Munster High School
| Munster High School | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| 8808 Columbia Avenue Munster, Indiana, Lake County, 46321 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°33′16″N 87°30′17″W / 41.55444°N 87.50472°WCoordinates: 41°33′16″N 87°30′17″W / 41.55444°N 87.50472°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, High School |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Status | Open |
| School district | School Town of Munster |
| Superintendent | William Pfister |
| Dean | Robert Snyder |
| Principal | Steven L. Tripenfeldas |
| Assistant principals | Phyllis Gilworth (Guidance), Brian Clark (Athletics), Michael Wells |
| Faculty | 87 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age range | 13-19 (Current) |
| Number of students | 1,653 (2010 - 2011 school year) |
| School color(s) | Red and White |
| Sports | Baseball (Boys), Basketball, Cross Country, Football (Boys), Golf, Hockey(Boys), Soccer, Softball (Girls), Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball (Girls), Wrestling (Boys) |
| Mascot | Mustang |
| Nickname | MHS |
| Rivals | Highland High School Lake Central High School |
| Newspaper | Crier |
| Yearbook | Paragon |
| Website | http://www.munster.us/mhs |
Munster High School (MHS) is located at 8808 Columbia Avenue in the affluent town of Munster, Indiana, in the United States. It is owned and operated by the School Town of Munster.[1] Munster High School serves as the only high school for the Munster School District and has a long history of educational achievement on both state and national levels. It is a four star school and has been awarded Blue Ribbon status among other honors from the Indiana Department of Education.
Munster High is one of seven Indiana high schools included in the Newsweek's 2006 Top Schools list at number 1,134. The school also made the list in 2008 (1257), 2010 (1151), 2011 (302), 2012 (672), and 2013 (844). Athletics play an integral part at Munster High School.
Munster High is also one of few Indiana high schools included in the U.S. News Best High Schools list from 2010 through 2013
Notable alumni
- Nzinga Blake, actress[2]
- Stephan Bonnar, UFC mixed martial artist[3]
- Nan Hayworth, U.S. Representative[4]
- Sue Hendrickson, paleontologist (left before graduating)[5]
- Joe Mansueto, CEO of Morningstar, Inc.[6][7]
- Ryan McMahen, professional soccer player[8]
- Hal Morris, Major League Baseball player[9]
- Todd Rokita, Former Indiana Secretary of State and current U.S. Representative[4]
References
- ↑ Welcome to the School Town of Munster - District Home Page
- ↑ Rolek, Barbara (2 January 2004). "Animated girl". Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ↑ Erickson, Matt (24 August 2011). "Munster native Stephan Bonnar draws Kyle Kingsbury at UFC 139 in San Jose". Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Franklin, Lu Ann (17 May 2012). "Munster speech team takes top state honors for lucky 13th time". Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ↑ Earnshaw, Rob (13 December 2012). "3 inducted as South Shore Legends". Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ↑ Janet Kidd Stewart (14 October 2012). "Executive Profile: Joe Mansueto, founder of Morningstar Inc.". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ↑ Chandler, Susan (30 July 2006). "Leader wants Morningstar to rise higher in firmament". Chicago Tribune. Seattle Times.
- ↑ Nieto, Mike (9 August 2010). "Where Are They Now?: McMahen going back to school". Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ↑ Alonzo, Anthony D. (15 January 2014). "Bobby Morris takes over baseball training facility at Omni". Post Tribune. Retrieved 17 January 2014.