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Celebrating Catholic Schools Week 2018
At Archbishop McNicholas High School this week, many fun activities, contests, a pep rally, and dress up days bring joy and light to winter days and help celebrate the joy of a Catholic education. Thanks to all families for the spirit and energy you bring to the McNicholas community. We have good reason to celebrate!
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Fri., Feb. 2--Teacher Inservice--No school
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. We are in need of all (colleges attending and not attending) acceptance and scholarship letters from the seniors. 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.
Donors needed for annual blood drive Feb. 9
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.
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.
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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Campus Ministry
Catholic Schools Week
Twelve members of the senior class took part part in a video conference with Archbishop Schnurr on Monday, January 29 while twelve other disciples represented the McNicholas community at the annual Archdiocesan Catholic Schools Week Mass at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral on Tuesday, January 30.
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Students participating in the annual Catholic Schools Week Mass Wade Brokamp, Kiley Byrne, Isabella Daley, Maggie Deller, Erin Dugan, Luke Guessford, Soren Koch-Hutchinson, Jordan McCormick, Kiernan Meakin, Andrea Rumple, Allie Smith, & Alyssa Taylor
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Students participating in the Archbishop's Teleconference were Alena Barton, Kennedy Brennan, Lexi Gauger, Lindsey Hamad, Scott Hickman, Ethan Huston, Lauren Mindrum, Brian Roesel, Nick Rosenbaum, Jacob Smucker, Logan Stanford, & Sam Veeneman
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Forthcoming Overnight Retreat Options for Members of the Class of 2019
On Thursday, February 1, Mrs. Sandmann and Mr. Hutchinson-Smyth will present to all junior Theology classes about the Kairos and Appalachia retreat options that are forthcoming. Each student will be presented with a form for discerning the best possible times of year in which to participate in the Kairos retreat and an application if they are interested in the Appalachia Retreat. Students will be encouraged to consult with parents, moderators, program directors, and coaches, and the required form should be completed and returned no later than Tuesday, February 6.
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Mardi Gras 2018
The 66th annual Mardi Gras Ball will be 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 at lunches beginning Jan. 31 for seniors, Feb. 1 for juniors, Feb. 5 for sophomores, and Feb. 6 for freshmen.
--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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Good news around Rocket High!
Andersson to compete in Overture semi-finals
Congratulations to senior AP Photography student Sofia Andersson who competed in the annual Overture Awards Competition hosted by the Cincinnati Arts Association. Andersson has moved on to the semi-finals.
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Ways to support
3rd Annual Day of Giving for Tuition Assistance-February 8
Through the generosity of many gifts from the great alumni of McNicholas High School, we have been able to make the dream to attend McNicholas High School, a reality for many students. Once a year we designate one day to emphasize to our community the great need for Tuition Assistance for many of our students. This year, February 8 is the annual Day of Giving. All funds raised in that 24-hour period will go towards helping current and future students receive a quality faith-based education at McNicholas High School.
The theme to this year's Day of Giving is "We Count on Each Other." Just as students count on many of us for the financial help to attend McNicholas, the alumni, faculty and staff, as well as parents, count on our students to work to the best of their abilities while students and to represent well to the community the high standards of McNicholas High School. Watch for more details on how to support our 2018 Day of Giving for Tuition Assistance as we get closer to the day.
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
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
Boys Bowling team wins GCL tournament
Congratulations to the members of the Boys Varsity Bowling team for winning the GCL Co-ed league tournament Sunday,Jan. 28 in Dayton. The Boys were in 2nd place after the individual competition and rallied to beat Roger Bacon in the team Baker games. This is the first time that McNicholas has won the league tournament. Seniors William Granlund, Alex Ballou and Andrew Russell made the all tournament team. The other members of the team are
Brian
Roesel, Nick Russell, Chris Georgiades and Andy Farmer. We wish them continued success in Sectionals in two weeks.
National Signing Day on February 7
The first national Signing Day will be November 8 at 2:45 p.m. in the library. Athletes that wish to participate in the November signing need to send the following to Mrs. Rohlfs by Thursday, February 1.
D1 & D2 signees:
- Copy of the letter of intent.
- Written statement from the coach or school stating the financial gift
- Bio of athletic accomplishments while in High School. Indicate years played, honors, etc.
- Action photo as a jpg file
- Logo from the college you are attending
D3 signees:
- Celebratory signing form.
- Written statement from the coach on the athlete's intent to participate.
- Bio of athletic accomplishments while in High School. Indicate years played, honors, etc.
- Action photo as a jpg file
- Logo from the college you are attending
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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PTSA
Want to know more about the PTSA, our events, and how to get involved? Click here.
PTSA would like to sincerely thank....
Ursula Miller, Julie Nieberding, and Ginny Verdin for coordinating Cupcakes and Cookies for Catholic Schools week. Rumor has it there were no student complaints, and definitely no leftovers.
We'd also like to thank the unsung heroes--those folks who baked--for their help, too.
Second, we recognize Susan Szabo and her team of dedicated volunteers who organized the annual Father-Son Breakfast last Sunday. This beloved event was thoughtfully presented, well-attended, and enjoyed by all. There was even something for "mom" too, as the gentlemen in attendance took home photos and flowers at the end of the program.
Finally, thank you to Lauri Zahumensky and her volunteers for organizing the Faculty Appreciation Breakfast on Teacher-In Service Day, this Friday. We also mention those volunteers who agreed to bake casseroles, muffins and other goodies for our teachers. We are grateful to our faculty for their continual service; and, we are grateful to the volunteers who represent us on this special morning of appreciation.
Go Rockets!
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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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