Ayla Dickerson is a second-year journalism student, and social media editor for the McNicholas Milestone. Her passion for writing has derived from her inspiration Christiane Amanpour, and she spends her free time writing as a way of self-expression.
Mr. Matt Musselman is McNicholas High School’s psychologist, helping students through their academic and personal lives. He has held this position at McNick for 23 years, and will now be retiring to enjoy time travelling, but will continue to be involved in McNicholas activities. Q: How did you find your passion for this work … More Musselman retires after guiding McNicholas students for 23 years
Writer’s note: Teacher appreciation is more than just saying thank you for the education they provide. It is about reflecting upon the support and generosity teachers give to their students in and outside the classroom and noticing all the selfless acts they do for others. Science teacher, Ms. Cathryn Humphries, has greatly affected my life … More The heart of education: Students name teachers who change lives
With the 2024-2025 academic school year coming to an end and graduation quickly approaching, the Milestone interviewed many McNicholas students of the Class of 2025 to determine whether most seniors are going undecided, establishing a major, or going into a trade program. Academic counselor Mrs. Amanda Duffy said, “We have a lot of students … More Fork in the road: Seniors weigh college majors, trades, or staying undecided
With many schools now switching from test optional to requiring applicants to submit ACT or SAT scores, it’s difficult for students to know what colleges are looking for when they apply. Is the ACT Necessary The weight that ACT scores have on your chance of admittance to a college, McNicholas academic counselor Mrs. Erika Stablum … More From ACT to acceptance: The road to your dream college
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