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
Harry Bates

Harry Bates, Asst. Head Editor

Harry Bates ‘20 is ecstatic to return as the Assistant Head Editor for CavChron this year. He enjoys reporting on relevant affairs and discussing topics left somewhat untouched by other news agencies. Outside of writing, Harry is a member of the Hollis Brookline Political Action Club and is often cited as a “social butterfly” in the community. Harry, like most Generation Zs, hangs out with friends, scrolls through his Instagram feed, and reads congressional documents. He’s enthusiastic to continue writing, editing, and bringing a new perspective to the Cavalier Chronicles. 

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Playing against an undefeated Bow High School on Saturday, Hollis-Brookline "showed-up," said Linebacker Salvatore Fabbio '20, and are now advancing to the DII NHIAA Football Championship.

Cavaliers Advance to Championship in 34-14 Game Against Bow

Harry Bates, Asst. Head Editor
November 16, 2019
Over 300 students dance in the HBHS mini gym while having fun with their friends. Many students enjoyed their Homecoming dance by being social and enjoying time with their peers.“It was the most enthusiastic I’ve seen students about the dance…” said Coady ‘20.

[Photo] FUNdraising

Morgan Broadhurst, Staff Writer
November 15, 2019
With media becoming increasingly accessible to anyone anywhere, the growing threat of widespread disinformation has become a realistic possibility. “The lowest form of popular culture - lack of information, misinformation, disinformation, and a contempt for the truth or the reality of most people's lives - has overrun real journalism. Today, ordinary Americans are being stuffed with garbage,” said Watergate investigative journalist, Carl Bernstein.

How Biased Reporting Blurs The Truth and Public Opinion

Harry Bates, Asst. Head Editor
September 4, 2019
Students from all classes fulfilled their civic duty by voting for their desired 2019-2020 representatives. Ballots were color coded and boxes were organized by class.

Student Government Elections

Harry Bates, News Editor
June 10, 2019
Protesters gathered outside of Alabama's State House on Tuesday, May 15, after the passing of the nation's strictest abortion bill. The state's governor, Kay Ivey, said the following in a press release, "To the bill’s many supporters, this legislation stands as a powerful testament to Alabamians’ deeply held belief that every life is precious and that every life is a sacred gift from God."

Abortion legislation

Harry Bates, Asst. Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2019
Rosenstein speaks to an audience at his farewell celebration on Thursday alongside the former Attorney General (Jeff Sessions) and the current (William Barr). Rosenstein delivered his resignation letter to the White House on April 29.

Rod Rosenstein Resigns

Harry Bates, Asst. Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2019
Ian McNabb '20 leads a class discussion on political cartoons from the American Progressive-Era. Visibly honored to hold a leadership role, McNabb references Captain Philips by stating, "I am the captain now!"

A New Method of Education: Student-led Discussions

Harry Bates, News Editor
May 3, 2019
The CDC reported that 39.8% of the American population identified as obese in 2016. With numbers continuing to rise, lawmakers across the country are proposing methods of combating the growing epidemic, one of which is taxation.

The Cost of Carbonation

Harry Bates, News Editor
April 14, 2019
Commercial fencing surround the grounds of the proposed Superfund site where the former tannery remained in operation from 1924 to 1984. Throughout the lifetime of the plant, chemicals involved in the leather-tanning process were discharged into on-site lagoons.

Mohawk Tannery: A reminder of Nashua’s industrialized past

Harry Bates, Asst. Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2019
Perry and the platypus: Spirit Week 2019 in pictures

Perry and the platypus: Spirit Week 2019 in pictures

Kaleigh Whalen, Alec MacEachen, Harry Bates, Kyle Simpson, Katelyn Sova, Nora Miller, Ian Babcock and Sydney Speir
March 8, 2019
A sign placed on the lawn on the grounds of the Capitol Building displays that all National Parks are closed due to the government shutdown. The Speaker of the House in a press release this week said that “Families across the nation are still trying to recover from a month of missing paychecks and overdue bills.”

Conflict in the Capitol

Harry Bates, News Editor
February 12, 2019
Hollis' Foliage Viewing

Hollis’ Foliage Viewing

Harry Bates, Staff Writer
September 17, 2018
Making their way off of the field, Victoria Bruzik (left) and Tasha White (right) get a quick breather from the intense lacrosse game.

Alternative Physical Education Credit Proposal

Harry Bates, Staff Writer
June 6, 2018
The United States opened an embassy in Jerusalem in early May, the event was met with acceptance and protest from Jerusalem’s locals and neighbors. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at the opening ceremony, “Remember this moment, this is history.”

Move-in Day for the U.S. Jerusalem Embassy

Harry Bates, Staff Writer
June 4, 2018
Many schools have started working with local companies in exchange for advertising the company's services. This allows the school to increase funding, without local taxes increasing.

The Future of School Funding

Liam Grant, Leila Caplan and Harry Bates
May 9, 2018
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
Just like many do after getting home from school or work, they log into Facebook and start scrolling. “This was a major breach of trust, and I’m really sorry this happened” Mark Zuckerberg said in an interview with CNN.

Cambridge Analytica’s Role in the 2016 Election

Harry Bates, Staff Writer
April 6, 2018
HBHS’s American flag flies in the front of the school. The flag stands for freedom, representation, and equality for all who pledge to it. Geraldine Ferraro, the first woman to be nominated to run for Vice President representing a major political party during her campaign said, “By choosing a woman to run for your nation's second highest office, you send a powerful signal to all Americans. There are no doors we cannot unlock. We will place no limits on achievement.”

Voices Heard

Harry Bates, Staff Writer
March 22, 2018
As Tasha White ‘20 sits in CAV block scrolling through the daily news, She says, “I didn't know Kylie had a baby until now”.

A New Member of the Jenners

Harry Bates, Staff Writer
February 22, 2018
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