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

The McHenry Messenger

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

The McHenry Messenger

Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Johnny Mercer Theatre on Sept. 24, 2024, in Savannah, Georgia.
United States makes plans to celebrate 250th birthday
Dominic Burnett, Puzzle Master • December 2, 2024

Donald Trump announced plans for the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026 during a speech on July 4, 2020, at Mount Rushmore. Big cities like Philadelphia will likely have celebrations, parades, and fireworks to celebrate the anniversary. There might also be people reenacting big historical events, such as the signing of the Declaration...

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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
The internet is full of hot takes about no longer wanting to talk to the other side of the political spectrum — especially as  the holidays approach. But cutting ties because of politics is a mistake that could only divide the country further.
OPINION | Politics shouldn’t tarnish relationships
Michalina Sotka, Print Managing Editor • December 6, 2024
Shoppers pick up televisions and other Black Friday deals at a Wal-Mart on Nov. 25, 2022, in Dunwoody, Georgia. Walmart opened at 6am on Black Friday for shoppers with discounts on some high priced items.
Black Friday comes to McHenry
Grace Crockett, News Editor • November 22, 2024
One Piece anime will be part of Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Real revolution
Travis Norberg, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024
Students from MCHS prepare to ski at Alpine Valley Resort in Elkhorn, Wis. during the revivied Ski and Snowboard Club's first trip of the year last Wednesday.
Hitting the slopes
Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor • December 6, 2024
According to the Illinois Assessment of Readiness show that MCHS's test scores dropped around 25% on both math and reading tests.
Ready or not
Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor • December 4, 2024
American Studies hosts their annual Chautauqua in the Upper Campus auditorium on Nov. 21. Junior, Devin Elbert spoke as LeBron James about gun violence in America.
Taking their seats
Lily Adams, Editor In Chief • December 2, 2024
Puzzle | Jigsaw Puzzle, Dec. 5, 2024
Puzzle | Jigsaw Puzzle, Dec. 5, 2024
December 4, 2024
Puzzle | Word Search, Dec. 3, 2024
Puzzle | Word Search, Dec. 3, 2024
December 3, 2024
Puzzle | Word Search, Nov. 22, 2024
Puzzle | Word Search, Nov. 22, 2024
November 22, 2024
Bri LaPaglia and Zach Bryan attend the 66th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles.
Zach Bryan is unlucky
McKenzie Woods, Copy Editor • December 4, 2024
Review: The last dance
Review: The last dance
November 22, 2024
One Piece anime will be part of Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Real revolution
November 22, 2024
“Chimp Crazy” is a docuseries on Max following the story of Tonia Haddix, an exotic animal breeder, and her chimpanzee Tonka
Analysis | Chimp on the run
November 20, 2024
Corona is one of MCHS’s first female wrestlers. Starting her career in 6th grade, Corona was a big reason why so many girls feel comfortable and confident to try something new and lace up those wrestling shoes.
Hit the mats
Rose Wenckebach, Artistic Director • December 2, 2024
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw holds the World Series trophy aloft after speaking at the ceremony at Dodger Stadium amid the celebration of the Dodgers' World Series title, in Los Angeles on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.
MLB post-season
November 15, 2024
MCHS's girls lacrosse team took on Hoffman Estates High School at the McCracken Athletic Field.
Nothing but net
November 6, 2024
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