By Meghan Runte McNicholas High School currently has three cooking classes: Culinary Chemistry, Food Science, and French Culinary. The courses are taught by French teacher, Mrs. Ellen Bungenstock, and science teacher Ms. Jessica Mueller. Mueller said students should take one of these classes because it “allows students to learn something they will use for the … More What’s cooking in culinary? Why food cuisine classes are beneficial

By Rosie Smith For students who want to express their creativity or share interest in secondhand fashion, there is a club just for them. Junior Barrett Brandenburg introduced Thrifting Club this year as a way for Rockets to shop secondhand and fill up their wardrobes. Brandenburg explained that he created the club because others might … More McNick students welcome “Thrifting Club”

By Ayla Dickerson At the beginning of the 2024 school year, choice reading was implemented into all English classes, allotting fifteen minutes per block class for students to read. Although this opportunity has allowed students to read topics of their interests and grow their knowledge through books, the Emily Capell Society says that to obtain the full benefits reading has to offer one must read fifteen to thirty minutes daily.  According to University of the People, reading has numerous positive effects including strengthening brain activity, boosting communication skills, enhancing creativity and reducing stress levels. Along … More Not just for choice time but for all the time; the importance of reading