Announcements
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| Homecoming Candidates | Isabella Cartland, Faith Fiorovante, Lauren Loding, Anissa Maravilla, Maggie O’Donnell, Sophia Riportella, Eve Slomka, Khari Thompkins, Melanie Umbdenstock, Madyson West, Aidan Afonso, Mateusz Brak, Jule Cuasay, Samuel Eddy, Jake Garcia, Hunter Magee, Brandon Paluch, Michael Parduhn, Justin So, Ryan Zentz |
Volleyball game raises funds for cancer research
Mundelein High School’s girls’ volleyball team hosted a Breast Cancer Volleyball Match vs. Libertyville High School on Thursday, Oct. 4.Roughly 94 percent of the money raised through this event will go to the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation. Last year, the event collected $4,500 and to date the annual event has raised more than $34,000. The night of the game included raffle baskets at $5 a ticket or five for $20 and a 50/50 raffle for $2 a ticket or 6 for $10, and a pair of Bears game tickets as part of a silent auction.
Area residents are also invited to make straight donations to the cause at the MHS Bookstore. Checks should be made out to Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation.
MHS ART Department Hosts Raku Workshop
On October 24th, the MHS Art Department will host Tim Pfiffner of Great Lakes Clay to lead our art students in a Raku firing workshop. Raku firing is an ancient Japanese process developed for pottery used in tea ceremonies.
Ceramic pieces are glazed with special glazes that will either crackle, luster or turn metallic during the reduction phase. These pieces are put into a small kiln fueled by a propane burner and within thirty minutes the temperature reaches 1900o. The hot pottery is then taken out of the kiln and placed in a can filled with combustible material such as straw, leaves, or wood shavings. This is called the reduction process because the oxygen in the container has been reduced by the burning material.
Raku pottery looks dramatically different from electrically fired ceramics. Glazes can turn copper, gold, purple, or blue. Other glazes will crackle and have dark lines throughout.
This is a wonderful, hands-on workshop that teaches students a different ceramic firing process and allows them to see immediate changes to surface and color right before their eyes.
Recognition
Hoptoberfest Mustang Charge 5K
A fun time was had by all at the inaugural Hoptoberfest Mustang Charge 5K. No final dollar amount calculated yet, but a successful well run event. Thanks to GCP, Center for Wellness and Tighthead Brewery for organizing this event to support Mundelein High School.
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| MHS staff members participate in the Hoptoberfest Mustang Charge 5K |
Activities
Marching Band to perform at indoor concert Oct. 10
Mundelein High School’s Marching Mustangs will host a free indoor concert on Wednesday, Oct. 10 beginning at 7 p.m. in the main gym. The concert will feature sounds from the parade route, sounds from the pep band stands, as well as the music from this year’s festival show: The Music from Gustav Holst’s The Planets.
MHS students to be screened with EKGs; parent volunteers needed
Mundelein High School students will have an opportunity to be screened Wednesday, October 24 for early detection of possible heart problems. The testing is being made possible at the low cost of $15 by the Max Schewitz Foundation named after a 20-year-old Lake County resident who died without warning from a hidden heart condition.
The testing will include the EKG for all participants. Students selected by the cardiologist will also have additional testing that day at no cost. Testing is free for students who are registered with the school to receive free or reduced lunch.
“This is a great opportunity for parents to have their children tested in a familiar setting and to be active in early detection of any possible problems,” said Kathryn Serby who has two freshman students at MHS.
According to the Foundation, high school is an ideal time for someone to have a baseline EKG since the greatest risk of sudden cardiac death is between ages 17 and 22. The EKG is a visual representation of the heart’s function. It is quick, painless and can detect many potentially life-threatening heart conditions.
All efforts are made to respect privacy and modesty. Testing takes place in individual booths, and boys and girls are tested separately. Cardiologist Brian Shortal, MD, will oversee all aspects of testing and interpretation. Results are confidential and are shared only with parents within three weeks of the testing.
Approximately 75 parent volunteers are needed to help with the testing and typically offer two 3.5 hour time slots to volunteers. Parents may volunteer on the website when they register their child.
“We’re happy to partner with the Max Schewitz Foundation to offer this important testing for our students,” said MHS Principal Anthony Kroll. We encourage all our parents to take advantage of this opportunity to have the testing done on Oct. 24.”
To register a student and/or to volunteer, please visit the Foundation website at www.heartsmartekg.org
College & Career Center
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| Seniors, drop by MHS anytime between 5-8pm and get all the help you need completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Remember to bring the following information with you: you and your parents’ 2017 tax returns, bank statements, your Social Security Number, an FSA ID, and a list of colleges you are applying to. |
MHS to celebrate College Week with helpful activities for students
A number of helpful activities and programs will be available to Mundelein High School students as they celebrate College Week October 15 through 19. The events are sponsored by the Guidance Department’s College and Career Resource Center [CCRC].
- Monday, Oct. 15 – Essay Assistance Day. Students will receive help and guidance with college application essays in the CCRC from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Tuesday, Oct. 16 – College Representative Panel. Featured representatives from a variety of colleges will discuss what they are looking for in college applications from 8:45 to 10:30 a.m. in the auditorium.
- Wednesday, Oct. 17 – Financial Aid Presentation. A representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission [ISAC] will help students understand and explore financial aid options for college. From 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the CCRC.
- Thursday, Oct. 18 – Free Application Day. All seniors receive FREE applications during the lunch periods for one day only. A list of participating college will be continually updated leading up to the event in the main gym from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 19 – Application Completion Workshop. Counselors and ISAC representatives will be available to help students complete their college applications in the CCRC from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Throughout the week staff members will have conversations with students about their own decisions and experiences with college. Everyone will also be encouraged to wear college clothing to help start college-related conversations.
Programs Offered at CLC
- Baxter Innovation Lab Open House, Thursday, Oct. 4, 5
- Manufacturing Job Fair, Wednesday, Oct. 10
- Engineering Night Tuesday, Oct. 23
- Manufacturing Career Expo Tuesday, Oct. 23
- Resource for You Panel Discussion presented by Workforce Development Department, Wednesday, Oct. 31
Check out their website for more information:
http://www.clcillinois.edu/aboutclc/news/2018/09/28/clc-celebrates-manufacturing-month-in-october-with-five-events
Healthcare Career Night
Learn about careers in Healthcare first hand from professionals in the field. Thursday, October 25 from 6:00 pm to 8:00p at Advocate Condell Medical Center, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
Athletics
Boys Soccerhttp://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/ct-lns-spt-boys-soccer-notes-st-1002-story.html
Girls Golf
Congrats to Mustang Golfers Sophomore Maddie Wade, and freshmen Kellie Shanahan and Maddy Forster- all sectional qualifiers for IHSA Golf. Maddie Wade and Kellie shot 89’s and Maddy Forster a 93 at Shepard’s Crook. Great job ladies! Now it’s on to Blackstone
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| 10-4-18 Girls Varsity golf advance 3 to IHSA Sectionals |
Boys Golf
Mundelein hosted the IHSA Boys golf Regionals and the Mustangs take 3rd as a team and Colin Wade shoots a 71 to tie for top honors.
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| 10-4-18 Boys golf 3rd place at IHSA Regionals. Congratulations |
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| 10-4-18 Boys cross country getting ready to run at Peoria |
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| 10-4-18 Boys Soccer take on Grayslake Central and come up with the win 2-1 |
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| 10-4-18 Boys Soccer take on Grayslake Central and come up with the win 2-1 |
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| 10-4-18 Color guard performs at halftime |
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| 10-4-18 Friday night lights |
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| 10-4-18 Girls cross country had many PR_s this weekend in Peoria. Here they are taking time for a photo opp |
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| 10-4-18 Girls cross country runner of the week Reyna Dodd 2021 |
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| 10-4-18 Girls sophomore volleyball enjoying the pancake breakfast. |
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| 10-4-18 Girls swim-dive team has a little fun as the Hersey Jamboree |
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| 10-4-18 Girls volleyball hosted their annual Play for a Cure vs Libertyville |
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| 10-4-18 Incredibly proud of these ladies who ran the races of their lives today! 6 career PRs _ 1 season PR, just 7 seconds off her best time in 2 years! 3 girls under 19 min for the firs |
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| 10-4-18 Newly added signage dressing up the stadium. Thank you to Kevin Quinn and his team for getting these ready for our community |
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| 10-5-18 Girls volleyball has good coverage on Alexis Naddy_s hit. Mustangs defeated Grayslake North. |
Photos of the Week
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| Preparing for the annual powder puff game, Olivia Harbison '19 braids Danielle Lambert's '19 hair. The powder puff game is a tradition where all girls in all different grade levels compete in a friendly flag football game. Photo taken by Claire Kim |
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| Sharing pictures on their phones, Alexis Hyde '21, Kylie Brua '20, and Isabel Alviar '19 get ready for the girls varsity tennis senior night. Isabel is one of eight seniors on the team, but she is the only senior that has been on the varsity team all four years. Photo taken by Rosibel Gomez |
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| Ready to start a new play, Eli Daugs '19 goes to the line of scrimmage in a game against Stevenson High School on the MHS football field on Sept. 28. The theme for this football game was USA. Photo taken by Jessica Franzen |
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| Following the first touchdown by the seniors at the powder puff game, Stephanie Griparis '19 kicked a field goal to score two points for her team. As a member of the girls' varsity soccer team, she was ideal for this job. Photo taken by Emma Aculado |
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| MHS School Resource Officer, Steve Balogh helps students with editing their papers |
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| District Staff Photo |