Recognition
MHS senior earns President’s Volunteer Service Award
Mundelein High School senior, Mayela Correa, has received the President’s Volunteer Service Award which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country. Officials of MHS nominated Correa for national honors this fall in recognition of her volunteer service.Correa has volunteered at Santa Maria del Popolo Church since she was in fifth grade, spending about three hours each Saturday working in various capacities. She is also a volunteer at several food pantries in the area.
At MHS, Correa works with the Recycling Club, collecting and sorting school-wide recyclables and she volunteers in the Best Buddies program. In her first two years of high school she was a member of the girls basketball and the girls track teams.
Correa has been accepted into the DePaul University Honors Program where she hopes to major in biological sciences and then enter medical school. Her career goal is to become a pediatric oncologist.
“On behalf of the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, we are proud to present this prestigious award,” said John Strangfeld, chairman and CEO, Prudential Financial, who sponsor the program.
MHS art students earn awards and scholarship offers at IHSAE Exhibition
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| Sophomore Stephanie Fernandez-Cahue |
Sophomore Stephanie Fernandez-Cahue received the Gold Medal for ceramics. It recognized her as one of the top ceramic artists from Illinois. The award came with a cash prize and she was awarded a scholarship for a summer program at the New Hampshire Institute of Art.
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| Junior Ryan Story |
In addition, nine students earned scholarship offers during the Exhibition.
They include Nicole Babiez, offered $1,000 from Indiana University, $6,000 from Fashion Institute of Design in Los Angeles, and $40,000 from the New Hampshire Institute of Art; Nicole Casler offered $5,000 per year to Millikin University; Xochilt Cisneros offered $15,000 to Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design and also from University of Wisconsin; Michael Del Rosario, $15,000 per year to Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, $20,000 per year and Syracuse and also from the University of Wisconsin; Jessica Milam offered $8,000 from Maryland Institute College of Art; Emma Roswik, offered $1,500 to Valparaiso University; Jessica Peterson , Lily Simon and Robert Zengeler each offered $6,000 to the Fashion Institute of Design in Los Angeles.
“This is a huge event,” said Michael Bale, MHS art instructor. “Essentially it is the ‘All-State’ event of Illinois visual arts.
Jonathan Pruc and Peter Schrenk are the other members of the art department faculty while David Mork is the department chair.
Jazz groups earn high ratings at Jazz Festival
Mundelein High School’s Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra took part in the 32nd annual Jazz in the Meadows Jazz Festival held Feb. 25 at Rolling Meadows High School. When performing against a set of predetermined criteria, or a rubric, both groups received Division 1 ratings.
The Festival featured more than 100 jazz bands and combos. A mid-day concert was performed by the Northern Illinois University Jazz Orchestra while the Grand Finale’ Concert featured the highest scoring bands and a performance by Jeff Coffin and the Mu’tet. Coffin is a member of the Dave Matthews Band and a three-time Grammy winner.
Andrew Sturgeon and Jerald Shelato direct the MHS instrumental music program.
SoundFX takes first in Iowa competition
Mundelein High School’s all-male show choir, SoundFX, took first place this past weekend in the Unisex Division at the Great River Invitational in Davenport, Iowa. This is the second week in a row that the group took first place in a national competition. The all-female group, Lights, was named first runner-up. In addition, the mixed group, Sound, placed fifth runner-up in the finals competition.“Given the field, I was happy that they were in the mix in finals,” said Ben Schrank, one of the event clinicians. “Tonight you proved that you can hold your own with the best!”The MHS show choirs will next compete at the John Hersey Chicagoland Showcase at Hersey High School in Arlington Heights.
The MHS vocal department, directed by Cory Thompson and Stevee Bellas, will hold auditions for next year’s groups Feb. 22 and 23 at 3:30 p.m.
Activities
SAT and PSAT
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.
Cafeteria News
Quest will be hosting an Asian Action Station in the cafeteria on Tuesday March 7, 2017 during each lunch period. This includes Veggies, Protein, Rice or Lo Mein Noodles with your choice of Sauce and Lemonade for $5.00. You may add on 2 pot stickers for $1.00. Come check it out!
52nd Annual Mundelein Invitational to be equally competitive and clinical
The Mundelein High School Music Department will host its annual Mundelein Invitational Saturday, March 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. For the $5 admission, ticket holders have the opportunity to hear up to 21 jazz groups and also special guest artist, Mark Colby.
In many cases, jazz festivals are known as either good competitive festivals or good clinic festivals based on the adjudication systems used. “The Mundelein Invitational Jazz Festival will offer both aspects in equal measure and equal quality in order to better benefit the ensemble’s needs,” said Andy Sturgeon who directs the MHS instrumental music program along with Jerald Shelato.
Adjudicators who will spend the entire day providing scores and comments for the ensemble groups include Alex Beltran, tenor saxophone; Tim Coffman, trombone; Mark Colby, saxophone; Euan Edmonds, trombone; Bob Lark, trumpet; and Chris Madsen, tenor saxophone.
Colby will be the featured guest performer from 12:40 to 1:40 p.m.
The day’s performance schedule is as follows:
- 7:50 a.m., Fremont Middle School Seventh Grade Jazz Band
- 8:15 a.m., Mundelein High School Jazz Lab Band
- 8:40 a.m., Mundelein High School Jazz Workshop
- 9:05 a.m., Grayslake North Jazz Ensemble
- 9:30 a.m., Fremont Middle School Sixth Grade Jazz Band
- 9:55 a.m., Woodstock High School Jazz Band
- 10:20 a.m., Carl Sandburg Middle School Jazz Lab
- 10:45 a.m., Glenbard South High School Jazz Band II
- 11:10 a.m., Wheaton North Jazz Ensemble
- 11:35 a.m., Prospect High School Jazz Band 2
- 12 noon, Fremont Middle School Eighth Grade Jazz Band
- 12:40 to 1:40 – Mark Colby Guest Performance
- 1:45 p.m., Carl Sandburg Middle School Jazz Band
- 2:10 p.m., Glenbard South High School Jazz Band I
- 2:35 p.m., Fond du Lac High School Jazz I
- 3 p.m., Rauner College Prep Jazz Band
- 3:25 p.m., Oswego East Jazz Ensemble
- 3:50 p.m., Wheaton North Jazz Band
- 4:15 p.m., Mundelein High School Jazz Orchestra
- 4:40 p.m., Warren Township High School Jazz Ensemble
- 5:05 p.m., Prospect High School Jazz I
- 5:30 p.m., Mundelein High School Jazz Ensemble
The Awards and Recognition Program will begin at 6:15 p.m. Additional information is available on the school’s website at d120.org.
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
Representatives visiting MHS next week:
Monday:
- 8am- University of Pittsburgh;
- 9am- Bradley University;
- 11am- Western Illinois University;
- 2pm- Paul Mitchell The School
No visits the rest of the week - good luck on Final Exams!
Learn about CLC’s engineering transfer program
The College of Lake County’s engineering transfer department will hold information sessions for prospective students interested in taking the first two years of a Bachelor of Science in engineering degree at CLC. Sessions will be offered at 7 p.m. March 9 in Room XA167, Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St.
The 30-minute sessions will include information about the CLC engineering transfer curriculum, the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (UIUC) College of Engineering Pathways program (which offers guaranteed admission after successfully completing two years at CLC), the National Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarship program, Engineering Club, academic support services and more. Parents are welcome to attend the sessions, which also include an opportunity for Q&A.
For details, visit http://tinyurl.com/nm3vdfg.
Athletics
Spring Sport Athletes
All spring sports athletes will need a white card for clearance to participate. The following items need to be handed in all at once in order for athletes to be given white cards.
- Pay Mrs. Olsen in the book store
- Copy of current physicals
- Athletic Paperwork filled out and signed
Bring the above information to Mrs. Risdon in the Athletic office to avoid waiting in line for clearance.
Boys Track
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| Bobby Nuzzo |
Antioch Invite. This posts the second fastest time in Illinois this year! Bobby also won the 200m dash with a 22.65. The relay team of Mikey Parduhn, Ben Krauss, Rob St. Clair and Dario Carrillo were champions in the 4x8 relay with a time of 8:20.11.
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| Mikey Parduhn, Ben Krauss, Rob St. Clair and Dario Carrillo |
SLP Basketball
The Special Ed department took their basketball team and traveled to Lake Forest High School this past week. The gym was packed with a full house of both Lake Forest & Mundelein fans. The score was very close 33-35 and a good time was had by all. Congratulations and Thank you to the Special Ed & Wellness offices for making this such a wonderful event. Special thanks to Lake Forest High School for hosting.
Coaches
Friday 3/3/17 is Coaches Appreciation Day!
The Athletic Dept, would like to take a moment to thank our coaches for all that they do for the Mundelein athletes. We couldn’t do it without you!
Important Dates for Spring sports parent/athlete meeting(s)
NEW DATE Wednesday, March 8th 6:30pm: Auditorium
Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Baseball, Girls Soccer & Softball.
Monday, March 13th 6:30pm: Auditorium
Boys & Girls Water Polo, Boys Volleyball, Boys & Girls Track & Boys Tennis.
Photos From the Week
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| Winter Formal Court at school assembly. |
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| Flags perform last weekend! |
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| MHS Boys Track and Field! |
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| Taking the stage, Chinedu Ebube '17 sings "My Funny Valentine" in the 2017 Mr. Mustang competition at MHS on Feb. 24. Mr. Mustang is a male pageant that takes place the day before the Turnabout dance each year. Photo by Marina Hamm-Gordils. |
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| Goofing around, Ahtziry Samano 20’ poses for the camera while putting together decorations for the 2017 Winter Formal on Feb 25, 2017. Photo by Grace Heintz. |
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| Shooting the ball during warm-ups, Kyle Enright 18' prepares for his regional game on Feb. 27. This was the team’s last game of the season. Photo by Kyle Ehemann. |
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| Preparing for his audition on March 1, 2017, Allan Rodriguez '20 runs through his audition material on his alto saxophone before being placed in a Band for the next school year. MHS offers 4 bands: Concert Band which is for freshmen, Symphonic Band, Honors Symphonic Winds, and Honors Wind Ensemble. Photo by Steven Weiss. |
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| Microphone in hand, Linden Ewing '17 performs a song he wrote during his Mr. Mustang performance Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. The crowd enjoyed his song about high school. Photo by Sydney Szalinski. |