![]() Jonathan Olivares, Staff Reporter A new field has been built for the use of the Hubbard sports teams. Equipped with a high school regulated football field, soccer field, baseball field, and softball field, all made with artificial grass (turf). The field also has a tall gate for baseball and softball, a net around the gate for football, and a storage unit for athletic equipment . While the field was built, it very much affected how Hubbard’s sports teams practiced. The teams were not able to practice or play anywhere as dependable as Hubbard field. “We had to practice at Pasture, so we always had to take a bus to get there. Also, the practice hours were always so late,” said Mr. Brown, linemen coach. Football wasn't the only sport affected. The baseball team also had their troubles when the new field was being created. “When they were building, we had all our games as away games, and we also couldn't practice outside,” said Mr.O'hara, head baseball coach. When the field was done, Coach Brown said he was blown away by how good the field looked. “It felt good, and it looked clean and beautiful,” he said. The new field will make the spectators feel more comfortable because the new bleachers are closer to the field. Fans have a perfect view to cheer on their favorite team, and the Greyhounds will finally have a field on which to continue Hubbard’s tradition of creating champions.
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GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, and Hubbard High School was able to partner up with them to prepare students for college. GEAR UP is a federally funded program run by Northeastern University. The purpose of the program is to offer classroom workshops, tutoring programs with parental support, and professional development for teachers benefiting more than just the students and parents. The tutors hired by GEAR UP are college students from the neighborhood. These tutors have worked with some Hubbard students since elementary school and want to be mentors to students. “I want the students to feel comfortable with asking questions and not be intimidated to say hi,” said Carlos Munoz, GEAR UP tutor. Carlos Munoz currently attends the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign and commutes more than 2 hours so he that can work with Hubbard students. Another tutor, Juana Ramirez, currently attends Harold Washington College. She wants Hubbard students to know that she understands what they’re going through and is here to help. “I want them to see us as their own,” said Juana Ramirez The college readiness workshops take place monthly and tutors are available during lunch and in some classrooms. Hubbard hopes this program will benefit the school by increasing college enrollment, scholarships, and graduation rates for students. This GEAR UP cohort will continue for the next 3 years up until 2018. When the seniors graduate, the program will continue to support Hubbard graduates as they begin college. “Students should take this opportunity for guidance. We hope to be partnered with GEAR UP for years. Hubbard High School is always looking for quality education,” said Mr. Newman, assistant principal. GEAR UP is a great opportunity to form close relationships with mentors who will help shape a well educated and college ready scholar. Jennifer Ramirez, Staff Reporter
Timmy Turtle III is the unofficial mascot of Hubbard High School. He now has a fancy, new home in the school’s courtyard. Officer Cantanzara built Timmy’s home with help from some students. “The main reason Timmy joined Hubbard was for the students to go out in the spring to look at him,” said Mr. Charles Vazquez, school programer. The process took about a year as well as $5,000 dollars that came from school fundraisers and Officer Cantanzara’s own pocket. Timmy’s home is made of blocks, concrete, plywood, foam, stone, and piping. Timmy’s new home was finished at the end of September. Officer Cantanzara summed up the project as “difficult.” Timmy lll was at Hubbard for a month. Mr. Vazquez has taken Timmy home with him for the winter due to the weather. The last two turtles (Timmy, Sr. and Timmy, Jr.) passed away due to poor survival skills. One froze and the other wouldn't eat unless supervised. Timmy will come back to Hubbard in spring. In the meantime, he is spending his time in a state of the art tank where he is learning survival skills and posting updates on Facebook. Hopefully, Timmy Turtle lll will come back in spring and adjust to his new home as well as showing off what he’s learned about life skills to students. ![]() Stephanie Pantoja, Staff Reporter On November 2, 2015, Hubbard substitute teacher, Mr. Martin A. Gavin, passed away from a heart attack at the age of 65. He was happily married and had two sons, one daughter, as well as a grandson. Mr. Gavin was a Chicago detective before he started working as a substitute. He was a substitute teacher for approximately 8 years, 5 of them here in Hubbard, and taught at other schools such as Hancock and Gage Park. Mr. Steven Biegel, English teacher, got to know Mr.Gavin throughout his years working here. They often spoke while having lunch together. “He was very friendly, I met him in the lunchroom. He was very open, and he loved to talk,” he said. Administrative assistant, Ms. Marta Diaz worked closely with Mr. Gavin and spoke to him the night before he passed away. “He was the sweetest person ever,” she said. “He loved coming to sub at Hubbard. I still can’t believe it. Tell those you love that you love them, don't wait before it too late.” This had an impact on everyone who's known him. Hubbard students and staff who knew him will always remember Mr. Gavin and appreciate the time he shared with us. We offer our deepest condolences to his family. |
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