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Congratulations, Prom King Billy Meltebrink and Prom Queen Lynn Sandmann
Congratulations, Prom King Billy Meltebrink and Prom Queen Lynn Sandmann
Rockets ran for the roses at "Kentucky Derby" Prom at the Newport Syndicate with a fun night of dinner, dancing, and celebrating.
Congratulations to Queen Lynn Sandmann, King Billy Meltebrink, and all the members of the Prom Court: Lily Bellissemo, Kenzie Dehner, Olivia Donovan, Francie Goff, Natalie Jones, Lucy Laudeman, Maddie Martinez, Grace Reuss, Kiersten Snyder, Ava Strange, Maia Zeilman, Jack Brinck, Jay Clifton, AJ Gundler, Jacob Gundrum, Eli Holland, Matthew Irvine, Jack Kamphaus, Jack Mayer, Sam Orlando, Noel Shelly, and Justin Smith.
![McNicholas Recognizes Academic Top Ten for the Class of 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777640672/mcnhsorg/m7eczoldtugn8m4crmht/AcademicTopTenNews.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777640672/mcnhsorg/m7eczoldtugn8m4crmht/AcademicTopTenNews.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1777640672/mcnhsorg/m7eczoldtugn8m4crmht/AcademicTopTenNews.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1777640672/mcnhsorg/m7eczoldtugn8m4crmht/AcademicTopTenNews.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1777640672/mcnhsorg/m7eczoldtugn8m4crmht/AcademicTopTenNews.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777640672/mcnhsorg/m7eczoldtugn8m4crmht/AcademicTopTenNews.jpg","width":2048}])
McNicholas High School proudly celebrates the Academic Top Ten of the Class of 2026, recognizing students who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in the classroom while making a lasting impact on the school community through leadership, service, and involvement.
Natalie Cox, Josephine Fortin, Sarah Hutchinson, Grace McCafferty, Lauren Radtke, Allison Runte, Addison Russo, Kaelin Timko, Kennedy Trapp, and Annemarie Wolfer.
![Class of 2026 Shines at Arts Signing Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777484448/mcnhsorg/tnykggz2gtqxurnsswxo/ArtSigningNews.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777484448/mcnhsorg/tnykggz2gtqxurnsswxo/ArtSigningNews.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1777484448/mcnhsorg/tnykggz2gtqxurnsswxo/ArtSigningNews.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1777484448/mcnhsorg/tnykggz2gtqxurnsswxo/ArtSigningNews.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1777484448/mcnhsorg/tnykggz2gtqxurnsswxo/ArtSigningNews.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777484448/mcnhsorg/tnykggz2gtqxurnsswxo/ArtSigningNews.jpg","width":2048}])
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.