As the 133 new freshmen students walked through the doors of McNick on Aug. 24, the admissions department was preparing for shadow students for the Class of 2021. Beginning on Sept. 27, the first group of shadow students will have the opportunity to experience the day as a Rocket. According to Director of Admissions Christina … More Freshmen share reasons for attending McNick, prepare to welcome shadows

In addition to 133 new freshmen, there are also two new faculty members: Spanish II teacher Cassandra Cleavinger and Guidance Counselor and Director Alaina Way. Cleavinger was undecided on which career path to choose until attending the University of Colorado. She decided to take Spanish classes and when she became a teaching assistant, she knew … More McNicholas welcomes new staff members

One of the events that is new to Homecoming Week this year is the annual Powderpuff Football game.  On Sept. 23, the same day as the Walk, the Powderpuff game will take place at Penn Station Stadium at 6:45 p.m. This is the first year where the game has taken place in the Fall, and … More Powderpuff game makes debut in Homecoming Week

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has been coming to life throughout the McNicholas halls with Homecoming Spirit Week Sept. 19-24. “Spirit Week started on Sept. 19, starting off the Homecoming Week by allowing students to dress up in the themes given for each day, except for Wednesday concerning Mass Day,” Physics teacher and Homecoming … More Harry Potter theme casts spell over Homecoming