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Cincinnati Enquirer Student of the Week Winners
Cincinnati Enquirer Student of the Week Winners
Congratulations to the following students who have been recognized for their achievements and named student of the week by the Cincinnati Enquirer during the 2023-24 school year!
Amanda Zerhusen
Academic Excellence Award
Amanda is a first honors student in her senior year at McNicholas. She is the 2023 recipient of the St. Michael’s College Book Award for Academic Achievement and Social Conscience, which recognizes students’ academic success and exemplary community service involvement. Amanda is also a member of the National Honor Society and a varsity soccer player for the Rockets.
Alex Smith
Spirit Award
Alex serves as the student body president for the 2023-24 school year, was named captain of the 72nd annual Mardi Gras Ball and is a member of the CREW program leadership team. He participated in the fall 2023 six-day Appalachia Encounter Retreat along with 23 other seniors. At the retreat, Alex said he learned that “when you partake in acts of service for others, true community flourishes.”
Lynn Sandmann
Art & Soul Award
Lynn is a gifted artist who creates visually stunning paintings, sketches and sculptures. Her passion for life and care for others radiates through her work. She also represented McNicholas High School in the Cincinnati finals of the Rotary Club 4-Way Speech Contest during the 2023-24 school year and was named the Cincinnati champion.
Remington Holder
Academic Excellence Award
Holder is a four-year Dean’s List student and a St. Joseph Scholar. He is a member of the Science National Honor Society, Math National Honor Society and National Honor Society. He is a member of the boys bowling team, academic team, CyberPatriot team and other clubs.
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Congratulations to the 2026-27 CREW Leadership Team! These students are stepping into important leadership roles and will help shape another successful year of leadership, faith, service, and community at McNicholas
![Where Art Comes Alive: McNicholas Students Explore Italy, France, and Belgium]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785242087/mcnhsorg/sbrippkkotndhhmeudtj/IMG_7598.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785242087/mcnhsorg/sbrippkkotndhhmeudtj/IMG_7598.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785242087/mcnhsorg/sbrippkkotndhhmeudtj/IMG_7598.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785242087/mcnhsorg/sbrippkkotndhhmeudtj/IMG_7598.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1785242087/mcnhsorg/sbrippkkotndhhmeudtj/IMG_7598.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1785242087/mcnhsorg/sbrippkkotndhhmeudtj/IMG_7598.jpg","width":2200}])
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.