Thanks to everyone for making the McNicholas Day of Giving a huge success!  Nearly $32,000 was raised last week to support tuition assistance.  Thanks to everyone who gave "For the Love of McNicholas!" Click here to read more.

To learn more about what has been happening on campus this past month, click on any of the stories listed below.

Ell named Penn Station Athlete of the Month

Come join us this Saturday, February 25, from 7 - 11 p.m. in the McNicholas Main Gym. Get some friends together to shake off those winter blues with Haymarket Riot, one of Cincinnati's premier bands with your favorite hits from the 60's, 70's & 80's!  There will also be a baskets raffle and other fun events.  This dance, while open to the public, has become one of the most popular alumni and parent events on the McNicholas calendar. This year you can purchase your tickets several ways. You can pay online by  clicking here,  or you can contact Pat Farwick at McNicholas at 513-231-3500 ext. 5803 or email at   pfarwick@mcnhs.org .  Tickets for the event may be purchased at the door.   Or you can print off the form by clicking here.

The Military Memorial Committee uses the proceeds from this dance provide tuition scholarships for incoming freshmen which, to date, have amounted to over $40,000. The committee also is able to provide for the maintenance of the memorial.  So get a few friends together and reserve your table now before they're all gone!

Questions on the event? Contact Jim Hay at jhay279786@aol.com, or call 513-236-7609

One of the hallmarks of McNicholas High School  is the spirit of community. McNicholas is widely known for coming together to help members of its family in times of need. 

Denise and Sam Roflow were classmates at McNicholas High School. Denise was Mardi Gras Queen in 1974, and Sam was a standout baseball player, going on to play baseball for Xavier University. Denise and Sam married in 1980 and had two children Josh '04 and Jessica '05.  Many of you know that Denise  has faced some health challenges throughout her life.  When she was in her twenties, she  battled  a brain tumor, and now some of the treatment for that brain tumor is thought to have caused some degenerative neurological and muscular problems for her.  Denise  had a series of falls in November and has been in care and rehabilitation for both the falls and the neurological issues. 

On Tuesday, February 28 , Arthur's will donate 10% of your bill to Sam and Denise. This event will be all day long - 11:00 a . m . to 10:00 p . m. What a perfect way to kick off Lent and support a great ROCKET family!  Please click on this link for the flyer. This flyer must be presented to the server at Aurthur 's , and this offer is good at the Beechmont location only.

If you are unable to attend but would still be willing to help Mr. and Mrs. Roflow, please follow this link to the GoFundMe page that has been set up to help. If you would like to share the link, you can use  gofundme.com/roflow-medical-fund . 

All gifts will go directly to Mrs. Roflow's medical expenses.The Roflows are unspeakably grateful for the kindness and generosity already bestowed upon them and humbled by those reaching out to do more. Thank you for your consideration.

	Congratulations to (left to right) Jacob Fries, Molly Jorden, Lauren Alvey, and Katherine McHugh.

Four hours up the road from Archbishop McNicholas High School is a University built on the same Catholic ideals, academics, and traditions as we are. So it was not a surprise when four seniors out of the Class of 2017, Lauren Alvey, Jacob Fries, Molly Jorden, and Katherine McHugh, chose to apply to the University of Notre Dame.  We are proud to announce that all four students were accepted!  Only about 18% of students who apply to the University of Notre Dame are offered admission.  Congratulations!

Every two years, McNicholas High School holds a career day to give our students an opportunity to explore career paths. Each student chooses four career sessions to attend and learn about the field from someone in the profession. Previous careers represented have included: Accounting, Banking, Air/Space Intelligence, Athletic Training, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and many more. This event will take place during a modified schedule which will allow students to attend their career sessions in the morning and classes in the afternoon. Career Day would not be possible without the help of alumni and parents volunteering their time to discuss their careers with students. If you would like to volunteer to present your career to our students at the 2017 Career Day, please contact Mr. Matt Wehrman at mwehrman@mcnhs.org . 

 

Alumni Service opportunity

It is now time to set our sights on the next round of reunions.  If your graduation year ends in a 2 or 7, you are up for a reunion this year.  I have sent out letters shortly to the reunion planning committees, and some reunions are starting to take shape.  We still need to hear from the classes of: 1957 and 1972. Please check our website to see as new reunions are announced.  The Class of '67 will be celebrating their 50 reunion the weekend of September 22 and 23 with a class picnic on Sept. 22 and an evening at Norlyn Manor on Sept. 23.

Click here to see the alumni reunion page.

The alumni sports group is proud to bring back the alumni basketball league.  We are looking for 8 teams this year. Each team must have at least 3 Rocket alumni, and 2 Rockets must always be on the court.  The league will be played on Sunday nights in the Aux Gym.  Game times will be 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.  The cost will be $50 per person. This money will secure your spot, pay for officials, and help support the men's basketball program.  Play will start March 24. For more information or to secure your spot, contact Coach Tim Monahan at tmonahan@mcnhs.org.

Any news?

Elizabeth Rumple '16 

graduated February 3rd from  Great Lakes Illinois.  She will be in San Antonio Texas for nine weeks to become a master at Arms (police officer).

This list is generated from local obituaries and information received from the family and friends of our alumni and current students. Please contact the alumni office if there is incorrect or missing information.