By Alex Minella As Spring Break approaches, some students are looking forward to spending their time on hobbies they enjoy, with popular activities including reading, crafts, and exercising. In a recent Milestone survey, over 50 students shared their favorite ways to stay busy.   Whether it’s reading, making art, or staying active, students at McNicholas have a variety of hobbies to enjoy that help provide ways to relax, be creative, and stay … More Top 3 hobbies to keep Rockets busy

By Ayla Dickerson Every year, one educator from each school in the Forest Hills School District is selected as “Educator of the Year” by the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce. Administrative assistant to the principal Mrs. Jennifer Tumser said that “although McNicholas is outside of the city limits to be considered a part of Forest … More Esz named Educator of the Year

By Meghan Runte McNicholas High School’s speech and debate class, taught by English teacher Mr. Dan Freeman, has been growing in popularity since it started in 2024. Sophomores Izzy Payne and Morgan Taleff took the initiative to begin a Speech and Debate Club, focused on sharing the skills they learned through the class.   Freeman said that he was approached by “two sophomore students … More The advent of a growing club; How speech and debate club originated

By Alex Minella In a recent Milestone survey, forty students at McNicholas High School ranked their favorite cafe lunches, with chicken nuggets taking the top spot.  Cafe manager Ms. Tanya Gorden said, “Cooking is an art; it is something that comes natural.” She also explained that quality ingredients are important when preparing meals for students. “I don’t like to serve anything that comes from a can,” she said.   Gorden said some … More Chicken nuggets take top spot in the McNicholas Cafe