With graduation approaching, the Milestone decided to see if the seniors of McNicholas High School feel prepared for life after graduation, whether that is attending college, pursuing a trade, joining the military, or immediately joining the workforce. The Class of 2026 shared their reasons for choosing their specific life paths and how faculty and staff have assisted them with feeling their level of preparedness.  Madison Zurmehly said, “Yes, I do feel prepared for life after graduation. I have my college decision [University of Louisville] and major [nursing] made, and I’m excited for the rest.”   Melinda … More Caps, gowns, and big decisions: McNicholas seniors prepare for life after graduation 

By Maeve Rice **Disclaimer: Information mentioned in this article is from research;, this is not medical advice. Please drink any levels of caffeine at your own risk and do your own research.  Caffeine at McNicholas High School seems to be a hot topic, from Alani’s to Starbucks cups. But do students really know the consequences of their drink decisions?   According to the National Library of Medicine, “The first energy drink … More Caffeine crazies: Research causes students to rethinks their drink

By Rosie Smith Seasonal depression is a common struggle amongst high school students, and because of that the reliance on phones becomes greater. When students have spent too much time on their phones, it starts to affect their social life. Ms. Missy Gomez, McNicholas’s mental health and wellness therapist, helped explain the benefits of a … More Taking a break: How phone breaks benefit students

By Rosie Smith From a young age, I knew I was different. I couldn’t brush my hair like my other friends who had fine hair. My skin got dry easily, and I had this skin disease, eczema, that I would itch until I created open wounds and had to use an Aquaphor mixture to heal … More Rocket reflection on living as an African American