![]() Acting Principal, Mr. David Gilligan By Carolina Aceves and John Abarca Staff Writers Winter Break came and went, and students returned to Hubbard to face more hanges. Dr. Bessie Karvelas finished her term as acting principal just before break, and we now have the pleasure of welcoming Mr. David G. Gilligan. He took the position of acting principal the fi rst day we came back from break and will be working with Mr. Antonio Perez, who is now the new acting assistant principal, until the Local School Council appoints a new principal. Mr. Gilligan was born in Ireland and was brought to the U.S for a better future. He was raised in Chicago in the Morgan Park neighborhood with nine siblings and attended Leo High School. Mr. Gilligan shares with us that he was an “average student, not the best student in his class.” Mr. Gilligan enjoys bike riding because “it’s a good way to get exercise; you also get to cover a lot of ground and get to see a lot of things.” Our acting principal has worked for Chicago Public Schools for over 30 years in various positions. He attended Chicago State University for his undergraduate degree in education, then later earned his master’s degree in educational administration at Governors State University. He was a carpentry teacher for 22 years and was assistant principal at Kennedy High School. He became principal at Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences and after that became Chief High School Offi cer for CPS. Mr. Gilligan, now retired from CPS, will only be at Hubbard temporarily, as mentioned before. When asked about his stay at Hubbard, he said, “Hubbard has been a great place, everybody has been fantastic and the staff and students are very friendly. It’s been a great experience.”
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![]() Mr. Guiden By Edith Mesa Staff Writer Although many of don’t realize it, we have teachers who are musicians. That is the case one of Hubbard’s very own psychology teacher, Mr. Guiden, who currently enjoys playing in his own band as a recreational hobby. His love for music lead him to believe that this was the “most expressive of all art forms” and lead to express himself with lyrics. Currently, the name of his band is called “Dust to Dust” and is comprised of himself and his good friend Jim. They both share the love for music and play a variety of genres. Some of the genres of music consist of Americana, folk, country blues, camp meeting, and field chant. Their songs contain a bit of each, so no one genre would be able to define it. Each song that is created is an original composition and composed by his band. Even though his band only consists of two members, Mr. Guiden trusts his friend Jim with strings, which include bass guitars and 6/12 strings, and also works as the sound tech. Mr. Guiden writes lyrics and although he says it’s a bit excruciating, he finds it “very satisfying” and “it’s a rewarding pastime that keeps him thinking and creating.” Both take great passion in creating music that suits their taste. His love for music helps him encourage young musicians to pursue their dreams as professional artists. If he were given the opportunity to go worldwide, he would reject it. His family is more important to him. He would rather continue playing music as a hobby, meeting musicians, and song writers. ![]() Edith Flores By Viridiana Munoz Staff Writer Edith Flores, a graduate from the class of 2011, came back to Hubbard to give some advice to the seniors. She was not an IB student, but she did take Honors and Advanced Placement classes, which she recommends for all students to do. When asked what college is like and how it is different from high school, Edith said, “College gives you a lot more freedom than high school; it is definitely more studying, but that is done independently, and it is really up to you to keep up with classes and look for your professors when you need help.” Edith is currently attending University of Wisconsin at Madison. She earned the Posse Scholarship, which pays for her entire tuition with the exception of books and room and board, which is paid for with her fi nancial aid money. In order to win the scholarship, she was interviewed three or four times, wrote essays, and had to apply to the university she wanted to attend. She is away from her family and had to get used to a new community, but she was able to manage it. Edith strongly urges seniors apply for scholarships because they can help cover the many costs that come with college. She also recommends students to apply to different schools and to keep an open mind. Edith said getting involved also benefits students since it helps you meet people, learn about yourself, and the way things work. |
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