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2024 Mardi Gras Court announced
2024 Mardi Gras Court announced
Congratulations to seniors Alexander Smith and Maria Billies who have been named Captain and Maid of Honor of the 72nd 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. 18.
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
Audrey Beverly, Maria Billies, Amanda Braig, Abigail Dorschug, Annmarie Duffy, Annabelle Dugle, Estella Elpers, Teagan Farmer, Grace Fechtel, Taylor Ferenc, Hannah Frede, Calla Garretson, Audrey Hurlburt, Carly Kent, Mary Metzger, Maria Ramundo, Gemma Roetenberger, Sheridan Threet, Anna Yorn, Amanda Zerhusen
Men of the Court
Christian Burt, Andrew Ehlers, Ian Ely, Aidan Garvin, Lucas Hannah, Joseph Hilbert, Remington Holder, Zachary Kaser, Owen Lawler, Brendan McPheron, William Moran, Kyle Naumann, Jacob Rees, Alexander Smith, Ty Spitzmiller, Joseph Thomas, Cannon Wells, Andrew Wesselkamper, Isaac White, Carson Young
Junior Honor Guard
Kenzie Dehner, Lila Moeves, Lynn Sandmann, Jordan Wheatley, Eric Reinhart, Noel Shelly, William Tipton, Hugh Tobin
Sophomore Honor Guard
Josephine Fortin, Grace Mastruserio, Grace McCafferty, Liliana McHugh, Caleb Link, Steven Meltebrink, Caleb Naumann, Fletcher Pyles
Read more about the McNicholas Mardi Gras Pageant and Ball.
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Natalie Cox, Josephine Fortin, Sarah Hutchinson, Grace McCafferty, Lauren Radtke, Allison Runte, Addison Russo, Kaelin Timko, Kennedy Trapp, and Annemarie Wolfer.
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Yesterday, we celebrated our talented arts students during Arts Signing Day. The Class of 2026 includes seven students earning the Ohio Arts Honor Diploma, twelve students who studied art all four years at McNicholas, and nine students who will continue their education in an arts-related field. Congratulations to these talented young people!
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For Jolene Esz, teaching has never been just a job. It is a calling rooted in community, service, and a deep commitment to helping students grow. This year, that dedication was recognized in a meaningful way as she was named Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year.