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Musicians rated superior at OMEA
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 Cathloic Honor Band during Catholic Schools Week.
Band Director Keith Nance said, “These musicians have worked hard and it shows. They are a dedicated bunch who know how to focus on what’s important.”
Originally the Brass Trio of Ethan Koran '22, Jack Caccavari '22, Colin Koran '25 was not going to compete in the OMEAs because they had planned to attend the March for Life in Washington, D.C. “When their trip was cancelled,” Mr. Nance said, “they stepped up, put a piece together, and earned Superior! That’s pretty amazing!”
The band continues their hard work as they prepare for the University of Louisville Jazz Festival on February 25.
Superior Rating
Piano Solo
Maria Hallaby
Trumpet Solo
Charlie Everhart
Percussion Solo
Reagan Lisch
Brass Trio
Ethan Koran, Jack Caccavari, Colin Koran
Percussion Ensemble 1
Jake Klug, Maria Klug, Erin McManus, Sean McManus, Regan Lisch
Excellent Rating
Percussion Ensemble 2
Evelyn Hurlburt, Matt Irvine, Jacob Smith, Wyatt Spears
Catholic Honor Band
Maria Klug - Percussion
Erin McManus - Percussion
Jack Caccavari - Trumpet
Ethan Koran - Trombone
Colin Koran - Baritone
Naomoi Pruett - Sax
Caitlyn Voet - Sax
Maria Halaby - Flute
Charlie Everhart - Trumpet
Congratulations to the athletes who participated in our Winter Signing Day on Feb. 5, 2025 to celebrate their intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.
McNicholas students celebrated Catholic Schools Week with a school-wide day of service. This Day of Christian Charity is just one example of the McNicholas commitment to enthusiastic giving and serving our neighbors in the spirit of the Sisters of St. Joseph
Congratulations to seniors Tyler Munzel and Katherine Noble who have been named Captain and Maid of Honor of the 73rd annual Mardi Gras Ball. This announcement officially kicks off the Mardi Gras season at McNicholas which culminates in the annual Mardi Gras Pageant on Sunday, Feb. 16.