Alex Minella is a sports editor for McNicholas Milestone. When she's not writing she likes to play golf and likes to do crafts.
By Alex Minella With new service opportunities, increased flight programming, and plans for new traditions, CREW is focused on building relationships and strengthening the McNicholas community this school year. Student Culture Coordinator Mr. Todd Naumann continues to oversee the program and work with student leaders to build engagement across the school. Naumann stated that his … More New year, new traditions for CREW
At McNicholas High School, not every rule can be found in the student handbook. From a recent Milestone survey, students shared the unwritten rules they have learned throughout their time at McNick. These rules are learned through experience, friends, and older students. The most common unwritten rule was to not walk on the star Iocated … More Beyond the handbook: McNick’s unwritten rules
By: Alexandra Minella At McNicholas High School, sleep schedules vary widely, with students identifying as either an early bird or night owl. A recent survey by the Milestone highlights how differently students manage sleep and how it impacts their daily routines. Students who identified as night owls said they tend to focus better later in the day, often because of the quieter environment and fewer distractions. Sophomore Anne Steinmetz said, “Being a night owl gives me more time to … More Sleep styles of teens: Early birds vs. Night owls
By Alex Minella The CREW program at McNicholas continues to grow as a central part of student life, focused on building relationships and increasing student engagement. Student body President for the 2026-2027 school year, Tessa Calcitrai explained “the C.R.E.W. program is an amazing opportunity to build relationships with classmates, teammates, friends, and administration through leading, organizing engaging events, and creating a caring community that … More The impact of CREW
