Before Thanksgiving, the Milestone Staff appealed to the student body for ideas for future stories by placing an interactive banner in the back of the café. The responses were heard and below are the stories Rockets have asked to see. Fries: curly or short? Okay, so the McNick café doesn’t have curly fries frequently enough … More Milestone asks, readers responds: Reporting the stories Rockets want to read

In November, the Class of 2009 celebrated their reunion. On the second Saturday of every month, the Alumni Bowling League meets for a few games at Cherry Grove. In May, the Alumni Golf League will begin. The calendar is full of events organized just so that the graduating classes of McNicholas High School can stay … More Alumni Manager keeps the Rocket family together

Serena This book follows the story of a man and his wife working amidst the environmental movement in North Carolina in the 1930s.  On top of this, the couple finds their lives entangled within the operations of their lumber yard, which was more than just a bit unsupported by the public at that time. Movie … More Uncovering books to read before they hit the big screen

Christmas is right around the corner, and McNick families are preparing with a few odd traditions. After asking around, the Milestone compiled the top four unique Christmas traditions. Pickle Ornaments                  Sophomore Katie Schoolfield’s family gathers around the Christmas tree at her grandpa’s house to search for two non-traditional ornaments: Two pickles, a big one and … More McNicholas families celebrate Christmas with unique traditions