By Whitley Sway As McNicholas celebrates the 74th annual Mardi Gras ceremony, the tradition continues this year with the court being announced on January 16. Recognized for their service and commitment to McNick, this year’s Maid of Honor is Grace Emmaline McCafferty and Captain of the Ball is Steven Daniel Meltebrink. Here is a Q and A to get to know them.   Maid of Honor: Grace McCafferty  Q: How did it feel … More Get to know the Maid and Captain

By Meghan Runte The Annual Science Fair occurred on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, where seven students were recognized with two honorable mentions, two special awards, and the four overall winners.  Students presented their research to a group of judges and answered questions from the judges before receiving their final scores on their projects.   Science teacher … More McNick’s Science Scholars shine at Annual Science Fair

The new McNicholas club, Stronger TogetHER, which is focused on empowering young women, was founded by senior Gracie Mastruserio in the fall of 2025. Mastruserio is one of ten girls and twenty women selected to serve The Hamilton County Commission on Women & Girls to represent Hamilton County in local policy decisions. The August 2025 … More Stronger TogetHER: Empowering women for a better tomorrow  

By Maeve Rice For many teens, screen time begins with their morning alarm, then checking social media accounts then moves to tablets during school hours with Teams messages popping up. The growing number of screen time causes daily struggles in students’ lives.   In a recent survey, students and faculty of McNick ranked their most used category on their devices. The vast majority of students ranked social … More Screen teens: Studies show the effects of a high screen time