Here is this months edition of The HUB, Hubbard High School's student led newspaper.

April 1st, 2024

March 1st, 2024

Aubrey Middlestead

Sophomore Staff Writer

                                          Airbuds: Hubbard’s Music Taste

Listening to your favorite songs is great, but what about being able to see and react to what your friends are listening to? This concept is not new, but Airbuds recently has allowed some Hubbard students to share songs and flaunt their musical library. With the new iPhone’s ability to add widgets, this app constantly gives daily recaps and live listening to your and your friend’s activity. Airbuds allows many music platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Musi. Scrolling through Airbuds, you can find your tune twins, a shared song between a duo or a group of people, what you and your friends are listening to on repeat, and so much more. 

Airbuds is not new to some students at Hubbard High, but for many, it is just the beginning. Caroline Capuzello, a senior at Hubbard, has had Airbuds downloaded for around two years. She says, “My favorite thing about it is that it is a great way to discover new music. It’s also really interesting to see what my friends are listening to, and I’ve found some of my favorite songs and artists because of the app.” Caroline believes the app lives up to the hype. Airbuds, during their recaps, show your top artists and songs for time and your friends. Hubbard Junior Zack Svensson got Airbuds after a former student, David Williams, convinced him to get it in October 2023. They used the app as a way to see what the other was listening to while being miles apart. Svensson enjoys the app because it shows the type of person someone is through their music taste. He has found friendships or common musical interests with people after befriending them on Airbuds. Whether you have had the app for years or just a couple of months, Airbuds truly changes the way people listen to music. 

Airbuds is a high-rated app on the Apple App Stores with a 4.8/5 star rating. The app introduces music to you and allows you to connect with others. On the app store, it says, “Airbuds is a widget for best friends to share their listening activity. You and your friends can see what each other is listening to right on your home screens. You can react to songs, play music on the app, and start a conversation. It makes you feel closer to your friends through the music they’re listening to at any moment.” This further explains the idea of reacting and creating conversations through music. Airbuds has many valuable qualities that countless students at Hubbard are fond of. Will you share your music with your friends?

           February 1st, 2024

Lauren Gasser 

Freshman Staff Writer

                                      Not All Roses Are Sweet

The Gypsy Rose Blanchard case is one of the most famous cases in the entire world. It is a case built off of a broken family, lies, teen romance, and murder. Gypsy Rose was released not too long ago, on December 28, 2023. She was then greeted with new-born fame on multiple media platforms, but not everyone agrees that she should be praised for her decisions. She is even threatened to be canceled but, does she deserve it?

Gypsy Rose grew up with her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, in their home in Louisiana. However, the family asked too many questions, so they moved to Missouri. Dee Dee Blanchard was believed to be a mentally ill woman; doctors said that she had Munchausen syndrome by proxy. Munchausen syndrome is a psychological condition where someone “diagnoses” themselves as sick. But in this case, Dee Dee convinced Gypsy that she was sick, faking hospital reports, faking her birth certificate, convincing doctors, making her have multiple unnecessary surgeries, moving around in a wheelchair, convincing her she had cancer, and more. Luckily, Gypsy eventually caught on to what her mother was doing. She tried to escape once but was caught and, according to Gypsy, was tied to her bed. But Gypsy didn’t give up. She went on a Christian dating website and met Nicholas Godejohn. She told him about Dee Dee and everything that she was going through. She asked him to get rid of her so they could be together. 

In June of 2015, Nicholas came over to Gypsy’s house and got rid of Dee Dee. They went back to his house in Wisconsin but were quickly found by the police. Gypsy’s lawyer was able to make a plea deal with the judge because of the abuse Gypsy faced, and she was sentenced with second-degree murder with a charge of 10 years in prison but got out early. Godejohn was found guilty of first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison. Since Gypsy has gotten out of prison, she has been a huge internet hit. But now people are starting to second guess how they feel about Gypsy. Does she deserve all of this fame? 

Gypsy Rose has 8.3 million followers on Instagram and 9.8 million followers on TikTok. Ever since her release, she has been a huge hit. From interviews and movies to books and covers of magazines, Gypsy Rose Blanchard has become as famous as Taylor Swift. But is all of this fame good for her? Many websites say that she should be praised, not for killing her mother but for surviving her abuse. “Maybe the praise will help to feel like a normal person, not a criminal,” an anonymous student states. According to “People,” Gypsy Rose states, “‘Nobody will ever hear me say I’m glad she’s dead or I’m proud of what I did. I regret it every day.” Is the praise helping her cope with the regret and her trauma?

Ace Johnson says, “I don’t think she should be given praise, but I think she should be given time. This is all new to her. She hasn’t seen the outside world for a long time.” Emma Langley seems to agree, stating, “I think she should be left alone.” The website, “Quora,” says, “Praise helps people know if they are doing something right.” Obviously, no one should be praised for second-degree murder. However, what if the praise changes her in the right way, like surviving her abuse? Whatever you believe, we can all agree Gypsy didn’t deserve the treatment she put up with. Would you have escaped, and if so, how? 

January 1st, 2024

Jackson Corbett

Sophomore Staff Writer

Should Christmas Break Be Longer?

It’s the holiday season, and every year around this time we have a two week long break from school to celebrate the holidays, spend time with family and friends, and overall just to take a break from all the stress. 

Many students may like the break to be longer, but according to the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce high schoolers need at least 1,001 student education hours. This doesn’t leave much room to just remove days. If there were to be a longer Christmas break it would mean taking some days out of Summer break.

The opinion on whether or not Christmas break should be extended at the expense of summer is very split. However, even the people who do think it should be extended don’t think it should be too much longer. “I wouldn’t want a full extension to Christmas break at the cost of summer, maybe just 3 days added onto Christmas break to make it a full 3 weeks.” said Caleb Elliott when asked if he thought break should be extended. On the other hand, some people don’t think it should be extended at all. Jacob Arthur was one of those people. When asked what he thought, he told me, “Christmas break is perfect at the length it is in my opinion. I also would rather have more time in the summer when the weather is nicer off of school than more time off in the cold where I’m not going to be doing much outside anyway. So personally for me I wouldn’t change anything.”

There’s also the issue of it interrupting school itself, which Liam Kerr pointed out. “It would be counterproductive to increase winter break. It occurs both in the middle of a school year and before the end of the first semester, making its extension a hindrance to the active learning environment already established.” 

While there is a divide in opinions, the general consensus around if winter break should be extended or not is that it should not be radically changed, with people at most wanting it to be a few days longer.

Since November of 1898, you have seen cheerleaders on the sidelines at basketball and football games, cheering loudly for the teams. Many cheerleaders take it to the next level, going to compete at worldwide competitions and tournaments. Some even want to see cheerleading in the Olympics, saying that it is a sport and, “If shuffleboard can make it, so can cheerleading.” But not everyone agrees with that. Senior Garland Warren states, “Cheerleading just isn’t a sport.” But why is that? 

Many athletes playing on the fields don’t believe that cheerleading isn’t a sport because, “It doesn’t seem like a lot of work,” but it is. “At practice, you don’t always practice the cheers, we also have to practice those at home. At practice, we have to condition like other sports too,” states freshman Ava Langley, a competitive cheerleader. She also says, “The first month of competition practice is all just conditioning. We call it ‘training month.’” She then says that conditioning is hard work, which involves a lot of running and ab workouts. “We don’t always do our dance at some competitions so we normally use our game day routine. Game day routine is just a floor cheer, offense or defense cheer, and a band dance.” Do you think basketball and football players could do that? 

“Cheerleading is a sport because of the time and dedication that is put into it as any other sport, " says  freshman Jeralynn Rudiak. Unknown to most people, cheerleading isn’t an easy activity to keep up with. They keep the same level of standards in the sport and the classroom. That deals with grades as well as other activities both inside and outside of school. If they don’t meet expectations, they can be punished. “There are these things called demerits. If you get three or more from doing something wrong at a practice or a game, you pretty much get benched and in a lot of trouble,” Gabi says, “It also takes a lot to be on the team. You don’t just show up and get in.” To be able to make the cheerleading team, you have to memorize a cheer, chant, and dance, and you also have to show off your tumbling skills. Tumbling and being flexible is a big part of cheer and can either make it or break it if you want to make the team. Not all other sports have to put in that much work just to be considered for the team.

Many athletes playing the game on the field think that even those conditions don’t make cheerleading a sport. “Cheerleading was originally designed to support other sports teams, not to be a standalone competition,” Garland says. Another basketball player adds, “I just don’t understand how it could be a sport.” While some agree and some don’t, a lot of people agree somewhere in the middle. Steven Badurik adds, “Competitive cheerleading is a sport but football and basketball cheer is not.” Gabi Gasser, a Hubbard cheerleader, also adds, “Normal cheerleading, like cheering at games, isn’t a sport. But competitive cheerleading is. More work is put into competitive cheer and they compete against other schools, while normal cheerleading just supports the main sports teams.” But would that be considered the same for just basketball versus travel basketball or a more competitive team?

Regardless of whether or not you believe it’s a sport, cheerleading isn’t easy. It takes a lot of time and dedication to be able to be a cheerleader. It is held to just as high of standards as any sport at Hubbard High School. Not only that, the practices are just as hard, competition or not. With not only learning new cheers and dances but conditioning as well. With all that being said, do you think cheerleading should be considered a sport?

The Shows of Our Childhood

Scout Nicholson, Junior Staff Writer

People are constantly coming up with new ways to cut and style their hair. Hair is the only part of you that continues to grow throughout your lifetime. For centuries, hair has been used as a way to show individuality. Each year,  hair trends reappear and inevitably go out of style again. Well, what is new for this year? 

One popular haircut that rose to fame last year is curtain bangs. It was trendy in the 1970s and has started to make a comeback.  According to “Vogue Magazine”  the bangs give an elevated look that many people have started to love again. The magazine interviewed  Xavier Velasquez, a celebrity hairstylist who claims the hairstyle helps with individuality due to the many ways they can be styled. Sarah Brand, a sophomore at Hubbard says her bangs look great when they are styled, however, they do not in ponytails or any updos. During her volleyball seasons, she has found workarounds such as bobby pins or braids to hold them back, but they still can be a pain. She still believes anyone can rock them if you're willing to commit to them, and style your hair every day. Although this popular style is high-maintenance, will you try it?

Another hairstyle that took Hubbard High School by surprise is the buzz cut. Many boys have been shaving all their hair. Kason Fry, a sophomore at Hubbard decided to try the haircut. He enjoys not having his usual messy curls and thinks it is easier to deal with. However, he feels that he no longer attracts girls like he used to. Fry felt very strongly about goosebumps on his head, which he described as uncomfortable and weird. There are a variety of different versions of buzz cuts. According to Byrdie.com, “As it turns out, a buzz cut is more than a singular close-cropped 'do, and it extends way past the standard military look. Some rocking celebs have stepped out with majorly inspiring buzz-cuts—or variations of the look.” There are perks and downsides to the buzz but overall, it has been a popular choice. 

These are just a few of the favored hairstyles that are popular today. Trends are always changing and expanding to greater, cooler ideas, or sometimes even simpler ones. There is no telling what the next style will be, but uniqueness and individuality can start with your hair.

November 15th, 2023

All over the world, teens travel to discover the world for a few weeks, and others decide to come to study for a year.  This is what happened with the four exchange students at Hubbard High School, including myself.  But what was our first impression when we came here?  What did we think of this new country that would be our home for one year?

Coming to a new country means learning to live, study and cohabitate with a new family.  Most crucial is to start everything from scratch regarding your comfort zone.  According to Unai Balboa from Spain, a student in Hubbard High School, “I was scared; a new country, new friends, new everything…” Going away from our country for a long period of time is a big change, but thankfully when supported and surrounded by a good support group we can adapt.  He explains, “my host family  made me feel comfortable super fast, and my friends also helped a lot with that”.

Arriving in a new country also means a new language, and expressing yourself can be very difficult.  Antonio Costanza from Italy, a student in Hubbard High School, reported the following:  “At the start I found some difficulties in communicating, I couldn’t understand them and they couldn’t understand me because of my pronunciation and my accent.”  We can feel really bad that people can't understand us, he mentions.  “For this reason I felt so bad at the start.”  Additionally it  helps a lot to meet new people, he explains.  “I met really nice people, all of them are friendly with me, they were very curious about my culture and my attitude.”

Sometimes there could be difficulties with our host family or the high school for different reasons.  Abygaëlle Ledoux from France, a student in Derby High School, stated “My host family took another placement  (student) in their home for a temporary placement of 6 weeks, but that changed and they kept the girl for the whole year,  so I started to worry because she had a lot more in common with my family.”  I love my host family but  I also have a lot of trouble finding my place, and I feel like I was being left out.    Moreover it can be very difficult to find your place in high school, making friends or adapting to all the changes. She explains “I still have a lot of trouble adapting to high school, my new life, and making friends.”   Other exchange students told me that I was too quiet, so I'm trying to change, but it's hard.

While traveling to a new country and living in a new culture is amazing and the chance of a lifetime, it can often leave you anxious, scared and longing for home. Someday we'll look back on this experience and marvel at the wonder of it all and how we did it at such a young age.

On October 29th, the movie “Five Nights at Freddy’s” was released. It is heavily based on the video game franchise of the same name and is best described as a horror movie with elements of comedy. It is rated 5.5/10 on IMDb and has a 29% movie reviewer rating and an 88% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. 

The movie follows Mike Schmidt, a downtrodden security guard, as he begins working at a local pizzeria. This pizzeria, known as Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria, turns out to be haunted. He and his sister, Abby, must survive the nights at the location.

There seems to be heavy debate around whether or not the movie was actually worthwhile. So, what does Hubbard think? Many people didn’t think it was scary enough. When asked what he thought about the movie, Miles Harvey, a student at Hubbard, told me, “I did not like the content shown. It was not scary. There was too much exposure of the animatronics. I really disliked that scene." The scene in question, which caused a great upset by many who watched it, depicted the animatronics who were supposed to be the main antagonists building a fort with the main characters out of tables. While many thought it wasn’t scary, other people still thought it was an overall decent film. Caleb Elliott, who is also a student at Hubbard, gave me his review. “As someone who grew up playing the games and watching YouTube videos about the series, I thoroughly enjoyed it. But I do have to admit, as a horror movie it was lacking, but putting that aside I’d give it a solid 7.5/10.” 

Overall, the opinions on the movie seemed very divided. There were many people who both liked and disliked it. There also weren’t very many people who absolutely loved it or hated it. It seems like it will go down in Hubbard Schools as an average film.

                     October 15th, 2023

Mr. Love is the biology and honors biology teacher at Hubbard High School. This is his second year working for Hubbard Exempted Village School District, and his first year teaching at the high school level. He graduated from Hubbard High in 2017 and then went on to attend Youngstown State University. He graduated from there with a Bachelor's Degree in Education and is currently working on his master’s degree in physics online. He has a passion for science and teaching and it truly shines through his character in all that he does. 

When he was in high school he was part of multiple extracurricular activities. “I played baseball and basketball. I was part of the Spanish Club while I was in Spanish.” Mr. Love told me. He also mentioned that a lot of the teachers he had back in high school still taught today. “I graduated here in 2017, so I’ve had a lot of the same teachers that are still here.”

After graduating from Hubbard in 2017, he decided to go to YSU. When I asked him why he picked YSU, he explained to me, “I had some good scholarships from my work here at Hubbard and it was just the cheapest option.” When he first started at YSU, he wasn't entirely sure what degree to get. “I knew I wanted to do something with science and looking at some of the prospective jobs that are in the field of science.” After thinking about various job opportunities involved in science, he eventually settled on becoming a teacher. “So I figured, I might as well become a teacher, get to do something different each day, doing science still.” This is where his passion for science becomes incredibly apparent. He not only got a career directly involved with science but one where he was able to share this passion with others and teach it to them. One thing he wishes he could have changed during his college years was the effort he put in right at the beginning. “I kinda slacked a little bit in that first semester. Got a couple of my worst grades in that first semester.” Overall though, he seemed to have very positive memories of college.

He came right out of college with an enthusiasm to teach and make a difference. As a Hubbard graduate, this was his first choice of school to be employed at. “I knew kind of the reputation that Hubbard has in education and it’s a really good school district and I still live in Hubbard, so it’s kind of been like my community my entire life. It’s been a great opportunity to come back and teach at the school that I went to.” I also inquired as to what it was like to have your former teachers now be your coworkers. He responded by saying, “At first I thought it was gonna be a little kind of, not necessarily weird but a little different, but now they’ve taken me in as just another teacher, and I see them as, at first I still saw them as kind of my teachers but now I see them as coworkers and other teachers too.” Overall, he loves Hubbard and is very glad to be working here. “I love it here, everything about it. The people here are great, the kids are good, we’ve got beautiful facilities.” 

As a whole, Mr. Love is a fantastic teacher and person. He is an amazing addition to an already thriving school. We are so delighted to have him as part of the Hubbard School family.

There are a variety of teachers at Hubbard who have made many different connections with each of their students. Mrs. Finocchi is one of those teachers, always striving to better the lives of students by bringing a positive attitude not only to the classroom, but also around the school. Mrs. Finocchi is the American Sign Language (ASL) teacher at Hubbard High School, and just recently, I took it upon myself to organize an interview with her where we could sit down and discuss some of the major questions that the people want to know. 

Personal Life, Family, Hobbies

Mrs. Finocchi is married and has two daughters. I asked her how she spends her time out of school, and she responded:

“I’m always busy, always working. If I’m not working, I’m going to watch Little Raiders football games.” 

She further explained that her youngest daughter is a part of the cheer squad for the football team. She talked more about her support for her children, and this would eventually lead us to why she became an ASL teacher later in the interview.

I asked about her hobbies, to which she answered:

“Committees. I’m involved in so many organizations and committees that I’d consider it a hobby. It feels like once I stop being a part of something, I go on to join something else.”

Travels

The interview moved onto places she’s visited, and she talked about how she’d been to Savannah, Georgia, twice this year.

“I always love it down there,” she said.

She then began discussing a future goal of hers, which is to move to Beaufort, a town near the East Coast in South Carolina, known for its scenic location. She even showed me the different types of colonial-type architecture there and expressed her love for that style of home.

Teaching

I asked if she’d ever taught at any other schools, to which she responded:

“I haven’t taught at any previous schools, but I teach community ASL every now and then at Easterseals” (Easterseals is an American 501 nonprofit organization).

I moved on to ask her why she chose to teach ASL specifically in the first place.

“I decided to switch to teaching because I watched my [oldest] daughter struggle to make friends in school due to language barriers. I find it very important to teach ASL in schools because deaf people are isolated as it is.”

When asked what she enjoys most about being a teacher, along with her personal goals for this school year, Finocchi replied:

“Watching students grow and develop in learning is my favorite part of teaching. My goals for this year are to continue developing my skills so that I’m able to teach students in a more meaningful way.” 

I asked another student of hers, Mylie Vaughn, Hubbard High School junior, about her thoughts on Mrs. Finocchi.

Vaughn stated, “Mrs. F. exemplifies the perfect amount of honesty and kindness. She is always there for her students, and I look forward to going to her class everyday.”

Closing Remarks

Overall, the interview was very successful. Getting to know more about any teacher can really change someone’s perspective on them. There’s no doubt that Mrs. Finocchi will continue to inspire students to devote themselves to learning, as she continues to devote her time to teaching the subject she’s most passionate about.

At the start of the 2023-2024 school year, several faculty members have joined HHS. With that, The Hub Staff has come together in efforts to highlight each teacher that is new to the school, so that students and parents can get an opportunity to know more about them! The following article introduces English teacher Ms. Kensinger - covering her interests, goals for the year, and why she decided to make the switch to Hubbard. 

Personal Life, Recent Travels, Hobbies

The first thing addressed in the conversation with Mrs. Kensinger was her personal life. She shared that she is a graduate of Hubbard High School, and then went on to obtain her bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University soon after. Adding to this, she went on to express how much she enjoys the time she spends with her friends and family - leading to the topic of travel. Ms. Kensinger said that she regularly takes a trip to Florida as it’s her favorite place to visit; emphasizing that “the beaches are really nice”. The most interesting place she says she’s been to, however, was Bermuda. The subject of travel was discussed for some time, and the question of, “If you could take the students on a field trip to anywhere in the world, where would you take them, and why?” She responded with Yellowstone National Park as there would be “many cool sites for the students to explore out there”. Aside from traveling, interests were briefly discussed. Baking, shopping, painting, and occasionally watching the Browns football games are her all-time favorite hobbies. 

Career Journey

The decision of what career path one wants to pursue is definitely among the most difficult, so of all the possibilities, “Why English?” She answers this question with two reasons. First, she communicates the passion she has for teaching her students how to truly “dig into a story”, but also, she thoroughly enjoys getting to know all of her students through their pieces of writing. Prior to moving to Hubbard, Ms. Kensinger taught at both Youngstown City Schools as well as MCCTC - both schools she had an immense amount of fun teaching at! Now, to the question of, “Why Hubbard?” it primarily had to do with the close-knit community Hubbard has to offer, one that she wanted to make herself a part of. 

Additional Takeaways

Considering that Ms. Kensinger is an English teacher, it was rather imperative to ask what her favorite book is. She responded with Fire & Blood by George R. R. Martin. This novel was recently published and falls into the category of fantasy. A vast amount of lessons are told through reading, and she wishes to convey this life lesson to all of her students: “Insecurity is loud. Confidence is quiet”.

Overall, Ms. Kensinger intends to make her first year at Hubbard a memorable one, with her main goal always remaining the same. That is, “making each year better than the last.” The Hub Staff warmly welcomes Ms. Kensinger into the school, and hopes that this article achieves its own goal of allowing everyone to get to know about her!

      Have you ever had a teacher who makes you feel comfortable and enjoy school? Mrs. Schellhorn is this teacher for countless students here at Hubbard High. She is always willing to help and see her students grow. Mrs. Schellhorn says, “I hope that students feel like my class is a positive part of their day. I try to be a bright spot for them.” The majority of students would agree that this is true. David Williams, a past student at Hubbard says, “She helped me discover my passion for broadcasting, and gave me the opportunities to excel in the field.” David is now attending Kent State University for Broadcasting and Journalism. He thanks Mrs. Schellhorn for all that she has done for him. Schellhorn expresses that seeing her students after they leave her class is one of her favorite things about teaching. She looks for the growth in the students, and how they've developed into amazing adults. 

Mrs. Schellhorn is Hubbard’s video production, broadcasting, and yearbook teacher. She teaches students how to edit, operate cameras, other technology, and so much more. She has said that students have told her that her class has helped them later in life, whether it be for college, work, or any extracurriculars. Mrs. Schellhorn does not teach a common subject, which makes her day to day life interesting. She has taken students on field trips and brought in guest speakers to advance the student's knowledge of media. Throughout school, she is constantly helping those around her, which is stressful due to her being a mother, and a co-founder of an organization called Pink Lights The Way. How does she do it all? She tells us, “I write a lot of notes for myself, make a lot of lists, and I try hard to be a good multitasker…” Schellhorn goes on to say that she is not the best at keeping things organized, but I think we all can agree she does a pretty good job.  

As she has been a teacher at Hubbard for 13 years, she has acquired infinite memories. Her favorite overall memory at Hubbard is how the community has shown up for her during her cancer treatment. Every piece of that is so special and appreciated. Through helping students come up with video ideas, take photos and so much more, Mrs. Schellhorn has such a positive impact here at Hubbard High School that is cherished by many students. 

       This year Hubbard High School has welcomed a new teacher to the language department. Hubbard High is overjoyed to have Mrs.McCarty as the new French teacher for the 2023-2024 school year! McCarty is an alumna of Lakeview Schools, after graduation, she continued her education at The University of Mount Union. At the beginning of her college career, she majored in early education with a music minor. She expressed that she “...soon realized that was not my personality,” so she made the switch to a French major. Her love for French culture originated from her high school French class, her energetic, full-of-life teacher created a fun environment. After taking this language for four years she soon came to miss it, so she decided to declare that as her major. Following her graduation from Mount Union, she attended Youngstown State University. 

     In Madame McCarty's personal life, she can be found spending time with her husband and daughter Amelia, as well as her four cats which she states are “way too many cats.” In her free time, she enjoys golfing, hiking, and spending plenty of time outside! She also is an avid photographer and traveler. When speaking of her travels McCarty states, “I've always wanted to travel, I grew up really poor so my parents never had any family vacations. So, part of the reason I decided to be a French major was because it had a study abroad component. I was like ‘sign me up!’” She has traveled all across Western Europe, while also visiting Ireland, England, France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, and Monaco. For the United States, she has a goal of visiting all of the national parks with her husband, and she hopes to continue traveling with her family once her daughter gets a bit older. 

   Mrs. McCarty has previously taught at Warren G. Harding where she worked for seven years. After her time there she taught at Liberty High School where she created their French program. When asked, “Why the switch to Hubbard?”, she expressed that she was originally asked to take over the French program 5 years ago before Madame Szeljack was hired, but she was working at Harding and wasn't ready to leave. “I always regretted not coming here, so I should have been your teacher for the last five years. I feel like it's full circle,” McCarty shared. She also spoke of how Hubbard is very unlike her previous schools, “It's way different! The culture is completely different, not necessarily in a bad way, just different.” 

    Teaching can be a difficult, but fulfilling job, and some aspects can make this job very enjoyable. For Madame McCarty, it is being able to build relationships with students, while making learning fun for them. “Seeing you guys actually learn and have those A-ha moments is always awesome,” she explains. Madame McCarty is already creating a great impression on the students. Anthony Prommersberger, Hubbard High School junior shares, “Mrs. McCarty is an excellent French teacher! Already, I have felt that my French has significantly improved from last year, and she is a direct cause of this. I 100% support her as the new French teacher and a member of the Hubbard staff.” Mrs. McCarty's goal for this year is to become more familiar with this new environment. She expresses that she hopes to, “Figure out the puzzle that is this year". Madame McCarty is excited to be here and hopes to have an enjoyable year with everyone!

Many students don’t imagine teachers having a life outside of school. Or who the teachers were before they became a teacher. Did you know that Mr. Bosheff originally wanted to become a pro baseball player? Or that he has a dog? These are all things many students don’t realize, that teachers don't just live at school. They actually live normal lives. 

Mr. Bosheff grew up in Vienna and went to Mathews schools. He played many sports such as basketball, football, and baseball. As a young kid he loved sports and other than wanting to become a baseball player, he also wanted to become a sports writer. He states, “I listened to a lot of radio and read a lot of newspapers so I thought I would be a sports writer.” He then went on to attend YSU. There, since he wanted to become a writer, he studied and looked into many English classes. He also participated in the school newspaper, called The Jambar. From this point on, it seemed like he was on the path to become a writer. 

But then one day he was assigned to write an article and interview two parents. Easy right? Except that the parents were the mother and father of a young college football student who was recently killed on campus. He states, “It would've been awkward,” and, “A lot of the ethical parts of the journalism thing, I ended up discovering, I didn’t align with.” He then changed his major to education while also coaching Mathews football team. Soon after he changed majors, he was hired at Hubbard to coach football. This was before he became a teacher here.

After college, he began his teaching career here at Hubbard. Last year he also coached three sports, and had to take his daughters to their multiple sport events. He says, “ I do a lot of cross country, track, and basketball.” But he never forgets to make time for himself, like fishing and golfing. He laughs,“ I was in Parto’s Par-3 league with Mr. Sarisky.” He also plans on coaching this year too, hoping to coach the 8th grade girls basketball at McDonald. Additionally, he likes to travel. Two of his favorite places being Kiawah Island in South Carolina and Europe. He says that the island is one of the nicest places he’s ever been to and that Europe was “pretty cool”. Since then he has been wanting to go back to places like Italy. Who would've thought their English teacher has seen so much of the world?

Teachers do have lives outside of school, take Mr. Bosheff for example; who knew that he originally wanted to be a sports writer or that he played three sports while going to Mathews? Maybe it was not even known that he went to YSU and has been to Italy! Teachers have very interesting lives, so the next time you decide to go email your teacher at 8:30 at night, and expect an immediate response because they live in their classroom, they’re probably just watching TV at home with their pet.