Announcement
Mac Melto signs full athletic scholarship with DePaul University
On Tuesday, February 28, 2012, Northside Senior Mac Melto signed a full athletic scholarship with NCAA Division I DePaul University.
DePaul University is a member of the Big East Conference, and their season schedule includes the Florida State Relays, Notre Dame Invitational, Indiana Relays, University Wisconsin Badger Classic, and the famous Drake Relays.
On February 18, 2009, Mac Melto, as a Freshman, scored his first Varsity point in the 400m dash for Northside, by placing fourth overall at the Spartan Indoor Classic with a 62.25.
In May 2011, Mac Melto, as a Junior, ran a school record 48.78 400m run to qualify for the IHSA State Track & Field Championships! At the State Championships, Mac Melto earned All State honors in the 400m run to reach the Medal stand and help Northside post upset victories over both Palatine High School and rival Lane Tech in the State Championships! Mac Melto was co-MVP of the 2011 Northside Track & Field Team.
In October 2011, Mac Melto helped Northside qualify for the IHSA State Cross Country Championships. Mac Melto was co-winner of the Northside Cross Country Most Improved Award and Senior Leadership Award.
Mac Melto holds six school records, including the 100m dash, 200m dash, 400m dash, 4x100m Relay, 4x200m Relay, and the 4x400m Relay. A large picture in the shape of the State of Illinois, of Mac Melto, from the 2011 IHSA State Track & Field Championships is on permanent display in the Northside College Prep Trophy Case.
