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McNicholas celebrates the Class of 2021
McNicholas celebrates the Class of 2021
Congratulations to our newest graduates who received their diplomas at the PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center on Saturday, May 22.
Valedictorian Anna Rahner and staff member Mrs. Jenni Tumser were nominated by the Class of 2021 to speak at the graduation ceremony. Anna challenged her classmates to “Be not afraid.” She said, “You will not find the words ‘be safe’ in scripture. What you will find is ‘Be not afraid.’ Be not afraid to live out your faith… Be not afraid to love God by being grateful for the present moment…Be not afraid to love your neighbor through your own actions.”
After the awarding of diplomas, Mr. Mueller sent the graduates forth, saying, “We have been truly blessed with the intellect, talents, energy, dedication and enthusiasm of these young adults. They have grown in knowledge and faith. As we send them forth now as alumni, we ask the Lord to bless each of them in all their future endeavors and to help them to continue to grow towards Full Stature in Christ.”
Congratulations to all the members of the Class of 2021, including these special award winners:
Archbishop McNicholas Memorial Award
Aimee Gauger & Bryan Maxey
Christian Leadership Award
Kristen Van Huss & Evan Economou
Rasper Service Award
Ian Phillips & Claire Crawford
Outstanding Service Awards
Isabella Bonner
Nicholas Carter
Madeline Daley
Isabella Dawson
Anna Eiser
Elizabeth Granlund
Margaret Haap
Brady Hopkins
Olivia Rohling
Mia Smith
Principal’s Award
Haven Dwyer & Clayton Badylak
Be not afraid to live out your faith… Be not afraid to love God by being grateful for the present moment…Be not afraid to love your neighbor through your own actions.
Anna Rahner '21
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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
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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.