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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

A peaceful sun sets over YMCA Camp Coniston, where the author attends.

Opinion: The Importance of Summer Camp in the 21st Century

Mason Marshall, Co-Editor-In-Chief September 14, 2024

“You spent how long there?” one of my classmates asked on the first day of school.  Nine weeks, 63 days, 1512 hours. I spent basically my entire summer before senior year at a sleepaway camp. This...

The Power of Music

Check out our Playlist on Spotify How Music Affects Athletics From listening before a practice all the way to a big game, music is undoubtedly a great way to get your energy up and adrenaline pumping....

Arlington National Cemetery, located in Washington, DC, covers roughly 639 acres and is the final resting place for well over 400,000 retired service members, those killed in combat, slaves, and presidents. Andrew and Robin Giaconia, who are both retired United States Air Force veterans of 20 and 21 years, respectively, have been to Arlington National Cemetery multiple times when they were stationed in the D.C. area. “It was a surreal experience actually walking through and reading the names of so many laid to rest throughout the cemetery. We [Andrew and I] had many opportunities watching burial ceremonies, the gathering of family and service members, the presentation of the flag, and the 21 gun salute,” said Robin Giaconia. “They gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country to provide the freedoms we have today.”

Memorial Day Ceremony

Rory Klauber, News Editor May 25, 2021

When some people think of Memorial Day, they think of getting a day off from work or school and being able to relax in the warm sun at the beginning of summer. It’s usually the day where swimming pools...

Camden Guay ‘20  models his wonderful baseball cap. Guay is a big fan of the new tolerance for headwear throughout the building, and loves being able to express his enthusiasm for the Chicago Cubs baseball team. Hats make all people come together as one.

One hat, two hat, red hat, blue hat

One of the most ancient traditions has come to Hollis Brookline at last: Hats. Now that hats are finally welcomed in the building, what hats are different people wearing? And how are they pulling them...

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