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A Week for Giving
Penny Day and Blood Drive--Fri., Feb. 9
A History of
Penny Day; To Start a Change, Bring Some Change
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2017 Service Club members count penny donations in last year's collection. |
By Sam Roflow, Theology Teacher and Service Club Advisor
The McNicholas Service Club was founded on the principle of assisting our students to "attain full stature in Christ" by living out the gospel values of caring for "the least of these," found in Matthew 25. In order to do this we wanted to design and implement five projects for the entire school community to be a part of and these would be spread throughout the school year.
Click here to read more...
Hoxworth Blood Center will be on campus Friday, February 9, and students have the opportunity to donate blood on this day. Students who donate play a significant role in supporting patients at the many local hospitals served by Hoxworth.he need for blood is constant, as is the need for maintaining an adequate blood inventory to meet the daily demand. Each day, Hoxworth Blood Center requires minimum collections from over 350 donors to meet community need. It is important that we support and encourage today's younger generation to give the "Gift of Life" to help achieve this goal now and into the future.
Any student who wants to donate needs to have the permission form signed and schedule a time with your theology teacher. You may also see Mrs. Farwick in the front office with questions.
Online Day of Giving--We Count on Each Other--Thurs., Feb. 8
One of the great things about the Archbishop McNicholas High School community is that
We Count on Each Other
in so many ways. As alumni and parents, we count on our students to apply a total effort at McNicholas, whether it be in the area of academics, athletics, spirituality, or community service in order to represent the high standards of our community. Many times our students count on the members of our community to assist them with tuition in order to be here at McNicholas.
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| We Count on Each Other--Day of Giving for Tuition Assistance |
Each year, we dedicate one day as a "Day of Giving" for Tuition Assistance. This year, Thursday, February 8, is our "Day of Giving". All funds raised in that 24-hour period will go to provide tuition assistance for current and future Rockets.
Make your online donation by clicking here or send your check to McNicholas High School, 6536 Beechmont Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45230. Thank you for your support!
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Fri. Feb. 9--1 p.m. dismissal
Mon., Feb. 12--No school
Mon., Feb. 19--No school
Parental attention needed!
Conferences scheduled for Thurs., Feb. 8
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.
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.
Your help is needed
Zoning Board of Appeals hearing regarding lights and sound-February 15
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 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
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Mardi Gras 2018
The 66th annual Mardi Gras Ball will be this Sunday, February 11, at Archbishop
McNicholas High School. No other high school in the area has such a unique and meaningful tradition of celebrating and honoring its students. Faculty, staff, and students are busy putting the final touches on this unique celebration.
Ticket Information
--Tickets are $15 each, and no student may purchase more than two tickets. Tickets will be on sale through the end of this week.
--Any McNicholas student buying a ticket must have a dance information form filled out. If buying a ticket for a student who does not attend McNicholas, he or she must also have a
form filled out by the guest's school.
--Checks should be made payable to McNicholas High School.
Mardi Gras Night
--The doors open at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, February 11. Students should arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. to take care of coat checking and find a seat. The doors will close at 6:50 p.m. so that the pageant can begin on time. No one will be admitted to the gym after 6:45 p.m., and everyone must be seated by 6:50 p.m. The formal pageant begins at 7 p.m. and usually lasts about 90 minutes. Late arrivals will not be admitted. Tickets will be collected at the door. No one may leave the gym during the pageant.
--Park in the McNicholas lots, at Guardian Angels, or at the Presbyterian Church. The parking spaces near the Convent will be reserved for visiting guests.
--Many parents will be on hand to assist with the coat check, snack bar, and chaperoning.
--Students may not leave until 11:00 p.m., and the dance will conclude at midnight.
Mardi Gras will celebrate our wonderful tradition as well as our appreciation of each and every student in our community. The Mardi Gras Committee has been working on the evening for many months, and we look forward to a wonderful time! If you have any questions, please contact the school at 231-3500. Thank you!
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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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Athletics
Bentley, Martin continue athletic careers
Seniors Nadia Bentley and Sam Martin from Archbishop McNicholas High School will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.
Bentley will play soccer at Anderson University next fall. She played a variety of positions across the defense, midfield, and offense, contributing to the teams continued success as GCL Coed Central Division Champions. Bentley was named to the GCL All Conference 2nd team as a senior.
Martin will play football at Mount Saint Joseph University next fall. Martin played on the offensive line and was named
2nd team all GCL as a junior, and 1st team GCL as a senior.
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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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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