Friday Focus
Announcements
MHS to host Olympic swimmer and medal winner Caeleb Dressell
Mundelein High School’s swim team feeder program and the Mundelein Mustang Swim Club will host Olympic swimmer Caeleb Dressel from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at MHS on Sunday, Sept. 15. He is set to run three different swim clinic sessions and then speak with athletes and parents from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
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| Olympian Caeleb Dressel |
Three sessions will be held including 7:30 to 9:45 a.m. for ages 12 and under; 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for ages 13 and up; and 12:45 to 3 p.m. for all ages. Each session will include photos with Dressel, and instructional swim session with Dressel and autographs.
In addition, Dressel will provide a motivational talk and stories about his training, preparation, nutrition and progression from an age grouper to a world-class Olympian. It will conclude with questions and answers for swimmers, coaches and parents. Registration may be completed at this link: http://bit.ly/2PYFX8m
Recognition
O’Connor named National Merit Semifinalist
Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) have announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarhip Program. These high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 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.
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| Senior Justin O'Connor |
Mundelein High School senior, Justin O’Connor, has qualified as a semifinalist and will move forward to compete for a finalist position.
To become a finalist, the semifinalist and a high school official must submit a detailed scholarship application in which they provide information about the semifinalist’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment and honors and awards received. A semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, write an essay and earn SAT or ACT scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test.
“We’re proud of Justin’s high school accomplishments and support him as he works to qualify as a finalist,” said Dr. Anthony Kroll, MHS principal.
National Merit Scholarship winners of 2020 will be announced in four nationwide news releases beginning in April and concluding in July. These scholarship recipients will join more than 345,000 other distinguished young people who have earned the Merit Scholar title.
Mundelein Fine Arts Festival Winners
This past weekend (Sept. 7th and 8th), our MHS art students joined students from Carmel High School by showing some of their artwork at the Mundelein Art Festival. The festival ran from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days in Kracklauer park. There were around 40 artists displaying/selling their work, in addition to the high school tent, which displayed a variety of work from both high schools. Art teachers from the high schools were on hand both days to answer questions and to welcome festival goers into the high school tent.
The following MHS students received a $200 scholarship award for their art: 9th grader Jeannette Rosario, Sophomore Berenice Lopez. Seniors Ryan Wilson, Brianna Martin, and Max Castillon. Sophomore Abby Ford received the Mayoral Purchase Award. Congratulations!!!
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| By Jeannette Rosario |
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| 9th grader Jeannette Rosario |
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| By Berenice Lopez |
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| Sophomore Berenice Lopez |
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| By Brianna Martin |
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| Senior Brianna Martin |
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| By Ryan Wilson |
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| Senior Ryan Wilson |
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| By Max Castillon |
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| Senior Max Castillon |
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| By Abby Ford |
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| Sophomore Abby Ford |
Activities
College & Career Center
College Representative VisitsCollege representatives from across the nation are coming to MHS to meet YOU! Look at a list of upcoming visits on Naviance. Click on the “Colleges” tab at the top of the screen and select “Colleges Home”. Scroll to the bottom of the page where it says “College Visits” and click on “Show More”, then find and click on “Register” to attend the visits of your choice. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about college life on multiple schools’ campuses and to stand out among the crowd of applicants.
College Week is Coming!
Save the date for College Week this year from October 7-11. We will help you complete your applications and even have a free application fair for you to submit them to participating schools for free! Check out the list of colleges and universities participating in our Free Application Day on October 10 by clicking HERE.
FAFSA Completion Workshop
Keep an eye out for upcoming college planning events!
Athletics
FootballMundelein's Shawn Patrick and IC Catholic Prep's Kevin Cooke are the Daily Herald offensive and defensive MVPs, respectively, for their efforts on the football field in Week 2.
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| Congratulations to Shawn Patrick Daily Herald Offensive Player of the week award |
Shawn Patrick, Mundelein: Coach Vince DeFrancesco complimented the junior halfback for his run-blocking in the Mustangs' 31-13 win over Grayslake Central. Patrick ran the ball exceptionally well too, rushing for 238 yards and 4 touchdowns on 23 carries. His efforts helped the Mustangs earn their first victory for their first-year coach.
Golf
(DH) This is a great article….not just about golf. Take some time to read to the end.
http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20190910/giving-juniors-the-best-chance-to-be-great-golfers
Mustang Fans - The MHS Mustang Booster Club will be hosting a Spaghetti Fundraising Dinner on October 5th from 5pm-8pm in the MHS cafeteria. Tickets are only $7.00/per person and will be for dine in or carry out. Tickets can be purchased using the link below and will be available to purchase at the home football games on 9/13 and 9/20. We look forward to sharing a meal with you and thank you for supporting the MHS Mustang Booster Club!!
We also want to do a huge shout out and thank you to Tina G's as they have generously offered to donate all the food for this event We are so thankful for their support!
https://mundelein.revtrak.net/mustang-booster-club
Photos from the Week
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| District 120 Transition participants are gearing up for an early October opening of the District 120 Welcome Center. They advocate for donations and keep an inventory. They are enjoying this process and look forward to serving our community. |
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| Boomtour DJs AJ and Rio draw MHS students onto the cafeteria “dance floor” to promote the Homecoming Dance on Sept. 21. Tickets on sale online through Sept. 19 |
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| Performing the play "Julia" directed by Marta Sikora, Lucas Fuller '21 and Will Gonzalez '23 prepare for Mundelein Theatre's annual student directed one acts. This year, ten seniors had the opportunity to choose, cast, and direct their own ten minute plays. - by Katelyn Staroszczyk |
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| During the football game on August 30th, Rayna Carreathers '23, plays in the band in the trombone section; Not only does she do marching band, she is also on the jv cheer team. - by Brianna Richards |
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| After a long day of tennis Saturday, Septemer 7, hard work pays off as doubles partners Mikayla Edquian '20 and Alexis Hyde '21 stop for a picture with their 1st place medals. - by Elizabeth Heraty |