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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

Local gas station near the recent shooting has seen less traction with the investigation
Shooting in Lakemoor concerns citizens
Grace Crockett, News Editor • March 14, 2025

James Piezonka caused a shooting on Route 21 in Lakemoor on March 2 that resulted in the death of his son. The shooting along Route 21 earlier this month resulted in the tragic death of Ryan Piezonka (31). James has been charged with first degree murder, aggravated domestic battery and felon in possession of a firearm following the shooting. This...

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MCHS Boys Varsity Basketball Team had their senior night on Friday, Feb. 14 in the Upper campus main gym.
Gallery | Boys basketball senior night
Hunter Blake, Sports Editor • March 10, 2025
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
Students log onto schoolodgy to join their class zoom call
Opinion | Cold day criteria in schools is inconsistent and needs to change
Mason Sites, Staff Writer • March 11, 2025
Listening to music can be beneficial for students if used correctly.
Opinion | Music doesn’t help you focus
Grace Bellavia, Opinions Editor • March 5, 2025
School Resource Officer Richard Rewiako can confiscated any scholars vapes throughout the school year. This is his large collection of students vapes that get discarded at the end of the year.
Up in smoke
Braden Friedle, contributing writer • March 10, 2025
McHenry County is no stranger to homelessness, but it comes in many different circumstances then people imagine. 80% of the homeless population in McHenry County have jobs, and many sleep on friends' couches instead of on the streets.
Unchosen lifestyle
Lily Adams, Editor In Chief • March 6, 2025
As more and more kids are being given “screen time,” people are able to see the effects of it as these children grow up having to rely on screens for everything
Digital playgrounds
Afton Ingraffia, Features Editor • February 21, 2025
Puzzle | Spelling Bee, Mar. 13, 2025
Puzzle | Spelling Bee, Mar. 13, 2025
March 13, 2025
Puzzle | Jigsaw, Mar. 11, 2025
Puzzle | Jigsaw, Mar. 11, 2025
March 11, 2025
Puzzle | Word Search, Mar. 6, 2025
Puzzle | Word Search, Mar. 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
The new Snow White live action movie is does not have the same whimsy as the animated version.
Analysis | I’d rather eat the apple
Beth Brackmann, A&E Editor • March 13, 2025
Freshman swimmer Robbie Rosenbaum qualified for state.
Sprint to success
Ele Kinser, Staff Writer • March 13, 2025
On Feb. 5, President Donald Trump signed an executive order called "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports," which has caused a chilling effect in high school and college sports, even in schools without trans athletes.
Torn from the turf
March 12, 2025
Boys Lacrosse gets ready to start up their spring season.
New season, familiar faces
February 24, 2025
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