A little sunshine for the Class of 2020 from the Math department
Friday Focus
Announcements
Mundelein Strong gear
Please consider purchasing some Mundelein Strong gear and show our Mundy Pride!
All proceeds benefit local food banks and outreach. Click HERE for details.
Recognition
Mundelein students earn awards in two video contests
The Chicago/Midwest chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the same organization that does the Emmys, awarded Mundelein senior Allan Rodriguez a Crystal Pillar Award for his short fiction film titled “Somnum (sleep)”. The Midwest Chapter covers a region from Southern Illinois to Northern Wisconsin.
The Midwest Media Educators Association video festival, with more than 50 schools competing,
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| Allan Rodriguez and Gabe Goldman |
"This is quite an honor to win this award," said Kent Meister, Media instructor at MHS. "This is the same organization that handles the Emmys each year.” The Midwest Chapter covers a region from Southern Illinois to Northern Wisconsin.
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| Bri Sierzega |
Modica and Associates as a class project. “I loved that Bri was honored for some great video work, but I am also excited about what she learned through the process," Meister said. Sierzega met with a client, listened to what he wanted, and designed a piece that met the needs of his business.
"She did a great job, and I am grateful to Mr. Modica for giving her this experience," Meister said.
All three videos are available to be viewed through links available on the Mundelein Fine and Applied Arts Facebook page as well as the MHS Film Club homepage.
Photos: Allan Rodriguez and Gabe Goldman. Bri Sierzega
Mundelein High School Jazz Ensemble invited to perform at the 74th Annual Midwest Clinic
The Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic is an international festival that welcomes roughly 18,000 participants every year from all 50 states and 40 international countries. Receiving an invitation to
Each year, the Board of Directors selects two to four high school jazz bands from around the world to perform at the conference. In the past two years the high school jazz bands have come from Waxahachie, TX; Mandeville, LA; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Tuscon, AZ; Jacksonville, FL; Bloomington, IN; and Hoover, AL. This is the first time a HS Jazz Ensemble from Illinois has been invited to perform since 2016 and this is the FIRST TIME IN SCHOOL HISTORY that Mundelein High School has received an invitation! #mundypride
“With the uncertainty of all of the events on the near and distant horizon, the Midwest Conference may happen or not, but we are extremely honored to be asked to perform and will move forward making plans to prepare for the performance. It should shape up to be a fun fall!,” said Andy Sturgeon who directs the instrumental music program at MHS with Jerald Shelato.
“There are so many things that are unknown in today’s world right now and our students are missing out on the ‘normal’ end of their school year. I am constantly thinking about all of our students (and especially seniors) and thinking about those final band rehearsals that we aren’t holding and those band concerts that have been cancelled,” Sturgeon lamented. “ I am hopeful that sharing this type of happy and uplifting news can help us all see through the current fog and share in the celebrations that this year’s seniors and that this year’s band students have had (Jazz Ensemble performance at IMEC, Honors Wind Ensemble selected for Superstate, Marching Mustangs outstanding performance at RMU… and now Jazz Ensemble’s selection for the Midwest Clinic)…. and look forward to future opportunities that are coming soon! Please be on the lookout for things we are doing as a band to honor our seniors,” Sturgeon concluded.
2020-21 National Honor Society Officers Chosen
Last week, National Honor Society officer elections were held to select the 2020-21 officers. The newly elected officers met virtually with the outgoing officers. NHS members are hoping to have their final celebration and chord ceremony before graduation. The new NHS officers will start on community projects after Mother's Day.
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| President - Illya Vynnk |
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| Vice President - Jeffrey Weiss |
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| Secretary - Lauren Carlson |
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| Tech/Media - Hope Peterson |
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| Service Project Coordinator - Abby Hammer |
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| Events Chair - Elle Mischler |
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| In School Volunteer Coordinator - Maddy Aquino |
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| Community Volunteer Coordinator - Sydney Boudreau |
Activities
Science Olympiad Host Non-Perishable Drive
The Science Olympians are working on the non-food essential donations. If you are around MHS on Saturday, drop by with a thing of diapers or some toothpaste. There is a list of needs on the flyer. The drop off is at 2pm in the teacher lot.
College & Career Center
Required Survey for Seniors
MHS Seniors,
If you are set in your decision about what you will be doing next fall, you are now able to complete one of your final steps before graduation!
MHS Graduation Survey
The MHS Graduation survey MUST be completed before your final transcript will be submitted to any post-secondary institutions, the military, or any future employers.
Please review this document and follow the steps to complete this requirement. This will take you approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Final Transcript Requests
After you complete the above survey, you are able to request your final transcript. Please see the “Final Transcripts” information box in your Naviance account for more information.
NOTE: MHS does NOT send SAT or ACT scores. If required, they must be requested directly from ACT or SAT. Please do not select these options. Transcripts cannot be sent until all MHS grades have been completed, updated, and processed. Generally, this occurs in mid-June.
Share Your Decision
The MHS College Ambassadors have found a way to celebrate the final decisions of the class of 2020! Please add your college, tech school, military enlistment, apprenticeship, employment, or other decision to this group! We are so proud of all of you and know that your impact on the world will be great!
If you have any questions or would like assistance in making your final decision, or if you have any difficulties accessing your Naviance account, please do not hesitate to reach out! Just send a message to your counselor directly or to Mrs. Rusk at arusk@d120.org.
Helpful Links regarding college changes due to Covid-19
Coronavirus and College Admission Information from NACAC
Colleges changing their deposit deadlines
College Virtual Tours
Paying for College
If your family’s financial situation has changed, you may be eligible for assistance.
Contact Bianca Ortega, our ISAC representative,(Bianca.Ortega@illinois.gov or 224-762-3559) at any time to schedule an individual appointment, or view the many available resources from ISAC that are on their website.
Resources: https://www.isac.org/students/
Or reach out directly to the office of financial aid!
Juniors-Freshmen news:
MHS College Ambassador presentations are available
College Essay Workshop!
Join the College Essay Guy, Ethan Sawyer (he’s fantastic!) for a FREE live workshop. Registration is REQUIRED, so please register ASAP for this phenomenal opportunity!
The workshop will cover:
- Day 1: Brainstorming + Picking a Topic (Other than Covid-19)
- Day 2: Homework: Write a first draft
- Day 3: Revising your first draft
- Day 4: Homework: Write a second draft
- Day 5: Upleveling your essay
Learn more and Register here!
Paying for College
Facebook Live Sessions from ISAC
- 04/28- ISAC Resources
- 05/05- Financial Aid Process (for junior parents and students)
- 05/12- Alternative Application Overview (for junior parents and students)
- 05/19- College Visits (for junior parents and students)
- 05/26- Planning for Senior Year (for junior parents and students)
- View on Facebook
Contact Bianca Ortega, our ISAC representative,(Bianca.Ortega@illinois.gov or 224-762-3559) at any time to schedule an individual appointment, or view the many available Resources from ISAC that are on their website.
Resources: https://www.isac.org/students/
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! Click HERE to check it out.
Connect with us!
Instagram: mhsccrc
Twitter: @mundycollege
Athletics
Boys Volleyball
Mundelein Family,
The Boys Volleyball program would like to recognize Senior Samuel Reizman. He will be attending Carthage in the fall studying Secondary and Special Education. We wish him the very best of luck with his studies and future plans. Congratulation Sam!
To our Local Police, Fire, Doctors, Nurses and Military who are fighting COVID-19 and the Essential Workers keeping the supplies and services we need available! THANK YOU!
Coach Dressen
Girls Soccer
Brought Seniors some love with an 18 car parade past Madigan Franzen and Becca Nielsen's houses to honor them! MHS will always be "Home" to them, but we brought HOME to their houses!
Click HERE to see all our pictures and videos here on twitter.
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| See if you can figure out whose who in the Athletic Dept |