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Top 10 Scholars from Class of 2023 recognized at Academic Signing
Top 10 Scholars from Class of 2023 recognized at Academic Signing
Congratulations to the Class of 2023 Top 10! These 10 students have achieved the highest weighted cumulative grade point average up to and including the third quarter of their senior year: Augie Block, Ellie Bowman, Danielle Dietz, Nate Kouche, Grey Murray, Jacob Patterson, Landen Rupp, Alex Russo, Kaitlyn Schulte, and Autumn Strebel.
As they move on to their collegiate careers, these Rockets will be challenging themselves in fields like neuroscience, aerospace engineering, information technology, political science, psychology, nursing, and marketing.
Director of Curriculum, Mrs. Emily Materna addressed the scholars at the annual Academic Signing celebration on Tuesday, May 2. She said, “Seniors, you came to McNicholas with beauty, knowledge, and intelligence inside of you. You came ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities set before you. You committed to your studies, you took on leadership rolls, participated in clubs and sports, and served your community. You found your brilliance and shone bright during your four years at McNicholas. You have made this a better place for that we are grateful. We hope that you will carry the lessons you learned here into your next chapter and that you will continue to strive for brilliance.”
Ellie is a brilliant individual with a bright and sunny disposition and a great sense of humor. She is wise beyond her years and is a natural leader. She is a problem-solver who never backs down from a challenge. Ellie will go far!
Nate is an exceptional young man. He embodies the qualities of an engineer, possessing a sharp intellect, a curious and inquisitive nature, and a strong work ethic. Nate also has a heart for service and using his God-given talents to improve the lives of others and positively impact the world.
Kaitlyn is a bright and intelligent young woman. She is an excellent leader for her peers and underclassmen and always quick to help those around her who need it. In athletics and academics, Kaitlyn is a very hard worker and gives 100% to any task she sets her mind to.
Alex is an extraordinary individual with a brilliant mind and a strong work ethic, which he applies to all aspects of his life. His work is not only technically impressive but full of compassion and care, demonstrating his commitment to making a difference in the world.
Danielle is intelligent and hardworking. She expertly solves complex problems both in and out of the classroom and is not afraid of asking for help when needed. Her character and leadership are a light on the hill for others to see and she is a living definition of what it means to be a servant leader.
Jacob is inquisitive, hardworking, and always determined to succeed no matter what challenge is thrown at him. He inspires others through his creativity and imagination, and leads by example with his work ethic and full participation.
Autumn combines her academic prowess with strong people skills, a commitment to always seeing the best in others, and dedication to service. Powered by this wonderful combination of talents and virtues, she has provided leadership that has helped her classmates and teachers to become more "bonded together."
Landen is a charismatic student with a great sense of humor and work ethic. He has an excellent eye for seeing the connections between difficult material and he thrives in a challenging environment. Landen is mature beyond his years and is a joy to be around.
Grey is gifted and hardworking. His sense of humor and light-heartedness creates a comfortable and supportive environment for those around him. He is always willing to work with and support those around him, including speaking up for those without a voice. Grey is a young man of character and strength who makes a difference both in and out of the classroom.
Augie is an independent and critical thinker. He has a gift for sizing up problems and finding workable solutions. You have not lived until you have seen Augie’s full on laugh light up a room with joy! He is authentic and compassionate and loves serving others.
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74 seniors were recognized as members of the Century Club for completing over 100 hours of Christian service throughout their four years, making up 12,764 hours of the total amount completed by the Class of 2025.
![French Honor Society Inductees honored for dedication to language studies]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747147369/mcnhsorg/qfxrindzs5b2fnsst1ow/image1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747147369/mcnhsorg/qfxrindzs5b2fnsst1ow/image1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747147369/mcnhsorg/qfxrindzs5b2fnsst1ow/image1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747147369/mcnhsorg/qfxrindzs5b2fnsst1ow/image1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747147369/mcnhsorg/qfxrindzs5b2fnsst1ow/image1.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747147369/mcnhsorg/qfxrindzs5b2fnsst1ow/image1.png","width":1920}])
Congratulations to the three students who were inducted to The Société Honoraire de Français.
![McNicholas recognizes student achievement for the 2024-25 school year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746716445/mcnhsorg/fhvilylrbragb8fmwjuh/AcademicAwards2025-22.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746716445/mcnhsorg/fhvilylrbragb8fmwjuh/AcademicAwards2025-22.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746716445/mcnhsorg/fhvilylrbragb8fmwjuh/AcademicAwards2025-22.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746716445/mcnhsorg/fhvilylrbragb8fmwjuh/AcademicAwards2025-22.jpg","width":1175}])
At McNicholas, students are consistently challenged to achieve their academic best. Congratulations to all our Rockets who stepped up to the challenge this year. They were recognized at our annual Academic Awards ceremony on Thursday, May 8.