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Will Gonzalez holds his award for Best Performer in an Actor.

MHS grad wins state's top actor award

Will Gonzalez missed graduating with his fellow students from the Mundelein High School Class of 2023 on Sunday afternoon. But it was for good reason: he was a finalist among thousands from across the state competing in the Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards. The payoff was huge: On Monday evening, he walked away with the grand prize: Best Performer in an Actor Role.

Three from Transition Center nominated for regional awards

Three staff members from the MHS Transition Center were nominated for Lake County Educator of the Year. Teacher Jennifer Adame, Instructional Assistant Samantha Voelker and Administrative Assistant Lulu Chapa were nominated by their colleagues and attended the event at the Lake County Fairgrounds on Wednesday evening.

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Latest MHS musical celebrates Mundelein's diversity

Mundelein Theatre is bringing together its largest and most diverse ensemble ever to produce a musical presenting themes of family, home and representation. In other words, the Mundelein High School’s production of “In the Heights,” will represent its own community like never before.

American Legion and Auxiliary provide opportunities for growth and scholarship

A pair of MHS students were winners at the American Legion Auxiliary’s annual Americanism Essay Contest. MHS junior Diya Patel earned first place at the District Level Class III while MHS freshman Alexia Pacheco won second place in Class II.

MHS students place in FBLA state competition

Several MHS students placed in the top 10 finishers at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)’s 2023 State Leadership Conference on April 14-15 in Springfield.

MHS art students win $1.5 million in scholarships

Mundelein Art students will compete for top prizes at the 2023 Illinois High School Art Exhibition (IHSAE) hosted by Art ConnectedED on Sunday, April 23 at the Bridgeport Art Center. Students are selected across eight different categories or from submitted scholarship portfolios.

MHS first school in state to pilot national Human Trafficking Prevention program

Human trafficking can occur in all areas and affect all populations. While Mundelein is no different in this way than any other community, there is one factor that will soon set it apart. Mundelein High School students are the first in the state to participate in a nationwide pilot program designed to prevent human trafficking.

MHS Special Olympics basketball team preps for state tourney

Mundelein High School has had its share of wrestlers, swimmers and gymnasts competing at the state level. But, for the first time in school history, the MHS Special Olympics basketball team is going to state. The team, coached by Mundelein High School Transition Center teacher Eric Billittier and Krissy Pawlicki, is scheduled to play at 11:15 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. on Friday, March 10 at the Horton Field house on the Illinois State University campus.