Freshman athletes share goals, expectations

By Lydia Woodburn McNicholas High School student athletes across several winter sports described their goals, experiences, and expectations for winter season.  Elizabeth Wolfer, a swimmer, said she had participated in the sport since she was young. “I’ve been swimming since I was four,” Wolfer said. She said her goal for the season was to improve her performance. “I want to get better at my backstroke,” she added.  … More Freshman athletes share goals, expectations

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Homework or Hangout? How students use study hall 

By Lydia Woodburn During study hall at McNicholas High School, most students used the time to talk or use technology rather than complete schoolwork, according to a recent survey of students and teachers.   Senior Liliana McHugh said she often talks with friends while also finishing homework. “Wireless headphones should be allowed only during study hall,” McHugh said. Senior Thomas Stewart said his study hall time is … More Homework or Hangout? How students use study hall 

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Freshmen compete at annual Rotary Speech Contest  

By Hailey McPheron On March 6, freshmen Caroline Burkholder and Winnie Hums competed in the yearly Rotary 4-Way Speech Contest sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cincinnati. Rotary Clubs across the nation hold speech contests each spring where students can write a speech about something they feel strongly towards and then they memorize and recite it … More Freshmen compete at annual Rotary Speech Contest  

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Local rivalry lives on for King, Queen of the Hill 

By Ava Wille Every Rocket is aware of McNicholas High School’s rivalry with Badin for the GCL as well as the local rivalries with Anderson and Turpin. McNicholas, Anderson, and Turpin regularly compete in most sports each season, and hope to end victorious with the title of King/Queen of the Hill.   Turpin High School … More Local rivalry lives on for King, Queen of the Hill 

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