At McNicholas High School, not every rule can be found in the student handbook.
From a recent Milestone survey, students shared the unwritten rules they have learned throughout their time at McNick. These rules are learned through experience, friends, and older students.
The most common unwritten rule was to not walk on the star Iocated in front of the military memorial, honoring alumni who died during their service in the armed forces. Freshman Drew Burkhardt said he follows this rule “because it is a sign of respect for those who sacrificed their lives.”
Another common expectation is how students move through the halls. Sophomore Kara Moy said, “Everyone should stay to the right when going up and down stairs or going through the crowded halls when we switch classes.” Another common rule students said about hallway etiquette was “to not stop and talk in the middle of the hallways during class change,” senior Tristan Barker said.
Several students said that treating others with respect and not judging others is something everyone is expected to understand. Freshman Joseph Nagel said the rule is to “treat others as you want to be treated,” while junior Parker Coleman said students should “respect and not judge others.”
Students also shared some less common rules, including saying hello to teachers in the halls, not taking food out of the microwave if it’s not yours, and lastly, staying for the “boom chicka boom” cheer after a football win.
While these rules may not be written in the handbook, they are an important part of what makes McNick unique. From respecting traditions to knowing how to act in the halls, students learn these expectations from each other and pass them down from one class to the next.
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