On Sunday, students, staff, and Board of Education members displayed 200 American flags around campus. This display was planned to show support and a sign of solidarity for our community. Certainly, MHS is proud of the response from community members as it shows a single message of appreciation.
Today, over 75 veterans attended a whole school assembly. Choir students lead the assembly with the American Anthem and Pledge Allegiance. Colonel Michael Peck spoke on the six Mundelein High School graduates who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. Band members played the service songs for each of the branches of the Armed Forces. And our veterans were escorted following a student drum line into the full gymnasium of cheering spectators The morning ended with veterans enjoying a breakfast with staff and students. In short, this was truly memorable Veterans' Day celebration.
I want to thank Chris Lagioia, Social Studies/World Language department chair, for his vision in creating Veterans' Day activities which educated, celebrated, and left our school community with a sense of awe and respect for the service of our veterans. Special appreciation to Sophomore Matthew Pawlowski and Junior Ben Denson for their labor in setting up for the outside flag display.
Recognition
MHS grads recognized as Distinguished Alumni
Ten Mundelein High School graduates were recently honored as Distinguished Alumni, chosen from a field of 35 nominees for the first annual Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony and Banquet held Saturday, Nov. 4, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Mundelein. All were recognized for their individual career achievements but according to Superintendent Kevin Myers, the common thread among all of them was “their Mundelein High School education and the way they have all done things outside of their professions to contribute to making this a better world.”
http://www.d120.org/news/default.aspx?CategoryId=1&ArticleId=1620
Activities
Arabian Tales Come to Life at Mundelein Theatre
This fall, Mundelein Theatre will bring tales from one of the most famous sources of great stories, The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night. Adapted by Lookingglass Theatre ensemble member Mary Zimmerman, The Arabian Nights will be presented at Mundelein High School on November 16, 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m., and November 17 at 3:45 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. The matinee performance on Friday is only $1 for MHS students. Since this production will be staged on a 200 seat onstage thrust configuration, ticket reservations are recommended, and can be made at www.mundeleintheatre.org. Tickets can also be purchased 30 minutes prior to each performance.
This play is not recommended for anyone under 13 years of age.
In The Arabian Nights, a company of 18 players, enacts Scheherazade’s tales of love lust, comedy and dreams. Her stories prevent her husband, the cruel ruler Shahryar, from murdering her, and after 1,001 nights, Shahryar is cured of his madness, and Scheherazade returns to her family. “I first saw this production at Lookingglass several years ago, and I knew as I was watching that this was a play we needed to produce at Mundelein Theatre,” said Jonathan Meier, the play’s director. “It is made up of some of the lesser-known tales from The Arabian Nights, and it beautifully drives home how the magic of storytelling can transform people.”
Black Student Union visits Northern Illinois University
Tuesday, November 7th, Black Student Union went to Northern Illinois University. The trip was an opportunity for students to visit a public university, and to find out about options for students of color. Our visit was hosted by Mr. Derrick Smith, director of the Center for Black Studies. Mr. Smith gave a great perspective on how to navigate a large university as a minority student. He also invited a panel of African-American NIU students who shared their stories and answered questions. In addition, we were presented information by the admissions department, financial aid and The "Chance" program which provides assistance for struggling applicants. We ended the day with some great pizza, before boarding the bus back to MHS.
MHS Variety Show
On Thursday, November 2nd, the 2017 MHS Variety Show helped raise $1,063 for the Red Rage Relief Fund, benefiting the American Red Cross. The first place winner was Sierra Bouchard with her soulful rendition of Marvin Gaye's "Heard it Through the Grapevine." Second place went to Nicole Kalinowski with her mixed martial arts performance, and third place went to Swetha Chandrasekar for her self-choreographed Indian fusion dance routine. This year the Variety Show had 20 raffle items comprised of items from 33 local businesses and three MHS organizations. MHS Student Leadership is extremely proud of their efforts in making this a successful event.
College and Career Resource Center
News from the College of Lake County
CLC to host career presentations during November
Healthcare careers ranging from massage therapy to surgical technology will be the focus of information sessions offered at the College of Lake County in November.
Each session includes an overview of duties, a typical day, salary, job outlook and educational requirements. Drop-ins are welcome.
Nursing: Nov. 28 at 2 p.m. in room B221.Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St.
Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy: Nov. 29 at noon in Room S305, Lakeshore Campus, 33 N. Genesee St., Waukegan.
College of Lake County Spring Semester registration now open
Begin your bachelor’s degree, work toward an associate degree or certificate, start a new career or develop your talents at the College of Lake County in 2018! Spring Semester classes begin Jan. 16, and registration is now open. To view course offerings and learn how to become a CLC student, visit www.clcillinois.edu/spring.
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
Athletics
Boys Cross Country
Mundelein took 12th place in its first trip downstate as a team in school history as junior Robert St. Clair led the Mustangs in 34th place.
Sophomore Dillon Blake placed 41st, Junior Aidan Afonso placed 53rd, and Senior Carl Schoenfield placed 122nd.
"For our first trip down there we did well, all of our top four ran p.r.'s." Coach Kurt Rutz.
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| Girls cross country team made the trip to Peoria to cheer on the boys varsity cross country team at State |
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| Coach Rtuz and Coach Sweet getting ready for State Cross Country meet |
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| Great run at State! First state trip took 12th place! |
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| A 9 Boys cross country team has a team huddle before state meet |
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| Boys cross country takes a warm up run before their state meet run |
Boys Soccer
Congratulations to two varsity soccer players for making the All-Area team:
Bryan Alba
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| Bryan Alba |
Since his freshman year, the senior midfielder has demonstrated exceptional soccer knowledge and skill. He tallied 9 goals and 8 assists in a repeat all-area and all-sectional campaign this fall. "He's one of the most complete soccer players we have ever had at Mundelein," Mustangs coach Ernie Billittier said. "He has been a starter since his freshman year and is typically our most dangerous player at all times. This year he showed his abilities once again. He scored game-winning goals in conference and scored 2 goals in 2 minutes the second half of our regional game against Lake Zurich to tie the game. He scores some of the most stunning goals I've seen as a coach at Mundelein. He has just as many assists as goals because his soccer IQ and vision are so quality."
Jony Lucio
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| Jony Lucio |
He finished with 8 goals and 6 assists. "He has been one of our program's most important players the last two years," Mustangs coach Ernie Billittier said. "His movement off the ball coupled with his pace made him a constant threat on goal, and he always had a knack for scoring the big goal. He could finish from distance and also with composure from close range. He was the consummate team player who always worked hard on both sides of the ball."
Photos From The Week
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| During after school practice, Danielle Lambert '19 and Miranda Strokosch '20, spectate their JV teams scrimmage. The Lady JV Mustangs are preparing for the Mundelein vs. Mundelein on Friday the 19th. Photo taken by Cayla Manaligod |
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| Breaking sweat on the ice, Brandon Wuss '19 working hard during his game on Wednesday nights game. Photo taken by Lindsey Sharp |
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| Focusing on some test corrections, Grace Carlson, '20, works peacefully to finish some papers. She had some spare time before class so she decided to get some work done. Photo taken by Morgan Shurtz |
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| Before the day started on Nov. 8, Kelsy Austwick ‘18 takes advantage of the late start schedule by checking her phone to stay updated with any changes for basketball. The girls basketball season started on Oct. 30 and their first game will be held at home on Nov. 13. Photo taken by Sydney Blackmer |
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| Studying attentively, Gabriella Gaden '19 finishes an assignment in her study hall on Nov. 7. She usually works on her AVID notes during this time. Photo taken by Jessica Franzen |