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The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron
The student news site of Hollis Brookline High School

The CavChron
Hannah Riseman

Hannah Riseman, Head Editor

Hannah Riseman ‘20 is returning to the Cavalier Chronicle staff this year as the Head Editor. She is excited to pursue her Senior Quest project dealing with free press and student rights. When she isn’t writing, Hannah is horseback riding, studying for various classes or working on her and Leila Caplan’s non-profit start-up. In the future, she hopes to go into the medical field as a general practitioner working for clinics in low income areas. She sincerely looks forward to the upcoming year and working with the wonderful CavChron staff!

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Last week Hollis-Brookline transition to remote learning due to the spread of COVID-19. This has posed new challenges and learning experiences for students and staff alike. "The first few days were a little shaky. Everyone is learning even the teachers so it’s getting done just slowly," said Paige Boggis '20.

Remote learning: three days in

Hannah Riseman, Head Editor
March 23, 2020
The cardiovascular system is painted on the wall outside the biology classrooms. The nicotine in vape and e-cigarette products have been proven to negatively impact the lungs, contributing to the concern the vaping epidemic will affect the health of youth for years to come. “There is an epidemic in our school of under-aged nicotine consumption… I think that this year that they did a really great job by bringing in Breathe NH… it was much more effective: there was a lot of data, statistics, infographics and [comparisons] especially to cigarettes," said Mary Martin '20, student council president.

HB joins the fight against vaping

Hannah Riseman and Ella Mouradian
December 10, 2019
The 2019 Free Spirits pose for one final group photo after the graduation ceremony of the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference in Washington D.C.

The First Amendment and free spirits

Hannah Riseman, Head Editor
October 1, 2019
Often the holiday season can be a challenging time for members of the LGBTQ+ community, as not all families are loving and accepting of their respective identities. “Be careful to gender and name [your LGBTQ friends] correctly… now is not the time for hold-ups on the specifics on what’s going on in the LGBTQ community,” said Rowan Gingras ‘20.

Acceptance and the Holiday Season

Hannah Riseman, Features Editor
December 24, 2018
All of the participating staff members pose for a group photo in the auditorium yesterday morning. Sweater day was definitely a big hit among the HB staff and students! “Sweater day has been the best day so far in my entire experience at Hollis Brookline High School, because I get to wear a giant unicorn on my shirt all day long” said Heather Hamilton, English teacher.

Sweater weather: Teacher edition

Hannah Riseman, Features Editor
December 22, 2018
All ten of the 2018 Poetry Out Loud competitors gather for a group photo. The annual competition is about more that winning- it is a celebration of poetry as an art and a performance. “Let yourself fall in love with the poem each time you speak it,” said Lin Illingworth, English teacher and Poetry Out Loud supervisor.

The art of poetry and oratory: Poetry Out Loud 2018

Hannah Riseman, Features Editor
December 20, 2018
Teagan Hudzik ‘19 stands outside the polling station in Hollis, campaigning for himself as a representative write-in. Although Hudzik was aware he was extremely unlikely to be elected, his stand showed that he took interest in the civic functioning of the United States government. “It’s important to let your voice be heard. The whole cornerstone of our democracy is about participation in elections...Young people are very much so underrepresented in electoral politics and it’s really vital that their voice be heard… everyone’s voice deserves to be heard.”

The responsibility of the citizenry

Hannah Riseman, Features Editor
December 5, 2018
A variety of different news sources are involved in providing the many angles that create the modern-day definition of news. Considering the volume of news outlets out there, it is no surprise that some of them are not as trustworthy as others. Regardless of reputability, there need to be sancitions around free press, a pillar of American democracy, that protects it from the dangerous disparage by the consumers.

Halt the attacks on news outlets

Hannah Riseman, Features Editor
November 14, 2018
Many of the objects used in everyday life are made from plastic including: toothbrushes, bottles and bottle caps, toys and so much more. In order to help control plastic’s effects on the world, we as a community have to reduce our plastic usage. “[The negatives of plastics are] so hard to get across to students, but it has to do with the mindset. If we can get people in the mindset that climate change is real… [it] will have large impact on everything around us,” said Amira Elfadil ‘19.

There’s a world out there, and it’s time to care

Hannah Riseman, Features Editor
November 2, 2018
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It’s time to make a difference, Hollis-Brookline

Hannah Riseman, Features Editor
October 24, 2018
The Canva Poster, created by Christine Heaton, advertises the idea of media literacy. Media literacy, or the ability to discern the quality, bias, and authenticity of sources consumers view, create, and share, is becoming even more relevant as access to the internet and social media increases. “The biases become like super viruses. You can try to stop it, but it's going to find a way around it,” said Heaton.

Before you hit share

Hannah Riseman, Features Editor
October 2, 2018
Jasmine Countermarsh ‘21 poses at the school store during Cav block on Thursday, June 7. The school store is part of the popcorn selling program set up by the Life Skills team. “The goal for the program is to integrate the students more into the regular population of the school in addition to teaching them money skills and skills one how to work in a pressure packed environment, it really kinds becomes one,” said Milton Robinson, a case manager.

AP World History- the ultimate review

Rowan Gingras and Hannah Riseman
June 13, 2018
And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell was one of 2017’s most challenged books, according to the American Library Association. The children's book brought about a significant amount of controversy surrounding LGBTQ issues for several years running since its publication in 2005. “It is important to read things that shake you up. If you are not disturbed by things, you won’t be motivated to learn about them otherwise,” said Bettie Lou Hill.

Your freedom to read

Hannah Riseman, Co-Oped Editor
May 30, 2018
All-State chorus members from Hollis Brookline High School pose outside the festival building in Concord, New Hampshire. The students were very happy and honored to be there and to perform amongst such talented individuals. “I always viewed students who got into All-State, in previous years, as exemplary musicians, so to be a part of it was a true honor and privilege. It meant my hard work to get in paid off,” said Samantha Price ‘20.

All about All States

Hannah Riseman, Op-Ed Co-Editor
May 15, 2018
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
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
Both the Hollis Brookline Boys’ and Girls’ Alpine Ski Teams pose for a team picture on the snow at Sunapee Ski Mountain and Resort. At the Sunapee competition, the girls’ team had one of their sweeping wins, coming in first place overall. While that win was incredible for the team, both the boys and girls teams said that it was the teamwork that lead them to every success. “The dynamics of the team improved a lot and we became a lot closer,” said Lysik.

Alpine Ski Team: A Season in Review

Hannah Riseman, Op-Ed Co-Editor
April 16, 2018
Mary Martin addresses the school board about the recent increase of gun violence in schools. The Hollis-Brookline Cooperative School Board meeting took place on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the HBMS Library. “The gun issue is multifaceted, so there are many problems and solutions. There’s not one answer,” said Martin.

Cooperative school board-on gun violence

Hannah Riseman, Op-Ed Co-Editor
February 28, 2018
Mary Martin addresses the school board about the recent increase of gun violence in schools. The Hollis-Brookline Cooperative School Board meeting took place on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the HBMS Library. “The gun issue is multifaceted, so there are many problems and solutions. There’s not one answer,” said Martin.

The Personal Finance class at HB teaches students how to properly manage their money to prevent them from breaking the bank, yet many students seem to think that they don’t need to learn such a skill. “There’s never too much information on managing your money,” said Richard Winslow, school counselor and advocate for Personal Finance.

Personal Finance, who is prepared?

Hannah Riseman, Op-Ed Editor
March 6, 2018
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