Munster High School
Munster High School (MHS) is a public high school in Munster, Indiana. It is part of the School Town of Munster. Munster High School serves as the only high school for the Munster School District.
Demographics
The demographic breakdown of the 1,515 students enrolled in 2019-20 was:
- Male - 50%
- Female - 50%
- Native American/Alaskan - 0%
- Asian/Pacific islanders - 6%
- Black - 8%
- Hispanic - 23%
- White - 58%
- Multiracial - 4%
15% of the students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Athletics
The following sports are offered at Munster High School:
- Baseball (boys)
- State champ 2002
- Basketball (girls & boys)
- Cross Country (girls & boys)
- Football (boys)
- Golf (girls & boys)
- Soccer (girls & boys)
- Softball (girls)
- Swimming and Diving (girls & boys)
- Boys state champs 1973–1977, 1979, 1980
- Girls state champs 1976-1978
- Tennis (girls & boys)
- Track and Field (girls & boys)
- Volleyball (girls)
- Wrestling (boys)
Notable alumni
- Nzinga Blake - Actress
- Stephan Bonnar - Retired Professional Mixed Martial Artist, most notably with the UFC
- William C. Bradford - Professor of political science and law, Attorney General Chiricahua Apache Nation
- James Hamblin (journalist) - Journalist and doctor.
- Nan Hayworth - Former U.S. Representative for New York's 19th congressional district
- Sue Hendrickson - Paleontologist responsible for discovery of the largest specimen of a T. rex found and one of the most complete skeletons recorded
- Joe Mansueto - Founder, majority owner and CEO of Morningstar, Inc.
- Ryan McMahen - Former MLS for the Kansas City Wizards, as well as various developmental league teams including the Michigan Bucks and Austin Aztex
- Hal Morris - Former MLB first baseman for the Detroit Tigers, Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees
- Michelle Oakley - Wildlife veterinarian and subject of National Geographic television show, "Yukon Vet."
- Mike Pellicciotti - American politician and Washington State Treasurer
- Jill Underly - American Educator and Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Todd Rokita - Former Secretary of State of Indiana, former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 4th congressional district, and Indiana Attorney General
See also
References
- ^ Mattea, Annie (July 24, 2022). "New superintendent starts in Munster". nwitimes.com. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
- ^ "Admin & Staff - Munster High School". mhs.munster.us. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
- ^ "Munster High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Munster High School". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
- ^ "School Town of Munster > Home". www.munster.k12.in.us. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
- ^ "2014-2015 School Directory" (PDF). ihsaa.org. Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc. p. 88. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
- ^ "IHSAA State Championships by School". ihsaa.org. Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc. Archived from the original on May 13, 2016. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
- ^ Rolek, Barbara (January 2, 2004). "Animated girl". Retrieved January 17, 2014.
- ^ Erickson, Matt (August 24, 2011). "Munster native Stephan Bonnar draws Kyle Kingsbury at UFC 139 in San Jose". Retrieved January 17, 2014.
- ^ http://www.chiricahuaapachenation.org.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Franklin, Lu Ann (May 17, 2012). "Munster speech team takes top state honors for lucky 13th time". Retrieved January 17, 2014.
- ^ Earnshaw, Rob (December 13, 2012). "3 inducted as South Shore Legends". Retrieved January 17, 2014.
- ^ Janet Kidd Stewart (October 14, 2012). "Executive Profile: Joe Mansueto, founder of Morningstar Inc". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
- ^ Chandler, Susan (July 30, 2006). "Leader wants Morningstar to rise higher in firmament". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ Nieto, Mike (August 9, 2010). "Where Are They Now?: McMahen going back to school". Retrieved January 17, 2014.
- ^ Alonzo, Anthony D. (January 15, 2014). "Bobby Morris takes over baseball training facility at Omni". Post-Tribune. Archived from the original on March 30, 2014. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
External links
- Munster High School website
- School Town of Munster website
- Munster High School statistics at DOE Mustang
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