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.
With the graduating season creeping up, many seniors are finalizing their college decision. With so many academic and athletic choices, this can be quite a grueling process but worth it in the end. “Cincinnati is a city that offers amazing social scenes to meet new friends, build connections, and find internships in a major city … More College choice advice from seniors: Go where it feels like home
The McNicholas Library holds a variety of books to accommodate every students’ liking. There are many different genres of books in the library, but the most popular one is the graphic novels. Many of them are found in the library catalog under the tabs ‘What’s new’ and ‘What’s hot.’ These showcase the well-liked books that … More Rockets top library picks in constant circulation
Last school year, the McNicholas English Department implemented choice reading into each English classes, allowing students to find a book of their interest rather than only a class assigned one. At the beginning of each class, students are given 15 minutes to read the book of their liking, allowing them to discover new and engaging … More Choice reading celebrates the joys of reading
“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
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