Hubbard Varsity Swim Team Breaks Records
Lilly Hetson, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2013
The 2012-2013 season was the best on record for the Hubbard Varsity Swim Team. Under a new coaching staff of Michael Barringer and Andrew Mitchell, the team thrived, qualifying for many events and meets that were thought impossible at the beginning of the year. The team had nine qualifiers... (more...)
October Rotary Students of the Month
Lilly Hetson, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2012
Joseph Spurio is the son of Bill and Darlene Spurio. He is very active in HHS’s Drama Club, playing key roles in every production since his freshman year. He also participates on the Varsity Swim Team, going as far as the state level in previous years. Joseph is also a very active member... (more...)
A Trip Across the Pond: An Olympics Overview
Lilly Hetson, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2012
London, England is one of the most recognizable cities in the world for its landmarks, like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace; fashion, including iconic lines and characters like Victoria Beckham and Burberry; and royalty, of course. However, this year, London became well known for a different... (more...)
History Day Highlights
Lilly Hetson, Jr. Staff Editor
April 11, 2012
On the eve of February 29th, students in the sophomore and junior classes were scurrying to put last minute touches on their National History Day projects. What is National History Day (NHD)? This is a nationwide competition that give high school students the opportunity to research and... (more...)
The Twilight Saga: Sparking a Trend or Continuing a Legacy?
Lilly Hetson, Jr. Staff Writer & Jr. Editor
December 23, 2011
Since the Twilight Saga debuted in 2006, young adults all over the world have been obsessed with immortal creatures who suck blood and fall into forbidden love with mortals. These individuals are commonly known as vampires, and are perfectly exemplified in the series by Stephanie Meyer. The... (more...)
Celebrating the Right to Read: Banned Books Read-Out
Lilly Hetson, Jr. staff writer and Jr. Editor
November 19, 2011
In the dystopian novella Fahrenheit 450, Ray Bradbury introduces his readers to a futuristic society where firemen start fires rather than put them out. Their purpose? To destroy books and the intellectual potential they represent. Have you ever thought about the books you read? The... (more...)
To Read or Not to Read – Underclassmen Edition
Lilly Hetson, Junior Staff Writer
November 2, 2011
If you took an Honors English class this year, you know that there were many book options available. But which ones were amazing and which ones were just ok? Paper Towns, by John Green This novel is one of the best summer reading books for young adults. The story starts when Margo Roth Spiegelman... (more...)