The McNicholas Milestone

McNick makes way for the circus, celebrating Homecoming with a ‘big-top’ theme

September 1, 2011

On Sept. 24, McNicholas will have its annual Homecoming Day. The theme for 2011 is “The Greatest Show on Earth,” making a reference to a classical circus. As always, each class will represent a different aspect of the theme. Seniors will be ringmasters and lion tamers, juniors will be magicians, sophomores will be clowns, and … More McNick makes way for the circus, celebrating Homecoming with a ‘big-top’ theme

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Rocket High 101: Tips for freshmen during their first days at McNick

August 29, 2011

My first day of high school was one of the most overwhelming days of my life. I ran around with my book bag full of every possible book or folder I would need for that day, worrying that I would not have enough time to go to my locker between classes. I got lost on … More Rocket High 101: Tips for freshmen during their first days at McNick

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Back to school: News on the new year

August 26, 2011

As students return to McNick, they probably expect a few basic changes: growth spurts over the summer, new shoes, and incoming freshmen. But this year, they were also greeted by many unexpected changes within McNick. To help everyone keep track, The Milestone has come up with a list of the biggest changes: The Cafeteria: Derringer … More Back to school: News on the new year