Mustang News - November 22, 2019 - Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

On behalf of the staff of MHS, I wish each of our families a Happy Thanksgiving!  When reflecting on the changes of the year, it is with much gratitude when I reflect on being a part of such a wonderful school.  Thank you for entrusting us with your child's learning.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Anthony Kroll, Principal

Friday Focus

Announcements

Stepping Out: Mundelein High School dancers heading to annual Mag Mile parade!
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High School and elementary students to share reading
On Tuesday, Nov. 26, students in Ryan Buck’s Creative Writing course will join Juliann Lucansky’s first grade class at Washington Elementary School in Mundelein from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. to read children’s books. It is part of the fiction unit that Buck teaches.

“Students don’t have much experience with writing fiction, so I have them start small,” Buck explained.  “This gives them an authentic audience that they need to consider in the creation of their piece and holds them accountable to actually doing it.”

Buck is looking forward to an interactive activity where the high school students read their books and the first graders read something of theirs like something they wrote, a favorite book, etc. Doing this on the day before Thanksgiving Break, Buck also hopes to weave some gratitude into the experience as well.

Dias Festivos
The Puertas Latino Culture Club students are sponsoring a new event  at MHS this year called Dias Festivos on Saturday, Dec. 14th from 5pm-8pm in the Cafeteria!  This free, bilingual event welcomes all to celebrate the spirit of the season with family friendly activities that highlight some of the holiday and seasonal traditions of Latinos and Latin Americans.  We will have activities for children ages 4 and up including crafts, story time, bingo, and more. Activities will be run in both Spanish and English.  Stay for a little while, or stay for a long while!  The Puertas students are excited to welcome you and your families during this time of year!

Market Day is back! Market Day offers convenient grocery shopping and quick
and easy-to- prepare meal ingredients. Free direct shipping to your home if you buy through Sunday, November 24.  This week’s offerings are individually-wrapped frozen chicken portions in multi-box bundles. Your grocery cart helps support MHS Student Leadership.Click HERE for purchases.

Recognition

MHS Robotics competed this Saturday, November 16, at a VEX Robotics Competition hosted in Chicago. One of MHS Robotics teams was undefeated (8-0-1) and eventually became tournament champions beating other teams from 9 different high schools. This qualifies the team to the state-wide VEX Robotics Competition to be held in March. Another team from MHS Robotics became tournament finalist with an (8-1-0) record.

This is the third tournament that MHS Robotics competed in after hosting our own last month, and they have been progressing every time. The dedication our students have to this team is second to none and this well-deserved victory is a testament to all the hard work they have put in.

College & Career Center

Mustang Roundup on November 26th
Graduates come “home” to talk college with current students
A group of Mundelein High School graduates, known as MHS College Ambassadors, will return to MHS Tuesday, Nov. 26 for the “Mustang Round-Up,” where they meet with current students to discuss preparation for college life.

The alumni will be available before school for an information session followed by a first period round table discussion from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. They will then be invited to share their time in individual classrooms.

The graduation years, colleges attended and majors of the speakers are as follows:

• Andrea Amador ’18, Information Systems – Gies School of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Erika Bugaring, ’19, Government and Politics, University of Maryland
• Diego Cisneros, ’19, Kinesiology and Neurobiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Beth Clow, ’19, Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University
• Hana Fakhoury, ’19, Molecular and Cellular Biology (Pre-Med), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Rosibel Gomez, Graphic Design, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Michal Gryga, ’18, Aerospace Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Rachel Hansen, ’17, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Pre-Med), Penn State University
• Maaz Imam, ’18, Community Health (Pre-Med), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Kendall Job, ’18, Advertising; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Natasha Kumar, ’18, Neuroscience (Pre-Med), The George Washington University
• Evan Salazar, ’18, Culinary Arts & Baking Pastry and Food Service Management, Johnson and Wales University-Denver
• Vicky Sowa, ’17, Biology, Loyola University Chicago

United States Naval Academy and ROTC Informational Sessions 11.25 & 11.26
On Monday 11/25, a 2018 MHS graduate who is now a Midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, will provide information for interested students about the application process and the opportunities available to students. *Register in Naviance*

On Tuesday 11/26, a current ROTC student at Illinois State University, will provide information about ROTC programs and requirements to any interested students.   *Register in Naviance*

2020 College Ambassador Application is Open
The MHS College Ambassador program was created with the intention of having a distinguished group of current MHS college-bound seniors serve as peer leaders. These students support our underclassmen who are beginning the college application process they have successfully completed through presentations and workshops.

Upon graduating and going on to their respective colleges, College Ambassadors continue to provide support for our Mustangs during college by allowing students to reach out to them with questions about their campus and by returning to host discussions about college life. Interested high school seniors must please complete the application by December 3rd.

Military Recruiter Visits
Interested in joining the military? Stop by the table in the cafeteria hallway during lunch periods to speak with recruiters from different branches on the dates featured above.

MHS College Planning Guide
The MHS College Planning Guide is a comprehensive guide through the college planning process. It covers where to get started, financial aid options, timelines, college athletics, summer opportunities, the college planning workbook, and more! Check it out at: http://www.livebinders.com/b/2151227#

Connect with us!
Website: https://www.d120.org/resources/student-success-resources/ccrc/
Instagram: mhsccrc
Twitter: @mundycollege

Athletics

Girls Swimming
Congratulations to the following swimmers headed to state this weekend.
Angela Bowes, Adry Kasemets, Anna Kokosinski, Sarah Parduhn, Riley Routledge and Mackenzie Strong.

Go Mustangs!

Volleyball
The Girls Volleyball program would like to Congratulate the following players on Special post season awards:

• Faith Krabbe Full D1 Athletic Scholarship to Eastern Illinois University, NSC All Conference First Team and Daily Herald All Area First Team,  
• Brianna Martin NSC All Area Honorable Mention, 
• Claudia Wilcox Daily Herald All Area Honorable Mention and 
• Olivia Cartland Daily Herald All Area Honorable Mention. 

Thank you, for your hard work and dedication during the season. CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL!

Heisman High School Scholarship Winners                                               
MUNDELEIN HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR(S) LEAVE IT ALL ON THE FIELD AND BECOME SCHOOL WINNER(S) IN THE HEISMAN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
The National Award Program Releases the Names of 2019 School Winners

WHAT:          Today, the Heisman Trophy Trust announces the 2019 Heisman High School Scholarship School Winners.

From an applicant pool of thousands of high school scholar-athletes graduating with the class of 2020, more than 3,600 have been named School Winners in the Heisman Trophy Trust’s scholarship competition.

School Winners will continue to compete for the chance to become State Winners, National Finalists or National Winners. State Winners receive a $500 college scholarship, National Finalists receive a $1,000 college scholarship and the male and female National Winners will each receive a $5,000 college scholarship and a trip to New York City to attend the 2019 Heisman Trophy Weekend events including the televised ESPN Heisman Trophy ceremony and 85th annual Heisman Dinner Gala.
A complete list of School Winners can be found at https://www.heismanscholarship.com/results/.

WHO:          Bryan Horvat & Claire Schoenfield - Mundelein High School

WHEN:        The complete 2019 Heisman High School Scholarship Program Timeline can be found at https://heismanscholarship.com/about/program-timeline/

WHERE:        Winner names will be released on https://www.heismanscholarship.com/

WHY:   The Heisman Memorial Trophy is annually awarded to the most outstanding college football player in the nation. The Heisman High School Scholarship extends the Heisman prestige to our nation’s most esteemed high school seniors by recognizing and rewarding outstanding scholar-athletes who understand that the most important victories not only happen on the field, but in their schools and communities. These remarkable young leaders set the example and make a game-changing difference every day, paving the way to greatness for everyone around them.
 To apply, students must be graduating with the class of 2020, have a cumulative weighted high school grade point average of a B (3.0) or better, participate in at least one of the 48 sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee and/or the National Federation of State High School Association and be a leader in his/her school and community.

About the Heisman High School Scholarship
The Heisman High School Scholarship continues the legacy of the Wendy’s® High School Heisman® Scholarship, a program created in 1994 by Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas in partnership with The Heisman Trophy Trust. From its inception, the program has leveraged the reputation of the Heisman Memorial Trophy as a symbol of great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, and hard work.

Over the past 25 years, the program has honored more than 600,000 of the nation’s most esteemed high school seniors and provided hundreds of thousands of dollars in college scholarships to students and more than a million dollars to high school academic and athletic programs across the country.
The Heisman High School Scholarship program honors the nation’s most accomplished, community-minded high school senior athletes. By inviting students from schools across the country to share their stories of leadership and impact, the program aims to inspire all students to harness their potential, push their limits, and use their talents not only to advance their own futures, but to improve the communities and world around them.

Photos From the Week

Adventure Education class (P.E.class) begins using the new high ropes course this week.

Preparing for the final dress rehearsal, Miriam Mitry '20 works on her makeup for fall play, The Elephant Man. The fall play is in a 200 seat configuration and is being performed at 7:30 on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. - by Katelyn Staroszczyk

Entrenched in a deep discussion, Dan Reed '21 discusses the concept of immortality with Emily Dunlap '21 and Justin O'Connor '20 in Philosophy club. -bhy nicole nowicki

Preparing for the upcoming meeting, Mackenzie Stewart '20, Ilya Vynnyk '20, and Raina Kratz '21 review their presentation. - by Caitlyn Mathews

Mustang News - November 15, 2019

Announcements

Weather Reminder   
Get news about weather-related school closures:
Automated phone call to parents/guardians and MHS staff
Email blast to parents/guardians and MHS staff
Email blast to local media to help share the information
Social media posts on the D120 Facebook Page and on Twitter #mundypride
Post on mhs website:  www.d120.org

Who Decides:  It is the superintendent’s decision to cancel school because of bad/dangerous weather. The superintendent, along with the leadership team, will make the best decision for students’ safety.

Timing:  The decision to close schools during extreme weather (usually snow, ice or extreme wind/cold) is made as early as possible, often very early in the morning. The decision is based on the best weather information available and how inclement weather will affect students, staff and parents during travel times.

Temperatures:  There is no official temperature that closes schools. The superintendent and leadership team consider several factors, including road conditions. Typically, a wind chill of negative 30 degrees will start the conversation about closing schools.

Several different scenarios are possible with bad weather:
Two-Hour Delayed Start:  If schools will open on a two-hour delayed start, students should arrive at school two hours later than their normal start times. This option might be used if weather or road conditions are severe overnight but are expected to improve in the morning. On a delayed start day, buses will run their routes two hours later than normal. Likewise, parents who drop their children off at school should do so two hours later than usual. After school activities will continue as scheduled.

School Closed:  If schools are closed for the day because of weather, students will remain home. Generally, this also means that all other school activities like after-school clubs, sports, practices, etc. are also canceled for that day. That lost day will need to be made up later to meet State of Illinois requirements for students.

eLearning Alternative:  After two days of school are canceled because of weather and are rescheduled for make up, additional weather days off may utilize eLearning alternatives recently endorsed by the state. Students will have a number of options for completing school work at home and receiving credit for that work. Days off that use the eLearning alternative do NOT have to be made up later. Students will have four days from the day off to turn in the work completed on that day. More details on this alternative are available on the school’s website at https://www.d120.org/assets/1/6/elearning_proposal.pdf

FINAL DECISION:  The final decision is always up to the parent/guardian. If you decide to keep your child/children home because of weather, please contact your child’s main office staff to let them know of your decision.

Friday Focus

Recognition

MHS Senior Ander Nutall

MHS senior earns first place at Student Silent Film Festival
Mundelein High School senior, Ander Nutall, earned first place at the annual Student Silent Film Festival held at the historic Sanfilippo Estate in Barrington this past weekend. Students from all of Chicagoland participated in the event.

Nuttall earned his award at the event with his short story titled “Skateboard Jungle.” The theme for this year’s video was “Unexpected Hero.”

To add to presentations, the Top Three entries also had an additional new soundtrack written and performed live by professional organist, Jelani Eddington.

“It is really exciting to have won and I want to thank all the people who helped me create this video,” Nuttall said. “It was really fun to film. One of the things that made it so fun is that we got to skateboard in the halls of MHS which is something you don’t normally get to do.”

“It has been fun to see Ander’s work over the years get better and better with each project,” said Kent Meister, Nuttall’s Film as Literature instructor. Whether it is a short film, news story or music video he thinks it all through ahead of time and that hard work upfront has resulted in some great stories.”

Organist Jelani Eddington has performed in most major concert venues throughout the United States and has toured extensively abroad. He has received numerous awards and recognitions, including his selection as the 2001 Theatre Organist of the Year.

Activities

Chicago Bear Kerrith Whyte visits MHS Welcome Center!

Chicago Bear assists with collections for new Welcome Center
Kerrith Whyte of the Chicago Bears was at Mundelein High School Tuesday, Nov. 12 to assist with collecting and sorting items for the new Welcome Center that recently opened at the District 120 Office Building. Whyte, along with members of the Helping Heroes of America Club at MHS, collected the items at the high school and moved them to the Welcome Center. There, they sorted the items and stocked the shelves with the newest donations. This was all part of the MHS Booster Club’s hat and gloves drive which was recently begun.

Chicago Bear Kerrith Whyte

While at MHS, Whyte also toured the facilities at the high school and spent time with some of the MHS athletic teams.

The Welcome Center provides free clothing, food and other items to those who need them. It is open from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. every Wednesday and Friday. The most needed items now, in addition to hats and gloves, are brand new underwear, bras and socks as well as gently used boys (toddler to teen) clothing, children’s coats, snow pants, gym shoes and winter boots.

“We’re extremely grateful to the Chicago Bears and especially Kerrith Whyte for helping to promote this very important school/community project to help residents of the Mundelein area,” said Tracey Carlson, MHS test coordinator, gymnastics coach and coordinator of the event.

Chicago Bear Kerrith Whyte with MHS Basketball

Chicago Bear Kerrith Whyte with MHS Gymnastics

Chicago Bear Kerrith Whyte with MHS Swimming!

Mundelein Theatre to present The Elephant Man
“Sometimes I think my head is so big because it is so full of dreams.” This is the seminal quote from the play The Elephant Man, by Bernard Pomerance. The Tony Award winning play will be presented at Mundelein High School on November 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m., and November 22 at 3:45p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. The matinee performance on Friday is only $1 for MHS students. Since this production will be staged on a 200-seat onstage thrust configuration, online tickets are recommended, and can be purchased at www.mundeleintheatre.org.  Tickets can also be purchased at the door, 30 minutes prior to each performance. This play is not recommended for anyone under 13 years of age.

MHS Junior Matthew Callas as Merrick

The Elephant Man is based on the story of Joseph Merrick (referred to in the play as John Merrick), a young man who lived in the Victorian era and is known for the extreme deformity of his body. Seen as a freak by society, his life is changed when physician Frederick Treves agrees to care for him. “This is not a play that is produced very often on high school stages,” said Jonathan Meier, the play’s director.” We are eager to bring this beautiful and difficult piece to MHS.” Meier continued, “The fact that the audience will be sitting on the stage with the performers will certainly add to the excitement and anticipation.”

Playing the role of John Merrick is MHS junior Matthew Callas. “The script is very specific that the actor playing this role should not wear any prosthetic makeup, and that the actor should portray Merrick’s deformity through physicality, letting the audience imagine his appearance,” said Callas. ““The physical demands of having to contort my body to play the role has been a challenge, but even more of a challenge is the fact that Merrick had a severely deformed face which prevented him from showing much emotion. We have been working hard in rehearsal to find the right range of emotion while staying true to his physical condition.” Senior Colby Willis portrays Dr. Frederick Treves. “My character takes quite an emotional journey during the course of the play,” said Willis. “His friendship and experience with Merrick causes him to examine his own life and moral center.”

Seniors in the company are Ellie Mellen (Mrs. Kendall), Marta Sikora (Mrs. Gomm), Steven Weiss (Ross), Isabella Marotti (Pinhead Manager), Ahmad Koya (Belgian Police), Josh Fergen (Conductor), Allan Rodriguez (London Police), Katie Staroszczyk (Miss Sandwich), Miriam Mitry (Porter), and Elias Photopoulos (Bishop How). Rounding out the cast are Zoe Trahan (Pinhead), Mira Guiritan (Pinhead), Lucas Fuller (Pinhead), Mary McMurray (Snork), Brenda Olayo (Dutchess), Rosy Castro (Duchess), Alexis Lee (Princess Alexandria) and Roy Dumblauskas (Sir John). Joslyn Gange is the stage manager and Amari Liebe is the assistant director.

College & Career Center

Mustang Roundup on November 26th 
Come mingle with MHS College Ambassadors from Class of 2017, 2018 & 2019  before school in the CCRC on November 26th. Sign up in Naviance to stick around during 1st period and hear about their college experience and get tips on transitioning to college life and applying to college.

2020 College Ambassador Application is Open
The MHS College Ambassador program was created with the intention of having a distinguished group of current MHS college-bound seniors serve as peer leaders. These students support our underclassmen who are beginning the college application process they have successfully completed through presentations and workshops.

Upon graduating and going on to their respective colleges, College Ambassadors continue to provide support for our Mustangs during college by allowing students to reach out to them with questions about their campus and by returning to host discussions about college life. Interested high school seniors must please complete the application (following this link (Please hyperlink:) by December 3rd.


MHS College Planning Guide
The MHS College Planning Guide is a comprehensive guide through the college planning process. It covers where to get started, financial aid options, timelines, college athletics, summer opportunities, the college planning workbook, and more! Check it out at: http://www.livebinders.com/b/2151227#

Connect with us!
Website: https://www.d120.org/resources/student-success-resources/ccrc/
Instagram: mhsccrc
Twitter: @mundycollege

Athletics

National Letter of Intent (NLI) signing was this week and Mundelein had 7 student athletes committ to continuing their academic and athletic career.

Congratulations to the following:

• Dillon Blake - University of Minnesota - Cross Country
• Ella Brandt - University of Detroit Mercy - Lacrosse
• Morgan Frank - Colgate University - Basketball
• Austin Greco - Miami of Ohio University - Baseball
• Jonathon Hanscom - Lewis University - Baseball
• Kendall Klatt - University of Wisconsin Whitewater
• Faith Krabbe - Eastern Illinois University - Volleyball

Photos from the Week

MHS band playing for the state walk congratulating student athletes on making it to state. Seniors Colin Wade, Dillion Blake, Carter Schorr, and Mikayla Edquiban were being honored today.- by Rebecca Nielsen

At the honorable Veterans Day breakfast on November 6th, students Omar Guzman '22, Isabella Feijoo '23, Amber Huster '23, and Rafeak Rosillo '23 worked the event and met up with a World War 2 Veteran throughout the event in the Annex. - by Brianna Richards

While eating lunch, Cindy Czvitkovits '23 and Sophia Juarez '23 are in the cafeteria waiting for the bell to ring on Nov.11 - by Maria Cruz

Mustang News - November 8, 2019

MHS Supported Learning Program students celebrate their basketball victory over Warren HS last Friday during lunches.

While playing for the Mundelein All Abilities basketball game, Neila Stevenson '21 is held up by the Mundelein Varsity Cheer Team. This year, the team played against the Warren All Abilities basketball team and played during 4th, 5th, and 6th period. - by Katelyn Staroszczyk.

While the crowd goes wild, Kieren Van Krey '22 is smiling because his team scored a point during the basketball game against Warren taking place in the Main Gym during lunch periods.- by Maria Maskova.

Announcements

5Essentials Parent Survey is open!
Mundelein school districts 75 and 120 will join the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) in the eighth statewide survey of school climate and learning conditions. The survey provides a unique opportunity for students, teachers and parents to have a voice in improving their schools. All district schools are required to participate in a school learning conditions survey each year. It was deemed an important component to balanced accountability under the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan by stakeholders.

The parent surveys are now available to the public while the student and teacher surveys will be available beginning Dec. 10 through Feb. 14.

“We encourage parents in both our districts to complete the survey so that your voices are heard,” said Kevin Myers, districts 75 and 120 superintendent. “We will take all of your input seriously and use it to continually review and update our current educational practices.”

We guarantee that survey responses will never be connected to you or your child.  No individual will be identified in the school reports; school principals or teachers will never see any individual responses. School reports will only present summary information of how parents feel as a whole, such as the percent of parents agreeing that they feel comfortable raising concerns to their child’s teacher.

The survey provides a comprehensive picture of a school’s organizational culture in an individualized report measuring the five “essentials” critical for school success. Those include:

• Effective Leaders
• Collaborative Teachers
• Involved Families
• Supportive Environment
• Ambitious Instruction

Principals and superintendents will receive their 5Essentials Reports in April 2020. Survey results will also be reported publicly on the 5Essentials reporting site in Spring 2020 and on the State School Report Card website in the Fall of 2020.

“Thank you in advance for taking part in this important survey,” Myers said. “We really appreciate your time and input.”

Click HERE to begin completing the parent survey.

Attention: Class of 2020
All seniors are expected to attend a meeting on Thursday, November 14 at 9:00 am in the Auditorium to order their graduation caps & gowns. This is a late start day, and the meeting will be over before classes start at 9:25am. Graduates rent a custom gown and purchase the cap, tassel and alumni medal. The total cost is $44.00. No money will be collected on this day. Herff-Jones, our graduation supplies provider, will email payment instructions at a later date. Please contact the Principal’s Office if you have any questions. 847-949-2200 X1230.

Veterans' Day 2019

On Wednesday, November 6, MHS hosted over 150 veterans to celebrate Veterans' Day.  The assembly was held earlier than the traditional day of honor (November 11) since Metal of Honor recipient Mr. Allen Lynch was available to speak.  Mr. Lynch captivated a full school audience with his message.  Below are some images from the assembly and additional information regarding Mr. Lynch's service.

Click HERE to see Channel 5 News Segment.
Click HERE to see Daily Herald article.

With great respect, Edwin Martinez '20 participates in a standing ovation to honor the in attendance World War 2 veterans who came to the Veterans Days brunch. Martinez is apart of MHS's student leadership, who along with Helping Heroes, made sure their guests enjoyed their well earned day of honor. - by Adriana Rawlings Benitez.

MHS Security welcomes the community into Mundelein High School.

Veteran alumni reviewing the Wall of Honor for other alumni who served in the military. 

Allen Lynch

Rank and branch: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company D, 1st Battalion (Airmobile), 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). place and date: Near My An (2), Binh Dinh province, Republic of Vietnam, 15 December 1967. Entered service at: Chicago, Ill. Born: 28 October 1945, Chicago, Ill.

Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Lynch (then Sp4c.) distinguished himself while serving as a radio telephone operator with Company D. While serving in the forward element on an operation near the village of My An, his unit became heavily engaged with a numerically superior enemy force. Quickly and accurately assessing the situation, Sgt. Lynch provided his commander with information which subsequently proved essential to the unit's successful actions. Observing 3 wounded comrades Lying exposed to enemy fire, Sgt. Lynch dashed across 50 meters of open ground through a withering hail of enemy fire to administer aid. Reconnoitering a nearby trench for a covered position to protect the wounded from intense hostile fire, he killed 2 enemy soldiers at point blank range. With the trench cleared, he unhesitatingly returned to the fire-swept area 3 times to carry the wounded men to safety. When his company was forced to withdraw by the superior firepower of the enemy, Sgt. Lynch remained to aid his comrades at the risk of his life rather than abandon them. Alone, he defended his isolated position for 2 hours against the advancing enemy. Using only his rifle and a grenade, he stopped them just short of his trench, killing 5. Again, disregarding his safety in the face of withering hostile fire, he crossed 70 meters of exposed terrain 5 times to carry his wounded comrades to a more secure area. Once he had assured their comfort and safety, Sgt. Lynch located the counterattacking friendly company to assist in directing the attack and evacuating the 3 casualties. His gallantry at the risk of his life is in the highest traditions of the military service, Sgt. Lynch has reflected great credit on himself, the 12th Cavalry, and the U.S. Army.[1]  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_James_Lynch

MHS Helping Heroes Club members present the flags of each branch of the military.

Two MHS students, PFC Caitlyn Schneider and PV2 Quinton Ocso are presented awards for their service in the National Guard.

MHS students Schneider and Ocso were awarded the Superior Student-Soldier Award and the National Guard Grant-4 year scholarship to any Illinois College or University of their choice for successfully completing Basic Combat Training this past summer.

District 120 and the Village of Mundelein hosted a brunch for veterans after the assembly.

Four World War II veterans attended the assembly:  (Left to Right) Ed Tauscher, Matthew Maholic,  Bill Clark, and Harry Swanson.

From left to right: Colonel Michael Peck, Mr. Allen Lynch, District 75/120 Superintendent Kevin Myers, Colonel (Retired) Paul Joseph Hettich 

MHS junior Hope Peterson interviewing WWII veterans.

Channel 5 interviewing a veteran at the assembly.

Channel 5 interviewing Helping Heros President Matthew Pawlowski.

Elle Mishler, member of Helping Heros Club, and her father are interviewed by Channel 5

Activities

Market Day is back! Market Day offers convenient grocery shopping and quick
and easy-to- prepare meal ingredients. Free direct shipping to your home if you buy through Sunday, November 24.  This week’s offerings are individually-wrapped frozen chicken portions in multi-box bundles. Your grocery cart helps support MHS Student Leadership.Click HERE for purchases.

MHS Blood Drive Saturday, Nov. 9; walk-ins welcome

Mundelein High School’s Wellness Department will hold a Blood Drive Saturday, Nov. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the gymnasium at the District 120 Office Building adjacent to the high school. (1500 W. Hawley St.)

The Drive is being conducted by Vitalant, formerly known as LifeSource. Walk-ins are welcome and the blood drive is open to all. Photo ID is required. For more information call 847-258-4825. 

MHS feeder schools to join high school bands for concert

Mundelein High School bands will host a free evening concert Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the MHS main gym. In addition to performances by the MHS Wind Ensemble and MHS Concert Band, middle schools that send students to MHS for high school will also perform.

The eighth grade musicians will also combine to form an “All-Star” band for the performance.

Jerald Shelato and Andy Sturgeon direct the MHS instrumental music program. Band directors from the middle schools include Moulee Gupta, Carl Sandburg Middle School; Brent Burger, Fremont Middle School; Patrick Cantagallo, Hawthorn Middle School North; Terri Plohr, Hawthorn Middle School South; Jessica Rosales, West Oak Middle School; and Madonna Swenson, Frassati Catholic Academy. 

Jazz Ensemble to join professionals for Palatine performance

Mundelein High School’s Jazz Ensemble will join the Jazz Consortium Big Band Sunday, Nov. 10, at Durty Nellies in Palatine (180 N Smith ST; Palatine, IL). Doors will open at 5 p.m. with the MHS performance beginning at 6 p.m. The Jazz Consortium Big Band performance will follow. Admission is $10 cash for adults and $5 for students 17 and under.

The performances are part of the Big Band’s 9th Annual Holiday Food Drive. Audience members are encouraged to bring canned/non-perishable food items for donation to the Palatine Township Food Pantry. Items especially needed are baby wipes, juice boxes, cereal, coffee, diapers, condiments, pasta sauce, personal care & cleaning products, laundry & dish soaps, and paper grocery bags.

The MHS Jazz Ensemble and the Jazz Consortium Big Band have been performing together at Durty Nellies for several years. Since its inception in 1975, the Big Band has featured well-known music from such big bands as Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller along with contemporary big bands like Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson and Gordon Goodwin plus original compositions by band members.

Advanced reservations for the performances are strongly encouraged. Call (847)358-9150 and press 0 when the recording starts. The Durty Nellie’s kitchen will also be open for those wanting to have dinner and music.

College & Career Center

College Representative Visits Will Continue in the Spring

This week we concluded our college representative visits in the CCRC. Students and parents are always welcome to contact Mrs. Rusk (arusk@d120.org) or Mrs. McMahon (rmcmahon@d120.org) for more information about specific universities and/or to get connected with a specific school’s admissions counselor.

Mustang Roundup on November 26th 

Come mingle with MHS College Ambassadors from Class of 2017, 2018 & 2019  before school in the CCRC on November 26th. Sign up in Naviance to stick around during 1st period and hear about their college experience and get tips on transitioning to college life and applying to college.

MHS College Planning Guide

The MHS College Planning Guide is a comprehensive guide through the college planning process. It covers where to get started, financial aid options, timelines, college athletics, summer opportunities, the college planning workbook, and more! Check it out at: http://www.livebinders.com/b/2151227#  

Connect with us!

Website: https://www.d120.org/resources/student-success-resources/ccrc/ 

Instagram: mhsccrc

Twitter: @mundycollege

Athletics

Boys Basketball

Mundelein’s Conor Enright commits to Drake By Joe Henricksen  Nov 1, 2019, 8:48am CDT

Conor Enright

While the early basketball signing period is less than two weeks away for prospects in the Class of 2020, Mundelein’s Conor Enright will have to patiently wait another 52 or so weeks. But at least the 6-1 junior guard knows where he will be signing a year from now. Enright made an early commitment early Friday morning, choosing Drake over Missouri Valley Conference rival Southern Illinois. “After having been there on three different occasions and getting to know the coaching staff and the program, I could never find anything that I didn’t like,” Enright said. “From the coaches to the culture of the program, it was a place I felt like I could call home.” Although his overall recruitment was somewhat at its beginning stages, Enright said he felt no need to wait. Drake made Enright a priority very early and stuck with him throughout the past year. “I just loved the opportunity I will have there and everything about it, so I took that opportunity and ran with it,” Enright said. Last season as a sophomore, Enright helped fuel the re-emergence of Mundelein basketball. He led the Mustangs to 20 wins while averaging 15.5 points and 5.1 assists. He’s among the City/Suburban Hoops Report’s top 20 prospects in the junior class. Drake, meanwhile, continues making a strong push into Illinois with its recruiting and gained a whole lot of traction recruiting the state. Coach Darian Devries, who begins his second year at Drake, signed a pair of Illinois products out of the Class of 2019 — Bolingbrook’s Joseph Yesufu and Lemont’s Nate Ferguson. Those two are now promising freshmen for the Bulldogs. Loyola’s Jordan Kwiecinski, one of the City/Suburban Hoops Report’s top 15 prospects in the Class of 2020 in Illinois, will sign with Drake in November. Now Enright will add to the pipeline in the Class of 2021. “That does appeal to me,” says Enright of the Illinois contingent that will be at Drake. “I like how Illinois players play, and I look forward to playing with them.” The competitive and scrappy junior will lead a Mundelein team that hopes to challenge Stevenson in the North Suburban Conference and boasts top 25 ranking potential.

Winter team photo day is fast approaching: 

11/21/19 for all sports except Boys Swim/Dive, B/G Bowling their picture day is 12/4/19

Sports team picture day is coming up! If your son or daughter didn't bring home a picture form for you to fill out, you can still order pictures. The athletic office has extra forms. Or you can pay ahead of time online by going to https://www.vipis.com/group/2e1d4885/mundelein-high-school . If you pay online, please let your athlete know so they know to have their picture taken. If you have any questions about sports team and individual pictures, please contact Visual Image Photography at support@vipis.com or call them at 262-375-4457. For the best Sports Team & Individual pricing, order before or on your picture day. All orders placed after picture day have an additional $3.95 processing and handling fee applied. Orders placed after photo day need to be processed individually, separate from all orders placed before and on photo day.

Post-Season sports

Boys cross country will be sending 2 runners to the IHSA state meet this saturday. Race time is 2:00pm and hosted at Detweiller Park in Peroia. 

Click HERE to follow the race. 

Girls Basketball Tournament!

Winter sports have started

Don’t be left on the sidelines.

• Dance/Cheer, Boys Bowling and Winter Guard: 10/28/19
• Girls Basketball: 11/4/19
• Boys Basketball, Wrestling and Girls Gymnastics: 11/11/19
• Girls Bowling: 11/18/19
• Boys Swim/Dive: 11/28/19

Please make sure you stop by the athletic office to make sure all appropriate paperwork is on file.

Claire Schoenfield and Jacelyn Gomez take a breater after their IHSA Regional run.....so muddy.

Girls cross country girls getting ready to run at IHSA regionals

Carter Schorr took 2nd place at IHSA regionals and teammate Dilon Blake took 6th place. Both headed to state. Congratulations.

Girl's volleyball