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Welcome McNicholas President, Dr. Denver Stanfield
Welcome McNicholas President, Dr. Denver Stanfield
Listen in on our first episode of Conversation with the President & the Principal
McNicholas is pleased to welcome the school’s new President, Dr. Denver Stanfield, who began his tenure at McNicholas on July 1.
Dr. Stanfield recently completed his first career as a highly respected and nationally recognized Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon. He has been affiliated with McNicholas High School for more than two decades, serving as a team physician beginning in 1995. He has also been actively involved in countless volunteer activities and fundraising efforts at the school, including playing an integral role in the highly successful "Project Paradise.” He and his wife, Joyce, have two children who graduated from McNicholas, Kassidy ‘07 and Dillon ‘12.
Dr. Stanfield and Principal David Mueller discuss Dr. Stanfield’s role and their partnership in this first edition of Conversation with the President & the Principal. Listen in by clicking here.
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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.
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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.