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Men's basketball reaches historic 12-0 record
The McNicholas men's basketball team is off to an historic 12-0 start with a 55-41 defeat of Loveland last night. No other men's basketball team in the history of McNicholas has achieved a 12-0 record. The team is also ranked second in the state (D-2) and first in the city and continues GCL play at home with Chaminade-Julienne Friday, then the makeup of a snowed-out game with Purcell Marian on the road Saturday. Go Rockets!
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Calendar notes
Thurs., Jan. 18--Block Day E/F-G-H--8:40 a.m. start
Fri., Jan. 19--Block Day A-B-C-D
Thurs., Jan. 25--Class of 2022 registration--1:50 p.m. dismissal
Fri., Feb. 2--Teacher Inservice--No school
Mon., Feb. 12--No school
Mon., Feb. 19--No school
AP and CCP parent meetings
AP Program and College Credit Plus Program parent meetings will be next Tuesday, January 23 at 6 p.m. for AP and 7 p.m for College Credit Plus in the Library. Please contact Dan Rosenbaum, Director of Curriculum, at
drosenbaum@mcnhs.org
if you have any questions.
Important notes from school counseling office
Scheduling:
Next Wednesday 1/24/18 scheduling forms will be given to all 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students. Forms need to be returning to the Counseling Office no later than Feb. 1st. Scheduling will begin the week of February 5 during Theology class.
Summer PE dates:
Friday 5/25, 5/29-6/1, 6/4-6/8....7AM-1PM each day
FORMS DUE BACK on Jan. 26. Class typically fills on January 26. We will begin taking them from our office at 7:20AM. Registration is a first come, first served basis with seniority given based on grade level. Please click to access--Registration Form and Medical Form.
Pre-ACT:
The scores for the Pre-ACT will be handed back in Homeroom for ALL sophomore's next Wednesday 1/24/18. Parents please ask your student to see these scores.
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Campus Ministry
Friday Morning Masses
Fr. Paul Ruwe will present this Friday, January 19 at the 7:00 am Mass in our school's chapel. There will not be a Friday morning Mass in the chapel on Friday, January 26.
March for Life
Members of the Rockets for Life will represent our community as witnesses for a culture of life at the March for Life in Washington D.C. on Friday, January 19. Please keep them in your prayers.
Rockets for Life host HK Derryberry
On January 18, the Rockets for Life will host a presentation by speakers HK Derryberry and Jim Bradford.
We had the pleasure of hearing their story a few months ago and would like to share this gift with all of you. HK is a young man who has persevered through disability and blindness among many other challenges, yet he approaches life with positivity. HK's story is inspiring and sheds light on the dignity of every human life. His challenges may be different than our own but we can all relate to his eagerness to overcome. You can read more about him on his website here.
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Good news around Rocket High!
Battaglia and Taylor advance in literary competition
Congratulations to senior Alexandria Battaglia and junior Miranda Taylor! Their entries in the Library of Congress's "Letters About Literature" contest have advanced to the second round of judging. Out of over 500 entries from across the state of Ohio, Alexandria and Miranda were selected to be part of the small group of 80 that will be advanced to the next level of competition. The next round of judging begins at the end of January.
Annual Fund donations reaching new levels with record December
Many thanks to all members of the McNicholas community who have supported the 2017-2018 Annual Fund. We are up 36 percent from last year's record-breaking support and here's why:
- The percentage of alumni giving to their alma mater has tripled from 3 percent to 9 percent in the last three years.
- Total annual fund donations are up 36 percent over last year's record donations, largely because of a one month record for giving in December 2017--$105,000!
McNick at Night invitations mailed
Watch your mailbox for your invitation to the 20th anniversary of McNick at Night.
Saturday, March 10
Norlyn Manor
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Dinner by the Bite
Games
Silent and Live Auctions
Business casual attire
Last year's event sold out before the RSVP deadline, so make your reservation today!
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Athletics
Gear bests Rocket wrestlers
Congratulations to senior Jackson Gear who placed third in the Catholic Invitational tournament held in Cleveland this weekend. He is currently ranked 4th in the state of Ohio for wrestling. This was the 57th year of the Annual Catholic Invitational Tournament, and Gear is the highest placing McNick wrestler ever at this tournament.
Southwest Classic swimming finals include Rockets
Congratulations to senior Kennedy Brennan who finished 12th in the 50m butterfly at the Southwest Classic and to sophomore Grace Rosenbaum who finished 6th the 50m breast stroke.
Roesel bowls personal best, top league game
Congratulations to the Rocket boys senior Bowler Brian Roesel. In the win over Alter January 9, Roesel bowled a personal best high game of 257 and one of the top league two game series of 490.
2018 Hall of Fame announced
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Pat O'Brien '99 |
McNicholas High School is proud to announce this year's inductees to the Hall of Fame:
- Ronni Ferris-Metzger '08, softball
- Pat O'Brien '99, baseball
- John Buhr, Good Fellowship Award. Athletic Booster
- Dave Krusling, Good Fellowship Award, Athletic Booster
Inductions will take place on Thursday, February 22 in the McNicholas Café and Student Union. Watch for invitations and reservations soon.
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PTSA
Psssssst......Scoop from the PTSA (Parents, Teachers, Students Association)
S is for STUDENTS
While we parents wait and wonder through the one-word answers of the teenage years, it's helpful to keep each other informed of happenings in our students' lives, when possible. With that, here are two behind-the-scenes events PTSA provides for your teens during the next few months at school:
Catholic Schools Week
As a way to celebrate Catholic education, PTSA provides cookies and cupcakes to students during lunch one day of this week. This year, complimentary confections will be available in the cafeteria on Monday, January 29, 2018. Have your student be on the lookout.
PTSA especially appreciates the efforts of Ursula Miller and Ginny Verdin in coordinating this event.
Doughnuts with the Principal
On the last Friday of each quarter, PTSA provides doughnuts for students before the start of class. A wide assortment is available in the cafeteria, along with milk or water as a way to say, "Good job!" Mrs. Beckert is there, too. The next "Doughnuts with the Principal" will be held on Friday, March 9, 2018, the last day of third quarter. Encourage your student to get to school a few minutes early that morning.
PTSA especially appreciates the efforts of Sharon Tobin in coordinating this event each quarter.
T is for TEACHERS
Faculty Breakfast
On Friday, February 2, our teachers and faculty will begin their In-Service Day with homemade breakfast casseroles, assorted pastries, bagels, fruit, coffee and juice. This is a way the PTSA shows thanks for the teachers and all they do for our students and school.
PTSA especially appreciates the efforts of Lauri Zahumensky in coordinating this breakfast.
Want to know more about the PTSA, our events, and how to get involved? Click here.
Please Join Us!
Father Son Brunch on Sun., Jan. 28, 2018
The McNicholas PTSA will host its annual Father and Son Brunch on Sunday, January 28, at 9:30 a.m. in the Café. All fathers, grandfathers, special friends and sons are invited to a buffet breakfast and presentation.
This year we are delighted to have as our special guest:
Alex Meacham
Former UC Basketball Player, Author, AAU Director and Sports Consultant
Registration & Pictures: 9:30 AM
Buffet Breakfast: 10:00 AM
Cost: $16
After Prom Meeting
The After Prom planning team will meet on Monday, January 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the library at McNick.
After Prom is one of the main events sponsored by the PTSA. It provides our students with a safe and fun activity that they look forward to all year. But, an event of this magnitude truly takes an army of volunteers to plan and pull off. If you are interested in chairing a committee, serving on a committee or helping to decorate, please join us. All volunteers are welcome! This is an incredibly rewarding event to be involved with and a great way to meet other McNick parents. Questions? Please contact
Kirsten
Hagenbarth
at
khagenbarth@gmail.com
. We hope to see you on the 22nd!
Calling All Artists!! Join Us for an After Prom Art Day
The After Prom Decorations Committee will hold an Art Day on Sunday, January 28 from 10:00 - 4:00 in Mr. Corbett's classroom. (Enter the convent through the side door from the courtyard and follow the signs.) Students, parents, friends and alumni are all welcome to join us as we create paper decorations for After Prom. We'll have projects available for ALL skill levels... from accomplished artist to basic beginner. Students who attend will be given service hours for their time. This is a really fun activity... a great way to meet others in the McNick community and to put your art skills to work for a great cause. Join us for the full day or just for an hour or two... whatever fits your schedule. Questions? Please contact Kirsten Hagenbarth - khagenbarth@gmail.com.
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In the community
Military Memorial Committee sponsors annual dance fundraiser
The McNicholas High School Military Committee invites you to a night of dancing, prizes, auctions, Split-The-Pot and "oldies" music by Saturday, February 17, 7-11 p.m. in the McNicholas High School gym. Advanced reservations are highly recommended--a sell-out crowd is expected. Cash bar with beer, wine, soda, & water. Reserve a table for 10 for $125. Advanced open seating is $15/person.
Click here to register online. Proceeds benefit scholarships for McNicholas students.
GA 8th grade fundraiser tonight at Chipotle
Please plan on dining at Chipotle for dinner tonight Wednesday,
January 17.
Chipotle will donate 50% of its sales made from
4:00-8:00pm to our 8th grader fundraising efforts for the trip to DC in the Spring. Bring the paper flyer with you, which is
attached
, or show it on your phone for GA to receive credit for the purchase.
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