Recognition
National Merit Scholar
Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation [NMSC] announced the names of approximately
These high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level of the competition. About 90 percent of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and about half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title.
National Merit Scholarship winners of 2018 will be announced in four nationwide news releases beginning in April and concluding in July. These scholarship recipients will join more than 330,000 other distinguished young people who have earned the Merit Scholar title.
MHS business instructor earns specialized INCubatoredu certification
Mundelein High School business education instructor, Michelle Sherwin-Petrucci, has been granted Certified Teacher status for participating in Uncharted Learning NFP’s professional development for two years and completing one year of teaching the INCubatoredu program.Now in its second year, the MHS business incubator program allows students to come up with products or services and plans for producing, marketing and selling them. The program is often compared to the popular television program, Shark Tank. Once students have their products/services and ad campaigns ready, they “pitch” their ideas to local Mundelein area business people who make suggestions and offer their critiques. Several of the projects are chosen to continue to production.
“We thank you for championing innovation in your school district and for supporting lifelong learning for your educators,” said Stacy Sniegowski, director of member experience for Uncharted Learning, NFP. “Applause to Michelle Sherwin-Petrucci, Mundelein High School District 120. We wish you the best of luck on the new school year.”
Activities
Homecoming Week is September 18-23!
A week filled with activities is waiting for Mundelein High School students and staff as they prepare for Homecoming 2017. Several alumni classes will also be holding their reunions on Homecoming weekend.
Monday, September 18-Pajama Day
Tuesday, September 19-Hawaiian Day
Powder Puff games at 6:00 pm with freshmen vs. sophomores and at 7:00pm with juniors vs. seniors. The Senior Girls Night will also take place on Tuesday from 8:00pm to midnight.
Wednesday, September 20-Formal Wear Day
Thursday, September 21-Red, White and Blue Day
Friday, September 22-Scarlet & Gray (School Spirit)Day. The traditional Homecoming Assembly will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. in the main gym. The Homecoming King, Queen and Court will be announced at the assembly.
The Homecoming Parade will kick off from the Mundelein Village Hall at 3:30 p.m. The route will take the parade west on Division Street, north on North California Avenue and west on Hawley Street to the high school. The sophomore football game will begin at 5 p.m. followed by the varsity Homecoming Game against Waukegan at 7:30 p.m.
The weekend will conclude with the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 7 to 10 p.m.
The dance theme is A Night Under the Stars. The Coronation will take place at 8 p.m.
Homecoming Dance Tickets Now on Sale!
Tickets purchased September 11-15 are $10 each and will be entered into the raffle for the VIP room.
Tickets purchased between September 18-22 are $12 each.
Students must bring their IDs to get in.
Get your tickets here!!!!!
https://mundelein.revtrak.net/Homecoming
The week’s festivities were planned by the MHS Student Leadership under the guidance of staff members Cynthia Henrichs, Patrick Gaughan and Julie Block.
September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.
https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/
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
Upcoming Visits and Events at MHS
Next week Thursday, September 21, we are holding our first annual Anticipating College evening event for MHS families. During this event, parents and students will receive information about different types of colleges and degree programs, including information about apprenticeships and the military. We will discuss the college search process which will include a brief introduction to our Naviance program and provide suggestions for things that students can start doing early to be ready to apply their senior year!
Athletics
Boys Cross CountryThe Varsity Boys' CC Team travelled to Springfield this past Saturday to compete in the Lee Hallberg Springfield Lanphier Invite, and came away winners against the #1 ranked 2A team in the State, Mahomet-Seymour. Mikey Parduhn led the way, winning the individual title in 15:37. The Mustangs put 6 runners in the top 11 finishers, with Robert St. Clair and Dillon Blake taking 5th and 6th, Carl Schoenfield and Aidan Afonso 8th and 9th, and Dario Carrillo and Kaleb Carlson taking 11th and 29th.
The F/S squad took 4th at the Wauconda Invite. They were led by freshman Elian Salgado in 9th, and sophomore Aaron DeLara in 11th.
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| Boys Cross Country wins Springfield Invite |
Girls Water Polo Honors
Congratulations to Abigail Lukas, varsity water polo player, who received high honors this week. Abigail, from USA Water Polo, is one of 101 seniors in the country to have earned Academic All American Honors. Specifically, she has been recognized as being an outstanding achiever for having a GPA 4.0 (unweighted). Additionally, American Water Polo has recognized Abigail as being one of 169 athletes in the country as earning the American Water Polo Scholar Athlete Award.
We are so very proud of you Abigail.
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| Abigail Lukas receives All-American Honors |
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| Abigail Lukas receives All-American Honors |
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| Girls Swim & Dive wins Niles West Invite |
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| 4th runner of the week is Claire Schoenfield |
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| Girls Cross Country- 4 medals & 25-25 PR’s at Wauconda Invite |
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| Frosh-Soph cross Country take 4th place at Wauconda Invite |
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| MHS divers take 1-2-3 at NIles West Invite |
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| MHS Frosh Football defeats ZB 40-0. Now 3-0 on the season |
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| Girls tennis gets ready to face off with Grayslake |
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| Girls Volleyball defeats Deerfield |
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| Nutrional advice from the Girls Swim & Dive coaches |
Photos From The Week
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| Chatting before school, Phoebe Morris ‘18 and Antony Macias ‘18, sit on the steps on Sept. 13th Photo taken by Myah Strokosch |
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| At Zion on friday night, the varsity football team line up for a play. Photo taken by Heather Avis |
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| Books, pencils and laughter, Hailey Fay '18 and Emily Olson '18 work together on Sept. 12. Photo taken by Katelyn Culp |
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| Before his cross country race on Sept. 12, Carl Schonefield ‘18, concentrates on his AP statistic homework in hopes to get it done. Photo taken by Sydney Blackmer |
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| Theatre students take their final bow at the end of the student-directed one act plays on Tuesday night, September 12, 2017. Photo taken by Kendall Job |