Tonight, students in Guitar 2 classes performed in a Rock Guitar Concert in the Lower Commons. The house was PACKED with family, friends and fans - all there to cheer on our musicians!
A HUGE congratulations to all of the students who performed tonight!
Thank you to Mr. G for making tonight's concert possible, and for Mr. McManus and his tech crew students for handling all of the lights and sound!
HERE are MANY more pictures from tonight's show!
HERE is the program from tonight's concert.
Scholars Receive:
We are so proud of you, Addie! We know that you are going to be an EXCELLENT music educator in the future!
The 11th Annual Illinois High School Art Exhibition brings the best student artists from 100 Illinois suburban, public and private high schools to compete and celebrate the power of art in their lives. Six Maine West students will have have art in this prestigious art exhibit and competition. The students representing Maine West this year are:
Mirela Music, Painting
Nathan Velasco, Photography
Abby Gomez, Design
Alexander Oropeza Oceguera, Design
Anne Marsh, Ceramics
Shylina Mendez, Drawing
SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP EXHIBITION
Four Maine West senior artists submitted portfolios to the Senior Scholarship Exhibition, an exhibit of some 300 senior artworks and a scholarship program that offers college tuition scholarships totaling over $119 million dollars.
The students from Maine West who were offered art scholarships for a combined amount of $556,000 are:
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PAOLA ALVAREZ, Ceramic Pottery & Glass Mosaic Mixed MediaARIANA ARZOLA, Glass MosaicSAVANAH AUGUSTOWSKI, Silver Gelatin printNORA BROWN, SculptureASHER CARMICHAEL, DigitalCINDY CASTLE, DigitalOIANA DANSARUNOVA, AcrylicJRIS DELA CRUZ, Paper CollageDANIELLE ESCOBAR, Color PencilMARITZA ESPINOZA, Silver Gelatin PrintMEI FERTIG, Silver Gelatin Print and DrawingLIVIA FILLICARO, PencilJACQUELINE FLORES, DigitalALAINA FRACEK, Mixed Media MosaicMCKAYLA GARNETT, Ceramic SculptureGWEN GILBERT, Glass MosaicANTONIA GOMEZ, AcrylicABBY GOMEZ, DigitalVIANEY GONZALEZ, Ceramic SculptureKAYLE GRIFFIN, Digital PhotographyNATALIA HABCZYK, Ceramic SculptureISABELA HENRIKSEN, DigitalVICTORIA HERNANDEZ, DigitalWERONIKA KMIEC, AcrylicWERONIKA KMIEC, DigitalSAVANNAH KRZYWDA, Chromogenic PrintMARIA LEANOR MURILLO, AcrylicLETICIA LEYVA, Chromogenic PrintDIONE LOYOLA, Color PencilKATHRYN MAAG, DigitalALINA MITHANI, Chromogenic printELIA MURIEL, Chromogenic PrintMIRELA MUSIC, WatercolorALEXANDER OROPEZA OCEGUERA, DigitalAMANDA PEREZ, Ceramic PotteryALEXANDRA PRZYBYLKO, Chromogenic PrintNICOLAS RAYA, DigitalDONOVAN ROWLAND, DigitalSABEEN SALEH, DigitalASHLEY SCHREYER-MILLER, MarkerABIGAIL SCOTT, Color PencilARAI SHARSHENALIEVA, SculptureGABRIELA SZEWCZYK, Digital Photography and Mix MediaDUONG THUY AN NGUYEN, WatercolorGABRIELA TRZPIOLA, WatercolorDANA UM, Color PencilGRACE VANA, MarkerNATHAN VELASCO, Silver Gelatin printVERONICA WASILWESKI, Glass MosaicCALLIE WEINERT, Mix Media Wintergreen TransferMAYA WOROSZYLO, Ceramic SculptureJAYDEN WOZNIAK, PencilRIDA ZABI, Ceramic Pottery
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Tonight, the talented students of Maine West High School brought the house down with their vibrant performance of the classic comedy, "You Can't Take It With You." The play, written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, is a beloved staple of American theatre, and our students did it justice with a delightful mix of humor, chaos, and heartfelt moments.
The stage was alive with energy as each actor embraced their quirky character, from the fireworks-making patriarch of the Sycamore family to the ballet-dancing Essie. The chemistry among the cast was palpable, making the eccentricities of each family member all the more endearing and hilarious.
A special shout-out goes to the set design team, under the direction of Mr. Peter McManus, who transformed our stage into a bustling New York household, cluttered yet cozy, which perfectly complemented the play's 1930s setting. Their attention to detail did not go unnoticed, adding an authentic touch that transported the audience right into the heart of the story.
The direction by Ms. Judy Klingner was impeccable, guiding the young actors through fast-paced dialogue and complex comedic timing with ease. It was evident that every student involved, both on stage and behind the scenes, put in tremendous effort and passion, making this production a standout success.
Bravo to everyone involved for a memorable evening of laughter and community!
A special shout out to Maine West Fine Arts Boosters and all of the caregivers and community members who will volunteer to help throughout this production - We Can't Do It Without You!
Don't miss this hilarious show! There are two more performances left:
Friday, April 19th at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 20th at 7:00 p.m.
Get your tickets in advance at bit.ly/MWBoxOffice (case-sensitive)!
HERE is the program for this production.
HERE are additional pictures.
Tonight, the Maine West TV, radio and film students and their families celebrated a year of success at the annual Maine West Film TV & Showcase and Awards Night. The evening featured select student-produced films and honored a number of students who, throughout this school year, have demonstrated excellence in the media arts and leadership in the Maine West TV, radio, film and WMTH programs.
Congratulations to all of the students who were involved in the media arts this year...you did incredible work! Congratulations, as well, to their dedicated teacher, Ms. Rebecca Fisher on all of her students' accomplishments, and a big thank you to her for organizing tonight's celebratory event!
A huge thanks to all of the family and friends who came out to tonight's Maine West TV & Film Showcase. Your support of our students is so appreciated!
More pictures from tonight's showcase can be found HERE.
