Recognition
Two MHS seniors earn perfect score on the ACT exam
Two Mundelein High School seniors, Alex Frumkin and Josh Larson, have earned perfect 36 scores on the ACT exam.
Frumkin is waiting to hear from all his preferred schools before deciding where to study next year. His top five choices are Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Columbia and the University of Chicago. He plans on an interdisciplinary major and hopes to go on to Law School. During his four years at MHS Frumkin has been involved in many clubs and organizations: president of Model UN, captain of the Academic Team, co-captain of the Mock Trial Team, a Mundelein Theatre board member, band and jazz band, FBLA, NHS and a member of a comedy troupe. He also just started a Philosophy Club at MHS.
Larson transferred from Dekalb High School when he was a sophomore. At DHS he was on the freshman soccer team and in the orchestra. He is currently a member of the IMEA District Orchestra. Larson has been accepted at Northwestern University where he will major in the math/science field. He is considering a teaching career after his college graduation.
Both students say that they had felt “pretty good” about their performance after they took the test. According to PrepScholar, about .108 percent of students taking the ACT Exam earn a perfect 36.
Activities
SAT
Last summer the State of Illinois decided to make the SAT the state mandated accountability test. All juniors will be required to take the SAT exam on Wednesday April 5, 2017. Students will report to school at the regular start time of 7:45 am. All sophomores will be required to take the PSAT 10 (practice SAT exam) on Wednesday April 5, 2017 at 7:45 am. Seniors and freshmen will not be in attendance that day as they will not be testing.
The SAT exam consists of the following sections: reading, writing and language, math, and an essay.
- Reading - consists of multiple choice questions that assess students’ understanding of reading passages, both fiction and nonfiction
- Writing and language - contains multiple choice questions in which students have to identify grammatical errors in written statements
- Math - a mix of multiple choice and short answer questions that test students’ understanding of linear equations, problem solving, and the manipulation of complex equations
- Essay – contains a reading passage in which students explain and evaluate the author’s argument using evidence from the passage as support
According to the College Board, the 11th grade college and career ready benchmark scores for the SAT tests are 460 for reading and writing and 510 for math. The SAT exam composite score is based on a range of 400 (lowest)-1600 (highest). The essay is scored separately based on an 8 point scale. Students will receive their scores directly in the mail at their home address one to two months following the April 5th testing session.
It is important to note that Illinois and out of state colleges and universities will accept ACT or SAT scores. Due to the state mandate, we will administer the free SAT at Mundelein High School. Mundelein High School will continue to be a host site for both the National ACT and SAT testing dates. For more information regarding ACT and SAT college admissions testing please visit their respective websites.
- ACT – www.actstudent.org
- SAT – www.collegeboard.org
You will receive additional information about the testing logistics closer to the test date. If you have any additional questions at this time, please contact Tom Buenik with SAT questions or Stacey Gorman with PSAT (practice SAT) questions.
Live music, prizes and dessert at Spotlight Concert Jan. 20
Mundelein High School’s vocal music department will present its annual Spotlight Concert and Dessert Extravaganza Friday, Jan. 20, beginning at 7 p.m. in the MHS Auditorium. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for students, $15 for general admission and $20 for premiere seating [front few rows]. Premiere seating must be purchased in advance by Wednesday, Jan. 18. All other tickets will be available at the door.
The concert will feature the MHS show choirs including Sound, Lights and SoundFX along with the award-winning show choir band, Noise.
General raffle tickets are $5 or three for $10. A special $20 raffle will be for two tickets to see the musical Hamilton in Chicago on March 25, April 8 or May 20 [date still to be determined].
A dessert reception will follow the concert.
Tickets may be purchased in advance here. Online tickets must be purchased by Jan. 18.
Mundelein Theatre to present unusual twist on Shakespeare
Mundelein Theatre is putting a modern twist on one of William Shakespeare’s most enduring and endearing comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The play is set in the day room of a psychiatric hospital. The story and language remain the same, portraying the events surrounding the marriage of Theseus and Hippolyta. These include the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of mechanicals who are controlled and manipulated by the fairies who inhabit the forest in which most of the play is set.
The play will be presented in the Mundelein High School Auditorium on February 2, 3 and 4 at 7 p.m. An after-school matinee is also set for February 3 at 3:45 p.m., which is free for MHS students. Tickets are a recommended donation of $5 for students and seniors and $7 for adults. Since the production will be staged on a 200-seat onstage thrust configuration, ticket reservations are recommended, and are available at www.mundeleintheatre.org. Tickets can also be purchased at the door 30 minutes prior to each performance.
“It is not unusual to take Shakespeare’s plays out of their original settings and place them in different eras and time periods,” said Jonathan Meier, the play’s director. “I think placing the play in a modern day hospital setting gives the play additional poignancy.” The concept has the patients at the hospital performing the play after most of the staff of the hospital has gone home for the evening. “The students took the characteristics that they developed when analyzing their Midsummer characters, and used that information to create their hospital characters. It was a really enlightening process.”
Leading the cast are Dan Haller (Lysander), Halli Carpender (Hermia), Robbie Iraburo-Cochran (Demetrius), Payton Cousins (Helena), Emily Parduhn (Titania), James Haller (Oberon), Colin Nacion (Puck), Kayla Raye (Bottom), Brianna Moderhack (Quince), Ryan Story (Flute), Jenna Panos (Snout), Mackenzie Haith (Snug), Natalie Williams (Starvling), Thomas Ferro (Thesius), and Claire Bullington (Hippolyta). Completing the cast are Sydney Litka, Jasmine Cuasay, Annie McGrath, Kate Fladhammer, Ellie Mellen, Kimberly Barr, Emily Saunders, Josh Saunders, Abby Smith, Bella Canela, Hannah Weiss and Joey Salit. Brenden Paul is the stage manager and Maddie Martorana and Ginny Zundel are the assistant directors.
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
SAT Prep Available at MHS
The MHS Literacy Center, Media Center and Math Lab
Available free to students, the Literacy Center and Math Lab will offer one hour sessions before and after school in February and March to help students better understand the structure of the SAT. These sessions will help students get to know the reading, writing/language and math sections of the SAT. SAT prep books are available for students to borrow; staff can assist students with study groups and supporting materials at any time.
Contact: hbabowice@d120.org or agrig@d120.org
Naviance
An online source available free to students; every MHS student can access personalized SAT Test prep through their Naviance account. Options include creating a study plan, test prep games, open discussions, specific lessons, flashcards, practice questions, practice tests, and more. Prep is personalized based on the upcoming test date and prior results. Students simply need to log in to their Naviance account through the link on d120.org and click the “Naviance Test Prep” link on the left hand side of the screen. The Naviance program also provides many additional resources that students can use to research colleges and career pathways.
Contact: Your student’s counselor or the CCRC (B103)
ZAPS Doorway to College Foundation*
2 sessions: March 6th and 7th from 3:30pm – 6:00pm
Presented at MHS, these sessions reduce test anxiety and offer first-hand familiarity with the form and content of the SAT test, including practice on each type of test item, as well as tactics and strategies for dealing with all sections of the exam. 18 practice tests and a study guide included. Bring a calculator and pencils.
Cost: $89.99
Register: www.doorwaytocollege.com
Contact: (877) 927-8378
The Princeton Review*
10 sessions: February 16th – March 23rd (Tue/Thu)
Full length test days: 3:30pm-7:30pm (2/16, 2/28, 3/14, 3/23)
Class days: 3:30pm-6:00pm (2/21, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/21)
Presented at MHS, this comprehensive SAT Fundamentals preparation course includes: 25 hours of live instruction from an expert instructor, 4 full-length practice exams to be administered under simulated testing conditions, individualized score reports that identify a student’s strengths and weaknesses and provide customized score improvement advice, access to both ACT and SAT self-paced online course materials with 40-60 hours of video lessons, and 24/7 access to The Princeton Review’s Online Student Center, which includes 2,000 additional practice questions, 240 online drills and lessons, and 6 more practice tests.
Cost: $429
Register: PrincetonReview.com using code MUNFUN
Contact: info.chicago@review.com or greg.swanson@review.com
Online Resources*
khanacademy.org/sat: Link to your College Board account to receive personalized test prep resources and feedback for free!
collegeboard.org, SAT practice tests: 6 free full-length online practice tests
SAT Daily Practice app: answer a question each day and receive immediate feedback through collegeboard.com.
Instant Practice Test scoring app: Take a complete SAT practice test (through collegeboard.org) and use a smartphone to scan your answer sheet and receive an immediate score.
Community Resources*
Contact your local library. Many, including Fremont Library, are offering test prep services at their locations. Oftentimes these services are free with a library membership. Ask how to use library online databases for test prep and if SAT study programs will be available for students.
More information on the SAT: www.collegeboard.org
More information on the ACT: www.act.org
If you have questions or would like more information about any of the above programs, please contact Mrs. Andrea Rusk, College Counselor, at (847) 949-2200 x1412 or arusk@d120.org or see your student’s counselor. Please note that families who are facing financial hardship may contact your student’s counselor as assistance may be available for both the SAT and ACT.
* Programming is presented by an external source.
Upcoming Events (Spring 2017)
Event Title - Location, Date Time
GAP Year Fair - New Trier High School, Saturday, January 28 12-3pm
College Planning for Students with Disabilities (IEP/ 504) - Mundelein High School, Tentative February 28 TBD
Illinois Regional Spring College Fair (80+ Universities in attendance) - College of Lake County, Grayslake Campus Thursday,
March 16 6-8pm
Noche de la Universidad para Juniors - Junior College Planning Night (Spanish) - Mundelein High School District Meeting Room, Tuesday, March 21 7pm
Junior College Planning Night - Mundelein High School Auditorium, Wednesday, March 22 7pm
Options Fair - College Fair for Students with Disabilities (IEP/504) - College of Lake County, Tuesday, April 11 Evening - TBD
Financial Planning for College (Planificación Financiera para la Universidad) (all grades welcome) - Mundelein High School Auditorium, Thursday, April 20 6pm: Español 7:30: English
Athletics
Girls Basketball
Varsity girls traveled to Kewanee over the weekend and returned Tournament Champs by defeating Riverdale, Orion, Kewanee and Geneseo. The JV team traveled to Kewanee as well and went 3-1 for the weekend. Congratulations to all.
Girls Dance
Varsity and JV teams traveled to Warren this past weekend for the NSC Championship. Varsity took 5th place and JV took 3rd. Congratulations.
Co-Ed Cheer
Took 11th place out of 23 teams at the Grayslake North Invitational. Congratulations!
Girls Gymnastics
Varsity took 4th place at the Lake County meet.
Audrey Kafka took 3rd place in All-Around. Congratulations!
Boys Basketball
Varsity went 2-2 at the Lake Zurich Martin Luther King tournament. Congratulations.
Boys Swimming & Diving
Congratulations to the team for defeating conference rival Warren last week!
Photos from the Week
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| Before competing at the Grayslake North Cheerleading Invitational on Jan. 14, Becca Panos '20 gets her makeup done by Sophia Fiore '18. Photo taken by Marina Hamm-Gordils. |
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| Waiting for the puck to be dropped, goalie Joshua Peterson '19 holds his stick while getting ready to defend his goal net during a hockey game on Jan. 13, 2017 at glacier ice arena against Lake forest. Photo taken by Kyle Ehemann. |
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| Focusing on the basket during a Thursday night home game against Lake Forest, James Willman '18 shoots a free throw. Photo taken by Meghan Ehemann. |
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| To the song "Glory" by John Legend, Emily Olsen '18 dances with the varsity dance team at a tournament at Warren High School on Jan. 13. Photo taken by Sheridan McGuire. |
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| Joined by the Honors Wind Ensemble, Jerald Shelato conducts the incoming freshmen at the 8th grade all-star concert on Jan. 12. Photo taken by Steven Weiss. |
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| During homeroom on Jan. 13, students Annmarie Hirst '19 and Jake Garcia '19 help each other on an article for United States History to place events in chronological order for their homework. Photo taken by Jessica Franzen. |
Scenes from Class of 2021 Night
