Recognition
Model UN
Seventy-eight Mundelein High School students participated February 2 through 5 in the Model United Nations conference organized by the University of Chicago and held at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago. Assisted by faculty advisors Andrew Hirshman and Stacey Darcy, the MHS model UN participants joined over 2,500 other high school students from 100 schools around the world in representing the member states of the United Nations. MHS students represented the nations of United Kingdom, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe. They discussed the merits and complications of nuclear non-proliferation, offered proposals to deal with ongoing environmental crises, and debated the root causes and solutions for terrorist activities and armed conflicts around the globe.
Student delegates to the conference work with one another on topic-specific committees to produce mock resolutions on global issues. The purpose of the model United Nations program is to educate high school students in the art of debate, negotiation, and public speaking, and to introduce them to the complex realities of international relations. ” The experience at the conference allows students to see the potential of the United Nations in resolving international problems while also revealing the institution’s limitations,” Darcy explained.
MHS students found the conference both exhilarating and exhausting, and several stated that meeting students from around the world was one of the best and most educational components of the experience. Awards will be presented in the coming weeks. “It is worth noting that MHS supports one of the largest student delegations in the state and in the entire conference,” Hirshman said.
Students win awards at Model UN Conference
Alex Frumkin won a special commendation for his performance on a historical committee: The Cabinet of Russia, 2004. He portrayed the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergei Lavrov
Michael DelRosario won a special commendation for his contributions as press reporter for The Economist.
Gillian Beginski and Nicolina Bottiglieri won special commendations for their work on the Special Political and Decolonization Committee representing the United Kingdom. This is Gillian's second award from Model UN. She also won an award last year.
Activities
Internet Safety Presentation
An Internet Safety Presentation will be delivered to freshman students by MHS staff the week of February 21st. The presentation will cover topics such as; Cyberbullying, Online Privacy, and Inappropriate Content. The purpose of the presentation is to help students understand how to keep themselves safe online as well as what resources are available. Students will be reminded of their support teams at MHS; which includes a guidance counselor, social worker and dean of students as well as our school resource officer. The resource for this presentation is NetSmartz, a program of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Following is the link if you would like to review the presentation: http://www.netsmartz.org/Presentations/Teens.
***If parent would like to opt out, please contact Samantha Smigielski, Dean of Students.
SAT prep
Juniors will be taking the SAT exam on April 5. MHS and the local community are offering a variety of opportunities for students to prepare for this college admissions exam.
At MHS: One-hour SAT prep sessions, 15 in all, offered for free by the Literacy Center and Math Lab. Click HERE for registration.
Contact the Literacy Center/Math Lab for more information.
Each student can access test prep on their Naviance accounts.
Fee-based: ZAPS and Princeton Review will hold prep sessions at MHS. See the CCRC website, SAT Preparation at MHS, for more details.
Fremont Library: Any student can register online for a free full-length SAT exam sponsored by C2Education.The exam will be held on Sat., Feb. 18 from 10am – 2pm. Pre-registration required.
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MHS to institute Distinguished Alumni Award program
“There are so many MHS graduates who have gone on to do great things in their careers, in their communities and their families,” said MHS District 120 Superintendent Kevin Myers. “It’s time that we find ways to recognize and honor the things that our alumni are doing.”
With that cornerstone idea, MHS staff members have instituted a Distinguished Alumni Award and recognition program to begin this year. Patterned after the work of many schools in the area and around the country, the awards will honor up to 10 graduates each year who have gone on to be successful in a variety of different ways.
The first Distinguished Alumni Awards Banquet will take place Saturday, Nov. 4, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Mundelein. Nominations for eligible graduates (those who have been out of high school for at least 10 years) are now being taken. Eligible alumni may be nominated by others and they may also nominate themselves. The deadline for nominating alumni is May 15.
Anyone may nominate a graduate for the award. To nominate alumni, follow this link: www.d120.org/alumni. For questions, please contact distinguishedalumniaward@d120.org.
“We are looking forward to starting the tradition of honoring a group of graduates each year who transitioned into adulthood here with us and have gone on to make positive contributions to society,” Principal Anthony Kroll said.
2017-2018 Registration
Online registration for the 2017-2018 school year has begun. Information and registration codes (Snap codes) have been mailed home to all current students. To complete registration, follow this link: http://www.d120.org/registration/default.aspx. You may upload proof of residency documents via the online registration program, mail them in, or have your student bring them into the Main Office. Parents and guardians of current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors must complete registration online and provide residency documents by May 26, 2017. Please call 847-949-2200, ext. 1260 with any questions regarding registration.
Payment of 2017-2018 School fees
If you submit payment by March 31, 2017, you will receive the early rate of $250.00. For any payments received after March 31, 2017, the standard rate of $275.00 will apply. To make a payment online, follow this link: https://mundelein.revtrak.net/tek9.asp. Payments may also be made in person at the Bookstore/Payment Center during school hours, or checks may be sent in the mail. Please call 847-949-2200 ext. 1235 with any questions regarding school fees and payment.
AP exam sign up
Online sign up for spring AP exams through Total Registration is open for any student who took or is currently taking an AP course. https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/143097?ceeb=143097 See Mrs. Ness or Mrs. Gorman in the Main Office with any questions. Sign up and be an AP Rock Star.
New item in the cafeteria
Dunkin Donuts Iced Coffee $3.50 find this in the cooler section
Spinach Salad with Fruit and Chicken also in the cooler section
Two new soups this month:
Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo & Lemony Lentil Soup
Join us for lunch!
CLC sponsors Black History Month events
A Feb. 11 Salute to Gospel concert and a Feb. 27 poetry and jazz event are among the activities hosted by the College of Lake County to honor Black History Month. The college invites the community to participate in the events at the CLC Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St., and in downtown Waukegan. For details, visit http://tinyurl.com/j4meztd.
Feb. 25: CLC offers free STEM Day for girls in grades 7-12
Girls in seventh through 12th grade who want to explore careers in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and math) are invited to the College of Lake County’s seventh annual STEM for Girls event Saturday, Feb. 25.
This free, hands-on career exploration day, packed with workshops by expert presenters, will be held from 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lower Level A Wing at 19351 W. Washington Street, Grayslake. For details, visit http://tinyurl.com/h7yvxxv.
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
IL Pre-Pharmacy Fair
Interact with 7 schools of Pharmacy:
- Chicago State University
- Midwestern University
- Roosevelt University
- Rosalind Franklin University
- Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
- St. Louis College of Pharmacy
- University of Illinois Chicago, Rockford
What: Illinois Pre-Pharmacy Fair
Where: Wojcik Conference Center on the campus of Harper College. This is building W on the campus map. Parking Lot 14 is recommended. Download a campus map.
When: Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Cost: This experience is free.
Schedule: Please review the schedule here.
Contact: illinois.pharmacy.schools@gmail.com
Why Should I Attend?
Let's be honest, many individuals equate pharmacy with Walgreens and CVS. But what if I told you that there are over 88 career paths for someone that has an earned PharmD and that the average salary was over $100,000? What if I told you that if you enjoy math and chemistry, you could help people enhance their lives through the positive use of medication? That's why the 6 schools of pharmacy in Illinois are coming together in addition to St. Louis College of Pharmacy. We want you to understand what pharmacy is and how you can have a rewarding career in a dynamic profession. Join us!
February 28 is preferred application date for CLC Promise Program
For high school students who have viewed a college education as unattainable because of family finances, the College of Lake County’s new Promise Program offers hope. The preferred deadline to sign up is Feb. 28 for Fall Semester 2017 consideration.
The Promise Program helps students graduate from CLC as close to debt-free as possible. Eligible students will have the gap between federal and state financial aid and tuition and fees covered. In addition, students develop a two-year academic plan, create a career or transfer plan and participate in leadership and professional development activities.
Students must meet certain criteria, including completing the FAFSA, an Estimated Family Contribution of $3,000 or less and a high school GPA of 2.3 or higher.
For more information, call (847) 543-2090 or visit www.clcillinois.edu/promise.
Athletics
Mustangs are on the road this week. Take some friends and go support your fellow classmates but please drive safe!
Wrestling
Varsity wrestlers had a very successful weekend. Dane Durlacher (35-4) completed the day with a 3rd place finish at the 106 lb weight class, Reese Durlacher (13-6), 113 lb weight class, took 3rd place as well and DJ Preston, 195lb, followed suit taking 3rd place and finishing up the Regional wrestling success is Logan Kvien (32-10) took 2nd place in the 170lb weight class.
All 4 wrestlers will move on to the IHSA Sectional weekend being held at Barrington High School beginning on Friday 2/10 @ 5pm.
Gymnastics
Varsity gymnasts competed in the IHSA Sectional meet at Stevenson on Monday. The following girls will continue onto the State series held at Palatine High School Friday 2/17 & Saturday 2/18. Congratulations and best of luck Mustangs.
Boys Swimming & Diving
Varsity competes this weekend, Saturday, at the NSC Championship being held at Stevenson High School with Diving @ 8:30am and Swimming starts at 1:30pm.
Winter Guard
Flags will be headed to Hersey High School to perform in the Hersey Invite. Mundelein is set to perform @ 3:30
Track & Field
Indoor season in underway with the Boys and Girls track teams having their season opener at Proviso West and the meet begins @ 9am.
Photos from the Week:
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| Swinging around the bar, Taylor Shanahan ‘17 performs her uneven bar routine at Stevenson High School during the girls gymnastics sectional meet on Feb. 6. Photo by Kyle Ehemann. |
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| To lead into her beam dismount, Katherine Miller '19 does a back walkover during her beam routine at Stevenson High School during sectionals on Feb. 6. The varsity girls gymnastics team ended up placing 4th at sectionals. Photo by Kyle Ehemann. |
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| To help with upcoming musical auditions, choir directors Cory Thompson, and Stevee Bellas help students learn the audition songs after school, on Wednesday Feb. 8. Mundelein theatre's musical production this year is "City of Angels," with music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by David Zippel, and book by Larry Gelbart. Photo by Steven Weiss. |
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| In a rush, Elise Bernett '20 works on her English homework in the library on Wednesday, Feb. 8. She had just started her Article of the Week, which is due on Friday. Photo by Nicole Nowicki. |
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| The Mundelein freshman girls basketball team plays their last home game against Warren on Feb. 3. The girls played a rough and physical last home game, and are proud with the effort that was put in the game. Photo by Ellen Wood. |