Munster High School
| Munster High School | |
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8808 Columbia Avenue , , 46321 United States | |
| Coordinates | 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 | Brian Clark, Robert Snyder (Assistant) |
| Principal | Steven L. Tripenfeldas |
| Faculty | 87 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age range | 13-19 (Current) |
| Number of students | 1,653 (2010 - 2011 school year) |
| 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.k12.in.us/MHS/ |
Munster High School (MHS) is located at 8808 Columbia Avenue in the 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 schools included in the Newsweek's 2006 Top Schools list [1] at number 1,134. The school also made the list in 2008 (1257), 2010 (1151), and 2011 (302). Athletics play an integral part at Munster High School.
Administration
- Steven L Tripenfeldas - Principal
- Dr. Phyllis Gilworth - Guidance Director / Asst. Principal
- Michael Smith - Director of Athletics / Asst. Principal
- Michael Wells - Student Services / Asst. Principal
- Brian Clark - Dean
- Robert Snyder - Asst. Dean
- Dr. Larry A. Brechner - Auditorium / Theatre Director
- Joe Pacheco - School Resource Officer
- Twila Marsh - Media Specialist
- Paulette Libak - Food Services Director
Department Heads
- David Franklin - Science
- Patricia Premetz - Math
- Tammy Daugherty - English
- Paula Malinski- Physical Education
- Paul LaReau- Foreign Language
- Kent Lewis - Business
- Christine Barajas - Westlake
- Marilyn Rizzo - FACS
- Leroy Marsh - Health
- Donald Fortner - Social Studies
- William Woods - Music
Notable alumni
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- Nzinga Blake, Actress/Writer/Television Personality
- Stephan Bonnar, UFC Mixed Martial Artist
- Nan Hayworth, U.S. Representative
- Sue Hendrickson, Paleontologist
- Michael Konopasek, journalist and reporter for CBS affiliate KWTV, Channel 9 Oklahoma City
- Joe Mansueto, CEO of Morningstar, Inc.
- Ryan McMahen, Professional American Soccer Player
- Hal Morris, Major League Baseball Player
- Todd Rokita, Former Indiana Secretary of State and Current U.S. Representative
- Chuck Dunning, Vice President/General Manager San Diego 6 TV. San Diego CA