular student is taking advantage of this opportunity to create an aquaponics garden at Hollis Brookline  Middle School. A...

Though the track and field team has been practicing for weeks, their meets are only just beginning. Since MacFarline and Roy-Faucher’s coaching careers started (with Boggis assisting), the season has gone on without a hitch. “I think [this season] will go very well,” said Lily Jackson ‘20, avid track and field member. “Overall, we’re very strong.”

Track and Field’s new coaches

Rowan Gingras, Op-Ed Co-Editor April 19, 2018

The spring sports season at Hollis-Brookline High School has begun, and students are preparing for their next games and meets. One team is track and field, which, despite being a popular student option,...

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