4.22.2024

Maine West Visual Artists' Work Exhibited at ArtConnectED Northern Regional Show #207Now #art @mainewestfab @lahartanddesign2

 

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


These students' works were on display, along with the works of over 500 students artists from across the Chicago region, at the Bridgeport Art Center (1200 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609).

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: 

Asher Carmichael, Digital
Grace Vana, Drawing & Painting
Weronika Kmiec, Drawing & Painting, Digital


We are so proud of these students and their tremendous achievements in the visual arts! Please enjoy some of their work below:

4.19.2024

CSL Art Show at The Art Center of Highland Park #207Now #CSLartshow #art @mainewestfab @lahartanddesign2

 

Last night, several Maine West visual artists' work was featured at the annual Central Suburban League (CSL) Art Show Reception at The Art Center of Highland Park. This curated art show, features some of the best student work from all of the school in the CSL: Deerfield, Evanston, Glenbrook North, Glenbrook South, Highland Park, Maine East, Maine South, Maine West, New Trier, Niles North, Niles West, and Vernon Hills.

The Maine West visual artists who had work selected for this show are:
PAOLA ALVAREZ, Ceramic Pottery & Glass Mosaic Mixed Media
ARIANA ARZOLA, Glass Mosaic
SAVANAH AUGUSTOWSKI, Silver Gelatin print
NORA BROWN, Sculpture
ASHER CARMICHAEL, Digital
CINDY CASTLE, Digital
OIANA DANSARUNOVA, Acrylic
JRIS DELA CRUZ, Paper Collage
DANIELLE ESCOBAR, Color Pencil
MARITZA ESPINOZA, Silver Gelatin Print
MEI FERTIG, Silver Gelatin Print and Drawing
LIVIA FILLICARO, Pencil
JACQUELINE FLORES, Digital
ALAINA FRACEK, Mixed Media Mosaic
MCKAYLA GARNETT, Ceramic Sculpture
GWEN GILBERT, Glass Mosaic
ANTONIA GOMEZ, Acrylic
ABBY GOMEZ, Digital
VIANEY GONZALEZ, Ceramic Sculpture
KAYLE GRIFFIN, Digital Photography
NATALIA HABCZYK, Ceramic Sculpture
ISABELA HENRIKSEN, Digital
VICTORIA HERNANDEZ, Digital
WERONIKA KMIEC, Acrylic
WERONIKA KMIEC, Digital
SAVANNAH KRZYWDA, Chromogenic Print
MARIA LEANOR MURILLO, Acrylic
LETICIA LEYVA, Chromogenic Print
DIONE LOYOLA, Color Pencil
KATHRYN MAAG, Digital
ALINA MITHANI, Chromogenic print
ELIA MURIEL, Chromogenic Print
MIRELA MUSIC, Watercolor
ALEXANDER OROPEZA OCEGUERA, Digital
AMANDA PEREZ, Ceramic Pottery
ALEXANDRA PRZYBYLKO, Chromogenic Print
NICOLAS RAYA, Digital
DONOVAN ROWLAND, Digital
SABEEN SALEH, Digital
ASHLEY SCHREYER-MILLER, Marker
ABIGAIL SCOTT, Color Pencil
ARAI SHARSHENALIEVA, Sculpture
GABRIELA SZEWCZYK, Digital Photography and Mix Media
DUONG THUY AN NGUYEN, Watercolor
GABRIELA TRZPIOLA, Watercolor
DANA UM, Color Pencil
GRACE VANA, Marker
NATHAN VELASCO, Silver Gelatin print
VERONICA WASILWESKI, Glass Mosaic
CALLIE WEINERT, Mix Media Wintergreen Transfer
MAYA WOROSZYLO, Ceramic Sculpture
JAYDEN WOZNIAK, Pencil
RIDA ZABI, Ceramic Pottery

Congratulations to all of the visual artists whose work was selected for this year's CSL Art Show! We are so proud of you!

More pictures of Maine West student pieces in this show can be found HERE.

4.18.2024

Opening Night of YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU - A Smashing Success! #207Now #theatre #drama @mainewestdrama @mainewesttechcrew @mainewestfab @mwactivities

 
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.


4.08.2024

2024 Maine West TV and Film Showcase and Awards #207Now #filmmakers #mediaarts @wmth_west @mwactivities @mainewestfab

 
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.



4.05.2024

Improv Warriors Show #207Now #improv @mainewestdrama @mainewestfab @mwactivities

 
On Thursday, April 4th, the IMPROV WARRIORS, a student led improv troupe within the Maine West Drama Club, had their final improv show of the school year, delivering improv skits that had everyone laughing hysterically! Congratulations to all of the students who performed, and to drama teacher, Mr. David Harmon on a successful year of improv!




4.04.2024

Maine West Media Arts Students Receive Prestigious Recognition #207Now #mediaarts #broadcasting #excellence @wmth_west @mainewestfab @mwactivities

We recently learned that several Maine West students are receiving recognition for their work in our Media Arts film and TV program! 

Several Maine West film students have received National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) award nominations. These are also considered "Student Emmy Awards," and distinguish these students as some of the best student filmmakers in the Midwest. In order to be nominated, these students' projects placed them in the top 2-5 projects in the submission category.

The students will learn whether or not their project win the category at the upcoming Midwest Media Education Association Film Festival on April 26th. Student Emmy winners receive a crystal pillar and will be invited to the NATAS Silver Circle Dinner on May 3rd to be presented the award. They will also be eligible to move on to compete nationally.

The following Maine West Students are nominated for a Student Emmy Award:

FANTASTIC FEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM: JIBARITO TIME
Jude Santos, Brooke Capper, Mickael Drimboi, Alesandro Fajardo, Addie Webb, Marjorie Padar 
Arts and Entertainment

SAY SOMETHING PSA
Damian Liakapolous 
PSA

MOUNTAIN VIEW ADVENTURE CENTER COMMERCIAL
Joe Chamlin, Owen Wedge, Bryan Leon, and Alesandro Fajardo
Commercial

BILL FIRESIDE'S HONOR FLIGHT DOCUMENTARY
Daniel Meckes 
Non Fiction


Additionally, several Maine West filmmakers have learned that their projects have been accepted in the Screen Test Student Fest Film Festival!

The following projects will be played at the festival:

Through Her Eyes - Brooke Capper and Marjorie Padar 

Fantastic Feasts: Jibarito Time - Mickael Drimboi, Brooke Capper, Addie Webb, Alesandro Fajardo, Jude Santos, Marjorie Padar 

Unrequited - Jude Santos and Alesandro Fajardo 

Bill Fireside’s Honor Flight - Daniel Meckes 



We are very proud of these student's achievements this year! Congratulations to all of the student filmmakers, as well as their incredible teacher, Ms. Rebecca Fisher!