Whitley Sway is a fourth year journalist at McNicholas High School. This year, she is the Editor in Chief. When she is not writing she likes to play tennis, hangout with friends, and go to pilates.
“What’s in your desk?” is a Milestone feature where McNicholas teachers are chosen at random to see what lurks in their desk beyond ungraded papers and cough drops. Math and video editing teacher, Mrs. Barb Gillming keeps a special love for her students throughout the years and that is well reflected with the items she … More What’s in your desk: Gillming shows the history she keeps close
At McNicholas, students are provided opportunities to serve the community and are expected to do so by the time they graduate. By the end of freshman and sophomore years, students need 20 service hours, and another 20 before graduation, but due to the many resources McNick has to offer, many students exceed this expectation. This … More Ways for Rockets to give back to their fellow neighbors
“What’s in your desk?” is a Milestone feature where McNicholas teachers are chosen at random to what lurks in their desk beyond ungraded papers and cough drops. Principal Bob Noll, among papers and folders, has a variety of important and special items around his desk. Since family is a big part of his life, he … More What’s in your desk: Principal Noll shows Rockets his pen collection and more
With February 14 a few days away, there are many ways to celebrate the special holiday with special friends instead of a significant other. This untraditional holiday originated from a 2009 episode of the sitcom Parks and Recreation. Galentine’s Day is celebrated the day before the famous holiday to have a day with the girls. … More Celebrate friends with Galentine’s Day instead of Valentine’s Day
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