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From Honor Guard to Captain of the Ball and Maid of Honor: Seniors prepare for Mardi Gras

February 13, 2025

By Ayla Dickerson The 2025 Mardi Gras Court, announced on January 13, honors forty seniors who have dedicated their time and talents to McNicholas High School and the surrounding community. Sunday, February 16, will celebrate 73 years of the annual Mardi Gras Pageant and Ball where these 40 seniors and 16 honor guard members from … More From Honor Guard to Captain of the Ball and Maid of Honor: Seniors prepare for Mardi Gras

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McNicholas students share favorite sides at Thanksgiving

November 26, 2024

By Eli Auer With Thanksgiving around the corner, there are a variety of sides to choose from at the Thanksgiving table. Freshman Jaxson Ciaccio said, “My favorite Thanksgiving food is stuffing. It’s a good comfort food and carb.” According to the Campbell’s Company, stuffing, a simple dish made of dried bread, celery, onion, and sage, … More McNicholas students share favorite sides at Thanksgiving

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The Era of Mardi Gras (McNick’s Version)

March 1, 2024

In early January, seniors from the class of 2024 were chosen for the Mardi Gras Court. During CREW, seniors elected the peers from their grade level who they think deserve to be on the court based on characteristics that represent the essence of being a McNicholas student on a nomination form. Characteristic categories included sports, … More The Era of Mardi Gras (McNick’s Version)

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McNicholas students celebrate and prepare for 70th annual Mardi Gras Ball

February 17, 2023

The Mardi Gras dance is an experience unique to McNicholas High School. This tradition is one of the students’ favorites to celebrate. The event combines a ceremony to celebrate the students who embody the McNicholas value and then a dance. Along with the festivites, the Mardi Gras Banner Competition showcases the themes of Mardi Gras. … More McNicholas students celebrate and prepare for 70th annual Mardi Gras Ball