By Lauren Korchok Every part of McNicholas High School has a story about its history, but how much of the history do students know? The students know the hallways by the subjects they house, but the hallways have given names that represent the roots of the school.   The original name for the “SAIL Hallway” is McNicholas Hall. McNicholas Hall was the first hallway added to the convent building. “When we started letting in boys, we had to add more rooms,” Theology teacher and Mission and Ministry Team member, Mrs. Mary Beth Sandman said. McNicholas Hall was named after former Cincinnati Archbishop and … More From original to present day; McNick’s hallways take on different names 

By Lauren Korchok Every student travels among eight different classrooms each week, and the classroom decorations they encounter are as varied as the teaching personalities, but they all work to make each teacher’s classroom feel like home for themselves and their students.  From those in their first year through their 38th year of teaching, each classroom looks different. No matter how the classroom looks, teachers try to make their classroom bring peace to the atmosphere of learning.   “Students learn the best when they are comfortable and when the subject they are learning is hard,” math teacher Mr. Steve … More Decorative classrooms create comfortable learning spaces 

By Sean Bursk Archbishop McNicholas High School and Stephen T. Badin High School came head-to-head on the court last Tuesday evening. The Rockets Varsity Boys’ Basketball Team defeated the Rams at McNicholas, continuing their 3-0 win streak.  The game on December 12, 2025, was the home opener for McNick. Since the theme for the game was “white out,” students had the opportunity during lunches to win an old white basketball jersey by playing a game of knockout. Tip-off for the varsity game was at 7:30 p.m. Starting center, senior Matthew Ehlers said the Rockets came into game with a focused … More Men’s basketball beats Badin in home opener

By Ayla Dickerson Ms. Missy Gomez is McNicholas High School’s Mental Health and Wellness Therapist. She started at McNicholas in the fall of 2022 and helps students with their emotional well-being. Unlike the guidance counselors, Gomez is here to discuss anything school related or not. Director of Curriculum Mrs. Katie Hambly said, “I think that … More A safe space in the school day; Gomez’s journey to McNicholas