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National Honor Society students celebrated its new members during last year’s induction ceremony on Sept. 21, 2022 in the Upper Campus auditorium. This year’s inductees were celebrated in a similar ceremony.
NHS inducts new members
Paulina Borowski, Marketing Director • September 22, 2023

On Wednesday‭, ‬Sept‭. ‬20‭ ‬at 7‭ ‬p.m‭., ‬the National Honors Society had their induction ceremony for newly nominated MCHS students in‭ ‬the Upper Campus...

MCHS students participate in Paint The Town on Sept. 21 as part of this years Homecoming festivities.
What to expect with the upcoming Homecoming week
Grace Crockett, Staff Writer • September 22, 2023

MCHS’s students, staff, and alumni will celebrate this year’s Homecoming next week. This year's Homecoming dance will have the theme “Lights, Camera, Action”, which...

The FVC transtioned to online tickets for certain sports. The fans of the teams are supposed to purchase the ticket when their team has an away game rather than paying in cash.
MCHS goes online with new FVC ticketing system
Lola Cassidy, Staff Writer • September 15, 2023

MCHS students are paying for game tickets on a new online system beginning this year. Though students can still get into home games for free by showing their student ID, they...

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No McHenry Pit signs have been appearing in front of houses all over McHenry. There have been many city council meetings to discuss whether or not there will be a gravel pit behind the McHenry Outdoor Theater.

Have you seen the signs?

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McHenry Riverside Shoppes have opened for business for local, small businesses to utilize.

McHenry's Riverwalk Shoppes are open for business

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Chicago Bear and MCHS alum Robert Tonyan poses for pics on the sideline during the varsity football game against Huntley on Sept. 1 at McCracken Field.

Back to McCracken

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On Sunday, August 27, MCHSs community gathered to welcome home Veterans from their return of the Honor Flight trip.

Gallery: Honor Flight Welcome Home Celebration

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The culinary kitchen has undergone construction and been remodeled for students to utilize this school year.

Now we're cooking

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On Sept. 8, Leadership In Action students went to training to prepare for Freshman Pride Camp at Camp Duncan in Ingleside that they were leading the following week.
Gallery: Leadership in Action prepares for Pride Camp
Madisyn Spencer, Contributing Writer • September 20, 2023
Players celebrate a point during the varsity volleyball match against Burlington Central on Sept. 5.
Gallery: Volleyball against Burlington Central
Mackenzie Sroka, Editor-In-Chief • September 7, 2023
On Sunday, August 27, MCHSs community gathered to welcome home Veterans from their return of the Honor Flight trip.
Gallery: Honor Flight Welcome Home Celebration
Elijah Latronica, Staff Writer • August 29, 2023
Opinion
Blended learning is supposed to empower students to work at the pace and place that best suits them. So why is MCHS denying the flexibility that some students need to thrive?
Opinion: MCHS should allow off-campus blending
Leylah Moreno, Artistic Director • September 21, 2023

In previous years‭, ‬students who met requirements were allowed to leave the classroom and even school property during the period‭ ‬on designated blending days‭....

All grade levels have to study for second semester finals, while seniors that have met the requirements have not had to take their finals.
Opinion: All grade levels should have the option for final exemptions
May 24, 2023
Even before COVID, fewer people were enjoying movies in theaters. But almost nothing can replace the experience of seeing a movie in seats with a larger-than-life screen.
Opinion: Bring back movie theaters
May 19, 2023
For years, MCHS has asked students to pay fees in order to enjoy privileged like prom and graduation. But withholding prom denies students a chance to enjoy of the biggest highlights of the school year over something that might not be their fault.
Opinion: Paying fees should not be a prom requirement
May 18, 2023
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Arts & Entertainment
Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) falls through a portal connecting the Spider-Verse in Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation’s “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.”
My name is Miles Morales
Paulina Borowski, Marketing Director • September 14, 2023

“Spiderman Across the Spider-Verse”, released in theaters June 2, 2023, remains a topic of discussion months after its initial release. This movie focuses on the adventures...

Comedians Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla pose for the Streamy Awards in 2010. After 12 years, the Smosh brand is back in Hecox and Padillas hands
Friendship always wins
September 12, 2023
From left, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg perform during halftime of Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on Feb. 13 2022, in Inglewood, California.
Review: 50 years, 50 rappers
August 31, 2023
Both Barbie and Oppenheimer would have made an impact on their own, but combined they became an absolute powerhouse in Hollywood this summer, debuting at $162 million and $82.4 million respectively in box office sales.
The two-headed monster that destroyed box office
August 30, 2023
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Features
No McHenry Pit signs have been appearing in front of houses all over McHenry. There have been many city council meetings to discuss whether or not there will be a gravel pit behind the McHenry Outdoor Theater.
Have you seen the signs?
Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor • September 11, 2023

A large open field next door to neighborhoods, schools and a local business might soon be the location of a massive gravel pit that some residents worry will be hazardous to their health.  This summer,...

For the second year in a row, MCHS hosted a trip to Washington D.C. for veterans as part of Honor Flight. The trip entailed veterans viewing memorials in the nations capital and being recognized for their service.
Found family
September 8, 2023
The culinary kitchen has undergone construction and been remodeled for students to utilize this school year.
Now we're cooking
September 5, 2023
Daisy Lomeli address at the Class of 2023 on Saturday at McCracken Field.
The final goodbye
May 25, 2023
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Sports
Chicago Bear and MCHS alum Robert Tonyan poses for pics on the sideline during the varsity football game against Huntley on Sept. 1 at McCracken Field.
Back to McCracken
Hunter Blake, Sports Editor • September 6, 2023

The first home game. The first time many fans are seeing the team play. The first time the dance team and marching band performs. The first time the team hears the support...

Emerson Gasmann participates in MCHSs signing event to celebrate her commitment to playing a sport at a collegian level on May 9.
Catalog of the committed
May 18, 2023
As the school year ends, teams are scheduling summer camps and practices. These opportunities arent just for players to hone their skills but also for coaches to a chance for the coaches to get a feel for which players they want on their team.
Break a sweat
May 17, 2023
MCHS runners push themselves toward the finish line during a boys track meet on April 24 at McCracken Field.
Running up the season
May 11, 2023
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  • Players gather together on the court to discuss the previous set during the varsity volleyball match against Burlington Central on Sept. 5.

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  • Players connect with fans during the varsity volleyball match against Burlington Central on Sept. 5.

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  • Players prepare to receive the ball during the varsity volleyball match against Burlington Central on Sept. 5.

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  • Players celebrate a point during the varsity volleyball match against Burlington Central on Sept. 5.

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  • A player prepares to hit the ball over the net during the varsity volleyball match against Burlington Central on Sept. 5.

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  • Players prepare to defend the ball during the varsity volleyball match against Burlington Central on Sept. 5.

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  • Players stand for the National Anthem during the varsity volleyball match against Burlington Central on Sept. 5.

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  • Players celebrate a point during the varsity volleyball match against Burlington Central on Sept. 5.

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  • Players on the court meet in a huddle during the varsity volleyball match against Burlington Central on Sept. 5.

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  • A player serves the ball during the varsity volleyball match against Burlington Central on Sept. 5.

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  • A player prepares to defend the ball during the varsity volleyball match against Burlington Central on Sept. 5.

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  • Players prepare to defend the ball during the varsity volleyball match against Burlington Central on Sept. 5.

    Madison Harvey

  • Players celebrate a point during the varsity volleyball match against Burlington Central on Sept. 5.

    Madison Harvey

  • A player celebrates earning a point during the varsity volleyball match against Burlington Central on Sept. 5.

    Madison Harvey

  • A player prepares to defend the ball during the varsity volleyball match against Burlington Central on Sept. 5.

    Madison Harvey

  • A player prepares to defend the ball during the varsity volleyball match against Burlington Central on Sept. 5.

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  • Fans celebrate the team earning a point during the varsity volleyball match against Burlington Central on Sept. 5.

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  • A player prepares to serve the ball during the varsity volleyball match against Burlington Central on Sept. 5.

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  • Players celebrate earning a point during the varsity volleyball match against Burlington Central on Sept. 5.

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  • A player prepares to serve the ball during the varsity volleyball match against Burlington Central on Sept. 5.

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  • Players celebrate together earning a point during the varsity volleyball match against Burlington Central on Sept. 5. .

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