McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

Students played teachers at two different volleyball matches during the spring spirit rally on April 5 in the Upper Campus main gym. The frosh-soph team beat the Freshman Campus teachers, but the upperclassmen lost to the Upper Campus teachers.
Some assembly required
Aika Villa, Page Designer • April 8, 2024

Waking up early in the morning, an MCHS student spots an email sent by the school reminding them that it’s spirit week, which also means an assembly on Friday as well. Quickly, they put on their favorite Cubs jersey to celebrate the final spirit week of the school year. Spirit week started on April 2 following spring break and extended all the...

The Miss McHenry Pageant is a community tradition that provides scholarships for young women in McHenry. However, some believe that the pageant is not inclusive.
Opinion | Miss McHenry misses the mark
Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor • April 11, 2024
Editorial Cartoon: Under pressure
Editorial Cartoon: Under pressure
Claire Crockett, Contributing Illustrator • March 14, 2024
Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump speaks during a Get Out the Vote Rally March 2, 2024, in Richmond, Virginia.
Opinion | Trump should not run for president again 
Lola Cassidy, Online Managing Editor • March 6, 2024
Toast & Roast, located on Green St. in downtown McHenry, is a coffee shop that opened up in early March.
Brewing connections
Kiera Miller, Staff Writer • April 18, 2024
As the second semester comes to a close, the senioritis sets in to the graduating class, and the homework continues to pile up.
Stress code
Zach Benton, Staff Writer • April 16, 2024
One of the realities of being a security guard in a high school is confronting the growing issue of vaping. Though vaping continues to be an issue at MCHS, fewer kids have been disciplined for vaping this year compared to previous years.
On cloud nine
Lily Adams, Feature Editor • April 15, 2024
PE teacher Tony Swanson addresses his Strength class in the weight room at the Freshman Campus. His research shows that kids perform better in fitness testing when they engage in strength training.
Eye opening research
Afton Ingraffia, Freshman Correspondent • April 11, 2024
The Warrior Weekly
The Highlights | April 12, 2024
The Highlights | April 12, 2024
Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer • April 12, 2024
The Highlights | April 5, 2024
The Highlights | April 5, 2024
Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer • April 5, 2024
Since March is Youth Art Month, the National Art Honors Society set a station up outside the cafeteria during lunch periods to celebrate creativity and encourage students to get involved with art.
Gallery: Youth Art Month
Leylah Moreno, Artistic Director • March 22, 2024
Conan Gray released his third album, Found Heaven earlier this month.
Review | We’re lonely dancers
Margaret Demski, Copy Editor • April 17, 2024
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV is a documentary series recounting behind-the-scenes details from working with producer Dan Schneider.
An open secret 
April 15, 2024
Ruby Franke, known for her parenting YouTube channel 8passengers, plead guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse in court on December 18, 2023.
Not so "ideal family"
April 4, 2024
MCHSs girls lacrosse team took on Hoffman Estates High School at the McCracken Athletic Field.
Sticks up
Rose Wenckebach, Staff Writer • April 18, 2024
Boys volleyball players from Lakes play against Grayslake Central on April 2 at Lakes High School. If they can get enough interest, MCHS plans to put together a boys volleyball team together for next year.
Hit the court
April 9, 2024
MCHSs baseball team prepares for the season, with the addition of their new home field.
Up to bat
April 4, 2024
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