Recognition
Student musicians chosen for District music festivals
A number of Mundelein High School musicians will participate in the Illinois Music Education Association [ILMEA] District VII festivals based on their audition performances. The band/orchestra/choir festival will take place Saturday, Nov. 12 at Crystal Lake South High School while the Jazz Festival is set for Saturday, Nov. 19 at Lake Zurich High School.
The following students will represent the MHS music department:
Band: Eric Butler, clarinet; Paige Eifert, trumpet; Carl Schoenfield, euphonium; Hannah Speer, trombone; and Isaac Walker, tuba. Orchestra: Karl Kirkpatrick, trombone; Joshua Larson, cello. Jazz: Karl Kirkpatrick, trombone; Paige Eifert, trumpet; Ben Holly, trumpet; Anna Desfor, vibes; Noah Sioson, bass; Anna Balla, trumpet; Hannah Speer, trombone. Choir: Thomas Ferro, bass 1; Dominic Cappuccilli, tenor 2.
Andrew Sturgeon and Jerald Shelato direct the instrumental music program while Cory Thompson and Stevee Bellas direct the vocal music program.
Teacher Rob Bever: A Hero in the Classroom!
Special Education Teacher Rob Bever was recently named a Symetra Hero in the Classroom and was honored at a special staff meeting Oct. 28.
Bever is one of 16 K-12 teachers in the Chicago area who are or will be honored for educational excellence in the Symetra Heroes in the Classroom program during the 2016 NFL season. Teachers are recognized in front of their students and/or peers at surprise in-school presentations and they receive a $1,000 donation for classroom books and supplies. In addition, they receive tickets to a Bears home game and are acknowledged during an on-field presentation at Soldier Field. Bever will be recognized at the Oct. 31 game when the Bears take on the Minnesota Vikings.
“Rob is a hero in the lives of many of the Mundelein students he teaches, directly and indirectly. Always a staunch advocate of the disadvantaged, he understands his students’ challenges, but still has high expectations for them,” said Jacqueline Niziolek, a school district colleague. Niziolek nominated Bever for the Symetra Heroes in the Classroom award.
Teachers may be nominated by their principal, district staff, student, student’s parent or the teacher’s colleagues. The winners are selected based on their ability to make a real difference in students’ lives; to go above and beyond in their day-to-day responsibilities; and to help students build life skills.
Activities
October 28 Friday Focus
See what is going on at or around MHS from the student perspective! Student created and produced, Friday Focus is a 60 Minutes program with stories everyone finds informative and insightful.
Best Buddies
Our next Chapter activity will be Saturday November 12th, early afternoon to see the Trolls Movie. We will determine the time when the movie times are released next week. Hope to see you all there. Permission slips are in Mrs. Baker’s room.
Cafeteria News
Taste of the Season for November is cranberry! Be on the lookout for meals including this seasonal treat: Turkey burgers with cranberry sauce, salads with cranberries, yogurt parfaits with cranberry granola, and many more.
MHS to host veterans
Mundelein High School will celebrate Veterans’ Day with a number of activities to honor veterans and to educate the student population about the history of the day. At this time, about 12 veterans are expected to take part.
“It is our belief that by having students in school on this day that we are able to help the students appreciate what veterans have done to maintain our freedoms,” said Kevin Myers, District 120 superintendent. “ If students were not in school, we can't be sure they would be recognizing the day at all,” he said.
Highlights of the day will include:
Veterans will be met at the staff entrance to the building at 7:20 am. They will be greeted by the MHS Drumline who will march the veterans around the school.
- 7:45 am – Opening announcement about the day and special recognition of two staff members who are veterans: Kevin Quinn, director of building and ground; Krista Alloy, security staff. The MHS Master Singers will then sing the National Anthem over the PA system for all to join in.
- 7:45 – 9:15 am – Veterans will speak in various social studies classes
- 9:15 am – Brunch for the visiting veterans.
- 3:15 pm – Taps will be played over the PA system in honor of fallen veterans
- All Day – Students/Staff will be encouraged to stop by our Wall of Honor which memorializes former students and staff who have served in the military.
Social Studies Department Chair Chris Lagioia has organized this annual event. He may be contacted at 847.949.2200, Extension 1156.
A Timely Political Satire at Mundelein Theatre
When Mundelein Theatre director Jonathan Meier was selecting the theatre season for this school
The Best Man deals with a fictional presidential primary in 1960. The play examines the nature of power, the quest for power and the way power makes people behave. One candidate represents a naked, grasping lust for high office by any means necessary, while the other, tempted by the same desires, struggles mightily with the question of what is right and how far is too far in the pursuit of power. The witty dialogue and clever characters give the play a sense of satirical fun, and suggests that finding The Best Man through the American political process is extremely difficult, although not quite impossible.
“I saw this play on Broadway several years ago,” said Meier. “I knew then that it was a play we would do one day at Mundelein Theatre. When I saw that our fall play was during election week, I knew the timing was right.”Though the play was written 56 years ago, it is still relevant today. “I find it incredibly interesting, and a bit scary that we are dealing with the exact issues today that were being written about decades ago,” Meier concluded.
Leading the cast are Thomas Ferro (William Russell), Dan Haller (Joe Cantwell), Emily Parduhn (Alice Russell), Ginny Zundel (Mabel Cantwell), Brenden Paul (Arthur Hockstader) and Hannah Weiss (Mrs. Gamadge). Others in the cast are Maddie Martorana (Dede Jensen), Henry Dumblauskas (Don Blades), David West (Senator Carlin), Jacob Horvat (Sheldon Marcus), Dominic Cappuccilli (Dr. Artinian) and Bella Canela (Katherine). Rounding out cast are Brianna Moderhack, Ryan Story, George Stedman, Jenna Panos, Alex Frumkin and Robbie Iraburo-Cochran. Payton Cousins is the Stage Manager.
Jazz Ensemble to perform with 17 professionals in Palatine
The Mundelein High School Jazz Ensemble is set to play along with 17 professional musicians in the Jazz Consortium Big Band Sunday, Nov. 13 beginning at 6 p.m. The event will take place at Durty
Student musicians include Carter Pacis and Joselle Escobar on alto saxophone; William Ferro and Angel Montero on tenor saxophone; Alex Frumkin on bari saxophone; Paige Eifert, Nicole Robb, Anna Bella, Ben Holly and Matt Olorvida on trumpet; Karl Kirkpatrick, Hannah Speer, Isaac Walker and Jacob Horvat on trombone; Kelsey Kroenig on piano; Noah Sioson on bass; Anna Desfor on vibes/aux percussion; Jack Olorvida and Joey Salit on drums.
Illinois 5Essentials Survey
Beginning November 16, students, teachers and parents across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the fourth annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school.
All teachers and 6th through 12th grade students will be responding to this survey. 5Essentials Reports will be generated for schools if their teachers and/or students meet the response rate threshold of 50 percent. These reports will be sent to schools and districts in March 2017 and will also be included in the State School Report Card.
Additionally, your district has chosen to provide the optional 5Essentials parent survey. If at least 20 percent of Mundelein parents complete this survey, a parent supplement will also be generated. The parent data will not be reported on the State Report Card.
Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey will be conducted November 16 through January 16, 2017. To take the survey please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey to begin.
For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, or to view previous years’ Reports, please visit https://illinois.5-essentials.org. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 5Essentials Client Services at 1-866-440-1874 or 5essentials@uchicago.edu.
Puertas Fundraiser
The students of the Puertas Latino Cultural Organization held their annual caramel apple sale last week. Here they are packaging their treats that will be passed out to students and teachers throughout the building. The fundraiser corresponds with Dia de los Muertos, a Mexican holiday that is kept as a way to remember loved ones who have passed away.
21st Century Automation Night
We welcome all students and parents who are interested in learning more about engineering and manufacturing to join us for the 2nd annual 21st Century Automation Night! You will hear about exciting opportunities for those interested in 4-year college programs, as well as those looking for a great career that could begin right after high school. You will also have a chance to talk with people that are currently working in these exciting fields.
The evening begins at: 6:30 PM on Tuesday, November 29th in the MHS Auditorium.
If you have questions about this, please email Dave Mork (dmork@d120.org) or Rosangela Fiore (rfiore@d120.org).
We hope to see you there!”
Business Incubator Students Complete MVP Pitch!
Last week, MHS students in the Business Incubator pitched their Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to local business women and men. Students presented the problem they are addressing to solve, a product idea, and descriptions of how this product idea is worthy of further consideration to bring to market.
Local business women and men listened to each presentation and questioned students about their presentation and proposed product. In addition, the evaluators provided students with ideas to consider to fine tune the MVP. Below are photos of the different groups and the guest evaluators.
This is the first year for the Business Incubator class at MHS which is open to Juniors and Seniors.
College and Career Resource Center
Resources
Please 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
College of Lake County News
The College of Lake County (CLC) has added Trinity International University (TIU) in Deerfield to its list of partners offering guaranteed transfer admission. As an added incentive, TIU will offer financial assistance for accepted transferring students with at least a 3.0 GPA from CLC of at least $14,000 per year. CLC students will be guaranteed acceptance at TIU if they complete a list of requirements while at CLC as specified in the program agreement.
CLC students can choose from 19 institutions that offer special incentives and guaranteed admission, ensuring a seamless transfer of credit to the four-year colleges and universities. To view the full list and learn more about CLC’s guaranteed transfer admission programs, visit www.clcillinois.edu/guaranteedtransfer or call (847) 543-2090.
Healthcare careers in several fields, ranging from dental hygiene to nursing, will be the focus of information sessions being offered at the College of Lake County in November.
Each session lasts about an hour and includes an overview of duties, a typical day, salary, job outlook and educational requirements. No RSVP is required. Unless noted otherwise, the sessions will take place at the Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St.
- Medical Imaging: Nov. 7 at 2 p.m., Room C132
- All health programs: Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. in Room C003.
- Nursing: Nov. 15 at 5 p.m. in room D216
- Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy: Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. in Room S305, Lakeshore Campus, 111 N. Genesee St., Waukegan.
View all of CLC’s credit program information sessions by division at www.clcillinois.edu/infosessions.
A new adaption of the medieval morality play “Everyman” by Carol Ann Duffy, poet laureate of the United Kingdom, will be presented by the College of Lake County Theatre department Nov. 11-13 and 17-19.
The CLC production will be an area premiere, the first in Illinois, according to Craig Rich, director and theatre department co-chair.
For more information and tickets, call (847) 543-2300 or visit www.clcillinois.edu/tickets.
Historically black colleges and universities, or HBCUs, will be the focus of “Think HBCU,” a college expo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19 at Waukegan High School’s Brookside campus, 2325 Brookside Ave.
The expo, whose sponsors include the College of Lake County, will feature representatives from the top 10 HBCU’s, including Spelman College and Howard University. Additionally, 20 other colleges, including those from Illinois and Wisconsin, will be represented.
Open to high-school students and their parents, the event will include workshops on applying to college, transferring from CLC to a four-year school and completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.
For more information, contact Dr. Sharon Sanders-Funnye, CLC Educational Talent Search director, at (847) 543-2731 or ssandersfunnye@clcillinois.edu.
To create a space where students, designers and innovators can develop 21st century products — from artificial limbs to remote-controlled drones — the College of Lake County has unveiled plans for a 1,875 square-foot fabrication lab, or Fab Lab, at the Grayslake Campus.
The facility will consist of two adjacent laboratories in the Technology Wing, one for design and one for construction. A basic version of the lab has already opened to CLC students, using existing equipment. The design Fab Lab will contain the latest engineering design software, 3D printers and more. The construction Fab Lab is designed to have the look and feel of a woodworking shop, and proposed equipment includes a CNC wood router, belt sander and more.
The Fab Lab will be the first in Lake County. It will be part of a United States Fab Lab Network, which is associated with the Fab Foundation and the Center for Bits and Atoms at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/h8woh3m.
Athletics
Girls Swimming/Diving
Girls swim team will compete in their Conference Championship Saturday 11/5 at Lake Forest High School. Diving begins 9:00am with swimming starting at 1pm.
Cross Country
Both the Girls and Boys cross country teams competed at Sectionals this past weekend. The Boys team finished in 6th place and the Girls team finished 17th place respectfully. Congratulations to both teams!
Winter sports tryout information
Student athletes need to sign up in the athletic office to receive a white card for participation. All athletes must have a current physical on file in the athletic office as well. Please contact coach by email regarding time and place of tryouts.
Competitive Cheer: 10/24/16 Coach Randazzo; nrandazzo@d120.org
Competitive Dance: 10/24/16 Coach Schaefer; mschaefer@d120.org
Girls Basketball: 10/31/16 Coach Pazanin; mpazanin@d120.org
Boys Basketball: 11/7/16 Coach Knigge; cknigge@d120.org
Wrestling: 11/7/16 Coach Stewart; mstewart@d120.org
Girls Gymnastics: 11/7/16 Coach Brongiel; jbrongiel@d120.org
Boys Swimming & Dive: 11/21/16 Coach Sethna; rsethna@d120.org
Winter sports parent/player meeting
Will be held on November 17 at 6:30pm in the auditorium. Parents and players of boys and girls basketball, wrestling, winter guard and gymnastics should plan on attending. Boys swim parents will have theirs at a later date.
Photos from the Week:
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| Jake Antenore, '17 gets red to present to MASC students early Thursday Nov. 3. MASC is a service club that promotes good deeds in Mundelein. Jesus Tirado, assistant principal, said, "I enjoy working with students who are willing to help people in the community." Photo taken by Jessica Marvin |
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| After a 108 year drought, the Cubs won the World Series last night. To honor this long awaited victory, MHS students wore Cubs gear proudly around school the next day, Thursday, Nov. 3. Nicholas Manaligod '18 and Nomika Harris '18 partake in the celebration by posing in their Cubs t-shirts, Harris said, "I have never seen a community so hyped before! It's so exciting! #FlytheW!" Photo taken by Myah Strokosch |
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| During Mrs. Fallons advanced algebra class on Nov.2, Ireland Hurney '17 and Anjelika McFeely '17 begin to study for their upcoming test. As frustration starts to kicks in Hurney says "I really hope I don't fail this test.” Photo taken by Rebecca Rodriguez |
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| Minutes before going head to head against the JV Lake Zurich academic team on Nov. 2, the MHS JV academic team poses for the camera as they get ready for their match. As the JV team walks out to their match they chant "Go Mustangs". Photo taken by Rebecca Rodriguez |
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| Setting up the annual Carl Sandburg Halloween Dance, MASC members Jake Antenore '17 and Jisel Gomez '17 hang spooky decorations across the bleachers. Every year students from Carl Sandburg, Fremont, and West Oak Middle Schools are invited to dance and take a trip down the infamous Haunted Hallway. Gomez said "Watching all the creative costumes and seeing all the middle schools come together and have a great time with their friends." Photo taken by Gabby Antenore |
