Warrior Con 2024 #207Now #comiccon @mainewestfab @warriorcomiccon

Today, the Maine West Fine Arts Department and the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters are hosting the first ever Warrior Con! The event is begin held from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in Upper Commons of Maine West High School, and features dozens of professional comic book artists, student creators, and vendors of comics, toys, games, and other merchandise!

The Maine West Fine Arts Department thanks all of the creators and vendors who are a part of our inaugural WARRIOR CON!

A HUGE thanks to Mr. Bernie Gerstmayr for his vision and organization that made this event happen! 

Thank you to the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters for always being excited to sponsor new ways to the support the arts at West!

Thank you to the many parent and student volunteers who are helping at today's event - without you we couldn't have made this happen!

AND...thank you to all of the folks who are participating in Warrior Con today, and supporting the Arts at West!

More pics can be found HERE!

Opening Night of West's Got Talent! #207Now #talent @mainewestdrama @mainewestchoir @mainewestband @mworchestras @mwactivities @mainewestfab

 

What an unforgettable evening! Opening night of the annual West's Got Talent show was a triumph, shining a spotlight on the outstanding skills of the students at Maine West High School! From heartfelt vocal performances to breathtaking dance numbers, the event was packed with moments that captivated the audience.

Our students dedicated countless hours to preparing their acts, and their commitment was clear. Their passion and effort were truly inspiring, and we couldn't be prouder of the incredible work they put in. This talent show is more than just a performance—it's a stage for students to express their creativity and share their talents with our community.

A big thank you to the amazing team that made this event possible: David Harmon & Lisa Jacob, co-directors; Jim Schiffer, vocal director; Jennifer Mullen, music arranger and orchestra director; Peter McManus, technical director; and Bobby Bonslater, audio technical director. Your dedication and expertise were key to making West's Got Talent a success.

We also extend our gratitude to the parents and community members who came out to support our performers. Your energy and applause helped create an electric atmosphere!

A special shoutout to Pati Coy, our box office manager, and the volunteers with the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters. Your contributions are deeply appreciated!

There is one more opportunity to see this show, and you don't want to miss it! 

Please come to the final performance on 

Friday, November 15th at 7:00 p.m. 

Skip the line and get your tickets in advance at bit.ly/MWBoxOffice. 

Check out the program from the show HERE.

You can view over 1000 photos from the show HERE.

Marching Warriors Indoor Showcase Concert 2024 #207Now #marchingband @mainewestband @mainewestfab

 

On Wednesday, October 30th, the Marching Warriors ended their official season with a final performance of their show, Mad Romance, and the stand charts from 2024 at the annual Marching Warriors Indoor Showcase Concert. Congratulations to the Marching Warriors on a successful marching band season, and for learning and performing such an intricate show this year!

See the video below to view the livestream produced by our video production interns, Ily Nanthavinh and Kallie Vanadia!

HERE is a folder full of pictures from the concert, including pictures of many of our seniors who were recognized!

HERE is a link to the concert program.

Des Plaines Choral Festival 2024 #207Now #62Learns #choir #sing @mainewestchoir @d62schools @mainewestfab

 

On Thursday, October 24th, Maine West had the pleasure of hosting all of the area elementary and middle school choir students at the annual Des Plaines Choral Festival! Students participated in workshops and rehearsals together during the day, which culminated in an evening concert performed together. 

HERE is a folder full of pictures from the festival. 

HERE is the concert program.