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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

A fan pays tribute to British singer Liam Payne in front of the hotel where he died in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.
Liam Payne dead at 31
Michalina Sotka, Print Managing Editor • October 25, 2024

Former One Direction member Liam Payne was found dead at his hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina on the night of Wednesday, Oct. 16. Payne was in Argentina for 2 weeks before his death, he was there to support his former band member, Niall Horan at his concert on Wednesday, Oct. 2. This naturally came as a shock to fans around the globe. “I...

MCHS first ever flag football season ended with a loss against Antioch in the Regional Championships.
Raise the flag
October 22, 2024
The Warrior Weekly
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
Students, and staff dressed up for Hoco week to show school spirit. Hallways were filled with school spirit and buzz.
Gallery | Homecoming spirit week
Berenice Santiago, Staff Writer • October 17, 2024
High schools have been quick to judge others for making mistakes even if they are easily fixable.
Opinion | Judge, jury, and drama
Gabe Santos, Opinions Editor • November 6, 2024
Editorial Cartoon | Right or left?
Editorial Cartoon | Right or left?
Beth Brackmann, Arts and Entertainment Editor • November 4, 2024
Recently, restaurant Happy Jack’s announced it would close for the winter and re-open in the spring. Happy Jack’s is a local staple beloved by many in the McHenry area.
Seasons change
Lily Adams, Editor In Chief • November 6, 2024
This Election Day, many students at MCHS are voting for the first time — and some adults have been working hard to make it happen.
Your vote, your choice
Grace Crockett, News Editor • November 5, 2024
MCHS's Biomedical program starts their brand new club called HOSA. This club helps those who want to be more involved in their future with biomedical sciences.
Future white coats
Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor • November 4, 2024
Karen Smith, mean girls
How spooky became sexy
Elijah Latronica, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024
Puzzle | Wordle, Nov. 5 2025
Puzzle | Wordle, Nov. 5 2025
November 5, 2024
Puzzle | Word Search, Oct. 31, 2024
Puzzle | Word Search, Oct. 31, 2024
October 31, 2024
Puzzle | Sudoku, Oct. 29, 2024
Puzzle | Sudoku, Oct. 29, 2024
October 29, 2024
This Halloween season, the beloved movie Nightmare Before Christmas will be seeing the big screen once more.
This is a “Nightmare!”
McKenzie Woods, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024
Passing out candy has always been a Halloween Tradition, some of the candies that most kids will find in their bags are Twix, Snickers, Nerds and more
Opinion: Trick or TRASH
October 31, 2024
MCHS's girls lacrosse team took on Hoffman Estates High School at the McCracken Athletic Field.
Nothing but net
Hunter Blake, Sports Editor • November 6, 2024
The varsity girls cross country team comes together to cheer each other on before a meet at McHenry Township Park on Aug. 31.
The heart of the team
November 5, 2024
Seniors football players, cheerleaders, dancers got to walk the field at MCHS last home game. Honoring the work that they have put in for their team and the memories they shared with their teammates.
Last steps on the field
October 30, 2024
MCHS first ever flag football season ended with a loss against Antioch in the Regional Championships.
Raise the flag
October 22, 2024
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