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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

This year’s Homecoming celebration will feature some new events along with some old traditions, including the parade, Powder Puff football, the dance and Paint the Town.
MCHS to celebrate centennial during Homecoming week
Grace Crockett, Staff Writer • September 30, 2024

This year‭, ‬Homecoming brings many events to celebrate the 100th year of MCHS including a spirit week‭, ‬football game‭, ‬and a dance‭.‬ The theme for this year’s dance is‭ ‬“The Greatest Homecoming”‭ ‬or‭ ‬“Carnival”‭ ‬which will be from 7-10‭ ‬p.m‭. ‬on Oct‭. ‬12‭ ‬at the Upper Campus‭....

AP teacher Anthony Powe prepares students for upcoming AP exams in the spring of 2025
AP test changes affect MCHS
September 17, 2024
Homecoming is one of the most exciting weeks of the school year—but not necessarily because of football or dances. MCHS should work harder as a school celebrate all that high school has to offer during Homecoming—and all of its groups.
Opinion | Outshined by the ball
Beth Brackmann, A&E Editor • October 8, 2024
The week of the 23rd, the class of 2028 got to experience pride camp with their senior leaders to grow student bonds.
We are the fighting Warriors
Lily Adams, Editor in Chief • October 10, 2024
The parade is MCHS’s most visible Homecoming tradition. Moving from Veterans Memorial Park to the Freshman Campus on Oct. 6, Green Street will be lined by members of the Warrior Community young and old.
Marching along Green Street
Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor • October 10, 2024
When it opened in 1953, MCHS’s Freshman Campus — formerly known as East Campus — was simply McHenry High School. This photo from 1951 shows how little the building has changed over time.
A hundred years in the making
Ethan Rasmussen, Staff Writer • October 9, 2024
Teacher's who are involved in AVID all have signs on their doors such as the one Mrs.Dunn has.
Making an impact
Hunter Blake, Sports Editor • October 8, 2024
The Warrior Weekly
This year for Homecoming’s dance, MCHS’s students are looking for a mix of both the upbeat slow-dance worthy, along with some throwbacks and some recent chart-toppers.
Playlist | Dancing for a century
Gabe Santos, Staff Writer • October 11, 2024
The week of the 23rd, the class of 2028 got to experience pride camp with their senior leaders to grow student bonds.
We are the fighting Warriors
Lily Adams, Editor in Chief • October 10, 2024
On Friday, Sept. 27, MCHS's football field was packed with players and staff for their annual Staff Appreciation game against Burlington Central.
Gallery | Football Staff Appreciation Night
Rose Wenckebach, Artistic Director • October 8, 2024
Yearbooks from previous decades show the Homecoming themes from the past 70 years. MCHS’s first Homecoming theme, “The Wizard of Oz,” was chosen in 1967.
Way back when
Afton Ingraffia, Features Editor • October 9, 2024
Drake performs during Lollapalooza Chile on March 18, 2023, in Santiago, Chile.
R and beef
May 16, 2024
Varsity girls golfer Kilynn Axelson swings her club during a meet on August 20 at Boone Creek Golf Club in Bull Valley.
Hole in one
Rose Wenckebach, Artistic Director • October 1, 2024
MCHS girls flag football team started off their first year with an amazing record of 9-1.
New victories
September 19, 2024
Girls Volleyball plays against Hampshire for their first game
Taking the court
September 3, 2024
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