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 

By Emma Porter From romance books to science-fiction, McNick students had a lot to say about their choice for their favorite book for 2025. Freshman Ally Hood said, “My favorite book is No One Knows by Osamu Dazai. It just has many relatable topics that I resonate with.” Like Hood, many students found themselves drawn … More Rockets name favorite books of 2025