This marks the 41st year that McNicholas has traveled to areas in Appalachia in conjunction with Glenmary Home Missioners, a Catholic organization dedicated to serving the poor and establishing a Catholic presence in rural areas of the United States. Nominees must have served McNicholas athletics for a minimum of 10 years and must be inactive for at least 3 years prior to induction. Rockets celebrate successful fall sports season, Senior wrestler signs letter of intent to DI school, McNicholas moves to new model of school administration, Rockets reflect on the dignity of human life during Respect Life Month, Rocket Band wins five first place trophies, 7% of senior class recognized by National Merit Scholarship Corporation, Alum welcomes ten seniors to Science National Honor Society, Welcome home, Rockets! Prior to McNicholas, Doerger coached Moeller between 1966-1971 where he was 71-34 and won a district title. Congratulations to freshman Louis Smith and sophomores Eli Holland and Jonathan Byrum who earned top awards in University of Cincinnatis Early IT Fall Competition. Sports Hall of Fame - Phoenixville Area High School - SharpSchool Amy Boerio Meiners 91 This groovy musical will run March 2-5 at the Anderson Center with a special appearance at McNick at Night. Collegiate or adult athletic participation is not a primary part of the criteria for selection. They participated in clubs, cheered from the Launch Pad, attended a full class schedule, and even helped in our Spanish classes. The three inductees, who brought notoriety to our volleyball, football, basketball, and baseball programs, were recognized at the Hall of Fame Induction Celebrations on Tuesday, March 22 and Wednesday, March 23, along with the 2001 State Champion Womens Basketball Team. It is located in the Archdiocese of St. Louis . Registration and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Dinner, awards, and auction begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are now on sale! Doerger hopes to keep the scholarship going and even asked (after it was too late) if Smith's name could be put on the floor. Seeking all positions for the 2023-2024 football season, including defensive coordinator and possible offense coordinator. John Kirchgassner Congratulations to our newest graduates who received their diplomas at the PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center. Updating your information- Sharing your story in the Alumni Now Newsletter, Hall of Fame - induction of former athletes for outstanding achievement in their high school athletic endeavors, Good Fellow Award - for outstanding support of McNicholas athletics, Honored Teams - to be recognized at the annual sports evenings for team accomplishments, Sr. Roberta Baumgartner Women's Sports Award - for outstanding dedication to the development of competitive sports for women. Applications are due each year by December 15th. Cathryn Humphries Lest '09 In 1990, to honor an extraordinary McNicholas student-athlete who died of cancer, Doerger started the Jeff Smith Memorial Scholarship Award. Kathleen Donohoe Mezher 77 Bring out your academic best through an adaptable curriculum that redefines excellence. PSD Sports Hall of Fame. The game will start at 11:45 a.m. Marie was a standout volleyball player at McNicholas and holds school records for games played and assists and is ranked second in digs. Zach will move on to the regional semi-finals for an opportunity to compete at the state level. Bring out your academic best through an adaptable curriculum that redefines excellence. The McNicholas Theatre Department performed Music Theatre Internationals All Together Now! Pierce is a decorated three-sport athlete and is currently ranked in the Ohio Top 20 for the Class of 2022 wrestlers. Jim Williams 85. Ed Hoffer . Charles Montgomery 60 Charlie Tekulve. Wed like to develop a more modern Sports Performance Center for all our students. As a member of the Executive Leadership Board for CancerFree KIDS Night for the Fight, senior Shelby Highfield is working to knock out cancer. Her heart and hard work as a member of the board helped CancerFree Kids to raise over $245,000 for cancer research. Their success is a testament to their hard work and the outstanding program we have here, Mrs. Esz said. The McNicholas St. Vincent de Paul Youth Conference helps members grow in compassionate leadership through service learning. McNicholas students have the Co-Ed Advantage. We have looked on the websites of all of the other Catholic schools. Not too many are blessed to see their name on anything other than a bill or a parking ticket. Brad Cupito 99 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. Greatest female high school coaches from all 50 states 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. 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. Patty Seta 84 Dennis Crowley 65 His overall coaching record was 380-261. Maggie Walker HOF application. Pat Tabler 76 0:27 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. At McNicholas from 1975-2003, he was the most successful coach in Rockets history. McNicholas is excited to announce the Big Read for Summer 2021, What the Eyes Don't Seeby Mona Hannah-Attisha. Mr. Steve Dalton's class participated in the yearly pumpkin catapult STEM lab, the English Department hosted a literary pumpkin decorating contest, and CREWs carved out some time for fun with their own contest. Please consider a making a contribution to our much-anticipated HVAC Project which includes air conditioning for the gym. The National Honor Society recognizes the achievements of junior and senior students who excel academically and fill leadership roles in the school and community. To get started you can click on the, Thank for your consideration. 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. McNicholas recognizes three seniors on National Letter of Intent Signing Day. 7:00 Dinner & Induction Ceremony, Featuring Wes Miller, Head Basketball Coach, University of Cincinnati, 6:00 Happy Hour 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. Rockets presented science fair projects ranging from exploring nutrients for hydroponically grown kale plants to testing the effectiveness of antibiotics on bacteria. In 2007, she was named District 16 Player of the Year and Cincinnati Enquirer Player of the Year. 2020 (Freshman): Did not play. McNicholas High School Athletic Hall of Fame Hall of Fame Members Good Fellowship Award Sr. Roberta Baumgartner Women's Sports Award Hall of Fame Members Inductees include athletes, coaches, and participants who have made major contributions to the success and notoriety of McNicholas Athletics. The new center will expand the indoor training area and add up to 2,700 square feet of outdoor conditioning space. Pierceis a stand-out on the mat, earning back-to-back GCL Coed Championships, Sectional Championships, and District Championships, as well as GCL Coed Wrestler of the Year titles. He is also an inductee of the Fairview High School Hall of Fame, the Westminster College Hall of Fame, the Through collaboration, community, and confidence, our students are successfully prepared to be leaders in the college classroom and beyond. Update your information by completing our. The McNicholas Theatre Department is eager to present a heart-felt snapshot of love and nostalgia in their fall production of Kodachrome. Pat Quinn 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. Kendra Hornschemeier 01 With the 2019 class, 482 individuals have received this prestigious . Erin Beckman 98 Doerger said chuckling. Jennifer Tuke Custis 84 Equip yourself for the real world in a comfortable, yet authentic environment. 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. In 1995, Chriss baseball team won a District title and his basketball team made a State Final Four appearance. McNicholas is pleased to announce the appointment of the schools President, Dr. Denver T. Stanfield. As such, there will be no on-campus activity on Friday evening. Coach Mrs. JoleneEszattributes their success to their enthusiasm and their hard work in the UC Early IT Program. Tuition. Let us know what you've been doing since graduation! Mike OConnell 66 Samantha McNicholas on LinkedIn: #growth #change #personaldevelopment # He will be starting his senior football season in August. The 56 students on the court and honor guard were recognized for the ways that their gifts have strengthened the McNicholas community and beyond. These students, with help from our Adult Leadership Team, will create and lead meaningful activities that will impact the continued growth of our CREW program and our school. We are thrilled to be able to express our gratitude for a life of service to McNicholas High School, Rocket basketball, and the McNick community. Architecture students tested the design of their egg drop contraptions during the 2022 Architecture Egg Drop Competition. The next titanic struggle will take place July 14, 2018, so mark your. To pay by cash or check, please print this reservation form and return to the Athletic Office. Dave OConnell 72 Spots will go very fast for this event. Pat was four-year basketball and football athlete who is ranked fourth in interceptions. If you are able to help out with this event. John Marshall HOF application. Thomas Jefferson HOF application. Be a part of the fun and help give our student athletes the energy, camaraderie, and excitement they need to excel! Our students are challenged with 22 on-campusAdvanced Placement courses. WE ARE HONORED TO INTRODUCE THE CLASS OF 2022: BILAL DUCKETT - MHS CLASS OF 2007; ATHLETE: SOCCER GABBY SEILER KESSLER - MHS CLASS OF 2013; ATHLETE: SOCCER, BASKETBALL, CROSS COUNTRY We have volunteered at the National Veteran's Wheelchair Games. nfhs.org. The team knocked off Loveland, Reading, and Indian Hill in the sectional tournament; Tipp City in the district tournament; and Dayton Jefferson and Granville in the regional tournament. Austin Ernst '13 was the keynote student athlete speaker at Ohio Dominican 2017 Black and Gold Fundraiser event this summer in Columbus. Mr. Pete Collopy joins the Athletic Department as a strength and conditioning coach, Mrs. Julie Miller has returned to McNicholas as full-time math tutor and co-teacher, and Mrs. Andrea Wheeler joins us as a full-time co-teacher in the English Department. The athlete must have excelled in athletics during his/her years of athletic participation at McNicholas, ie. Our students livein 30 area zip codes and attended 42 different grade schools. The show runs April 28-30 at the Jeanne Spurlock Theatre at McNicholas High School. basketball, and baseball programs, were recognized at the Hall of Fame Induction Celebrations on Tuesday, March 22 and Wednesday, March 23, along with the 2001 State . As a member of the Executive Leadership Board for CancerFree KIDS Night for the Fight, senior Shelby Highfield is working to knock out cancer. Her heart and hard work as a member of the board helped CancerFree Kids to raise over $245,000 for cancer research. sluh.org. Tickets for alumni and family of alumni are only $5. At our annual induction events, we honor at least one male and one female Rocket sports participant for their major contributions to team success, individual achievements, and major accolades that bring notoriety to our Athletic Department. Chuck Moore '00 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. McNicholas celebrates Homecoming, Three Rockets named National Merit Semifinalists, Class of 2022 bonds during Senior Sunrise, Rocket scientist recognized by PhysiciansCharitable Foundation, Junior wins first prize and scholarship at State Science Fair, McNicholas welcomes Father Kevin as School Chaplain, Big Read for Summer 2021: What the Eyes Don't See, Alumni and SAIL students bond via pen pal program, Norm retires after over 40 years of dedication to students at McNicholas, Rocket artwork chosen for Bicentennial Holy Card, Senior recognized with Spirit of Dorothy Stand Award, Architecture students compete in egg-citing competition, Virtual galleries showcase student artwork from inspiration to completion, Three additional seniors commit to college athletic programs, Top 10 Scholars recognized at Academic Signing, Science National Honor Society members provide science-related service, Senior named Presidential Scholar Semifinalist, Rockets connect in-class learning to real-world experiences, Congratulations, Prom King Ian and Queen Claire, 'Spelling Bee' cast delivers B-R-I-L-L-I-A-N-T performances, Rocket musicians earn Superior and Excellent OMEA ratings, Six Rockets commit to college athletic programs, Senior wins silver in National Scholastic Art competition, McNicholas SVDP Youth Conference encourages active learning and serving, Celebrating Kairos 125: 27 years of Living the 4th', Senior places second in state poetry competition, McNicholas crowns Mardi Gras King Ayden and Queen Aimee, At McNick, it IS Rocket science! As of 2019, a total of 482 individuals have been inducted since the first class in 1982. Pat O'Brien '99 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. Students learned about our founders the Sisters of Saint Joseph, our namesake Archbishop John T. McNicholas, and the values and mission we continue to strive toward today. We will kick off the celebration with a Homecoming Field Day & Pep Rally on Friday, Oct. 8. Founded in 1818, it is the oldest secondary educational institution in the U.S. west of the Mississippi River, and one of the largest private high schools in Missouri. Julie Lach McNeal '04 Cost of this event is $125. 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. We rolled out the red carpet for Hollywood Prom at Paul Brown Stadium with a fun night of dinner, dancing, and casino games. Let there be no doubt, Jerry Doerger was a fire-breathing dragon as a coach," McNicholas Director of Development John Jordan said. 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. McNicholas is excited to celebrate Homecoming this weekend! Welcome to McNicholas,the place to discover your unique, God-given brilliance and put it into action! Ms. Mel Gaskins, recent recipient of the Scholastic Educators Art Award, and her Architecture students tested the design of their egg drop contraptions. Jim Grassinger 64 Its almost time to boogie! McNicholas High School - Hall of Fame Event - Catholic Telegraph McNicholas accepts nominations of former coaches and administrators. 3) We looked at ways in which the alumni can support the current and future students of McNicholas High School. SAIL students connectedwith 69 alumni between the Classes of 1960 and 1972 through a pen pal program. Amanda Woods Roe 01 All rights reserved. Jeannie Massa Johnson 81 To put a bow on the day, the Rockets beat rival Anderson 60-29 in a true display of "Doerger defense." Sr. Judi Keehnen 59 It is preferred that nominations come from the community rather than the selection committee members. 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. 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. Website. "Everyone wasn't in favor of it I'm sure," Doerger says of his controversial involuntary departure from McNicholas basketball. 2020 McNicholas High School, All Rights Reserved, Athletic Coordinator, Assistant to the Director of Student Life, Sr. Roberta Baumgartner Womens Sports Award. Will Sander 62 Conner Dute 22 and Conner Gibson 22 were both awarded Gold Keys for their architecture work. McNicholas is the place to discover your unique, God-given brilliance and put it into action. on the McNicholas webpage or call the Alumni Office at 513.231.3500. ext. The Spanish Honor Society recognizes high achievement in Spanish and promotes continuing interest in Hispanic studies and culture. Congratulations to King Grant Must, Queen Ashley Jarrold, and all of the members of the Prom Court. Larry Cipa 69 Barb Haefner 75 Every student contributes in an experiential environment of doingnot watching. The bus will leave McNicholas at 9:00 a.m. and return after the last race. On National Signing Day, McNicholas celebrates six student athletes andtheir intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. 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. Pat continued his football career at Wilmington College. Watch from home with NFHS Play On! 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. During his four years at McNicholas, Chris earned All-GCL, All-City, and All-District honors for both basketball and baseball as well as All-State honors in baseball. 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. Jerry Robinson 90 Sister Lynn Winsor (back left) poses with her Xavier . At the present we have a very limited number of tickets left. Five student athletes participated in National Signing Day to celebrate their intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level: seniors Ethan Gardner, Timmy Griffin, Matt Mitchell, Ty Snyder, and Jackson Wang. E. Scott Tieke 60 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. Learn timeless values and compassionate leadership as you grow toward Full Stature in Christ. Since becoming school Chaplain and Theology teacher in 2021, Fr. If we dont use both, we dont get very far.As such, McNicholas expects students to walk with both feet during their four years as Rockets, requiring at least 40 hours of Christian service prior to graduation. Michael Oberschmidt '08 Ashley Clark Brothers 01 The mens induction celebration on March 23 was emceed by Joe Danneman, Fox19 Sportscaster, and featured speaker Dan Hoard, broadcaster for the Cincinnati Bengals and University of Cincinnati Bearcats. The NFHS is the national leader and advocate for high school athletics as well as fine and performing arts programs. The high school students will take classes in the new addition, while grades 3 - 8 will attend school in the original high school portion of the building. Mike Coyne 78 Alumni will join the current band to play the National Anthem, McNicholas fight song, and some pep tunes. Over 45Appalachia retreats and over 125of Kairos retreats have empowered thousands of Rockets for lives of active discipleship. McNicholas Athletics firmly believes in the multi-sport athlete. Michael McNicholas - Elite Prospects McNicholas welcomed 5 students from Collegi Casp, a sister school in Barcelona, Spain, for a 3-week study abroad program. She is, in need of 70 volunteers for this race and thought that she would reach out to our alumni to volunteer. Still the competitor, Doerger recently recovered from a bout with COVID-19. In 2007, he was the District 2 Ohio State Runner-up as well as first team All-Ohio, GCL Player of the Year, and Enquirer Player of the Year. Click here to submit a nomination electronically. Every student contributes in an experiential environment of doing not watching. MiMi Chamberlin 79 2/28/2023. Mary Menchen, Bob Minardi She earned four all-state awards, including first-team all-state as a junior and senior. Kathy Whalen Stricker 59 (posthumous) 2020 McNicholas High School, All Rights Reserved. NFHS is the nationwide leader in streaming live, on-demand high school sports. Most recently in the EIHL with Fife Flyers. Our students earned $17.8 million incollege scholarships in 2022. Austin graduated in May with his BA in communication and is in graduate school getting his masters in management. A three-year varsity player, he led the 2008 District 2 Ohio State Runner-up team and was named first team GCL and all-region. Louis won first place in the Programming category for his Java script program that helpsbuilders to calculate construction costs. As Huber heads to the Super Bowl, the McNicholas football team and student body cheered a Boom ChickaBoom in his honor. Members at McNicholas serve as math tutors as well as compete in math competitions to maintain membership. If this is something that interests you, please do not hesitate to get involved. The McNick Minute podcast will be hosting its first live podcast of the 2021-22 school year on Wednesday, Sept.29 at 6 p.m. Congratulations to the ten members of the Class of 2022 who were inducted into the Science National Honor Society on Wednesday, Sept. 22. Jeff Osterfeld ' 78 This brand new musical revue was part of a world-wide event celebrating theatre. Sharon Graham She is really loving it in Cowboy Country! 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.