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McNicholas students excel on Advanced Placement Tests

McNicholas students excel on Advanced Placement Tests

Congratulations to our 49 Rockets who were recognized by the College Board's Advanced Placement (AP) Program! These brilliant students received scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP tests this spring. Of this group of talented students, 16 were named AP Scholars with Distinction and 5 were named AP Scholars with Honor.

The McNicholas AP program challenges our highly motivated students to find their academic brilliance, offering 19 on-campus AP courses. 

AP Scholars with Distinction

Granted to students who receive an average of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams

Amanda Braig, Jonathan Byrum, Katie Claes, Michael Egan, Grace Elpers, Gracie Fechtel, Calla Garretson, Lucas Hannah, Remy Holder, Evelyn Hurlburt, Lila Moeves, Tyler Munzel, Lynn Sandmann, Jacob Smith, Connor Svarda, Joey Thomas

AP Scholars with Honor

Granted to students who receive an average of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams

Christian Burt, Steven Horne, Colin Koran, Sean McManus, Justin Smith

AP Scholars

Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams

Braden BoBo, Julia Cheek, Liz Cheevers, Olivia Donovan, Annabelle Dugle, Hannah Frede, Nick Geiser, Ethan Gundrum, Jacob Gundrum, Kelsea Haas, Audrey Hurlburt, Matt Irvine, Ben Jones, Carly Kent, Kennedy Kramer, Megan Longmore, Cara Metzger, Hayden Minnich, Mia Ray, Eric Reinhart, Grace Reuss, Gemma Roetenberger, Alex Smith, Wyatt Spears, William Tipton, Cannon Wells, Isaac White, Ian Wolfram

    McNicholas Recognizes Academic Top Ten for the Class of 2026
    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

    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!

    Jolene Esz Named AACC Teacher of the Year

    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.