By Isabella Daley As the end of the 2017-2018 school year approaches at McNick, seniors finalize their college decisions and freshmen look forward to completing their first year of high school.  While many students may be seeking advice about summer jobs or where to travel for vacation, several McNick teachers and alumni offer advice about … More Teachers, alumni share advice about vocations

  On March 20, while students in grades 9-11 were taking their annual round of standardized tests, McNick’s senior class traveled to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center for the second Annual Senior Day Trip to experience the museum through a guided tour, a discussion on implicit bias, and insight on modern slavery. The visit … More Seniors react to National Underground Railroad Freedom Center visit

With life sometimes feeling like it is going 100 mph, it is necessary for our bodies to slow down and our minds to quiet. According to Artofliving.org, Harvard has confirmed that meditation reduces stress, fosters clear thinking, and increases our capacity for empathy and compassion. For beginners, the first step in starting to meditate is … More Meditation: an opportunity for mindfulness and peace