The Mustang

Social Studies Teacher Mary Plucinski created this graphic as part of the school's social media campaign to get students engaged in eLearning during the shelter-in-place state government directive, which was issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19: Impact on MHS

April 14, 2020

After competing against each other, Aaron Anastos, sophomore, gives an opponent from Lake Forest High School a handshake at home on Dec.12, 2019.

Boys swim and dive team makes history with sectional win

April 4, 2020

Lake County Circuit Judge Christopher Morozin speaks with a campaign aid for Dr. Tom Tarter, a Republican candidate for U.S. senator, as they tour the Civics Fair held in the Commons by AP Government students on March 5 during the lunch periods.

Civics fair draws local attention

April 4, 2020

While explaining his background, guest speaker Barry Lyga, promotes his books to his audience on Feb. 25 in the school Auditorium. Lyga engaged his listeners with

Aspiration over inspiration: Audience motivated by guest author’s message of passion, success

March 19, 2020

Sound performs “Happy Train” at the Totino Grace Show Choir Spectacular in Minneapolis from March 6-8. The group added a fresh element by dancing with chairs throughout the song.

Singing for Success: Show Choir’s Winning Season

March 13, 2020

A red graduation gown featuring an older, now outdated, MHS patch and shield.

Graduation is upon us and so are caps and gowns

February 19, 2020

Putting a rumor to rest: MHS recycles

Hannah Stanley, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

February 18, 2020

A misconception among the staff and students is that MHS does not recycle and only appears to recycle by having bins in the classrooms. Some students have speculated that the recycling from the bins are just thrown into ...

Guadarrama leaves a mark after four years of MHS wrestling

February 18, 2020

The MHS Broadcast Team consisting of Ayden Boudreaux, junior; Gabriel Goldman, senior; and Bri Sierzega, senior welcome all students to join and experience the behind the scenes action of the ‘Friday Focus’ on 2024 night.

Warm Welcome for Class of 2024

February 12, 2020

The inside of Fresh Cafe, owned by Kelly Paulson, features quaint tables, a “fresh” atmosphere full of color and carpentry created by her husband. The cafe offers couches and tables for any person, alone or with a group, to enjoy what Fresh Cafe has to offer.

Owning a local business: Mundelein business owners reflect

February 12, 2020

In the winter play “Curious Savage,” Mrs. Savage , played by senior Katie Staroszyck comforts Mrs. Paddy, who was played by senior Paige Steiner.

Mundelein Theatre performs different kind of production this season

February 12, 2020

Juniors Zoe Trahan, Mira Guiritan and Luke Fuller play the role of Pinheads for the Mundelein Theatre's production of

Mundelein Theatre’s ‘Elephant Man’ production chosen for state festival

December 16, 2019