Announcements
MHS announces 69 students named Illinois State Scholars
Mundelein High School Principal Anthony Kroll has announced that 69 students from the MHS graduating class of 2020 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars.
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission [ISAC], the state agency committed to helping to make college accessible and affordable for Illinois families, confers this recognition to top Illinois high school students annually. This year, more than 17,500 honorees join the other top students who have been honored for their academic achievements since the designation was first introduced in 1958.
Representing MHS as Illinois State Scholars are the following students:
Jonathan Aube, Jocie Bank, Elise Bernett, Dillon Blake, Angela Bowes, Kira Buckner, Vu Bui, Ryan Burns, Maximus Castillon, Sarah Chambers, Kelsey Cooper, Jake Cumberland, Samantha Dedominicis, Michael Dodge, Joshua Fordham, Madigan Franzen, Cole Fritz, Parker Geary, Tyler Green, Samuel Hartman, Sofia Hessevick, Alexandra Hevko, Colin Hogan, Bryan Horvat, Alyssa James, Samuel Jeon, Diya Joshy, Ahmad Koya-Oyefuwa, Katherine Kreis, Derek Lee, Jacob Leong, Brandon Linane, Jaeden Lovett, Caitlyn Mathews, Elyna Mellen, Justin Mjoen, Caitlin Morey, Garrett Munz, Alexis Naddy, Sydney Naddy.
Other honorees include Jessica Nayden, Hailey Negley, Nicole Nowicki, Ander Nuttall, Justin O’Connor, Sarah Parduhn, Justin Park, Brady Parks, Benjamin Patel, Sahil Patel, Yael Pena, Jacob Perraud, Michael Pipinis, Francisco Rodriguez Bobadilla, Bradley Rossbach, Luke Roswick, Joseph Scheuer, Claire Schoenfield, Adam Seskiewicz, Nishi Shah, Teagan Sheffer, Maya Skowronski, Aleksandra Skutnik, Mackenzie Stewart, Taneesha Tavkar, Brooke Testin, Colin Wade, Trevor Werner, Andrew Zogby.
While the State Scholar recognition does not include a monetary prize, honorees will receive a congratulatory letter from ISAC and a personalized Certificate of Achievement. Honorees may also download a digital Illinois State Scholar badge that can be displayed on their online profiles and social media platforms and shared with high school counselors, prospective colleges, employers, family members and others.
“We’re very proud of our 2020 Illinois State Scholars,” Kroll said. “This honor is a testament to the hard work these students have put into their MHS education.”
Mundelein schools join to collect toys for children
Mundelein school districts 75, 76 and 120 have joined together to collect new toys for children in the area. Donations are being accepted at the following locations:
Lincoln School, Washington School, Mechanics Grove School, Carl Sandburg Middle School, Mundelein High School and the District 120 District Office.
“We greatly appreciate your helping to support our students and families this holiday season and we are so thankful for all that you do,” said MHS English Teacher Ryan Buck, coordinator of the drive.
The last day to drop off items is Wednesday, December 11.
2019-2020 Parking Permits
2nd semester lottery will be open December 13 at 9:00 am through December 18 at 11:59 pm
https://www.d120.org/activities/on-campus-parking-security/
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| Just in time for Christmas and the Holidays. On sale Friday evening Dec 13th. First pair $10. More than one pair just $8.00 for each additional pair. |
Activities
Show Choirs to host Spotlight Event Dec. 6
The Mundelein High School show choirs will perform as part of their Spotlight Event to take place Friday, Dec. 6 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the MHS Cafeteria. Dinner will be provided by Olive Garden Restaurant.
The Concert, featuring the MHS show choirs Sound, Lights and SoundFX, will begin in the auditorium at 7:30 p.m. This is the largest fundraiser for the music groups each year. Cory Thompson and Stevee Bellas direct the program.
Tickets for the events include $10 for dinner and $15 for the concert. Several other options available include raffle tickets, lawn signs, etc. Payment for all options are available on the MHS website at this address: https://mundelein.revtrak.net/
Dessert will be served following the concert at approximately 8:45 p.m.
College & Career Center
Mustangs Return Home!
We welcomed back 15 MHS alumni who serve as College Ambassadors. They started the morning off with Round-Table discussions about choosing a school, academics and transitioning to college. Afterwards, ambassadors visited classrooms throughout the building talking to our students about all of college! It was a great day to be a Mustang!
Will you be the first in your family to college? Learn what the First Generation Group is ALL about!
Scholarships Are Open!
Scholarship opportunities, can be accessed through the Scholarship Link found under Colleges Home in Naviance. Additionally, we strongly encourage students to continue checking the MHS Specific Scholarships document to view which additional scholarships that are guaranteed to go to MHS graduates may be opening soon and begin preparing for these.
Military Recruiter Visits
Interested in joining the military? Stop by the table in the cafeteria hallway during lunch periods to speak with recruiters from different branches on the dates featured above.
MHS College Planning Guide
The MHS College Planning Guide is a comprehensive guide through the college planning process. It covers where to get started, financial aid options, timelines, college athletics, summer opportunities, the college planning workbook, and more! Check it out HERE .
Connect with us!
Website: https://www.d120.org/resources/student-success-resources/ccrc/
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Twitter: @mundycollege
Athletics
Swimming - IHSA State MeetBy JON J. KERR
NOV 23, 2019 | 11:20 PM
Adry Kasemets had a strategy going into the finals of the 100-yard breaststroke at the girls swimming state meet Saturday in Winnetka. The Mundelein junior wanted to avoid thinking too much. She knew she had to swim and let the results fall as they may. “Whenever I race, I get everything out of my mind and go out there and have fun,” Kasemets said.
She had fun and took home a state medal. Kasemets finished second in the 100 breast by touching the wall in 1 minute, 2.95 seconds. Kasemets qualified for the state meet a season ago in the 200 individual medley but did not make the finals. She trained with the Patriot Aquatic Club over the summer and was ready for the high school season. One of Kasemets’ coaches is her brother, Ayrton Kasemets, a former state qualifier for Mundelein and now an assistant coach at Stevenson.“He always tells me what I can do better and is extra motivation to help me push harder,” Adry Kasemets said. “He’s been through it and knows what I’m actually going through.”
Kasemets had the fastest time in the 100 breaststroke at any sectional meet in the state. Her second-place state finish in that event is the best in program history. Mundelein senior MacKenzie Strong swam in all four events for athletes with disabilities. She earned a pair of third-place and fourth-place medals.
Featured Mustang
Kellie Shanahan
Golf
November 20, 2019
I am currently a sophomore and play both varsity golf and softball at MHS, travel softball, summer golf, and travel hockey. I have been playing sports for as long as I can remember. I love the competitiveness of each sport and the commitment it takes because I like to keep myself busy. Most importantly, I love the friendships I’ve made through each sport I play. My parents and three older sisters are my biggest supporters and are always there to cheer me on. When I am not playing sports, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, boating and snowboarding.
- The biggest challenge about being a student-athlete is: Juggling all the commands such as school work, practice/game, and social life
- I’m deathly afraid of: Snakes
- Worst habit: Taking my sisters clothes without asking
- Language I’d like to learn: Italian
- One word your family would use to describe you: Competitive
- Favorite sports figure: Lexi Thomson, Monique and Joclyne Lamoroux
- My greatest moment in sports was: Scoring the winning shootout goal in the championship game
- The best player I ever faced was: Lexi Shulman during golf sectionals this past season. Although she is very talented, she taught me how to become a great golfer and how to stay focused the full 18 holes
- Worst dresser on my team: None
- Person I would love to have dinner with: 2 of my grandparents passed away before I was born and I would love to meet them
- Favorite food: Pizza and Ranch
- Vegetable I won’t eat: Brussel Sprouts
- Pepsi or Coke? Coke
- Favorite TV show: Parks and Recreation
- Favorite musical group: Train
- Favorite movie: The Benchwarmers
- If a movie were made of my life, I would like the following person to play me: Jennifer Lawernce
- If my life were on TV as a reality show, I’d call it: On the road again
- The person in history I would most like to meet is: Amelia Earhart
- My dream job would be: Professional Athlete
- Place I’d most like to live: Arizona
- If you come back in another life, what would you like to return as: My dog
- Two things that are tops on my “bucket list”: Playing golf in another country and going on a cruise
- My possession that would fetch the most on eBay: Sport equipment
- Who is the luckiest person in the world?
- What I miss most about being in the third grade: Chicago Field Trip
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Photos From the Week
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| During the Mundelein vs. North Chicago Varsity basketball game, Trey Baker '21, makes his way down the court, on Wednesday Dec. 4. The Mustangs beat North Chicago 66-32. - by Paige Corrigan |
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| Performing a scene from A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, Steven Weiss '20 and Mira Guiritan '21 rehearse for the Chicago Shakespeare Slam. For the fourth year in a row, the team has advanced to the final bout at Navy Pier along with nine other schools in the Chicagoland area. - by Katelyn Staroszczyk |
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| While lounging in the library, Victoria Coleman '21 and Hannah Cho '21 chat while waiting for school to commence on Thursday, Dec. 5th. - by Nicole Nowicki |