Recognition
Junior Anissa Maravella became a Gold Medalist last weekend as she won first place at the 2018 Upper Great Lakes Regionals Junior Ladies level. The junior level is the fourth of five competitive levels within the US Figure Skating qualifying system. Junior is the level where the most successful athletes have the chance to earn a spot on Team USA.
With her win, Anissa now qualifies for the Midwestern Sectional Figure Skating Championships which will take place November 14-18, 2017, in Bloomington, MN. A top four finish at sectionals would then secure her a spot at the 2018 US Figure Skating Championships Dec. 29 to Jan. 7 in San Jose, CA.
Friday Focus
Activities
Offices Closed - October 20On Friday, October 20, beginning at 1:00pm, school offices will be closed early due to professional development activities.
Class of 2018 Graduation Cap and Gown
All seniors will attend a meeting in the Auditorium on Thursday, October 26 at 8:20am. Students will fill out and submit an order form to Herff-Jones (our graduation product supplier) for their graduation cap and rental gown. No money is required on this day. Herff-Jones will send an invoice for $42.00 in early 2018. Please contact the Main Office with any questions about cap and gown ordering or graduation in general. 847-949-2200, ext. 1230.
A representative from Herff-Jones will be at Mundelein High School on Thursday, November 2, and Friday, November 3 during all lunch periods to take orders for graduation announcements, stationery, key chains, picture frames and many other graduation items.
Broadcasting Team
The Broadcasting Team records many school events. If a student is interested in joining, it is never too late, just contact Mr Meister. See the entire Marching Mustangs halftime show as recorded by the broadcasting team on the link below. https://youtu.be/CJRKSyaatpU
Jazz Ensemble Concert
The Mundelein High School Jazz Ensemble will be one of the featured groups performing in an Americana Music Concert Sunday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. at the University of St. Mary of the Lake Seminary. Tickets for the event are $20 and $15 for those over 65. They can be ordered at www.theaterorganconcert.eventbrite.com or by calling V. Lappe at 847.404.2347. Proceeds will benefit the Mundelein Seminary Music Program and the continued upkeep of Mundelein’s first fire truck, Old Number One, a gift from Cardinal Mundelein in 1925.
Honored guest for this event will be the Most Reverend Cardinal Blasé Cupich.
The Jazz Ensemble has a concert in the MHS Auditorium on Thursday, October 19th.
The Marching Mustangs gave a great performance at the 2017 Robert Morris University Marching Band Festival and were recognized with 2nd place in Class AAA and 2nd place overall for the day. The Mundelein Drum Majors (Natasha Kumar, Nick Manaligod, Ryann Ray, and Ricky Rodriguez) were recognized as the best drum majors for the day. .
Cafeteria News
Try some of our new seasonal promotions in the cafeteria.
Vegetable crudité
Vegetable Lasagna
Pressed Vegetarian Sandwich
Butternut Squash Soup
Wing toss on Wednesday October 25th in the cafeteria. The cost is $5.50 for wings, fries and lemonade
School Pictures
It’s not too late to order this year’s school pictures
Go to https://www.vipis.com/
Type in your School Name
Click on "School Portraits View & Order"
Enter Student's Last Name & ID Number
Image will appear and order can be placed
You can also fill out a traditional order envelope and mail it to VIP:
Visual Image Photography
ATTN: School Picture Dept
W63 N582 Hanover Ave,
Cedarburg, WI 53012
If there are any questions regarding a School Picture Package, feel free to call our School Picture Dept at (262) 375-9633.
College and Career Resource Center
Visit the CCRC website for resources regarding college planning and financial aid including scheduled college representative visits and scholarship information: http://www.d120.org/academics/ccrc/default.aspx
Check the College Counseling Blog for articles about college planning: https://mhscollegecounselor.wordpress.com/
Follow our College Counselor on Twitter: @mundycollege
Upcoming Visits and Events at MHS
MHS to host free financial aid workshop Oct. 17, part of “College Week”
A free workshop to help students and/or parents complete financial aid forms and apply for many types of financial aid will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 at Mundelein High School. The workshop, to be held in rooms C-103 and C-104 in the new addition, will be presented in both English and Spanish. The event is part of a week-long tradition of “College Week” at MHS coordinated by College Counselor Andrea Rusk.
Attendees will get help in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA] which is also available at www.fafsa.ed.gov. This form is required to be considered for state and federal financial aid programs.
Those attending the workshop should bring student and parent 2015 tax forms, driver’s license or state ID, social security card and recent bank statements. Also needed are information about assets such as savings, certificates of deposit, stocks, bonds, investment real estate, businesses and farms.
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission [ISAC], local financial aid experts and ISAC-trained volunteers will be available to answer questions. Members of the MHS Guidance Department will also be available.
For additional information, contact C. Myra Gaytan-Morales, assistant dean for academic programs & services, at 847.665.4108 or email her at mgaytan@ucenter.org.
Other activities during College Week include: Essay Assistance Day on Oct. 16 where students may get help with application essays during lunch periods; Financial Aid Workshop and Financial Aid Information to be presented Oct. 17 during lunch periods in the District Meeting Room; a College Panel on Oct. 18 during second and third periods where MHS graduates who are currently in college will speak with students about their college experiences. Free Application Day on Oct. 19. Twenty-five colleges will be available for all seniors during lunch periods for free application completion; and on Oct. 20 counselors and Illinois Student Assistance Commission representatives will assist students in completing applications during the lunch periods.
Athletics
Boys GolfTwo MHS Boys Golfers will head to IHSA state. Christian Loar and Josh Peterson qualified as
individuals for the Mustangs. They play a practice round Thursday on the state course and then will play 36 holes of golf on Friday and Saturday
Good luck to Christian, Josh and Coach Parola
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| Boys Golfer Christian Loar headed to IHSA State golf |
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| Boys Golfer Josh Peterson headed to IHSA State golf |
Girls Tennis
Good luck to the tennis team moving into the sectional series this weekend.
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| Girls tennis senior night |
Cheerleading
Tryouts for the Winter Competition season
Tuesday 10/17/17 6:30 - 7:30 @ the Annex (behind the school)
Thursday 10/19/17 3:45 - 5:45 @ the Annex
Monday 10/23/17 3:45 - TBD @ the Annex
If you are interested in attending tryouts, but cannot attend due to a fall sport, please contact Coach Randazzo as soon as possible.
All interested athletes must complete the following requirements; must have current physical into the athletic office, no fees due to the bookstore and must be eligible in order to participate.
Dance
Tryouts for the Winter Competition season
Monday 10/23/17 3:30 - 5:00 in the Cafeteria
Tuesday 10/24/17 3:30 - 5:00 in the Cafeteria
Interested students should pick up an application in the athletic office or Counseling office. Students with questions should come see Coach Schaefer in the counseling office
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| Girls softball fall training |
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| Kevin Quinn is a hero, helping softball set their bases |
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| Girls basketball team bonding trip to Richardson corn maze |
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| Girls basketball holding their annual pancake breakfast |
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| Girls cross country had a great time volunteering and supporting the local running community at Prairie State half marathon in Long Grove |
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| Co-ed cheer volunteering at the MD walk |
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| Congrats to the Stampede 14U softball champions of the Fall showdown |
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| Girls swim-dive team bowling night |
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| 8th runner of the week: Anna Ambrose |
Photos From The Week
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| Natasha Kumar delivers a speech during the 2017 National Honor Society Induction. 70 juniors were inducted on October 10, 2017. Photo taken by Kendall Job |
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| Waiting to perform, Mira Guiritan '21 and her saxophone section, lay on the grass at Robert Morris University for the Marching Mustangs last competition of the year on Sunday, October 9th. Later in the evening, during award ceremony, the Marching Mustangs are awarded with Best Drum Major and overall 2nd place for the whole competition. Photo taken by Cayla Manaligod |
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| An hour before their big match against Grayslake Central, Angela David '19, Gillian Paul '19, and Sofia Lundquist, relax against the bleachers. The girls like to find efforts to help them calm down before they go into an intense game. Photo taken by Diana Orozco |
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| Supporting MDA, Neila Stevenson gets an MDA tattoo on her cheek. She was having so much fun during the event, while making posters, decorating pumpkins and getting tattoos! Photo taken by Ava Rundall |
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| Waiting for the play, David Olechno '18 stands on the Libertyville High School football field during a game on Oct. 6. Mundelein ended up losing the game. Picture taken by Kyle Ehemann |