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Brokamp, Mindrum crowned 2018 Mardi Gras King and Queen
In the 66
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annual Mardi Gras celebration of Archbishop McNicholas High School held Sun., Feb. 11, seniors Will Brokamp and Lauren Mindrum were named the King and Queen.
Brokamp is president of National Honor Society and a member of Science National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta. He has over 200 hours of community service and is a four-year member of both the men's golf and volleyball teams. Brokamp is an altar server, Eucharistic Minister, and Peer Mentor. He is the son of Thomas '81 and Kathryn Brokamp and a member of Guardian Angels parish.
Mindrum has over 630 hours of community service and is president of the McNicholas chapter of the International Thespian Society. She is an officer of National Honor Society and has performed in two plays and served on crew for three other shows. Mindrum is a Eucharistic Minister, Kairos leader, and Peer Mentor. She is the daughter of Gregory and Andrea '87 Mindrum and a member of Guardian Angels parish.
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Giving Day continues legacy of generosity
Penny Day raises $5,000
Penny Day is a source of pride and tradition at McNicholas High School. Service Club started Penny Day 18 years ago when they asked students to bring pennies to each class and the teachers would have to count and wrap the coins before s/he could start class. Donations on Fri., Feb. 9 reached $5,000 and will go to help Project Education in Nicaragua, CISE, and Rocket Relief.
Thanks to all who participated!
New donors account for most of donations at annual Blood Drive
Thanks to all students who donated blood on Friday during the Day of Giving Blood Drive. Fifty students donated blood on Fri., Feb. 9, and 44 of those students were first-time donors! According to Hoxworth Blood Center, 156 lives could potentially be saved with these donations. Great job Rockets!
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Thurs., Feb. 15--Late start at 8:40 a.m.--Block Day G-H-A
Fri., Feb. 16--Block Day B-C-D-E/F
Mon., Feb. 19--No school
Your help is needed
Zoning Board of Appeals hearing regarding lights and sound tomorrow
Unfortunately, some technical issues with the transcription services of the prior hearing prevented McNicholas High School from having a presentation of our case based on its merits on December 21, 2017. The hearing has been rescheduled for tomorrow, February 15.
McNicholas is looking for the support of parents and alumni at the rescheduled Zoning Board of Appeals hearing regarding lights and sound at Penn Station Stadium. If you are able to attend the meeting, please click here and register your address and email. Thank you for your support!
Thursday February 15 at 9:00 am.
(plan to arrive by 8:45 a.m. for check-in)
Building 2 Centennial Plaza
805 Central Ave., 5th floor
Information for Graduation program
With graduation fast approaching, the Counseling Office has started preparing the graduation program. Please bring all all acceptance (colleges attending and not attending) and scholarship letters to the Counseling Office. We honor the seniors by putting this information in the graduation program. We want to make sure all students are included. The deadline for submission is Thursday, April 26. Please understand we have deadlines with the printer to meet, so it is imperative to have the information by the deadline. After April 26, we cannot guarantee that the information will make it into the program. If you have any questions, please email Jennifer Tumser or call 513-231-3500 ext. 5128.
Scholarships available
Attention seniors--please take a look at the two scholarship offerings or talk to your counselor for more information.
Senior Baby Ads for Yearbook on sale now through March 2.
Commemorate your senior's final year at McNicholas by placing a baby ad in your son or daughter's senior yearbook. The ads are available in many sizes and are printed in full color. Take advantage of this special opportunity to surprise your senior with a gift that will never be worn out, lost, or forgotten. Click here for more information. The deadline to purchase and to submit materials is March 2.
Mardi Gras "Magic!"
Ever wonder what it takes to transform the McNicholas gym into Mardi Gras Magic? Take a look at this time lapse video from Mr. David Sandmann of this year's transformation.
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February episode of The McNick Minute released today!
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Campus Ministry
Making the Most of this Lenten Season
Pope Francis' Lenten Message
The 2018 Lenten Message of His Holiness Pope Francis is both brief and profound. Drawing primarily upon a passage from a passage from the Gospel of Matthew that proclaims that "Because of the increase of iniquity, the love of many will grow cold," (Matthew 24:12), his letter calls us all to "come back to the Lord wholeheartedly and in every aspect of our life." Pope Francis' 2018 Lenten Message can be found here in its entirety, and we offer the following invitations and resources for all who seek, as Pope Francis invites us, "to take up the Lenten journey with enthusiasm, sustained by almsgiving, fasting, and prayer."
Basic Information on the Season of Lent
Find everything you could possibly want to know about the season of Lent from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops here.
A Lenten Calendar
There you will find
a calendar with daily inspirations that can either be printed or viewed online. In addition, the local
Franciscan Media offers a
daily Lenten calendar featuring "wonderful ways to nourish your heart, mind, and soul this Lenten season."
What is Lent? Video Series
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the relief and development organization of the United States Catholic Church, and is celebrating its 75th year of service to the global human family. CRS is motivated by Jesus' example to ease suffering and to inspire charity and justice, and is most visibly present in parishes and schools in the United States during the season of Lent through its annual
CRS Rice Bowl initiative. The following brief videos are visually captivating and very effectively "break open" various aspects of what the Lenten season has to offer:
What is Lent?
with Cardinal Timothy Dolan
Lent is a Time of Quiet
to Hear God's Call to Serve with Fr. James Martin, S.J.
Lent is Fasting to Prepare Us for the Feast
with Christopher West
Lent is a Journey in Mercy with Kerry Weber
Lent is Practice for a Holy Life with Dr. Carolyn Woo
Lent is a Journey to be Shared with the Body of Christ with Archbishop Jose Gomez
Lent Builds a Foundation So That You Can Serve Others with Archbishop Paul Coakley
Lent is Giving So That Others Might Flourish with Ron Hansen
Lent is Life Changing with Thomas Awiapo
Ash Wednesday Mass
As a school community, we will enter the Lenten season with the celebration of the Eucharist at 1:10 pm at Guardian Angels today with Fr. Ryan Ruiz, Director of Liturgy at the Athenaeum of Ohio, as our presider. As always, all members of the extended McNicholas community are invited and welcome to join us as we worship and enter into this season of prayer, fasting, and the giving of alms.
Friday Morning Mass
Fr. Paul Ruwe will be present this Friday, February 16th and next Friday, February 23rd to celebrate the Eucharist in our school's chapel at 7:00 am. All students, faculty, staff, and parents who are seeking to deepen their commitment to prayer are welcome and invited to be present.
Encounter the Peace of Christ--Parish Reconciliation Opportunities
On Tuesday, February 27th, from 7:00 pm through 9:00 pm, every parish or region in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will have its doors open for quiet prayer and the opportunity for the Sacrament of Penance. Caring and understanding priests will be available to listen and to witness to healing ministry of Christ. For more information, visit Encounter Peace.org
The Venerable Tradition of the Lenten Fish Fry
While it's certainly not an exhaustive list, the Catholic Telegraph published this list Lenten Dining Guide which could certainly be of help in planning a family dinner on the Friday evenings of Lent.
Upcoming Retreats for the Class of 2018
Preparations are being finalized for the upcoming Spring Appalachia and Kairos 113 retreats, both of which begin next Tuesday, February 20th.
Please keep the students participating in your prayers. A list of the students who will take part in each of these retreats can be found here.
The Power of Love
McNicholas High School students have had some incredible opportunities to witness the power of love this semester. This video by junior Vincent Ramundo and senior Brandon Bagley captures the experiences and renews our commitment to witness the power of love this Lenten season.
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On Campus
McNicholas Band receives positive ratings from OMEA
By Isabella Daley for The McNicholas Milestone
Every member of the McNicholas band performed at the Ohio Music Education Association's (OMEA) Solo and Ensemble Ratings on Saturday, Feb. 3. The event was held at Elder High School.
Read more by clicking here.
Theatre Department presents The Pajama Game
The Pajama Game was awarded the 1955 Tony for Best Musical and, over half of a century later, claimed the award for Best Revival of a Musical, proving that the story is truly timeless. With an energetic score by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross (
Damn Yankees),
The Pajama Game is brimming with songs and dances that have become musical theatre standards, including "Steam Heat" and "Hernando's Hideaway."
Conditions at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory are anything but peaceful as sparks fly between new superintendent, Sid Sorokin, and Babe Williams, leader of the union grievance committee. Their stormy relationship comes to a head when the workers strike for a 7 ½ cent pay increase, setting off not only a conflict between management and labor, but a battle of the sexes as well.
Featuring plenty of fun and splashy production numbers,
The Pajama Game is fun for all ages.
All performances at The Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45230
Thurs., March 1 @ 7:00 p.m.
Fri., March 2 @7:30 p.m.
Sat., March 3 @ 2:00 p.m.
Sat., March 3 @ 7:30 p.m.
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Athletics
Make your reservations for the 2018 Hall of Fame inductions--February 22
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
Spring Sports on the horizon
The spring sports season will begin soon. If you want to play a spring sport, please be sure all your forms are complete in Final Forms and you have a current physical on file in the athletic office. Fees are $225 if this spring sport is a student's first sport of the year, $175 if second/third sport for the student. There is a $50 Booster fee that each family pays one time during the school year. Lacrosse fees are $350.
March 13-Spring Sports Meet the Coach 6:30 p.m.
March 14-Spring Sports picture day
Please contact Susan Rohlfes srohlfes@mcnhs.org in the athletic department if you have any questions.
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Celebrate 20 years of McNick at Night with fun, food and friends
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
The 20th anniversary of McNick at Night features some unique items and amazing opportunities at the silent and live auctions. A sampling of this year's live auction items includes:
Notre Dame and Michigan football
--After a three-year hiatus, the Fighting Irish take on the Wolverines in 2018. Don't miss this return to tradition with two premium tickets and a parking pass for the Notre Dame vs. Michigan football game on September 1. The package also includes a hotel room in South Bend for Saturday night.
Class of 2018 Graduation Package
--Four prime reserved seats for Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation, premium reserved parking spot, custom handmade t-shirt quilt, and color photo of the Class of 2018.
Original painting of the McNicholas Convent by Willy Corbett
--Beautiful one-of-a-kind original painting of the most historic building on the McNicholas campus.
Auction Item Donations
Please consider donating an item to include in the auction. There will be a receptive audience at McNick at Night looking forward to bidding on items like tickets to sporting or entertainment events, a vacation home rental, restaurant gift cards, jewelry, or anything in between! If you are unsure what to donate we do have a
wish list. If you know that you would like to donate, please complete the
Auction Donation Form and return to the Development Office by February 28. Please contact Annette McHugh at 513-619-5814 or
amchugh@mcnhs.org if you have any questions.
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PTSA News
After Prom Committee Meeting
The next After Prom meeting will be on Tuesday, February 27, at 7:00 p.m. in the library.
All committee and decorating chairs should plan to attend. We are also still looking for additional volunteers to help with this awesome event! If you'd like to participate but can't come to this meeting, please contact Kirsten Hagenbarth at khagenbarth@gmail.com.
After Prom Art Day
The first After Prom Art Day was such a success and so much fun that we're going to hold another one in March. Artists of all ages (students, parents, friends, alumni) and skill levels are invited to join us for a fun day of using paint and paper to create After Prom decorations. We will be in Mr. Corbett's classroom from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 3. You can join us for the whole day or just an hour or two... whatever works with your schedule. Students who participate will earn service hours. Please contact Kirsten Hagenbarth at khagenbarth@gmail.com with questions or to sign up.
Buffalo Wild Wings After Prom Fundraiser
The PTSA is happy to announce an After Prom fundraiser through Buffalo Wild Wings! Buffalo Wild Wings will donate 10% of your final bill to the After Prom. All you have to do is show your Teammate card when you pay your bill. To get your card, open the Buffalo Wild Wings flyer linked here.
Then, download the card to your phone, take a picture of it with your phone or print it and carry it with you. Just don't forget to take it with you the next time you eat at Buffalo Wild Wings!
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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 Haymarket Riot 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. Proceeds benefit scholarships for McNicholas students.
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