Author: Sarah Marshall

Sarah Marshall is a first year student journalist for The Milestone at McNicholas High School. When she's not writing, she dreams of becoming an author.

From penance to plate: The origins of Friday fish fries

February 24, 2026

The season of Lent leading up to Easter Sunday, kicked off the time when millions of Catholics across the globe start abstaining from meat on Fridays.   According to Father Kevin Scalf, McNicholas High School teacher and chaplain, “Catholics and most Protestants abstain from eating meat on Fridays as a form of penance to honor the sacrifice of Jesus, who … More From penance to plate: The origins of Friday fish fries

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Hands Across Campus launches January book drive for local elementary

January 29, 2026

Book Drive 2026 During January, Hands Across Campus held a book drive with assistance from school librarian Mrs. Chelsea Almer. The donated books will be given to Mount Washington Elementary School. “Any adult books or books that we don’t think are appropriate for Mount Washington Elementary will go to the Friends of the Public Library,” … More Hands Across Campus launches January book drive for local elementary

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Christmas playlists replace popular playlists

December 16, 2025

By Sarah Marshall For many during the Christmas season, their playlists switch from popular music to Christmas music exclusively. Social studies teacher Mr. Randy Royal said he has found the best Christmas playlist of all time called “Classic Christmas Music” on Amazon Music. “It’s normally playing at my house from the second week of November … More Christmas playlists replace popular playlists

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 Beyond the map: International student begins club for all

December 16, 2025

By Sarah Marshall The Korean Club is a new addition to club opportunities. It was started by international student sophomore Shin Seoyeon who was inspired to start the club to introduce Korean life to McNicholas.  Club moderator and Social Studies teacher Mr. Shawn Young said, “Shin Seoyeon came to me with this idea. I asked her to do a little presentation for the class that she’s in and everything was really great. So, then she came up with ‘Hey, … More  Beyond the map: International student begins club for all

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