2023 Masterworks Orchestra Concert #207Now #musiceducation @mworchestras @mainewestfab

Tonight, the Maine West String Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Ms. Daniella Valdez performed their final concert of the 2022-2023 school year, the Masterworks Orchestra Concert.

Ms. Valdez honored the achievements of students throughout the year, especially highlighting contributions by members of the graduating senior class, with an annual awards presentation.

Congratulations to all of the orchestra students on your performance tonight!

Thanks to the parent volunteers with the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters for helping out at tonight's concert!

HERE are more pictures from tonight's concert.

HERE is a link to tonight's program.

Watch a livestream of tonight's concert below! Thanks to the student broadcasters in WMTH and their teacher, Ms. Rebecca Orr, for filming and producing tonight's concert!

Visual Art Awards BBQ Honors a Year of Achievement and Celebrates Community #207Now #arteducation @mainewestart @lahartanddesign2 @cammARTa120 @lloyd_mwphoto

Today, Maine West visual artists, their teachers and their families celebrated a year of achievement in the visual art program at the annual Art Awards BBQ. Students were recognized for distinguished achievement in drawing and painting, digital art, ceramics and design and photography. Students who have had works exhibited in regional art exhibits this year were also honored.

Well done, visual artists! We are so proud of your achievements this year! A big thanks to the visual arts teachers - Mr. Rick Cammarata, Ms. Natalya Kljajic, Ms. Felicia Lahart, and Ms. Melissa Lloyd - for organizing this wonderful, celebratory event!

HERE are more pictures from today's art awards.

A special thanks to our guest grill master, Ms. Mary Kalou!

Ms. Rebecca Orr Recognized by the Maine 207 Foundation #207Now #excellenteducator @wmth_west @MTHSfoundation

 

On Wednesday, April 26th, Maine West Fine Arts teacher, Ms. Rebecca Orr, received recognition for her extraordinary work incorporating career connections and experiences in her Broadcasting curriculum and programming.

Specifically, Ms. Orr was recognized for the Media Career Day she organized in October, which involved a panel of media professionals and a trip to Noise Floor studios. Read more about the Media Career Day HERE. 

Mr. Dan Kolen, Coordinator of Digital Media for District 207, created a wonderful video capturing the tremendous work of Ms. Orr.

Congratulations, Ms. Orr! You are so deserving of this recognition!

Nikhil Nair Places 3rd in Screen Test Student Fest! #207Now #mediaarts #awards @wmth_west @mwactivities @mainewestfab

Nikhil Nair's film, "How to Make a 'Dum' Good Biriyani," placed 3rd in the festival!

On Saturday, April 15, Maine West film students, along with their teacher Ms. Rebecca Orr, attended the 16th Annual Screen Test Student Fest, an international screen test featuring the best short films created by high school filmmakers.

Two Maine West students, Ash Carmichael and Nikhil Nair, had films selected for the festival.

Nikhil ended up placing 3rd at the festival!

CONGRATULATIONS Ash and Nikhil! We are so very proud of you!

Brooke Capper filming a news package on the event. The photo is of her interviewing Rob Pileckis who runs the Screen Test Student Fest.

Nikhil Nair speaking about his film, "How to Make a 'Dum' Good Biriyani.

Ash Carmichael speaking about their film, "Expressing Identity Through Art."

The Spring Play - TRAP - Is NOT To Be Missed! #207Now #horroronstage #Trap @mainewestdrama @mwactivities @mainewestfab

Tonight was opening night of the mysterious spring play, Trap! You do NOT want to miss this thriller of a show! It is a mysterious, documentary-style play that brings to life the terrifying events that occurred in February of 2022. Using information obtained from primary sources, the actors will recreate interviews with witnesses, loved ones, first responders, and the professionals investigating the case.  As the horrifying details of the story are woven together, the audience will be lured into a dangerous web.

Join us on this spine-chilling journey!

There are two shows left:

April 21st at 7:00 p.m.

April 22nd at 7:00 p.m.

in the Maine West Auditorium

Tickets are on sale now at the bookstore or online at bit.ly/MWBoxOffice! $7/students and $10/adults

More pictures from the Maine West production can be found HERE!

Congratulations to all of the students and directors involved in this impressive and captivating production!Way to go tech crew on executing all of the cues!!

Maine West Visual Artists Featured in the CSL Art Show #207Now #artshow @mainewestart @lahartanddesign2 @lloyd_mwphoto @cammarta120 @mainewestfab

 

On April 20th, the Art Center of Highland Park hosted a public reception to celebrate the artists featured in this year's CSL Art Show. The work in this year's exhibit is breathtaking! Many Maine West students have work represented. Be inspired, and go check out the exhibit! You have two days left: Friday, April 21st and Saturday, April 22nd!

More pictures of Maine West students' work featured in this exhibit can be found HERE. 

A HUGE thanks to the Maine West visual arts team: Mr. Rick Cammarata, Ms. Felicia Lahart, Ms. Melissa Lloyd and Ms. Natalya Kljajic for inspiring these young artists and for doing all of the work necessary for them to be represented in this impressive show!

Several Maine West Artists Featured in the 2023 CSL Art Show #207Now #artshow @mainewestart @lahartanddesign2 @lloyd_mwphoto @cammARTa120

The annual CSL Art Show will open on Friday April 14th and run through April 22nd at the Art Center of Highland Park (1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035). There is a public reception to celebrate the artists with pieces in the exhibition on Thursday, April 20 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Come out to see this impressive curated exhibit that displays work by some of the best high school visual artists in the region!

CONGRATULATIONS to the 49 Maine West visual art students with work in this year's CSL Art Show! 

2D Art
Oreoluwa Adesayo (Acrylic)
Makayla Allen (Silver Gelatin Print with Halochrome)
Mark Cangelosi (Mixed Media)
Ash Carmichael (Digital)
Ben Castro (Digital)
Maribelle Catanaoan (Mixed Media)
Anna Cengel (Watercolor)
Ana Danz (Acrylic)
Addy DeRusha (Silver Gelatin Print)
Han Dinh (Drawing)
Nicole Duma (Marker)
Alex Dusold-O'Connor (Acrylic)
Maritza Espinoza (Silver Gelatin Print)
Mei Fertig (Silver Gelatin Print)
Elena Franco (Silver Gelatin Print)
Lana Gerstmayr (Digital)
Abby Gomez (Digital)
Kayle Griffin (Silver Gelatin Print)
Victoria Hernandez (Digital)
Weronika Kmiec (Acrylic)
Savannah Krzywda (Silver Gelatin Print and Ortho Film)
Isabella Lopez (Mixed Media)
Linzey Lucas (Watercolor)
Shylina Mendez (Digital)
Alina Mithani (Silver Gelatin Print)
Elia Muriel (Color Photography)
Amina Music (Acrylic & Digital)
Mirela Music (Mixed Media)
Maria Leonor Murillo (Mixed Media)
Kiara Ramirez (Toneline Silver Gelatin Print)
Nicolas Raya (Digital)
Jaclyn Riedl (Acrylic)
Adam Salinas (Silver Gelatin Print)
Isabelle Servin (Acrylic)
Gabby Szewczyk (Mixed Media)
Penny Wurster (Marker)
Bruktawit Yigzaw (Digital Photography)
Zensanna Yost (Mixed Media)

3D Art

Nora Brown (Glass Mosaic and Handbuilt Ceramic)
Jris Kyle Dela Cruz (Glass Mosaic)
Nicole Duma (Handbuilt Ceramic)
Vianey Gonzalez (Handbuilt Ceramic)
Natalia Habczyk (Class Mosaic and Handbuilt Ceramic)
Vivian Mckenzie (Handbuilt Ceramic)
Ashley Mansell (Mixed Media Mosaic)
Marco Mendoza (Mixed Media Sculpture)
Mirela Music (Handbuilt Ceramic)
Yasmine Saini (Handbuilt Ceramic Series)
Ashley Schreyer-Miller (Handbuilt Ceramic)
Maya Woroszylo (Mixed Media Sculpture)
Penny Wurster (Handbuilt Ceramic)

The Improv Warriors Perform a Hilarious Set! #207Now #improv @mainewestdrama @mainewesttechcrew @mwactivities @mainewestfab

 
Tonight, the Maine West Drama Club's Improv Warriors entertained us with their hilarious set of improv games and skits! Engaging the audience through soliciting material and themes, their performances had everyone roaring with laughter!

Well done, Improv Warriors! Thank you for sharing your talents with us and for bringing joy and laughter to our evening!

Congratulations to the senior students who performed their last show as an Improv Warrior! The skills and confidence you have learned and earned through your participation in the troupe will be carried with you for life!

More pictures from tonight's performance can be found HERE.