By Ashley McEntush With Thanksgiving just a few days away, students are already starting to decorate for Christmas. Senior Liliana McHugh said, “I start decorating for Christmas after Thanksgiving.”   Sophomore Izzy Payne said she starts decorating “any time after Halloween or right after Thanksgiving.” Payne also shared that she and her family have fun … More ‘Tis the season or too soon? The great Christmas-before-Thanksgiving debate

By Ayla Dickerson Mrs. Mary Kiger returned to McNicholas High School in the fall of 2021 as a teacher in the SAIL department. For the 2025-2026 school year, Kiger switched disciplines and can now be found in room 167 teaching AP Psychology and Financial Literacy. She is also the teacher representative of the newly founded … More Around the nation and back again; Kiger returns to McNicholas

By Meghan Runte In an era of cellphones and technology, it is often overwhelming for students and teachers to stay focused on work and extracurricular activities. Because of this, many wish they lived in a different decade than they do now.    Freshman Scott Shimp said he would’ve loved to live in the 1980’s. He said his main reasons for wanting to live in the 1980’s was “to … More Blast into the past; Rockets dish on decades

By Rosie Smith The group formerly known as Hope Squad took on a new name this year: Rocket Lighthouse. Under the direction of science teacher Mrs. Chrystel Wells and school counselor Mrs. Amanda Duffy, Rocket Lighthouse is ready to continue the work of what was previously Hope Squad. The name changed this year came about … More Rocket Lighthouse seniors discuss upcoming plans