Author: Nicholas Wynn

Nicholas Wynn is an Advanced Journalism student and second-year Editor-in-Chief for the McNicholas Milestone. He is involved in Cooking and Eco Club, and is works on the Senior Video at McNick. In his free time, he likes to read, write, listen to music, and spend time with friends.

Black History Month lacks enthusiasm, must improve diversity recognition

February 20, 2018

Of the 575 students that attend McNick, only two identify as black/African-American, or about 0.0035% of the student population. Identifying as some sort of mixed race/ethnicity are 13 students, or 0.023% of students. The total white student population at McNick is 92.5%, or 532 students. While McNick is currently the most diverse it has ever … More Black History Month lacks enthusiasm, must improve diversity recognition

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Protecting children from murder should be common sense

February 20, 2018

First-grader Ava Olsen walked onto her school’s playground on a late September afternoon. Her best friend was Jacob Hall, the shortest student in their Townville Elementary School class and the boy Olsen had decided to marry after they grew up. Townville, South Carolina has a population of just under 4000. As Olsen walked outside, a … More Protecting children from murder should be common sense

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Scheduling season starts at McNick, seniors offer advice

January 29, 2018

As McNicholas moves into the second semester of the current school year, planning has begun for the 2018-2019 school year, including student scheduling. The freshman, sophomore, and junior classes were given scheduling sheets during advisory/homeroom on Jan. 24, and they are to be returned by Feb. 1. Students will conference with their school counselor during … More Scheduling season starts at McNick, seniors offer advice

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McNick announces Mardi Gras Captain of the Ball, Maid of Honor

January 26, 2018

On Jan. 9, McNicholas High School announced its court and honor guards for its 66th Annual Mardi Gras Pageant and Ball. The formal celebration, considered the most prestigious of the year, is set to take place on Feb. 11. According to the McNicholas website, the Sisters of St. Joseph brought the Mardi Gras tradition with … More McNick announces Mardi Gras Captain of the Ball, Maid of Honor

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