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Freshmen bond at first class retreat
Freshman Aimee Gauger speaks to her class with the full support of her small group during the Freshmen Day of Renewal Mon., Oct. 16. Nearly 50 seniors served as peer ministers in helping the Class of 2021 draw closer, understand the importance of getting involved, and embrace their roles as Rockets.
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- Friday, October 20--End of First Quarter
- Friday, October 27--Report cards emailed to parents/guardians
- Thursday, November 15--NO SCHOOL for students--Faculty and staff inservice
Counseling Updates
- Over 60% of seniors have applied to college as of today!
- ACT meeting for Junior Parents - Thurs., Nov. 2 at 7p.m. in Cafe and Student Union
- College rep visits (all during lunchKent State--October 24Westminster College--October 26
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Campus Ministry
Friday Morning Mass
Fr. Dave Endres will preside at the Friday morning Mass this Friday, October 20. All are welcome and invited to attend. Because of other commitments for each of the three priests that preside with us, there will be no Friday morning Mass on Friday, October 27.
Respect Life Month
October is a month set aside by the U.S. bishops as a special time in which we emphasize our Church's commitment to the sanctity of life from conception to natural death. It will once again be marked as a time for prayer and action, and this year's theme for the USCCB's
Respect Life Campaign
is "Be Not Afraid"-the
most repeated advice
throughout both the Old and New Testaments.
How might we as individuals and as a community be not afraid to be advocates for
the life and dignity
of every human person?
Kairos
Preparations are well underway for our school's 111th Kairos Retreat, which will take place at the
Jesuit Spiritual Center
in Milford from Tuesday, October 31 through Friday, November 3. Over its now more than two decades at McNicholas, the Kairos Retreat experience has profoundly impacted the faith lives of thousands of McNicholas graduates. Kairos is an experience of authentic Christian community that is rooted in the sacramental life of the Church and through which students grow in intimacy with God and with one another through small group faith sharing, meditation and reflection, and faith witnessing by senior peer ministers and faculty members. A list of the students that will take part in Kairos 111 can be found
here.
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Daily Rosary in the Chapel
Members of the McNicholas community will gather Monday through Thursday at 7:10 in the Chapel for daily rosary. All are welcome to join!
Rockets for Life members attend Evening for Life
The Rockets for Life were able to hear firsthand an amazing story of the life of HK Derryberry and his father-figure/friend Jim Bradford at the Cincinnati Right to Life Evening for Life on Thursday, Oct. 12. We laughed, we cried, we were inspired! We are so grateful for the support of the English family for making this evening possible.
"I really enjoyed hearing the story of HK Derryberry," freshman Kristen Van Huss said. "It was a very inspiring story, as well as being one that shows the importance of life for everyone, because everyone has the potential to do something great. I also really enjoyed the other speakers and the music. I'm very glad that we went to the banquet, and I look forward to opportunities to be involved in the future."
Pro-Life Saver 5K run/walk--Saturday, November 4th at Lunken Airport Playfield
On Saturday, November 4th, Cincinnati Right to Life is hosting their annual Pro-Life Saver 5K! This is an annual fundraiser that supports the Pro-Life movement around Cincinnati. All students and faculty are invited to come out and walk or run the course and wear any McNick spirit wear. If that doesn't sound fun, there are many opportunities for people to help with race day activities, including helping with the Kids Dash and face painting
- Click on 'Register' on the right then 'Continue as guest'
- Register as an individual team member (at the bottom) and put "McNicholas Rockets" as the team name
- Registration costs $10 if signed up before October 23 and $20 if signed up afterwards
- All family members and friends are invited as well
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
10:15 a.m. - Opening Program
10:30 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk begins
11:45 a.m. - Kid's Dash begins
Festivities from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Archdiocesan Respect Life Action Training
Archdiocesan Respect Life Action Training (ARLAT) for high school students who have a passion for life issues in the Cincinnati area on Sat., Oct. 28.
The training day has three purposes:
- Identify young leaders with a passion and calling for engagement in respect life matters.
- Prepare them to serve as informed advocates for the Church's teaching on all life issues.
- Equip them to fill valuable roles for the Archdiocese, their parish or school.
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Be a part of the Rocket Community!
Band Concert--Thurs., October 26
Come enjoy the sounds of the season at the McNicholas Band program's Halloween Concert on Thurs., Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Cafe and Student Union.
Student Council Applications for Class of 2021
Freshman Elections for 2017-2018 Student Council will take place on Thursday, Oct. 26. In order to be considered for Student Council, you need to complete the Student Council Application
and email it to Mrs. Jones at
ajones@mcnhs.org
no later than 8 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 20.
Student Council develops leadership skills through planning and executing various activities that focus on service to the school and improving the quality of student life. Members must attend weekly meetings, participate in Student Council events, report progress to the student body, and abide by the Student Council Honor Code and the Student Council Bylaws. Student Council meets on Tuesdays at 7:10 a.m.
Members are appointed via an application and election process. All candidates will earn points for their application. These points will be added to the points they will earn through the election. The 10 candidates with the highest total points will be appointed as representatives of their class. The 10 representatives will then determine via discernment and voting who will serve as the Class President, Vice President, and Secretary.
For further details, consult the Student Council Bylaws (page 5 of the application materials). No late applications will be accepted. See Mrs. Jones or a current member of the council if you have questions.
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Class of 2018
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Class of 2019
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Class of 2020
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Paxton Albrinck
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Emily Byrne
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Mackenzie Burdick
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Kennedy Brennan
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Georgia Cheek
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Ian Burt
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Wade Brokamp
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Mark Dill
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Taylor Collett
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Cole Burdick
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Annabelle Fisher
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Harper Esterle
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Luke Guessford
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Liz Huber
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Lydia Geygan
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Skyler Lance
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Vinny Ramundo
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Aidan Guessford
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Natalie Martinez
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JP Sheehan
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Abby Jarrold
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Lauren Mindrum
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Thomas Ton That
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Maddie Kouche
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Sami Moser
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Olivia Tore
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Ellie Rudolph
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Ben Rodell
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Jill Tore
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Marie Steinkuhl
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Grace Turner
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Ski Club organizing for this year
Old Skiers, New Skiers, Future Rocket Skiers and Family Skiers!
All
can get a 30% discount on your Ski Pass to Perfect North, Deadline is November 14.
You do not have to ski with us to get the discount. It is for all Rocket families, alumni and current students and staff!
- Go to Perfect Norths website: www.perfectnorth.com
- Find Clubs, Click on McNicholas Ski Club
- Password: downhill
- Purchase Pass
*Only current McNick students can ride the bus on Monday afternoons.
Spirit Wear Deadline: October 25
Permission Slips Due: November 1
Remembering Brad Giesting '04 with random acts of kindness
Archbishop McNicholas High School alumnus Brad Giesting '04 touched so many lives with his big smile, witty humor, and endless love for life. Brad proudly served his country as part of the Army's 101
st
Airborne Division, including a tour in Iraq. In May 2013, he was diagnosed with liposarcoma,
a very rare soft tissue cancer. Brad bravely endured over 70 rounds of chemotherapy, 30 rounds of radiation, and six major operations before passing away surrounded by his family on October 22, 2016.
In honor of Brad's life, family and friends will carry on his legacy by celebrating the anniversary of his passing with a Brad's Blessings Random Act of Kindness Day on October 22. McNicholas High School is planning ways for acts of kindness to honor Brad's memory. Rockets are encouraged to post (https://www.facebook.com/bradsblessingsRAK/) random acts of kindness or share random acts of kindness received to help keep Brad's memory alive.
Thanks to the Giesting family for RAKing McNicholas High School with treats for all students today!
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Athletics
Fall schedules and results
Fall tournament action
--Men's soccer (#2 seed in the sectional tournament) defeated Batavia 4-0 Tuesday night and will play Sat., Oct. 21 at 3:30 p.m. here at McNicholas.
--Women's soccer (#5 seed in the sectional tournament) hosts Taylor here at McNicholas on Thurs., Oct. 19 at 5:00 pm.
--Women's volleyball (#1 seed in the sectional tournament)
The women's first match will be Sat., Oct. 21, 1:00 p.m. at Wyoming against the winner of Norwood & New Richmond.
Admission to sectional tournament games is $6.00. McNicholas athletic passes are not accepted at OHSAA tournament games.
Albrinck up for Enquirer Athlete of the Week
Senior Paxton Albrinck had
95 assists in three games last week, helping McNicholas to a Queen of the Hill victory over Anderson and a win against Badin. Vote for Paxton as Enquirer women's volleyball Athlete of the Week.
Boys Basketball Tryouts
Any boy interested in trying out for basketball should attend a mandatory meeting this Friday, October 20 afterschool in room 4 (Mr. Monahan's room). Meeting will begin at 2:55 p.m. It will not last no more than 15 minutes.
If you cannot attend the meeting, please stop by to sign up and get tryout information sometime during the day on Friday.
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Rocket attire
Rocket Shop
The Rocket Shop is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. when school is in session.
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