Hubbard graduates 193 at Stambaugh tonight
YOUNGSTOWN
One of Haley K. Thirion’s proudest high school accomplishments, besides having a diploma bearing her name, amounts to a big zero.
That’s certainly not to suggest anything related to academics, however.
“We beat Struthers for the first time in five years,” the Hubbard High School graduate said, barely able to contain her excitement.
Thirion was a big part of her softball team’s victory earlier this month: She pitched a complete-game shutout as Hubbard won 10-0.
That triumph is one of many school memories that likely will stay with her for years. Another is crossing the stage during Friday’s Hubbard High School Class of 2011 commencement ceremony at Stambaugh Auditorium.
Thirion was one of 193 graduates to earn diplomas during the 90-minute ceremony. Also flying high was Jeffrey E. Hill Jr., who is preparing to enter the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., next month.
Delivering the commencement address were seven valedictorians and the salutatorian.
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