Mustang News: Mustang News - September 29, 2017

September 15 to October 15 is designated as National Hispanic Heritage Month. MHS clubs and activities are showcasing historical achievements of different Latino communities throughout this time. Here are five suggestions from the U.S. Department of Education on celebrating the culture and history while enriching your children’s understanding of the Hispanic community

History and Social Studies
1. Find out about Hispanic historical and cultural legacies: The U.S. government started National Hispanic Heritage Month in 1988 to honor Hispanic Americans and their history.

2. Discover Hispanic leaders and landmarks: Ask your kids if they can think of any Hispanic historical figures, leaders like Miguel Antonio Otero, or landmarks.

Reading
3. Read up on Hispanic culture: Take your kids on an adventure to your local library and read books on Hispanic culture. Ask them what parts of Hispanic culture they like the most to enhance an appreciation for the fun history of Hispanic traditions.

4. Make a family storybook: National Hispanic Heritage Month also can be an occasion to celebrate your own family’s history. Using some paper and coloring supplies, help your kids make a family storybook showing the history of their relatives.

Get Moving
5. Dance to Hispanic music: Spark interest in Latin music by getting active and dancing to some Hispanic tunes. Expose your kids to everything from Latin jazz to salsa, and use this opportunity to get moving.

"National Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins Sept. 15, celebrates U.S. Latinos, their culture and their history. Started in 1968 by Congress as Hispanic Heritage Week, it was expanded to a month in 1988. The celebration begins in the middle rather than the start of September because it coincides with national independence days in several Latin American countries: Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica." (Pew Research Center http://www.pewresearch.org)

Friday Focus

Activities

Yearbook deadlines
Pre-ordering the 2017-18 yearbook at the school: Friday, September 29, is the last day to pre-order the 2017-18 yearbook through the school bookstore for $50.

Pre-ordering through Jostens and price increase: Starting October 1, the 2017-18 book can be pre-ordered only through Jostens.com for $55. Orders will be taken until May 11.
Extra copies: If one is not pre-ordered by May 11, any extra copies that might be available will cost $60 at time of distribution.

Senior Baby Ads: Senior baby ads are a great way to commemorate student achievements and important milestones. Order your ad at www.jostensadservice.com. Your ad order must be received by 11/21/2017. An 1/8th page ad costs $50, so get yours today! Questions? Call Jostens at (800)358-0800.

2016-2017 Yearbooks: If you haven’t yet picked up your 2016-17 book, please do so at the school bookstore ASAP.

School picture retake day
Our photography company VIP will be at the school on October 5 for retakes or if you had not had your yearbook photo taken. No appointment necessary. VIP will be in the Mundelein Room (A201) from 7:00am to 3:30pm.

Senior portraits must be taken by VIP with a photo selected for the yearbook by October 15. Because of publishing deadlines, the yearbook staff cannot accommodate senior portraits that are taken or submitted after October 15.

Seniors may have the yearbook photo taken on retake day (October 5) as well. This will be a headshot only, and not available for purchase.

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

FAFSA Opens Sunday, October 1

Free financial aid workshops begin Oct. 2 across Lake County
For the tenth consecutive year, University Center of Lake County has collaborated with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission and multiple partners across Lake County to organize a series of workshops at which students and families can electronically submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2017-18 series will begin on October 2. These workshops are held in the computer labs of high schools, colleges, libraries, and nonprofit organizations. Volunteers trained by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission are available to provide assistance; at least one volunteer at each site speaks Spanish.

The FAFSA is required to access any federal student aid and to access the State of Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) funds. Many colleges and universities also rely on FAFSA data to determine eligibility for the institution’s own financial aid funds. Students seeking financial aid to attend college from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

High school seniors and their families, current college students, and adults planning a return to school will be welcome at any of these sessions. It does not matter which college the student plans to attend.
Students should bring the following documents with them: a copy of 2016 Federal Tax information (parent and student 1040EZ, 1040A or 1040 and all W2 forms), recent bank statements, the student’s driver’s license and Social Security card or Student Alien Registration card if the student is not a U.S. citizen.

Oct. 17, 2017, Mundelein High School, 5 – 8 pm

To RSVP for any of these sessions or to download a flyer with the dates and locations, visit http://ucenter.org/current-students/financial-aid/

New this year will be two winter workshops (“What Comes Next After FAFSA?”) to assist students who have submitted their FAFSA in understanding their results and in taking the next steps to ensure that their intended colleges have received all the necessary data.

“What Comes Next After FAFSA?” sessions
Jan. 24, 2018, University Center of Lake County, 6 – 8 pm
Feb. 10, 2018, University Center of Lake County, 9 – 11 am

The workshops are being sponsored by the University Center of Lake County, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, the College of Lake County, TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers, YouthBuild Lake County, Lake County Regional Office of Education, Lake County High School Technology Center, Mundelein High School, Round Lake High School, Round Lake Area Public Library, Wauconda Area Public Library, Waukegan High School, Cristo Rey St. Martin de Porres College Prep, Zion-Benton Township High School, North Chicago Community High School, and Highland Park High School, with support from North Shore Gas.

For more information, contact Dr. Myra Gaytan-Morales, Assistant Dean for Academic Services & Programs, University Center of Lake County, at (847) 665-4108 or mgaytan@ucenter.org or connect on Facebook via “Fafsa campaign.”

Athletics

Boys Cross Country
It is indeed a great day to be a Mustang! Despite the timing difficulties, Palatine put on a class meet, as always. Overall, we performed very well, and in places, brilliantly.
In the freshman race, Elian Salgado took 10th, with 3 more runners finishing in roughly the top 30 places. Team wise, we won't know for sure for a bit, but we were probably in the top 6 teams- for the 3rd year in a row!!!!

In the sophomore race, we took 13th, with Trevor Werner continuing his comeback from injury, and taking 21st.

In the varsity race, what can I say- in brutal heat, the boys fought through and took 2nd out of over 30 teams. They were the top Illinois team, trailing only St. Xavier from Louisville, who is ranked in the top 10 in the nation.

The top 5 of Robert St. Clair, Mikey Parduhn, Aidan Afonso, Dillon Blake, and Carl Schoenfield finished between 21st and 43rd place, with a ridiculous spread of only 15.5 seconds.

What a great performance! Our Mustangs demonstrated true toughness in brutal conditions, and I couldn't be prouder of ALL our Mustangs. We really came through at all levels. On to Peoria!!!

Mundelein runners in the pack

Boys Cross Country team takes 2nd place at Palatine Invite

Girls Cross Country
Coach Carsyn: “Proud of our girls who pushed themselves in this heat at the very competitive Palatine Invite”.
The F/S team finished 9th out of 26 teams!

6th Runner of the Week: Sucely Marcos

Girls Cross Country getting ready for Palatine as the morning heats up

Boys Golf
MHS represented itself well at the North Suburban Conference match taking 3rd place.

Boys Varsity Golf takes 3rd place at the Conference meet

Here’s a look at the boys varsity golf score card

Girls Swimming & Diving
The swim/dive team took home a team trophy for 2nd place at the Buffalo Grove Invite. Our divers also took medals for 1st and 3rd place.

Girls Swimming and Diving takes 2nd place at Buffalo Grove Invite

Girls Swimming and Diving hardware….Congratulations

Divers Anna 1st place and Jody takes 3rd

Girls Volleyball
Senior night was held for the Varsity team with Diana Orozco being the only senior on the squad. Her grandparents and parents were on hand with a great crowd to celebrate 4 years of playing volleyball.

Athletic Teams at the Parade

Softball team at homecoming parade

Girls volleyball getting ready for the Homecoming parade

Girls Basketball dribbling their way to the Homecoming parade

Girls and Boys swimming/diving represented at the Homecoming parade

Halftime fireworks from Homecoming

Wonderful crowd on hand for Homecoming, such great support!

Photos From The Week

Amidst total concentration, Noah Sioson '19, performs a song on bass in the band room after school. He practiced for his upcoming Variety Show audition. Photo taken by Lindsay Nootbaar

Feeling excited, Isabel Alivar '19 and Citlalli gonzalez '19 walk in the homecoming parade after school on Sept. 22, 2017. Photo taken by Rosie Gomez

Coexist members enjoy the nice warm weather as they wait for the homecoming parade to start. Photo taken by Morgan Shurtz

Students Lily Martinez '18 and Hana Fakhoury '19 complete homework in the literacy center during eighth period on September 26, 2017. They had a free period and decided to spend it studying there. Photo taken by Kendall Job

Focusing on the game, Abram Narzio 18’, watches his teammates as they play against Waukegan high school in Mundelein’s homecoming game held on Sept. 22. Photo taken by Sydney Blackmer

Principal Dr. Kroll throwing out candy!

MHS Homecoming Queen Diana Orozco and Homecoming King Nick Manaligod

2017 Homecoming Queen Diana Orozco with 1972 Homecoming Court Pamela Graham, 1971 Homecoming Queen Joy Allen and 1972 Homecoming Queen Jane Lunquitz Batchen