Month: February 2021

First Amendment explained: What are the boundaries in the rights of citizens?

February 1, 2021

The United States Constitution, written in 1787 and ratified in 1788, includes the first amendment (added in 1791 with the other nine amendments in the Bill of Rights), which guarantees that Americans have the right to five freedoms: speech, religion, assembly, petition, and press. Freedom of Speech Beginning shortly after ratification, however, the boundaries of … More First Amendment explained: What are the boundaries in the rights of citizens?

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Rockets earn regional awards in Scholastic Art and Writing competition

February 1, 2021

Each September, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards open their site for writing and art submissions from any student who wishes to enter.  Students are critiqued over originality, skill, and authenticity by a panel of judges at the regional level. Winners can receive three levels of awards: Honorable Mention, Silver Key, or Gold Key.  Regional … More Rockets earn regional awards in Scholastic Art and Writing competition

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McNicholas allows seniors to attend varsity basketball games

February 1, 2021

On Tuesday Jan. 19, McNick Athletic Director Drew Schmidt announced to seniors that they would be allowed to attend varsity basketball games for the remainder of the season. “[Principal Dave] Mueller and I spoke about trying to give seniors as many opportunities as we can until the school year ends to have a little resemblance … More McNicholas allows seniors to attend varsity basketball games

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Through a teacher’s perspective: Teaching in a pandemic

February 1, 2021

The 2020-2021 school year has been a roller-coaster of five months with students and teachers learning to work through a global pandemic. From March 18, 2020 until now, times have been anything but normal with the McNicholas High School community.  A vital part of making this school year a success has been the teachers. Without … More Through a teacher’s perspective: Teaching in a pandemic

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