By Maeve Rice As a high school student, it’s difficult to find an inexpensive way to spend Valentine’s Day. From Spiderman valentines to forever roses the McNicholas Milestone has the perfect gift ideas.  Why waste your hard-earned snow shoveling money on a fancy restaurant like Olive Garden, when you can cook a gourmet meal in … More Valentine’s Day on a budget; McNicholas students find innovative ways to celebrate the holiday 

By Maeve Rice Getting stuck between homework and hashtags, students at McNick continue to push through the balance of school, sports, sleep, and screens.   After a recent survey by the Milestone, students and staff were asked to rank how they prioritize sports, social media, homework, and sleep. The majority of the 137 respondents stated that … More How do you sleep at night? McNicholas students need to set sleep schedule  

By Maeve Rice  The annual tradition of Mardi Gras started at McNicholas High School in 1953, students gather every February to celebrate their peers who are bringing full stature in Christ, to life.    The Director of Student Life, Mr. Bill Losekamp, has been the chair of the Mardi Gras committee for the past 16 … More Letting the good times roll: Mardi Gras need-to-know info