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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

The National Honor Society hosted MCHS's annual Cocoa Cram study session in the Upper Campus cafeteria on Monday from 6-8 p.m.
NHS hosts Cocoa Cram before finals
David Popescu, Contributing Writer • December 20, 2024

The National Honor Society hosted the Cocoa Cram study session in the Upper Campus cafeteria on Monday from 6-8 p.m. NHS member Jamison Shea said ,“It was actually my idea to help bring it back … And I heard a lot about sophomores needing some help when it comes to finals, so I thought it’d be a good idea to bring back this really fun event...

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Juniors in the course American Studies  participated in Chautauqua and spent the day dressed in character and voting on different policies.
Gallery | Chautauqua
Lily Adams, Editor in Chief • December 11, 2024
On Wednesday, Oct. 9th, MCHS had their annual powder puff game. Parents, students, and staff filled the bleachers to watch the seniors take home the trophy.
Powderpuff showdown
Afton Ingraffia, Features Editor • October 18, 2024
On Oct. 7th, Erica (Watson) Borggren visited MCHS upper campus to talk to students and tour the building.
Gallery | Distinguished Graduate Erica Watson Borggren
Lily Adams, Editor-in-Chief • October 18, 2024
Children are escorted from a church next to the Abundant Life Christian School on Dec. 16, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. According to reports, a student and teacher were shot and killed at the school earlier today, and the suspected shooter was found dead at the scene.
Opinion | Common crime, uncommon criminal
Gabe Santos, Opinions editor • December 20, 2024
Christmas spirit seems to be lower than usually here at MCHS
Opinion | How MCHS stole Christmas
Brynn Kostelnik, Copy Editor • December 18, 2024
The phone ban that the school recently got put into place has students more unattached to the lessons in class than we thought.
Opinion | Phone bans in schools works
Brooklyn Kuhl, Freshmen Contributor • December 13, 2024
The REN team hosted a breakfast for MCHS December Grads on Tuesday Dec. 17 in the Upper Campus cafeteria before their last round of finals as high school students.
Headstart on success 
Tate Bartelson, Staff Writer • December 20, 2024
Key Club students wrapped 700 presents for community members in need on Dec. 11 in the Upper Campus cafeteria.
Spreading cheer
Afton Ingraffia, Features Editor • December 19, 2024
Students and staff at MCHS celebrate the semester coming to an end last week on Friday Dec. 13th. Students competed in different games to see which class is truly the best at MCHS.
All in for school spirit
Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor • December 16, 2024
Former Republican presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Republican presidential nominee former U.S. President Donald Trump shake hands during a campaign rally at Desert Diamond Arena on Aug. 23, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona.
Trump’s questionable cabinet
Berenice Santiago, Social media designer • December 13, 2024
Puzzle | Word Search, Dec. 19, 2024
Puzzle | Word Search, Dec. 19, 2024
December 19, 2024
Puzzle | Word Search, Dec. 17, 2024
Puzzle | Word Search, Dec. 17, 2024
December 17, 2024
Puzzle | Wordle, Dec. 12, 2024
Puzzle | Wordle, Dec. 12, 2024
December 12, 2024
Each year, Americans swarm local their Starbucks to sample special holiday drinks and to pick up their own red cup. But which drinks are actually worth it?
Review | Which Starbucks holiday drink is best?
Grace Bellavia, Staff Writer • December 20, 2024
"Rosie" is the debut studio album by South Korean singer Rosé, best known for performing in BLACKPINK. The album was released last week through The Black Label and Atlantic Records.
Review | Number one girl
December 16, 2024
MCHS's Strength and Powerlifting programs hosted their annual Liftmas event earlier this week in the Upper Campus weight room to celebrate fitness before the end of the semester.
Heavy lifting
Hunter Blake, Sports Editor • December 20, 2024
Girl Varsity basketball plays hard and fast against Crystal Lake South.
Beating the score
December 17, 2024
Players on the Kings High School Hockey team celebrate after scoring a goal last season. Many players on the team are from MCHS.
Kings of the rink
December 12, 2024
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