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Sophomore named semi-finalist in essay contest; wrote about stepfather

Mundelein High School sophomore, Dempsey Young, has been selected as a semifinalist in a Fatherhood Essay Contest sponsored by the Illinois Fatherhood Initiative (IFI). One hundred and thirty semifinalists were chosen from the more than 2,700 received. Her essay was in the top five percent of entries and she is now in the running to be a finalist. Young was a student this past year in an English 2 course co-taught by Angela McLaughlin and Leah Kolcz. “She wrote this essay for class earlier this

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Literary Magazine, Voices, goes digital for the first time

Mundelein High School's Literary Magazine, Voices, has gone digital for the first time in the magazine's long history.

Sofia presenting at the Virtual State Conference

FBLA earns awards at Virtual State Conference

Mundelein High School’s chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competed at the 2020 Illinois State Conference. The competition was modified this year so that all competitors could virtually compete, as well as attend the opening and closing sessions. The conference was presided over by senior Sofia Feijoo as State Secretary. The State Conference consists of members competing in various events that test their business leadership skills. “We are proud of our members for competi

Retirees at breakfast being interviewed by student journalists

Yearbook, newspaper staffs score big in state competition

Mundelein High School’s student publications earned high marks in the Illinois Journalism Education Association’s (IJEA) yearbook and newspaper competitions. The Mustang, the student-produced school newspaper, earned 26 awards in 31 categories while the Obelisk, the school’s yearbook, received six awards out of eight categories in the yearbook contest. “The students on both publication staffs put in so much time, effort and passion into their products,” said Michelle Didzbalis, advisor for both

Sophomore earns place at U of I summer camp

MHS Sophomore Emily Navarette has earned a place at the Grainger Virtual Summer Camp scheduled to take place at the University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the camp will take place remotely, rather than in person. Funds to support Patel’s participation were provided by the MHS Foundation’s STEM-X Scholarship and also by Lawrence Maligaya, a 2005 graduate from MHS. Maligaya has provided financial support to the Foundation for students to attend

Sophomore earns place at U of I summer camp

MHS Sophomore Kajal Patel has earned a place at the Grainger Virtual Summer Camp scheduled to take place at the University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the camp will take place remotely, rather than in person. Funds to support Patel’s participation were provided by the MHS Foundation’s STEM-X Scholarship and also by Lawrence Maligaya, a 2005 graduate from MHS. Maligaya

2019 Alum graduates from US Marine training

CONGRATS TO 2019 ALUM, CRISTIAN MENDEZ From Jay Hightower (2017 MHS Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient and former US Marine): CONGRATS MHS ‘19 Grad & now US Marine, C. Mendez. He graduated three-month bootcamp 5/8 (MHS 2020 drive through grad). No attendance or family, no time off, onward to more training. This kid gave 110%, truly dedicated & amazing transformation from teen to Marine. -Semper Fi & Thanks for your choice to serve! -Also, MHS 2020 grads who have decided to serve, you are th

College Counselor earns state recognition

Mundelein High School’s College Counselor, Andrea Rusk, has been recognized by the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC) for the 2020 James A. Alexander Newcomer Award. The IACAC Newcomer Recognition Award was inaugurated in 1987 to recognize significant contributions of those members with fewer than five years’ involvement with IACAC. More than one award may be given each year. In 2004, the IACAC Executive Board renamed the award in honor of James A. Alexander. Rusk joi

Seniors reflect on their high school years

English Teachers Mark Landuyt, Beth Willis, and Sarah Wilson created a short slide presentation for students to create and share as a representation of their memoir, called our Senior Capstone "Yearsbook.” Their Honors English 4 classes spent much of the end of this semester writing their "Senior Capstone Memoir," which in total is five chapters (one for each year of high school and an afterword) and includes narrative, expository, and argumentative writing throughout. Usually, students "present