By Clara Padilla Staff Writer ![]() Felix Vasquez (Div. 305) What school do you plan on attending in the fall? I’m planning to attend University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Why do you want to attend this college/university? I want to attend this college because it’s cheaper than most schools, they have a good engineering program and most of all it’s closer to home, and cheap. What programs most interest you at this school? The programs that most interest me is Cross-Country and other clubs like Ping Pong Club. I’m excited for it. Is there anything that concerns you about going to this school? The only thing that concerns me is doing my work, but I have a game plan to not leave campus until it’s finished. What is your career goal? My career goal is Electrical Engineering. Engineers make good money. Did you receive any scholarships from this school? $14,028 of free money ![]() Ana Marquez Div: 303 What school do you plan on attending in the fall? I plan on attending the University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL. Why do you want to attend this college/university? I want to attend this university because its curriculum caught my attention since the beginning of my college search. It interested me due to the programs that they offer and it’s a school that won’t just see me as a number. What programs most interest you at this school? The programs that most interest me in this school are the majority of the clubs that are offered dealing with my major. There’s a lot of help offered for students such as tutoring and career development. Is there anything that concerns you about going to this school? There’s nothing major that concerns me about the school just that it’s not close to home. It’s 45 minutes away and commuting during the winter will be a very difficult task. What is your career goal? My career goal is to major in Criminal Justice and minor in Chemistry to become a forensic scientist just like CSI and working in the city where a lot of crimes and violence occur. Did you receive any scholarships from this school? I went to a scholarship competition in February where only 3 scholarships were available, one was $20, 000/yr, the other $25, 000/yr and full tuition. I competed with hundreds of other seniors around the state and I won the 20, 000/yr scholarship ![]() Carolina Aceves (Div. 301) What school do you plan on attending in the fall? Columbia College Chicago Why do you want to attend this college/university? I plan to attend because it’s close to home and it’s one of the few schools in Chicago that offer what I want to major in. What programs most interest you at this school? Film/Video Production and Screenwriting. Is there anything that concerns you about going to this school? The only thing that concerns me is the money situation; they’re kind of expensive. What is your career goal? My career goal is to be able to write and produce my own film one day. Did you receive any scholarships from this school? The Open Door Scholarship ![]() Orlando Ortiz Div: 311 What school do you plan on attending in the fall? I plan on attending Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Why do you want to attend this college/university? To get away from Chicago and everyone and start off fresh, meet new people, and be independent. What programs most interest you at this school? They have a ton of programs and clubs but I'm most interested in the French language. Is there anything that concerns you about going to this school? Obviously, paying for it and the distance but other than that I'm in love with the school. What is your career goal? My career goal at the moment is to become a French Teacher for high school students. Did you receive any scholarships from this school? I received a couple small scholarships from them, nothing big, but still very appreciative of what I did receive. Thank god for FAFSA though *giggles* ![]() Milimar Soza DIV: 307 What school do you plan on attending in the fall? I plan on attending St. Xavier this fall Why do you want to attend this college/university? I decided to attend this school because it’s close to home and I heard good things about the school. What programs most interest you at this school? I haven't really looked into their programs but it is something I'm going to do Is there anything that concerns you about going to this school? There's not really anything that concerns me, it’s just a new environment What is your career goal? My career goal is to become a police officer or anything involving law enforcement. Did you receive any scholarships from this school? I did receive a scholarship from st.Xavier for $8,000 for four years.
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![]() By Carolina Aceves Staff Writer This year was a very productive year for a lot of Hubbard’s organizations. Senior Girls Council, March of Dimes, and Student Council have been busy organizing all kinds of charity drives this year. Everything from Thanksgiving can drives to jean drives were done this year, and the student body was very giving. In November, Senior Girls’ Council held their 45th Annual Food Drive. The council collected over 2,000 cans on the out-of-uniform day and also received food donations from the JROTC Department, a generous monetary donation from a Hubbard graduate Kelvin Hayden, who now plays as Cornerback for the Chicago Bears, and monetary donations from faculty, staff, and students alike. They were able to prepare 53 food baskets for families in the community and Operation Care Package. At the end of January, the Senior Girls’ Council was working hard once again as they sponsored a Teens 4 Jeans drive in collaboration with DoSomething.org and Aeropostale. Many students participated by donating their jeans and being allowed to be out of uniform that day. The first Jean Drive was so successful that they did it again in mid-February. The total donation was 2,641 pairs of jeans collected in just two days. The jeans were distributed to homeless shelters in the Chicago area. In March, the Hubbard March of Dimes Club sponsored Hubbard’s involvement in the annual March of Dimes March for Babies at the Chicago lakefront on Sunday, April 28. One-hundred twenty students and chaperons woke up early on a Sunday morning to go downtown to complete the 5K. March of Dimes Club raised $3421.18 in donations for the March of Dimes, an organization that supports research to promote healthy, full-term pregnancies. Student Council also had a very successful drive in April. With the support of Mr. Kleckner, Student Council arranged a can drive. Students were allowed out of uniform if they brought empty cans. Approximately 1,000 empty cans were collected and brought to a recycling center. Student Council additionally sponsored the Talent Show and also did its good deed by donating the funds gathered for the show to PAWS, the city’s largest no kill humane organization. It goes without saying that these organizations have done pretty amazing work this year. Let’s hope next year is goes even better. By Franco Landa
Staff Writer College is packed with a number of hurdles for many people. Whether it is the transition to the new college life, deciding what to major or, most commonly, finding a way to pay for college, there are stresses placed upon new college freshmen. However, to ease the stress of financing your education, the obvious solution is scholarships. A scholarship is free money that can be earned or awarded to pay one’s education expenses. Every year, there are millions of dollars of scholarships that are available for students to apply for; they range in awards for abilities or talents to academics or financial need. One Hubbard student got her share of that money and shared her reaction and advice. Joceylne Aranda (Div. 302) was awarded as a Golden Apple Scholar and the Clorox Scholarship. The Golden Apple Scholarship requires attendance of paid summer workshops for the preparation of teaching. At the end of the four summer workshops, one per year, she will have been awarded over $10,000 to go towards her tuition. Jocelyne’s Clorox Scholarship provided her with an additional $10,000 for her tuition. Jocelyne stated that she was very happy when she was awarded these scholarships and gave advice to those who are still looking for scholarships: “…Write good, dramatic essays and have them checked for errors. Make time to complete the scholarship and look for small scholarships and those for a specific major...” Mrs. Pinter was asked about how the senior class was doing this year in a cumulative scholarship total. Last year, the senior class was awarded over $10 million in scholarships, but the majority of that money was from football scholarships. This year, the goal is to have $8 million awarded to the senior class. Mrs. Pinter’s advice for those who have been unsuccessful in their search for scholarships is “Don’t give up, keep your options open, and speak with the financial aid office to seek out more scholarships.” By Raul Sanchez
Staff Writer On May 31st of this year, Student Council, run by Mr. Kleckner, hosted the talent show for the first time for the first time. In addition to actually hosting the talent show, Student Council also oversaw the audition process and the actual dress rehearsal. Those who unfortunately missed out on the Talent Show missed amazing performances, such as an amazing singing performance by Hubbard High School’s own Brittney McDaniel (Div. 303), a rousing performance by members of Hubbard’s Band, an awesome performance by Miguel Ramirez and his band, and the return of Alex Sanchez, a Hubbard High School Graduate of 2011, in a duet with her brother, Raul Sanchez (Div. 301). With some cooperation from the students participating in the talent show, a great amount of help from Mr. Benson, and a great deal of aid, advice, and encouragement from Mr. Kleckner and Student Council, the Talent Show went off without a hitch. The Talent Show going off without a hitch matters more than one might expect, actually. The Talent Show isn’t just a group of kids who enjoy dancing, playing an instrument, or singing. No, the Talent Show is much more than that. The Talent Show serves as a testament to the best that Hubbard High School has to offer. It offers a sense of community and support to those who are nervous or afraid to present something to a large crowd. Above all else, the Talent Show allows kids with self-conscious issues to see value in themselves and what they do. The Student Council did an amazing job hosting the Talent Show and in generating an overall positive attitude. If Student Council continues to host the Talent Show in the next couple of years, the next few Talent Shows will certainly be a sight to behold! By Carolina Gallo
Staff Writer Hubbard’s mentorship program has been a success for the past several years. This year was no exception with over 20 mentors helping the freshmen class. Being a Senior Mentor helps you get out of your comfort zone to strengthen and enhance your leadership skills. It’s a great experience where you learn what it feels like to be a “teacher” without the hard work and restrictions, because you are not just their “teacher” but the big brother or sister away from home who they could depend on to show them the ropes of high school. So if you just want to try something new or love helping people, this is the activity for you. Mrs. Breslin and Mrs. Brown are in charge of it; if you are interested you can contact them. Meetings are being held in Room 120 on Fridays. To make sure that this program stays at Hubbard, we need LEADERS LIKE YOU! Here is what a couple of students had to say about the Senior Mentors program: Alma Correa (Div. 303) I enjoyed going to see my freshmen, even if they were low in energy. Easiest part was obviously going to the division. The hardest part was actually getting them to do what I asked them to do. Yes, I do remember my mentor (said smiling)! I do recommend it for seniors who are up for the challenge because it has to be something you really want to do. Diane Guillen (Div. 601) It helps them out by going to classes just important fact and trait to have since it helps them out. We get to talk to the seniors and they could help us and tell us the best thing to do. When I first came to high school I didn’t know where my classes were just asking someone that’s been here longer was helpful. It help my grades because I don’t like being tardy, so it’s a good thing I got there on time and I knew what to do. Since, I want to graduate from high school and be a good role model. Yes I want to be a senior mentor because I’ll be able to help out freshmen and it’s a good leadership program. I recommend it I think is a good thing. The mentors get to help freshmen and spread the word easily about what’s going around at school. Her last words were I had a good mentor! By Orlando Ortiz
Staff Writer Every year, there is a national ranking system that ranks elementary schools, high schools, and colleges by state and nationally. According to US News and World Report, Hubbard High School was ranked 68 of 667 high schools in Illinois. Amongst CPS high schools, Hubbard was ranked 16th. Hubbard was awarded with the Silver Medal status. Mr. Glascoff was one of the first to find out about Hubbard’s accomplishment. After being asked a few questions, he says, “This is a great thing for the school. Hubbard seems underrated and we’re finally getting recognition for something.” He hopes that by next year Hubbard will go up in ranks and hopefully off probation. Class size, college readiness, math and reading proficiency, and student-to-teacher ratio are some of the factors used to determine a school’s rank. Keep it up, Hubbard! To see the rankings visit: http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools By Susana Sanchez
Staff Writer If you are looking for a fun way to exercise and still have fun, Hubbard’s after school activity Zumba is what you’re searching for. It’s full of energy and free for anyone to join. Sara Ocampo (Div. 409) is the Assistant Choreographer. Dancing encouraged her to start Zumba and show other students and teachers the fun in dancing. Many more people are beginning to pay more attention to this dance. Sara agrees that there has been an improvement of people attending Zumba than from the first session. Although there are more teachers attending than students, she encourages more people to join. This is not only for people that want to exercise, it is also for people that like dancing or want to learn a few moves. The benefits are many. It helps you become for confident, you get the feel of what its like to be a leader, and it can help you be or stay in shape. For Sara, things are going great with Zumba. For anyone interested in joining this fun exercising, dancing activity, we encourage you to come. It is on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4 to 5pm in the Girls’ Gym. By Maria Sandoval Staff Writer Since freshmen year, many have been waiting for this moment: the nominations for senior notables. Either nominating or being nominated was something somewhat difficult, yet fun, the seniors had to do. The nominations were very different from last year’s notables, from the best sneeze to the sexiest girl and guy. Conor Smith (Div. 306) was voted to Most Likely To Take Over A Small Nation in this year’s senior notables. He was one of the many chosen in some of the categories. “I wasn’t surprised, but I was happy!” Most of the seniors knew Conor was the best candidate and would surely win that category. Jose Rangel (Div. 305) was nominated as the Biggest Flirt. Jose says, “I didn’t even expect to be nominated, much less win being the biggest flirt!” Conor also says, “I know I might not actually take over a nation. However, I do like the title and the fact that I won a notable. Everyone will remember me,” after asked what he thought of the title. Senior Notables will always be remembered by the senior class. And for those who didn’t win any category, it’s not what you are considered as, it’s what you do to be remembered. ![]() Jose Rangel (Div. 305) Biggest Flirt of the Class of 2013 ![]() Conor Smith (Div. 306) Most Likely to Take Over a Small Nation of the Class of 2013 By Conor Smith
Staff Writer International Day at Hubbard has always been a big event for many of the different clubs and organizations because it gives them a chance to show off many of the ethnic dances and foods that belong to the culture, and this year’s food did not disappoint. This year, we had many different clubs selling a vivid array of food. Among them were the French Club, the Baseball team selling American food, the Chinese Club, Bachata Club selling Mexican food, Jamaican food, the belly dancers were selling desserts, the African-American club, the Student Organization of Latinos (SOL) selling tacos and churros, and the Muslim Students Association (MSA) was selling Middle Eastern food. The food stands were located in the boy’s gym, and in addition to food many students enjoyed music and dancing. In addition to music and dancing in the gym, the Guitar Club showed off their musical talents with both instruments and free style rapping inside the West Lunchroom during each period. Many students would agree with Mrs. Reyes in saying that this year’s International Day was a tremendous success. Ms. Reyes would like to give a special thanks to those who sponsored a booth or dance. Without you, International Day would not have been a success. By Kimberly Trujillo
Staff Writer May 30th, 2013 was the day Hubbard’s Band performed their Spring Concert, and for some seniors, their last year performing. As many of the seniors were getting ready to perform, many of them were low spirited because of the fact that they created such a big bond with Mr. Stalberg, Mr. Benson, and their classmates, and their “Band family” was going to end soon. Being in band has a lot of perks for upcoming freshman, sophomores, juniors, or seniors. Perks include learning to play an instrument, reading music, and learning to play with others as well. Students joining band next year will be able to go on field trips to play in other places. Personally speaking, my three years in band were really marvelous because of some of my classmates and my band teachers. Although rehearsals may be exhausting, it will be worth it at the end knowing you learned to play an instrument. Just like any other activity, or sports team, band is great and I encourage students to join it if you have a passion for music. Feedback from one of the band members: “Band has been amazing and fun. I’ve been in band for 3 years and I’m happy to say that it’s one of the best choices I’ve made in high school. I learned about music and how to make music! [I] met new people; even my best friend is in band. It’s lots of fun and I’ll never forget about band.” Denise Flores (Div. 410). |
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