![]() By Aidan Lira Hubbard’s Debate Team was invited to attend the Debate Tournament at DePaul University on December 5th and 6th. It was held by Chicago Debate League (CDL). After two days of non-stop debates, four of our very own, won The Speaker award. Daisy Aguado, Div. 510, won 12th place, Anesia Bolling, Div. 510, won 9th place, Eduardo Ruiz, 612, won 4th place and Niria Rodriguez, Div. 601, won 3rd place. Two of Hubbard’s debate teams advanced into the Octo-Finals. The Octo-Finals are a series of 8 teams and 4 debates, there they would eventually move on to the next round. Daisy Aguado and her partner Niria Rodriguez, Felicia Marsiglio, Div. 501, and Alex Mecado, Div.602, were the two teams to advance. “It’s not as easy as it looks,” Ashley Torres, Div. 512, said. “There are so many cases and files you need to bring up while debating”. When asked if students are recommended to join debate, Lily Martinez, a Hubbard alum and former debate member stated, “Yes! Hell Yes! Students who want to join the team should go for it. It helps with improving speech, reading, writing and critical thinking which is all applied in college”. Hubbard’s debate team has held a great track record throughout the years. Getting surprised with new cases won’t stop these students from dominating.
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![]() By Daniela Bravo Winning their first game against Kelly, the girls bowling team is off to a great start. Having about 30 girls try out, Mrs. Diaz, the coach, was very pleased with the results. Only 9 lucky girls found a place on the team, which consist of 7 seniors and 2 juniors. The girls know they need dedication and effort from one another in order to take first place. This year, there are two returning players, their job is to teach the new girls all about the sport, from a strike to a gutter and showing good sportsmanship to the opposing team. Karina Arenas, Div. 505, and the team captain Stacy Martinez, Div. 609, are ready to push the girls to finish the season strong. Q&A Ms. Diaz: Q. What inspired you to be the coach? A. Spending quality time with my girls. Q. How long have you been coaching? A. For about 3 years, and will continue coaching until I can. Q. How do you motivate your players? A. It’s all about the food! Show them the food! Stacy Martinez, Div. 609: Q. At what age did you start bowling? A.I started bowling when I was around 9 years old. Q. Why did you join the team? A. I just wanted to try out for fun and now it is my third year playing. Q. Why do you like playing? A. The sport chose me, bowling runs ![]() By Ambar Stewart So far, the Hubbard Boys basketball team has had a pretty decent season. With a 7-8 record, they have done pretty well for themselves and have big expectations for the rest of the season including making and doing well in the Playoffs. Challenges in the first weeks of the season helped the team grow close together. This had a great effect on the team. It has improved communication, defensive and offensive plays and also allowed them to realize that teammates could not slack off. Everyone has to play their role. With this realization, it helped the hounds create a great chemistry in hopes to continue to do well in their season. January 21st is an extremely important date for the Greyhounds. They will have their third rivalry match up of the season with the Crusaders of Kennedy High School. Senior Wayne Crawford (shooting guard) says, “This next time facing Kennedy will be truly be a challenge seeing as this is the 3rd time we have played them and we know each other’s style of play so well.” With two wins under their belt against Kennedy, I’m sure the boys are looking forward to finally laying to this rivalry rest. ![]() By America Ramirez Hubbard High School’s J.R.O.T.C program is one of the best J.R.O.T.C programs in Chicago. It is more than just a class, being part of the program opens doors to several teams such as H-squad, Black Sheep, Scarlett Griffns, Drum & Bugle Corps and Archery. The varsity drill team beat many schools and came out in 1st place at the Varsity City Drill Championship. Now it's time to move their focus on the drill teams (H-squad, Black Sheep and Scarlett Gri ns) as they prepare for the upcoming competitions, such as the Purdue University Drill meet. Their day starts around 5am, they begin practice at 6, and start school at 8. For most, this is a daily routine for four years. On winter break or off days, while the majority of us are enjoying our time off , these team members come in and show their dedication by practicing. Their biggest competition comes in May at Daytona Beach, Florida; this is a one week trip where they compete against schools across the country. Hubbard is the only R.O.T.C program in Chicago that is selected to be part of Nationals, around 1,000 schools apply, but only the top 75 are selected. This shows us that their time and effort pays off in a big way. |
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