Thursday, November 17, 2016

Mustang News - November 18

As Thanksgiving approaches, I hope each of our students and their families will find time to spend together and consider the blessings they have in their lives. It is an honor to work at Mundelein High School and I am thankful for the opportunity to serve this community. Happy Thanksgiving! (The will not be a Mustang News next week!)

The building will be closed on November 23, 24, and 25 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Recognition


Battle of the Bard
On Monday evening, members of Mundelein Theatre’s Battle of the Bard team had the opportunity to perform on stage, in front of a full house, at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre on Navy Pier.  Battle of the Bard is a Shakespeare Slam sponsored by Chicago Shakespeare and Chicago Youth Shakespeare.  Forty teams from the Chicago area competed in three different preliminary rounds, with nine teams advancing to perform at Chicago Shakes.  A bus load of students and parents traveled to Navy Pier to root on the team.  Niles North High School was the eventual winner, but our BOTB team performed flawlessly and had an experience they will not soon forget.  Team members were Emily Saunders, Joshua Saunders, Kayla Raye, Brianna Moderhack, Dominic Cappuccilli, Maddie Martorana, Jasmine Cuasay and Natalie Williams.  Dan Haller was the Student Director.  Mark Landuyt and Jonathan Meier were the Faculty Coaches.




Byte Bash
The MHS Byte Club hosted their first Byte Bash of the year on Wednesday, November 16. 32 students attended, and five students created their first line of code! Congratulations to the winners of Best Mobile App-Ben Rosell and Best Character-Bryan Maya. #CSMundy https://twitter.com/mhsbyte.





Activities


Current Topics in Politics Information Night
Legislators Respond with Factual Information to Parent Concerns
Monday, December 5, 2016 at 6:30 pm
Washington School
122 South Garfield Avenue,  Mundelein, Illinois
Legislative Panel and Outside Resources
*Babysitting will be available.
                                       
Mundelein HS Hockey Jersey
Bella Vinyl is proud to offer for sale a custom designed Mundelein High School hockey jersey. Each jersey is 100% polyester, heavy-weight pro knit material with double reinforced shoulders and elbows. Each jersey is made to order with your choice of name and number. A portion of all proceeds will go to the MHS Internship program.



Athletics


Ryan Magee signs with Loyola University
Ryan Magee has signed to play golf at Loyola University-Chicago. This is a Division I school.  Ryan is a three-sport athlete at MHS where he played not only golf but also was a member of the swimming and baseball teams.He is a three-time golf MVP, all-conference four times in swimming and baseball, all-academic, sectional champion and state qualifier in golf,swimming and baseball and also a member of the Student Athlete Leadership Team [SALT].
Magee hopes to major in marketing/management next year. He is looking forward to the great Loyola campus, outstanding academic reputation and the chance to play Division I golf.



Girls Swimming/Diving
The Girls Swim/Dive team will compete in the State meet this Friday & Saturday @ Evanston H.S.
Representing the Mustangs this weekend will be Maggie Franz, Mackenzie Strong & Angela Bowes.
 
Girls & Boys Basketball
Both the Girls & Boys Basketball teams are hosting Thanksgiving tournaments

Come out to watch the Girls play this Friday, November 18 & Saturday, November 19 at 7:30pm. Boys games will begin next week, November 21-26 and all games for Mundelein are at 7:00pm

GO MUSTANGS!!!!


Photos from the Week:


In preparation for the first girls basketball game hosted at MHS on Monday, Nov. 14, Morgan Frank ‘20 warms up by attacking the basket against one of her teammates. As a child, Frank was involved in many sports but chose to stick to basketball and has been playing since she was 7 years-old. Before her first varsity game, Frank said, “Overall I felt nervous, but there really was no need to be because I just had to go out there and play the game that I love.” Photo taken by Sydney Blackmer

During the annual Byte Bash, Byte Club president Kenneth Stepney '17 helps a new member work on a website on November 16. Byte bash was one of the biggest events of the year for Byte Club. Stepney said, "During Byte Bash, we like to code, play games, and have a good time." Photo taken by Claire Kim

In preparation,  Caitlyn Schneider '20 prepares to answer the question about Substance Abuse while playing Jeopardy in Mr.Whitson health class during first hour. Schneider said,"She was really motivated to pass the test tomorrow." Photo taken by Madison Reichel

Enjoying her food, Crystal Montiel '19 listens attentively to the discussion at the Univerdidad de Padres meeting on Tuesday Oct. 15. The meeting discussed the classes that students will be able to take with the new schedule next year. Montiel said, "It's great that my parents get to be informed about these things." Photo taken by Rosie Gomez

Sweeping up for the seniors, Mckenzie Theis '17 clears the floor to set up for the Senior Citizen dinner held by Interact Club. Members of local retirement homes come to MHS every few months to receive tours, a dinner, and enjoy a show at the MHS Theater. Theis said "I like how we got to be there for all of the behind the scenes work setting everything up because it gives all of the interact members ownership of the event." Photo taken by Gabby Antenore


Staff photograph for this year.