![]() By Ronald Tillman Swish! The final buzzer and the Hubbard Greyhound basketball season has come to an end. The beginning of the season was filled with new changes, one of the biggest changes was the new head coach, Rashaun Johnson, as well as the Greyhounds playing in the CPS Blue Division with a more talented competition. The Greyhounds placed themselves in multiple tournaments such as the annual Oak Lawn Thanksgiving tournament in which they finished with a record of 2-3 and the annual Marist Christmas tournament finishing with a record of 1-2. The Greyhounds made a strong effort to play a solid season with a new coach and a new system that was created by Coach Johnson. The team finished with an overall record of 11-13; just a little under last years conference championship team, who finished the season with a record of 14-14. With the school's strong coaching and great support, next year's team will be the team to watch. Coach Johnson's favorite quote for his young “ballers” is “books before balls.” He moti vates his players to stay focused on the important things in life like pursuing an education and staying out of trouble. Coach Johnson makes sure that before the season begins that he keeps his players in shape by holding open training drill sessions to current Hubbard students and incoming freshmen. It's a great strategy to have his future team tied together and ready to compete when the season begins. Coach Johnson plans to have a dominant legacy with the mighty Greyhounds!
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Joshua Ray The Hubbard High School Mock Trial team, sponsored by Mr.Fitz, is happy to announce that they have reached the goal they have strived for since the beginning of their Mock Trial season. Hubbards Mock Trial team fought and trained shedding blood, sweat, and tears to earn a spot to compete amongst eight other finalists in Chicago. They have dedicated grueling hours of practice, wearying their brains until near-perfect performance, repeating their lines and pressured to make reasonable objections. All Chicago Public Schools that have a law program are allowed to participate in the mock trials. Each school receives a criminal or civil law case and must analyze all aspects of the case as if they were legitimate lawyers defending their client. There is always two sides in a case, the plaintiff and the defendant, and this year every CPS school that took a part of the pre-finals and finals was assigned the same case, Cory Archer vs. Sam Sherman, with Cory Archer being the defendant and Sam Sheridan being the plaintiff. On March 10th, 2016 Hubbard High School’s Mock Trial team attended the City wide Mock Trial Competition pre-finals that would determine which eight schools that would proceed on participating in the finals. The pre-finals took place at the Richard J. Daley Center Courthouse anchored in the Chicago Loop. There was a tense atmosphere in the courtroom and both opposing schools were shuffling through papers, rummaging through folders, and whispering to fellow lawyers any last minute questions. At 5:30 p.m. the honorable Judge Alfredo Maldonado entered the courtroom everyone arose and the mock trial commenced. The plaintiff, Sam Sherman, was suing defendant, Cory Archer, for $50,000 in damages. The lawyers representing the defendant, Cory Archer, were Clarissa Cruz (Div 611), Mayra Orozco (Div 604), Daisy Torres (Div 608), Ainslie Mercado (Div 605), Liliana Lara (Div 610), Juan Samano (Div 603), Leo Castillo (Div 605), Jasmine Castillo (Div 605) Kristopher Cazares (Div 608), and Matthew Butnariu (Div 612). Hubbard’s defense lawyers argued against Roosevelt High School’s plaintiff lawyers who represented Sam Sherman. Both schools introduced themselves and their role upon the judge and the audience. The plaintiff, Sam Sherman, was suing defendant, Cory Archer, for $50,000 in damages. Archer and Sherman are depicted as completely opposite students, Archer known as a quiet nerd and Sherman reputable as an obnoxious jock. The following facts of the case are true and agreed by both parties: Sherman broken Archer’s nose and glasses when both were freshmen in 2012. Sherman threatened to cut Archer the next time they met. Archer kicked Sherman in the face resulting a broken jaw because Archer had presumed Sherman had reached in her pocket to retrieve a knife and fulfill the threat, although no knife was found. All of Hubbard’s defense lawyers were powerful in projecting their questions, statements, and objections. The room echoed every single students voice which made the foe team uneasy and insecure. The body language Hubbard executed showed strong posture and self-confidence from the beginning to the end of the performing argument. Every lawyer knew what they were arguing against and how to shake the other side’s self-assurance. The atmosphere was nerve wrecking and rushed while the plaintiffs were preparing for their final mock trial. “At first, I was nervous, but after the direct examination with Cecilia Vega (Div. 605), my nerves calmed down. Then, I remembered everything I practiced for,” said Felipe Estrada (Div. 604). The time had finally come for the final Mock Trial for Hubbard High School to face against Kelly High School. The plaintiffs were fierce and eager to start the trial. Hubbard’s mock trial team consists of Alec Sudzus (Div. 612), George Barzydlo (Div. 603), Felipe Estrada (Div. 604), Cecilia Vega (Div. 605), Sharon Orozco (Div. 605), Leonardo Rojas (Div. 612), Diana Flores (Div. 611), Luis Silva (Div. 608), Jose Valadez (Div. 611), Fernando Tapia (Div. 612), Javier Chavez (Div. 606), and Rodolfo Nava (Div. 606). The trial was held at the Richard J. Daley Center in downtown Chicago, and the bus ride there was of preparation and stability. The trial scenario was about two senior girls who had gotten into an altercation. Sam Sherman, played by Felipe Estrada, (Div. 604), took Cory Archer, played by Kelly student Naomi Sanchez, to court seeking $50,000 to cover medical damages and treatment. Sam Sherman was bullied by Cory Archer, and Sam decided to punch her in the face, fracturing her nose and breaking her glasses. Ever since that incident, Sam has bullied Cory. The last words Sam exchanged with Cory were, “The next time I see you, I’m going to cut you.” This threat frightened Cory, so she decided to take kickboxing classes over the summer. The year went by, and nothing occurred. When Sam approached Cory, she immediately took it as a threat and kicked Sam in the face leaving her unconscious with a fractured jaw, nose, and teeth. The argument is, should Sam be awarded money for medical care or was Cory using self-defense? The Hubbard team was going back and forth with Kelly High School, but when the defendant’s witnesses were cross-examined, they started to shake and break. They either didn’t want to answer the question wrong or stood quietly asking to repeat the question or became stuck in their words. When that moment came, the plaintiff’s were grinning confidently. Finally, Judge Thomas V. Lyons gave his ruling. He offered some criticism and advice, stating that they were all better lawyers than some in the field today. He stated that the Plaintiff won the verdict using solid facts and questioning. Mock Trials for law. We were at 8th place City It took a special group of students and teacher to make it this far. By Javier Suarez
March 30, 2016 The girls water polo team swept the Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Bald Eagles to a 23-3 victory on March 11, 2016, making it their first win of the season. It was then the boys water polo team's turn to join in and defeat Prosser Career Academy at their first home game on March 14, 2016. With good teamwork, the boys managed to beat Prosser and making it the first win for the boys with an 11-9 final score and the girls coming out on top with a win of 9-5. The games were intense, and many fouls were called such as “ball under” (when the ball is underwater) or “off the bottom” (when a player jumps from the ground) and made the games seem longer from the players’ perspectives. After each game, the boys and girls gain more experience and learn from mistakes, but the season is not over yet. The teams are training every day after school, learning new plays and bettering their communication skills. They also play against each other for practice. Which team will have the most wins? Current standings for the girls team is 2-3 and the boys 1-4 with only five games left in the season. The last game is on April 27, 2016. The boys need to improve their communication and girls need to improve their duration in swimming back and forth. Overall, the teams need improvement but with time and dedication, the teams will do just fine. Water polo is a new sport at Hubbard. There is great potential in the players in the current and coming years. ![]() By Jessica Ortega & Stephanie Pantoja March 10, 2016 After practicing Mondays through Fridays for almost two hours, the track team has finally come to the test! On March 20, 2016, Hubbard's track team and Coach Greg Aparicio will attend the CPS Indoor Championship at Chicago State University. The boys' 4 X 800m relay time was Hubbard’s track team's best at 9:34.92. The time achieved by Jorge Martinez (Div.602), Jonathan Lopez (Div.802), Andre Ortiz (Div.803), and Luis Dominguez (Div.607). The girls finished their 4X800m relay with a time of 11:34.14. The athletes who ran were Beatriz Flores (Div.602), Yasmeen Ochoa (Div.704), Cindy Salazar(Div.707), and Sidney Rodriguez (Div.912). Andre Hamler (Div.706) came in 4th place for the boys 200 meters with a time of 23.73. Hamler also achieved 3rd place in the 60 meter with 7.31. Due to the inclement weather, practices were held indoors and limited the team's training. To enhance their performance, Coach Greg will modify the training sessions. Coach Greg said, "I would say to run outside more. Have practices outdoors instead of indoors." “Run your own race and do not worry who’s in front or behind you. Always give it 100%, that way you have no Jennifer Ramirez & Maria Bernal, Staff Reporters
January 19, 2016 Mr. Walter Glascoff has been the debate coach for 7 years. He reveals what has happened on the team this year.“ We have won multiple awards; the kids have grown. They’ve stood up to some tough competition and held their own ground. So far, out of 20 debaters, 12 qualified for the City Championship. In addition, Mr. Glascoff gave some advice for anyone who is interested in debate, “If you like to argue and speak publicly this is a great opportunity. It teaches, thinking, organization, perspective skills, as well as expressing oneself in an educated manner. If you’d like to debate, come see me, and we’ll get you into debate.” A pair that stands out are seniors Daisy Torres (Div. 608) and Jessica Gutierrez (Div. 604). Daisy joined debate because she is comfortable at public speaking; this showcased that perfectly. She prepares for tournaments by reading over her cards “a lot (laughs),” and she enjoys listening to music as she studies her files. Daisy’s best tournament was in December when she won a speaker award, earning a perfect score of 30/30. Challenges that Daisy has faced include tough competitors, as well as working as a team because she is very independent, “...but the partnership has worked out well thus far.” Lastly she added, “ I enjoy every bit of it.” Jessica Gutierrez said, “Before each competition, it’s very important for partners to have all of their files organized and to think about strategies to use.” Jessica believes the hardest part of debate is thinking about on-the-spot rebuttals. She said, “What I like about debate is the overall experience and meeting new people.” Both girls have made outstanding achievements on the team. Daisy and Jessica have made major accomplishments on the junior varsity team. On December 4-5th, the girls went undefeated with a score of 5-0 against Maverick High School. On January 15, 2016, Hubbard debaters competed against multiple schools, including Kennedy High School which Daisy and Jessica were assigned to debate against. Jessica could not attend due to a prior commitment. Mr. Glascoff stated, “Debaters have the option of debating alone. It’s not recommended, but they may do so.” Daisy took that challenge head on and won on her own 5-0. She also won another Speaker Award. Daisy said, “The hardest part of any competition is having to think quickly on your feet and being able to pay a lot of attention to every detail.” The hardest part would be if you’re being negative or don’t know the case your going against.The debate students are usually always prepared, though at times they face some obstacles. It’s clear to see debate is not as easy as it may seem. There’s a lot of studying and hard work as well as dedication that every debater puts in before every tournament. Keep making us proud, Greyhounds! Cristian Botello, Sports editor
Francisco Ventura, Staff reporter Hubbard’s Chess Coach, Jerry Jackson, teaches his players different strategies ranging from the first piece they move down to the last winning piece. Coach Jerry said life is full of choices like chess; your choices can either “make you or break you.” Coach Jerry took over the chess team during the 2006-2007 school year. He was up to the challenge of coaching the chess team and says he works hard to teach his players the rules and the right techniques to tip the match in their favor. During a match, coaches can’t say anything to their players due to tournament rules. Coach Jerry supports his players by keeping them calm and letting them concentrate during a match. When asked how he keeps his players on the right mindset, he says that he doesn't put pressure on them and says to treat the matches like they do in practice. Hubbard’s chess team participated in the City Championship on January 30, 2016. The junior varsity team consists of 7 members: Joel Medina (Div. 708), Luis Serna (Div. 710), Alfredo Navarro (Div. 702), Daniel Aviles (Div. 706), Hector Infante (Div. 704), Eliseo Duran (Div. 704), and Jesus Flores (Div. 701). These 7 players managed to push Hubbard to their first ranking of 4th place against some of Chicago’s most prestigious high schools including Whitney Young, Lane Tech and Air Force Academy. Luis explained how the matches are conducted. Opposing teams sit facing each other and are matched against someone that is closest to their skill level. When playing a match, they are scored a number between 11-0 based on how many pieces are left on the board (11=win, 5=tie, 0=loss). Most games last an average of forty minutes, but can be as short as ten minutes. Luis contributed in placing Hubbard in 4th place. He played confidently and was able to outsmart his opponent. When asked about the difficulty of his opponent he said, “He definitely was a challenge, especially when he became aggressive towards my king.” Results 4th Place JV City Championship Chair/Score Joel Medina 1/12 Luis Serna 2/11 Alfredo Navarro 3/10 Daniel Aviles 4/9 Hector Infante 5/8 Individual Open Eliseo Duran 6th Jesus Flores 4th Kassandra Bobadilla, News Editor
Isabel Garcia, A&E Editor This season includes a new lineup of guys as well new lineup of guys as well as three returns from the previous season. Coach Boyd said that there’s a lot of young guys that have potential and he’s looking forward to having a good team for the next 4 years including three first-year wrestlers, Kendall Goodmill (Div. 813), weight class 170; Mark Quiñones(Div. 806), weight class 106; and Eduardo Ramirez (Div. 806), weight class 116. The wrestling team has two seniors, Victor Mares (Div.606) weight class 106, and Lewis Castro (Div. 606) weight class 113. Unfortunately, both Lewis and Victor were injured, along with coach Boyd, during the first half of the season. “It was upsetting to see other wrestlers wrestle from my weight class and have to sit there and watch them lose but as soon as I got better, I was excited to step back on the mats,” Lewis said. “All the hard work was starting to pay off.” Some of the wrestling team's previous alumni, Damian Gamez and Richard Lucio, class of 2015, returned to the school to make sure that the team continued to be successful. They worked with the team to keep the tradition of giving back. Coach Hernandez stepped in with the help of Richard Lucio while Coach Boyd recovered from surgery. Lewis Castro placed third in his 113 weight class. As he recovered from his injury, a few rookie wrestlers competed on December 3, 2015. Kendall Goodmill placed 3rd place; Tyrique Williams placed 3rd place in his weight class; Malik Keith placed 2nd place; Emmanuel Bracamontes was 5th place as well as Mark Quiñones. JV placed in the top 5, but they have the hopes of things turning for the better and having better results for the state tournaments. Senior wrestler Victor Mares and Lewis Castro were honored with wrestling belts during a special ceremony and were applauded for their hard work and dedication. Although it has not been their best year, the team is proud of those who are striving to become better wrestlers. At the end of the day, they stand united as a team evolves. Kendall Goodmill(Weight class-170) Mark Quiñones(weight class-106) Eduardo Ramirez(Weight class-116) Lewis Castro(Weight class-113) Victor Mares (Weight class-106) Javier Suarez, Staff Reporter The most difficult thing is not to give up and keep going, no matter how hard it is. The boys swim team is working very hard to have a good season. The guys have been swimming long hours after school trying to imitate the flawless strokes of an Olympian. Workouts are more intense, longer, and a new mentality is set to be able to reach their goals.
Coach Jeffery Watson, lifeguard and head coach for boys swimming and girls water polo, motivates the team to push themselves like he did as a student at Dyett High School. He qualified for state for the 100m backstroke in 2008. Coach Jeff’s motto is ”Don’t let anyone out work you; our biggest enemy is ourselves, the man in the mirror.” With Jeff’s motto the team is motivated to win conference and be eligible for state championships. On January 9, 2016, the boys had City Relays at Julian High School. After swimming for the gold, the boys placed 20th out of 39 schools. It was a big achievement for the team because they usually place last or second to last. Overall, the team’s record is 4-4 and placed 5th in conference at Solorio High School on January 30, 2016. Although they are proud of their achievements, they’re never satisfied with their work. Tommie Hope, Editor-in-Chief
Stephanie Pantoja, Staff Reporter Once again, our Special Olympics team is putting all their heart and effort into playing sports and showing us what they can achieve. They continued their success in basketball against other marvelous students like themselves on January 13, 2016. According to Ms. Giamo, special education teacher, ”We have six athletes in the program; the five that participated all received medals and ribbons. Unfortunately, their sixth man Paxton Gray (Div.915) wasn’t feeling well and was sent home, but I bet if he participated, he would have won as well.” 1st place went to Daniel Moncivais (Div. 908), 2nd Jennifer Berra (Div. 809), 3rd Desmond Perez (Div. 810), 4th Steven Rodriguez (Div. 814), and 5th Antonio Serrano (Div. 914). The competition is evaluated by effort. Steven spoke for teammates Desmond Perez and Jennifer Berra when he said, “It is all about having fun and enjoying every minute of the game.” Ms. Giamo encourages more students to join the team and continue their tradition of doing their best. Cristian Botello, Sports Editor
Jonathan Olivares, Staff Reporter The Hubbard varsity soccer team battled it out all season long to finally be rewarded to play in the finals. They played against Prosser Career Academy for the city championship at Lane Stadium on October 14. Hubbard entered the Lane Stadium confident but had two forwards who reported discomfort which could have contributed to their loss. Their original plan was to hold a 4-4-2 formation and score as soon as they could so the other team would become demoralized and give Hubbard the advantage. Hubbard’s well rounded defense was flawed during the first half. Brian Perez (Div. 704), midfielder, said for most of the game, they couldn’t play well due to lack of coordination. Their plan backfired as a quick counterattack put Prosser in the lead. After they scored, Hubbard’s only option was to either sustain that score or tie the game. Hubbard managed to hold off against Prosser’s aggressive counterattacks, Unfortunately the offense wasn’t as effective pushing the ball to reach their half of the court and tie the game. After a nerve wracking and intense 90 minute game, Hubbard lost 1-0. Jesus Alvarez (Div. 605), forward, said, “When we were in the finals, I felt like everybody gave it their best; it was just the audience that intimidated many of the players and affected their judgement.” Brian Perez (Div.704) midfield also commented “ For most of the game we couldn't play well.” Despite the loss, Hubbard Greyhounds should be proud of their extraordinary season (7-3-2) and making it to the city championship. |
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