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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2023

STUDENTS: Clinical government summer school applications are due Friday, February 17th. Please submit applications to your US history teacher or drop off in C202.

MUSICAL - YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN:  Don't miss this year's MONSTROUSLY HILARIOUS musical comedy, YOUNG FRANKESTEIN. Performances run Thursday February 16th through the 18th at 7pm and February 19th at 2pm. Tickets are available in the bookstore, online and at the door.

WESTERNER: For more than 60 years, the Westerner student newspaper has been the voice of students at Maine West. And now, you can be a part of it. If you'd like to help shape the way students see the world and be a part of next year's Westerner digital or print staff, applications are due this FRIDAY, February 17 for writers, photographers, artists and editors. Covering everything from student trends, to Maine West life, to Chicago sports, to national and global issues, the award-winning Westerner keeps students informed about their world. Questions? Talk to any editor or Mrs. McGowan in A221 for more information. To apply, click the link at MWwesterner.com -- that's MWwesterner.com -- and submit your app by Friday.

ANIME CLUB:  Join Anime Club after school today in C205. For more info, contact Mr. Khemani.

CHRISTIAN VOLKMANN BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT:  The Christian Volkmann Basketball tournament is Saturday, February 25th from 10am- 3pm. We need student volunteers to help with registration, concessions, scorekeeper/ referring and being peer buddies to our teams. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Pettyjohn in C107 or C109. Volunteer forms will be in both rooms to sign up!

SOFTBALL: Softball will have a softball informational meeting from 3-3:30pm today in room G102. Tryouts begin Monday February 27th. Make sure you have your physical up to date and you're registered on 8to18.  The last open gym before tryouts will be Monday February 13th from 5:30pm-7:15pm in the Field House. Please bring your Bats, Helmet, and Glove.  Any questions see Coach Addante or Dvorak.

BADMINTON:  Badminton Tryouts will take place on Monday, February 27th after school in the spec gym. You must be signed up on the Maine West Athletics 8 to 18 in order to try out. We have an informational meeting today at 3:30 in E-107 (Next to the Bookstore) Also Friday morning on the 17th there will be Badminton Open Gym from 6:30 - 7:30 am.

SENIORS:  Attention Seniors, we would like to feature your signature in this year's yearbook. Please stop by the main office if you did not get a chance to sign a notecard.

SOFTBALL APPAREL STORE:  The softball season will be starting soon. Now is your chance to start thinking of Spring and showing your support of our team by wearing MW Softball apparel.  We will be extending the store closing date to midnight, Thursday, February 16.

BILINGUAL BOOK CLUB:  Mark your calendars! Students and staff are invited to participate in a bilingual (Spanish/English) book club on March 16th. We'll provide books and delicious food. Scan the QR code on the posters or TVs around school to receive your free copy. Happy reading!

WRESTLING:  We are excited to host our first youth wrestling seminar of the year.  Attached is a flier for the event on February 18th, 2023, at Maine West High School, in the Wrestling Room, beginning at 9:00 a.m.  Also attached is our Waiver for our Participants.