The following is the selection format for individuals who are deserving of honor on the Franklin High School Wall of Fame. Bring out your academic best through an adaptable curriculum that redefines excellence. Sara Staubach '06 The football team went 9-1-0 in the regular season, knocking off Carlisle and Portsmouth before slipping to Elyria Catholic in the state game at The Ohio State University. Every student contributes in an experiential environment of doing not watching. During the Fall Sports Awards program, Athletic Director Drew Schmidt recognized the accomplishments of teams and individuals, applauded the spirit of the Launch Pad and Rocket fans, and thanked the seniors for four-year commitments to their school and their sport. Since becoming school Chaplain and Theology teacher in 2021, Fr. McNicholascelebrates its 125th Kairos retreat. Our students are challenged with 22 on-campus Advanced Placement courses. Morgan Vogler, Class of 2017,speaks to faculty and studentsabout taking steps toward sustainable living. Every student contributes in an experiential environment of doingnot watching. Learn timeless values and compassionate leadership as you grow toward Full Stature in Christ. Marie went on to play collegiately at Walsh University. Mary Haefner Smyth 81 To support 2004 McNicholas graduate Kevin Huber, senior Grant Must designed and marketed a Rockets show their stripes t-shirt whose proceeds benefit Hubers FUR Foundation. Trading beakers for mixing bowls and Bunsen burners for convection ovens, students participated in hands-on cooking labs where they used principles of chemistry to assist them in creating a variety of tasty treats. Please send resume and references to head football coach Matt Money at is moneym12@alumni.hanover.edu. McNicholas is gearing up to celebrate a disco-themed Homecoming the weekend of September 23-24. Sharon Graham Listen to our students explain why they feelso at home at McNicholas High School. Website. Just give me a call at 513-231-3500 X 5850 or email me by, The McNicholas Alumni Association is hosting the third annual bus trip to Keeneland. League away game tickets included in the Plus packages must be picked up from the Athletic Office on a weekly basis. Tickets are now on sale! Every day we teach the values of generosity, empathy, humility, and working toward something bigger than ourselves to be true, compassionate servant leaders. It is meant to challenge students to think about how civil rights and diversity affect their lives and how they can continue the work of Dr. King in their own way. The Athletic Department is pleased to announce its newest members of the Hall of Fame: Marie Jubak Flath 08, Pat Stricker 85, and Chris Wilson 95. Schroeder was also selected for the first-team GGCL and first-team all-city as a sophomore, junior, and senior. Anniversaries are a special time. The first place winner was sophomore Carly Kent. Ms. Gaskinss Architectural Drafting students designed, constructed, and then tested the strength of their spaghetti bridges. $7 for adults &students. As the 2022-23 school year begins, fourfaculty and staff members are taking on new roles and responsibilities: Mr. Bill Losekamp, Mrs. Emily Materna, Mr. Mike Orlando, and Mr. Dan Rosenbaum. At that time, I was highly upset. Becky Alexander '95 Peggy Bogenschutz Ascue '77 Pat Brennan 81 Twenty-three students were recognized for the ways that their artistic talents and creativity make our world more beautiful. Our students participate in over 40 clubs and extracurriculars and on 26 sports teams? On July 15, we had several Rockets come out to play soccer in the blistering heat. Kathy Whalen Stricker 59 (posthumous) Steve Flanigan 85 McNicholas students donated, packed, and wrapped over 100 gift boxes to be shared with local teens through Hope Emergency. McNicholas celebrated its 70th annual Mardi Gras on Sunday, Feb. 20 with the crowning of King Conner Dute and Queen Lauren Keith. While at McNicholas, Marie received All-GGCL and All-District honors for three years, All-City honors for two years, and All-Ohio honors her senior year. Tickets for alumni and family of alumni are only $5. Please email Robin Harrington at, In keeping with the growing enthusiasm, Rocket soccer coach David Sandmann '04 will be hosting an alumni day for Men's Varsity Soccer. [8] In 2014 at age 75 he continues to work out regularly and closely follows local high school basketball as well as college and NBA basketball. Be part of our award-winning theatre program. If you still play your instrument, great! nfhs.org. Connor Dute was recognized for his pizza oven rendering, Rock-In Park, and Conner Gibson received his Gold Key for The Cozy Comb, a plan for sustainable living for displaced persons. At their annual gathering, IJPC awarded the first Youth Justice Award to HAC for their work to promote justice, diversity, and inclusion at McNicholas and in the community. He leftto assist Dick Campbell at Xavier University, but after XU fired Campbell, Doerger was out of coaching until taking the head coaching job at McNicholas in 1975. Both Conners will move on the National Scholastic competition. Seven teams of students from McNicholas participated in the event as well, contributing to that total. Jerry Doerger Congratulations to our newest members of our Hall of Fame. Bonnie Buerk 59 Russ Guenther 57 Pat Tabler 76 Please join us in welcoming new faculty and staff members to the McNicholas family, many of whom are filling new positions in our growing community. McNicholas is excited to welcome Father Kevin Scalf of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood as School Chaplain and Theology Teacher. "His in-your-face tough love style and exchanges with referees are mostly a thing of the past. Kendra Hornschemeier 01 All three seniors who were announced as National Merit Semifinalists in September have advanced to Finalist standing. Chuck Kiser 85 Paul Schroder 66 Thirteen students, who were inducted to the Science National Honor Society in September, have spent the school year providing science-related service. Schroeder was a four-year volleyball player and letter winner at McNicholas High School. McNicholas theatre presentsThe 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee to sold out audiences. Click on the arrows below to explore all that McNicholas has to offer and scroll down to enjoy a glimpse of the brilliance of our students through our recent news. Bill Moehring Washington, and homework assistance at St. Joes. Craig Wilhoit 89 Our student-run HOPE Squad provides peer-to-peer mental health support and that our CREW mentoring small groups meet every day to help build a culture which allows all our students to become the best version of themselves. This announcement officially kicks off the Mardi Gras season at McNicholas which culminates in the annual Mardi Gras Pageant on Sunday, Feb. 19. Coach Pete Collopy is building champions on and off the playing field. The student-athletes nominated for this esteemed award embody the true spirit of teamwork and selflessness, donating their limited free time to helping and serving others. Join us for this year's induction ceremonies, two exciting evenings celebrating McNicholas athletics! The next titanic struggle will take place July 14, 2018, so mark your. Junior Caroline Mohahans brilliant design was the strongest, holding 14.1 pounds! Zach will move on to the regional semi-finals for an opportunity to compete at the state level. We also honor the legacy of our athletics program with the EPHS Touch Wall Hall of Fame. Barbara Spaeth Bergman Congratulations to our National Merit FinalistsEthan Koran, Erin McManus, and Jason Munzel! Meet Dr. Stanfield and listen in on our first episode of Conversation with the President & the Principal. Robert Burwell 54 His lifetime record as a head coach is 537-354, and he's been inducted into the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, Greater Cincinnati Basketball Hall of Fame, and McNicholas . Parents, coaches, and student athletes gathered in the Bogenschutz Gym to celebrate an exciting and successful fall sports season. Twenty-six Rockets were inducted to the National Art Honor Society this April. McNicholas is proud of and grateful for theology teachers Mrs. Mary Beth Sandmann and Mr. Jeff Hutchinson-Smyth who were featured in the August issue of The Catholic Telegraph as Role Models of Faith.. Architecture students tested the design of their egg drop contraptions during the 2022 Architecture Egg Drop Competition. Current athletic director Drew Schmidt and basketball coach Tim Monohan are both former Rocket athletes who found Doerger to be an inspirational figure. Over the past month, Hands Across Campus (HAC) has led our community in the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time dedicated to recognizing influential Hispanic Americans and their positive impact on society. Join us for a game in our state-of-the-art athletic complex, affectionately known as Paradise. Jeff Smith 85 (Posthumous) The athlete must have graduated from McNicholas at least five years prior. Welcome to McNicholas,the place to discover your unique, God-given brilliance and put it into action! He is also an inductee of the Fairview High School Hall of Fame, the Westminster College Hall of Fame, the Washington Elementary, and St. Joseph Catholic School. The McNicholas Theatre Department is excited to present their production of Xanadu, the hilarious, roller skating, musical adventure about following your dreams despite the limitations others set for you. The Science Department hosted its annual Science Fair on Thursday, Jan. 26. The McNicholas Theatre Department is excited to announce its production ofHail Mary!,a combination of laughter, deep thought, and more laughter! He was that kind of guy.". Amy Boerio Meiners 91 Around McNicholas, you will often hear the phrase, Once a Rocket, Always a Rocket.So when one of your own is about to play on footballs biggest stage, we dont just cheer (though weve been doing a lot of that!). We have looked on the websites of all of the other Catholic schools. She is really loving it in Cowboy Country! St. Joseph Scholars spent the day serving and learning at the Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub. Junior Peter Anderson and senior Gabrielle Gruppo's photographs are on display in the Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at Mount St. Joseph University as part of their Selections biennial exhibition. During a six-day service immersion retreat, 12 seniors visited eastern Tennessee to serve the rural poor and build a community both among themselves and with the people in the Appalachian Mountains. All others are in the planning stages. Michael Ramey 85 The Class of 2025 grew in compassionate leadership this week as they bonded together during leadership formation. But also let there be no doubt that Coach Doerger deeply loved McNick students and athletes, focusing extra attention on young people who were in need of extra guidance or assistance. William McDonald 58 Dr. Denver Stanfield, President of McNicholas High School, is spearheading a task force to find a qualified, enthusiastic, and experienced candidate to serve as our next Principal. The McNicholas family is excited to welcome Mr. Robert Noll as the Principal of McNicholas High School, beginning with the 2023-24 school year. We have volunteered at the National Veteran's Wheelchair Games. Kathleen Donohoe Mezher 77 SAIL students connectedwith 69 alumni between the Classes of 1960 and 1972 through a pen pal program. Bell played hoops for Doerger at Moeller. THE 10TH ANNUAL MCINTOSH HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF FAME WAS HELD ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16TH AND SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH 2022. Coach Pete brings diverse experience and talent to McNicholas as the schools first Sports Performance Director. Discover your unique, God-given brilliance and put it into action. Art teacher Mr. Willy Corbett will clean his last paintbrush and theatre director Ms. Teresa De Zarn will take her last bow as the 2022-23 school year comes to a close. Thursday, February 26, 2015, 6-9 p.m. Hall of Fame Event (Men's and Women's) at McNicholas High School; 6536 Beechmont Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45230. McNicholas alum Tony Ranieri 05, guest speaker during the Science National Honor Society induction, shared how science and entrepreneurship go hand-in-hand through his personal journey with both. McNicholas High School has inducted Katey Schroeder, class of 2006, and Michael Oberschmidt, class of 2008, into the Hall of Fame and recognized the 30th anniversary of the Class of 1985, state football finalists and basketball state final four. Customized learning and leadership programs help you make a difference in this close-knit, faith-based community and beyond. Students teamup with CancerFree KIDS to fundraise for and spread awareness about childhood cancer. Patty Fredricks Ryan 89 McNicholas High School celebrated students achieving their academic best by inducting 31 new members into the Altiora Chapter of National Honor Society on Thursday, Dec. 1. The Rockets lost to Linden-McKinley in the last minute of the state tournament game. Stacey Reynolds Larison 97 When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the . McNicholas engineering students learned real-world skills and provided a valuable service to the community through a semester-long partnership with May We Help. Congratulations to student athlete Kaycie Badylak who signed to continue her basketball career with the Baldwin Wallace University Yellow Jackets. Lauren Clark Johnson '11 Coach Mrs. JoleneEszattributes their success to their enthusiasm and their hard work in the UC Early IT Program. Louis won first place in the Programming category for his Java script program that helpsbuilders to calculate construction costs. Chris owes much of his personal commitment to youth development, justice, and equity to the lessons that he learned at Rocket High, particularly, but certainly not limited to, Mr. John Norman's classes. George Marklay In volleyball, Oberschmidt is McNicholas all-time assist leader. Congratulations to our newest graduates who received their diplomas at the PromoWest Pavilion at Ovation on Sunday, May 22. The Spanish Honor Society recognizes high achievement in Spanish and promotes continuing interest in Hispanic studies and culture. . The reception will follow game - around 1:30 p.m. Get together with past players and graduates and watch the current Rockets take on Mariemont High School. 7:00 Dinner & Induction Ceremony, Featuring Wes Miller, Head Basketball Coach, University of Cincinnati, 6:00 Happy Hour Congratulations to the Rocket band members who earned superior and excellent ratings in the Ohio Music Education Solo & Ensemble Competition as well as those who represented McNicholas in the Catholic HonorBand during Catholic Schools Week. The Theology Department held their annual Heritage Week, a mini course for the freshman class highlighting the history, legacy, culture and vision of McNicholas High School. Jun 9, 2021. The National Honor Society recognizes the achievements of junior and senior students who excel academically and fill leadership roles in the school and community. Math intervention teaching position and building substitute teachers are available. Lindsey Haag Moore 00 McNicholas is excited to announce that we are adopting a President/Principal model of school administration to meet the schools continued growth in its academic, spiritual, and community initiatives. McNicholas is the place to discover your unique, God-given brilliance and put it into action. They are a time to reflect and They must also demonstrate a passion for math, for growing their skills, and for using their talents to positively impact the world around them. Dave OConnell 72 Maria Pongonis Felblinger 02 Betsey Clark Kessling 03 Prior to McNicholas, Doerger coached Moeller between 1966-1971 where he was 71-34 and won a district title. He was also nominated for the 2017 Allstate American Football Coaches Association Good Works Team . Congratulations to seniors Michael Cheek and Carly Weidenbacherwho have been named Captain and Maid of Honor of the 71st annual Mardi Gras Ball. Don, a 1957 graduate of VCSU, served as Director of Bands at Oakes High School from 1960-1997. It was an evening full of festive tradition established by the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1952. This is YOUR alumni association; it will only work if we have people willing to step up and get involved. The grabbers they designed, tested, and manufactured were delivered to the Mason Challenger Baseball team in December. My goal for this class is to make students aware of environmental issues and empower them to be a part of the solutions, Mr. Hickman said. We maximize the depth and breadth of opportunities for all students because everyone benefits when everyone is in the mix. The bus will leave McNicholas at 9:00 a.m. and return after the last race. Jack Stretch The National High School Hall of Fame is a program of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) that honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to high school sports or performing arts. He's scheduled to get his vaccine soon and is sticking to his plans of stepping away once this current season ends. Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Michael McNicholas, 1994-03-24 Reno, NV, USA USA. . During October, McNicholas Rockets for Life challenged our community to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life through prayer, a Pro-Life Poster Contest, a Cup-Cake Day, a clothing drive benefiting A Caring Place, the annual Evening for Life, and more. George was inducted into the ND High School Coaches Hall of Fame in 1989. Margie Snider Wiesenhahn 57, Featuring Heather Mitts Feeley, Professional Soccer Player & Olympic Gold Medalist, 5:30 Wine Social Hour This years Special Appeal is for a gift to McNicholas that will benefit our entire community and our guests! Please consider a making a contribution to our much-anticipated HVAC Project which includes air conditioning for the gym. He was awarded a $3000 STEM scholarship for 4 years at Ohio Northern University for this accomplishment. Steve Wenderfer 67 T.R. We can't wait to meet you! In 2003, individuals from the performing arts area became eligible for induction. As of 2019, a total of 482 individuals have been inducted since the first class in 1982. Steve Jostworth 98 HALL OF FAME Our Mission The intent and purpose of the Bulkeley High School "Bulldogs" Hall of Fame is to recognize, honor and preserve the memory of the athletes, teams, coaches, staff members and those who performed meritorious service for their positive and selfless contributions on behalf of Bulkeley Athletics and the school community. Rockets present projects in COVID-safe science fair. Ashley Clark Brothers 01 Students shine in annual science fair, Theater students slam brilliant original poems, McNicholas gym floor to be named in honor of Jerry Doerger, Rockets reflect on Race and the Criminal Justice System on MLK Day, Seniors commit to college athletic programs. So also take the t. The McNicholas community is asked to nominate former athletes and coaches for a variety of recognitions:. Patty Seta 84 She is currently the record holder at McNicholas for most kills and most aces. Mr. Mueller also shares ways in which McNicholas is continuing to support students in all areas, including mental health. "A couple kids are actually sons of two former players of mine," Doerger said. The womens induction celebration on March 22 wasemceed by Hall of Fame memberMargaret McClure '83and featured speaker Elizabeth Blackburn, Director of Strategy and Engagement for the Cincinnati Bengals. During her junior year she was ranked as one of the top 50 best prospects in the nation by prepvolleyball.com. McNicholas recognizes three seniors on National Letter of Intent Signing Day. McNicholas student organization Hands Across Campus (HAC) was honored for their compassionate leadership by the Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center (IJPC). Mr. Noll is a lifetime resident of Northern Kentucky and has a total of 25 years of experience in Catholic education in the Diocese of Covington. During those three years she was awarded the Best Offensive Player award. Paul A. Selzer, Sr. At McNicholas, students are consistently challenged to achieve their academic best. Freshmen Amanda Braig and Taylor Ferenc and junior Shannon WhitelywinPoetry Slam contest.