The McNicholas Milestone

In addition to welcoming new students for the year, ceramics and architecture teacher Mel Gaskins also welcomed University of Cincinnati student teacher Kelly Bartholomew for the semester. Bartholomew is teaching ceramics students about different techniques for pottery as well as learning different techniques for teaching. She is studying art history and minoring in fine arts … Continue reading →

Spiritwear Fridays and the daily wearing of hoodies are two new changes to McNick’s uniform policy. Students are now allowed to wear hoodies every day and also have a spirit day on the last day of every week to wear McNick attire or for athletes to wear jerseys. “ [I want students to] show school … Continue reading →

While most seniors at McNicholas are beginning to make their college decisions, some have already finalized their choices because they have committed to playing sports at the collegiate level. Adrian Ell, Amy Farr, Sophie Gorman, Caitlyn Grooms, and Megan Rack have all signed with the NCAA and will be continuing their sport at the college … Continue reading →

While most students were sleeping in on Sept. 9, the McNicholas faculty and staff spent the day serving the community of Cincinnati at  Stepping Stones and Clermont Senior Services , as well as working on the McNicholas , making blankets for Every Child Succeeds, and helping with flood relief efforts in St. Bernard. The Faculty Service … Continue reading →

The theater department has gained a new dressing room, which is a recently renovated space in senior hall that used to serve as a girls’ locker room in senior hall. This idea came from McNicholas Theater Director Teresa De Zarn, and was approved by McNicholas Principal Patty Beckert. This locker room was re-purposed into a … Continue reading →

In addition to 133 new freshmen, there are also two new faculty members: Spanish II teacher Cassandra Cleavinger and Guidance Counselor and Director Alaina Way. Cleavinger was undecided on which career path to choose until attending the University of Colorado. She decided to take Spanish classes and when she became a teaching assistant, she knew … Continue reading →

With classes starting at the end of August and ending at the end of May, McNicholas High School must endure a variety of weather and temperatures, which includes hot, sunny, and humid days of summer. With the school having to endure these conditions, one would expect that it would be properly air conditioned. However, McNick … Continue reading →

Dear Rockets, The first bells of the year have rung and classes are again in session. The 2016-2017 school year has officially begun, and while most students at Rocket High may be apprehensive of the upcoming year, I believe that this will be a year of growth and enrichment for McNicholas High School. With students … Continue reading →