The McNicholas Milestone

On Wednesday, May 15, eleven seniors showcased their work from AP Drawing, AP Architecture, or AP Photography as a part of the McNicholas Art Show. The students were Lauren Scott, Francine Wright, Danielle Schaefer, and Savannah Hisch from AP Drawing; Pat Disalvio, Tony Losekamp, Anna Crooker, Rebecca Evans, Rita Beckman, and Katie Weiler from AP … Continue reading »

On Friday, May 10, over 150 McNicholas students participated in the Relay for Life at Anderson High School. The entire group went in support of two members of the Rocket community: Sarah Hickman is a McNicholas junior who was diagnosed with leukemia in January of 2012, and Tom Rohling, husband Geometry teacher Christine Rohling, was … Continue reading »

While McNicholas offers many different sports that students can participate in, some students find enjoyment in recreational and extreme sports outside of the fields and courts of McNicholas. Junior Savannah Baurichter participates in horseback riding. Her mom got her started with her first horse when she was four years old. She competes in shows year … Continue reading »

All students learn differently; some are visual learners, while some are kinesthetic, and others are auditory. Due to this, it is important that students are offered the opportunity to learn through different ways. Luckily, McNicholas offers students many opportunities to learn outside of the classroom. Below are some examples that have allowed students to venture … Continue reading »

Senior Max Havlis has volunteered over 200 service hours working with students at the Academy of World Languages. The Academy of World Languages is a magnet school in Evanston that educates students from many diverse backgrounds. They come from 84 different countries and speak over 60 languages. At least 40% of the students are learning … Continue reading »

Sophomore Katie St. Charles has recently been chosen to become a member of the Nordstrom BP Fashion Board.  The board is composed of a select group of high school students from the area, all of whom must pass a rigorous application process to prove their interest and enthusiasm for all things fashion.   “I’ve always … Continue reading »

With the end of the school year right around the corner, this year’s juniors are closer than ever to their senior year. While many students are looking forward to “ruling the school,” being in first also means being closer to the finish line. The seniors-to-be want to make the most out of their final year … Continue reading »

When the final bell rings on the last day of school, students are set free to spend their summer vacations sleeping in, spending time with friends, and often taking up summer employment that will come to an end once the school year resumes.  They sometimes forget that their teachers are on a well-deserved summer vacation … Continue reading »

Brothers and sisters often end up competing; it’s a crucial fact of family dynamics.  Whether the reason is for attention, reward, or even for bragging rights, siblings always seem to be out to one-up each other in whatever they do.  In the case of twins, this competition only seems to intensify.  Constantly compared to each … Continue reading »

As the end of the school year approaches, more and more seniors are beginning to anticipate their first year of college. The new fall semester is likely to bring new school jitters to the members of the Class of 2013, no matter how confident they feel now. Luckily, McNicholas alumni were more than willing to … Continue reading »