On Tuesday, March 26, 28 McNicholas students attended the Youth Summit hosted by the SAGA Coalition. SAGA, short for Substance Awareness Greater Anderson, is a local coalition with a goal of educating and uniting the Anderson community on preventing the use of illegal drugs. The Youth Summit is an annual event that brings together local … More McNicholas students participate in SAGA Youth Summit

On March 13, 2013, the cardinal conclave chose Argentinean Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, making him the first pope from Latin America and the first Jesuit pope. Born in Buenos Aires of Italian immigrants, Bergoglio was one of five children. After graduating as a chemical technician, he … More Pope Francis becomes 266th leader of the Catholic Church

On Friday March 22, student bands will compete for the winning title in the annual McNicholas Battle of the Bands.  This year’s competition will feature four groups, each including at least one member from McNicholas, performing a variety of music for the audience.  The Milestone offers an exclusive look at each of the bands competing … More McNicholas musicians compete in Battle of the Bands

When Tablet PCs arrived at McNicholas High School, the idea was to incorporate modern technology into everyday education for both students and teachers.  While it seems that many teachers have done well with over a year and a half of experience teaching in a tablet-oriented classroom, a new opportunity has arisen for our educators: incorporating … More Teachers take on the Twitterverse: Incorporating social media into education