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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
Kaleigh Whalen

Kaleigh Whalen, Staff Writer

Kaleigh Whalen ‘20 is second year journalism student. She loves writing articles for the CavChron, and is a member of the volleyball team and unified track team. She enjoys interacting with her peers and getting to know more about upcoming community events and sports updates. She enjoys being with her friends and socializing. Kaleigh is excited to continue writing articles as a member of the CavChron.

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The girls volleyball team tends to draw in a crowd, because of their success. “There is no favoring in men, it is just the way it has been, so people seem to like it more,” Fabbio ‘20. People tend to go to the sport that is the most successful in some aspects.

The Televised Sports War

Kaleigh Whalen, Staff Writer
September 3, 2019
New findings at HB

New findings at HB

Kaleigh Whalen, Staff Writer
June 6, 2019
The club helps decide what the members future looks like; therefore, we have to make a change. “Young people generally lean left, so it’s crucial that we vote as soon as we can. After all, the world created by current policy decisions is the world we’re going to be living in long term,” said Noah Penasack ‘20. Penasack is the vice chair of the NH high school Young Dems and is a co chair with Lily Coady for the club here.

Young Dems starting early

Kaleigh Whalen, Staff Writer
May 22, 2019
Prince Harry greets all the women in Birkenhead with his wife Meghan Markle. According to the Independent, “A standpoint we wholly agree with, as there is no divide between men and women in regard to this issue,” says the CEO of Tomorrow's Women Wirral in Birkenhead. The charity was very ecstatic to see Prince Harry arrive.

Prince Harry visits Women Wirral

Kaleigh Whalen, Staff Writer
May 3, 2019
This is one of the ways Starbucks is investing in saving the turtles. “Hipsters and millennials will love [the new lids], and they love Starbucks...maybe competition will follow suit,” says Martin ‘20.

The impact of straws

Kaleigh Whalen, Staff Writer
April 9, 2019
With student council hard at work, they have been planning the look of the mini gym. “We’ve been planning color schemes and floral decor that would flow nicely with our spring theme,” said Mary Martin ‘20. Flowers tend to be a big theme for the night.

Spring fling prep

Kaleigh Whalen, Staff Writer
March 14, 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
Pictured are a few members of HB the Change, Tess Crooks, Johanna Golden, and Lorenzo Occhialini, helping out in the community. HB is giving donations to the less fortunate in the homeless stage. “I think that all of us made an impact on at least one person’s lives,” said Maddie Norris ‘19.

HB the Change gives back

Kaleigh Whalen, Staff Writer
February 21, 2019
Alicia Keys was said to be the most chill host. According to The New York Times Alicia Keys was, “a soothing, self-assured earth mother prepared to “Kumbaya” the show into a place of solidarity and affection.” She took over the stage with her jaw dropping, 2 piano performance.

Female Takeover at the Grammys

Kaleigh Whalen, Staff Writer
February 15, 2019
The D2 Hollis Brookline Girls Basketball team is looking to add to the collection of basketball fame for the school. This glass showcase is located in the back lobby in front of the gym holding the previous trophies and plaques for both girls and boys basketball. “Fortunately, we played our best team basketball in the playoffs,” said Murphy.

The champion plan

Kaleigh Whalen, Staff Writer
May 24, 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
Four seniors took part in the show and displayed their masterpieces. In the picture is Julia Stam, Katie Cerato ‘18, Emily Spooner ‘18, Maggie Conaway ‘18 and Mrs. Saunders. “Andres Institute people were happy to see the place alive in the evening,” said Saunders.

Art Show

Kaleigh Whalen, Staff Writer
April 6, 2018
Abi Blasi looks through the final Olympic results as she sits in class. She found the medal count not to be a surprise. “...I could tell Norway would do well from the start,” said Blasi.

USA’s Shocking Results

Kaleigh Whalen, Staff Writer
March 20, 2018
Larry Nassar attends several weeks of court for sexual assault of many women. In the end, he was sentenced to life in prison. “I think [Nassar] should be locked away for a long time. He should never be let out of prison,” said Mary Martin ‘20.

Who’s the greater predator? Examining the enabling of Larry Nassar

Kaleigh Whalen, Staff Writer
February 21, 2018
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