In the mid-1960s, music was changing not just in how it was sounding but in how it was recorded. Albums were previously recorded by simply placing a ton of microphones down to record everything; a new technique pioneered by Phil Spector called “the Wall of Sound” was taking hold. The idea behind this is to … More Let’s go away for a while: 50 years of the Beach Boys classic album Pet Sounds

After 2:40, Ms. Mel Gaskins, ceramics and architecture teacher, slips out the door and heads to her second job. She has been involved with a program called   for 9 years, and she said it has impacted her greatly. Bodymindbalance is a studio that offers instruction in pilates and the gyrotonic method in a safe … More A necessity turns into a passion: Gaskins reveals her love for fitness

The McNicholas Milestone got up close and personal this week with the sixteen members of the 2015-2016 prom court. This year’s prom will take place April 16. Students were chosen by their teachers based on who they deem to be the most ideal representations of the McNicholas Senior Class. The court consists of seniors Jacob … More Catching up with the prom court

McNick employs approximately 78 faculty and staff members, each with a unique background and history of how they came to Rocket High. Contrary to popular belief, teachers have not always just lived in their classrooms and only taught high school students. In fact, the majority have had families to raise, other jobs to work, or … More McNicholas teachers look back on previous employment