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2023 Mardi Gras Court announced
2023 Mardi Gras Court announced
Congratulations to seniors Michael Cheek and Carly Weidenbacher who have been named Captain and Maid of Honor of the 71st 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. 19.
The Mardi Gras Pageant and Ball, the most prestigious student event of the year at McNicholas, honors 40 senior students who have given their time and talents in service to the school and community throughout their high school experience. During the evening ceremonies, a Mardi Gras King and Queen will be crowned.
Women of the Court
Charlotte Ackerman, Rose Bayer, Elaina Bowman, Kelly Carville, Danielle Dietz, Gia Guessford, Julia Hart, Shelby Highfield, Megan Kuhn, Karleen Leibreich, Isabella Mastruserio, Lauren McNamee, Maggie Mulvaney, Harlan Mulvey, Rebecca Rose, Kaitlyn Schulte, Kaylee Scott, Autumn Strebel, Meredith Umstead, Carly Weidenbacher
Men of the Court
Augustus Block, Benjamin BoBo, Nicholas Bruns, Michael Cheek, Peter Carroll, Andrew Edwards, Charles Everhart, Jacob Forsthoefel, Benjamin Gibbons, Vincent Hughes, Aiden Kelly, Nathaniel Kouche, Matthew Mitchell, Samuel Noble, Noah Novotny, Alexander Reed, Shawn Roesel, Landen Rupp, Colin Sandfoss, Tyler Snyder
Junior Honor Guard
Maria Billies, Christian Burt, Annabelle Dugle, Grace Fechtel, Lucas Hannah, Owen Lawler, Ty Spitzmiller, Sheridan Threet
Sophomore Honor Guard
Braden BoBo, Julia Cheek, Benjamin Jones, William Meltebrink, Tyler Munzel, Katherine Noble, Ellie Suttles, Maia Zeilman
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Some of life's greatest lessons cannot be found in a textbook. They are discovered standing beneath the ancient arches of the Colosseum, gazing up at masterpieces in Vatican City, or watching the sun set along the Seine River. This spring, 43 McNicholas students experienced those moments firsthand, returning home with a deeper appreciation for art, history, culture, and the world around them.
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Nine McNicholas students traveled to Buenos Aires this summer for the school's first Sister School Exchange with Instituto Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves, building on friendships formed when Argentine students visited McNicholas earlier this year. Through living with host families, attending classes, and experiencing Argentina's rich culture and history, students discovered that the most meaningful lessons come from stepping beyond their comfort zones and embracing connections that transcend borders.
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McNicholas proudly recognized 16 student-athletes from the Class of 2026 who have committed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.