How well do students really know their school custodians?  They walk the halls alongside students and teachers, often spending more time around campus than anyone.  The McNicholas Maintenance Staff works tirelessly each day to keep the school in good and working order, but to students, little is known about who they really are.   Building … More Maintaining Rocket High: Getting to know McNicholas custodians

As ACT and SAT registration and test dates approach, many high school students are signing up to take these standardized tests that play such a significant role in the college selection process. Students’ scores serve as comparison points when colleges look at applications. “High schools vary greatly in grading scales and the difficulty of their … More Students test their knowledge on the ACT and SAT: Find which test is best for you

Senior Christian Ray was recently named a semi-finalist of the USA Network’s Burn Notice Science Challenge. The contest is based off the network’s TV show Burn Notice, which follows the life of a blacklisted spy living in Miami, Florida. Ray says he often watches the show with his stepdad, and became aware of the sweepstakes … More Senior Christian Ray participates in Burn Notice competition

For participants in the spring musical, the upcoming week of rehearsal may just be the most nerve-wracking of them all.  Sets are being painted and moved, scenes are being rehearsed to perfection, and emotions are running high as the McNicholas theatre prepares this year’s production, Grease, which will open Friday, April 18, and run through Sunday, April … More Surviving tech week: A guide to theatre’s most stressful week