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Smartphones and social media platforms dominate a high schoolers daily life.

The dark side of social media trends

Bella Avila, Social Media Editor March 20, 2024

TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, X: almost every teen uses some form of social media. This is both a blessing and a curse, as more and more teenagers today feel pressure to participate and maintain a sense...

Up in Smoke: the vaping epidemic raging on high school campuses

Up in Smoke: the vaping epidemic raging on high school campuses

Vanessa Wigfall, Editor-in-Chief December 18, 2023

Teenagers have always been subject to advertisements from the tobacco industry, but in recent years, the focus has moved from traditional cigarettes to electronic cigarettes or vapes. With an estimated...

English teacher William Kaskay discusses The Crucible with his 11th grade English class.

Aftershock of COVID-19 still visible in the classroom

Victoria Wigfall, Staff Writer December 11, 2023

Nearly four years since schools were initially shut down, the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic still have a significant impact on student performance in school, leaving educators and parents...

The Elf on the Shelf prepares to make his journey down the parade route.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade ushers in holiday season

Ciara Bigelow and Vanessa Wigfall November 21, 2023

The Macy's Thanksgiving Parade is a holiday tradition that many American families look forward to every year.  Dating back to 1924, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade has been around for almost 100 years....

Rahman playing and singing for Passenger Pigeon at The Meridian in Williamsburg.

Rahman stresses work-life balance as first year teacher

Jessica Vimalathithan, Staff Writer November 21, 2023

New history teacher Fahim Rahman breaks the stereotypical teaching mold as he embarks on his career at The Hill during the 2023-2024 school year. Rahman was born in San Antonio, Texas. At the age of...

Cavaliers gain a first down in a late season matchup.

Football remains optimistic despite rebuilding year

Miles Adams, Staff Writer November 16, 2023

Following a coaching change at the end of the 2022-2023 season, the Clover Hill Cavaliers football team embarked on a season marked by both setbacks and moments of promise. Under the leadership of new...

November Cavalier Chronicle Student of the Month: Luke Arnold

November Cavalier Chronicle Student of the Month: Luke Arnold

Victoria Wigfall, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

  Episode One of the Top of the Hill Podcast features the October Cavalier Chronicle Student of the Month, junior Luke Arnold. In this episode,  Victoria and Luke talk about his journey...

Bannister setting up for his presentation.

Local geologist shares experience

Vanessa Wigfall, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2023

In early Nov., Geologist Kenneth Banister spoke to science students to further their understanding of geology. His visit consisted of two presentations: the first one covered his responsibilities as a...

Director Nicole Whitby directs Acropolis, Clover Hills Chamber Choir.

Choral program kicks off fall concert season

Lance Aileo, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

Clover Hill’s Choir kicked off the school year with a Fall concert this past Wednesday to much fanfare. Cavalier Choir, Iridescence, Acropolis and New Dimensions each performed several fall themed...

Maclin leads the combined orchestras through their Boo-roque concert rehearsal.

Restringing the orchestra program

Lance Aileo, Staff Writer October 27, 2023

New Orchestra teacher Teresa Maclin believes she has the skills and experience needed to elevate Clover Hill’s performing arts.  For several years, the Orchestra program has been in a state of transition,...

Students Jeremiah Johnson, Sirvion Evans, Chey Williams, Aiden Brown and Karliya Collins collect various recyclables in the 300 pod.

SPED fights pollution through recycling

Vanessa Wigfall, Editor-in-Cheif October 27, 2023

This year the special education, or SPED, program has taken over the recycling program on the Hill. Teacher Cindy Gay was intimately interested in having her students work with the recycling program...

Mr. Cunha helps a student prepare for class before first period begins.

Former student teacher returns to The Hill

Miles Adams, Staff Writer October 23, 2023

It's said that "the best journey takes you home", and for English teacher Brandon Cunha, home is the place he started his teaching journey: Clover Hill High School. Cunha has known all throughout his...

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