Author: Alex Minella

Alex Minella is a sports editor for McNicholas Milestone. When she's not writing she likes to play golf and likes to do crafts.

Sleep styles of teens: Early birds vs. Night owls

May 7, 2026

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

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The impact of CREW

April 28, 2026

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

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Seniors commit to playing college level sports

April 21, 2026

By: Alexandra Minella On April 15, nine McNicholas seniors signed to play college level sports, who represent the most athletes in McNicholas’s history who signed at once to play sports at the collegiate level. Gary Collins committed for football; Chad Dannemiller committed to play baseball; Kayden Dugger signed to play soccer; Zayden Harvey and Zarius Harvey committed for football; Sarah Hutchinson signed to continue playing volleyball; Steven Melterbrink signed to continue playing football; Ryan Schnizer committed … More Seniors commit to playing college level sports

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Top 3 hobbies to keep Rockets busy

March 31, 2026

By Alex Minella As Spring Break approaches, some students are looking forward to spending their time on hobbies they enjoy, with popular activities including reading, crafts, and exercising. In a recent Milestone survey, over 50 students shared their favorite ways to stay busy.   Whether it’s reading, making art, or staying active, students at McNicholas have a variety of hobbies to enjoy that help provide ways to relax, be creative, and stay … More Top 3 hobbies to keep Rockets busy

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