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2025 Mardi Gras Court announced

2025 Mardi Gras Court announced

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. 

The Mardi Gras Pageant and Ball, the most prestigious students 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
Julia Cheek, Katherine Claes, Kennedy Dehner, Kenzie Dehner, Frances Goff, Evelyn Hurlburt, Kennedy Kramer, Megan Longmore, Hayden Minnich, Lila Moeves, Addy Must, Lily Must, Katherine Noble, Grace Reuss, Lucy Rudolph, Lynn Sandmann, Olivia Stein, Ellie Suttles, Jordan Wheatley, Maia Zeilman
 
Men of the Court
Braden BoBo, Jack Brinck, Jonathan Byrum, Alex Dalton, Paul (JR) Daniels, Michael Egan, Brady Gardner, Anthony Gundler, Jacob Gundrum, Elijah Holland, Matthew Irvine, Benjamin Jones, Jack Kamphaus, William Meltebrink, Tyler Munzel, Dylan Nguyen, Eric Reinhart, Carson Schisler, Noel Shelly, Hugh Tobin
 
Junior Honor Guard
Natalie Cox, Ryan Dorr, Olivia Dorschug, Ryan Moss, Lauren Radtke, Louis Smith, Lucinda Thompson, Kaelin Timko
 
Sophomore Honor Guard
Audrey Ackerman, Tessa Calcitrai, Molly Dornheggen, Connor Longbottom, Connor Powderly, Trey Spitzmiller, Josie Suttles, Samuel Whitcomb 
 
    Where Art Comes Alive: McNicholas Students Explore Italy, France, and Belgium
    Where Art Comes Alive: McNicholas Students Explore Italy, France, and Belgium

    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.

    A Friendship Without Borders: McNicholas Celebrates Its First Sister School Exchange with Argentina
    A Friendship Without Borders: McNicholas Celebrates Its First Sister School Exchange with Argentina

    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.