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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

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

The McHenry Messenger

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

Dressed as their character for Chautauqua, junior Onyx Haak enters the Upper Campus auditorium. They take their seat in the dimly lit space, anticipating the speeches and skits they will see today. The...

People celebrate the time honored tradition of Thanksgiving differently then others

How we celebrate

Grace Bellavia, Staff Writer November 21, 2024

Not all Thanksgiving meals are what you would call “traditional.” Many people these days follow special diets, and therefore, Thanksgiving dinner is not what you would expect. Many people of different...

The Warrior yearbook staff captured the Class of 2025 at their first spirit rally in 2021. There aren’t many ninth grade campuses in school districts across the country, so MCHS’s Class of 2025 had a unique high school experience compared to other high school students in the U.S.

A first and a last

Eli Frommes, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

It's the end of middle school in 2021, and a student gets told that they will not be with all the other grades in  high school. They get told that their first year back from covid will be isolated at...

MCHS has teachers planning our emergency e-learning plans just incase the snowy Illinois weather calls for a snow day.

Logging back on

Lily Adams, Editor-in-Chief November 19, 2024

Senior Maggie Santillan stares out her bedroom window as snow falls heavily in front of her eyes. She goes to sleep dreaming of a snow day, but when she wakes up, she is informed that there is a virtual...

On Nov. 11, MCHS opened its doors to U.S. veterans to celebrate their sacrifices with the students on Veteran's Day.

Honored today and always

Afton Ingraffia, Features Editor November 18, 2024

Annually on Nov. 11 every year the U.S. celebrates Veteran's Day where we remember and celebrate those who have served in the military. MCHS goes the extra mile to take this opportunity to honor and spread...

Although not an official yet therapy dog yet, Cheryl and Gary Myers’ dog Bailey is already doing a good job at cheering kids up and comforting them around MCHS.

Bailey to the rescue

Grace Crockett, News Editor November 18, 2024

After a full day of tests, an MCHS student is ready to go home as they are completely exhausted and overtired from the stress of the day but they have one more class period left. They walk into the library...

Student- Athletes spend most of their time putting aside their social life for their student and athletic side.

Finding the perfect balance

McKenzie Woods, Copy Editor November 15, 2024

A student starts getting ready for practice right after school in the cold school gym. They begin thinking about all of the homework that must be finished before the night ends and the AP classes they...

Students are being asked to scan in and out of MCHS when they leave and enter the building from lunch, or if students arrive late to school.

Safety first

Brooke Allard, Freshmen Contributor November 14, 2024

As a student enters the school, they walk up to the security guard with their ID in their pocket. Only after they get it out and hold it toward the guard to scan, do they wonder why the school even scans...

Though many tudents and teachers would say the cell phone ban has helped classes regain their focus, it has had an unintended consequence: extra screen-time in the hallways during passing periods.

Hallway hypnosis

Brynn Kostelnik, Copy Editor November 14, 2024

A student walks through the halls mindlessly staring down at their phone, unaware of what is going on around them. They run straight into another person because they are too focused on their screens. This...

The Riverwalk shops offer new and small business to rent out their stores and get their name out into the community.

A walk to remember

Tate Bartelson, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

As the McHenry Riverwalk shoppe's 2024 vendor season comes to an end the Chamber of Commerce are preparing for the 2025 vendor season and are looking for new vendors to help start up on the riverwalk. In...

A new challenge

A new challenge

Maggie Demski, Copy Editor November 11, 2024

Seven Snelten sits backstage, waiting for the lights to dim and the show to start. Through the nerves of performing, and with this play being so different from others they’ve performed in, Seven is at...

A vehicle pulls into the drive-thru lane at a Wendy's fast food restaurant in Alhambra, California on May 5, 2020.

Tasty team-ups

Dominic Burnett, Puzzle Master November 7, 2024

As the sun sets, excitement fills the air at the local Mcdonalds. People are chatting about the new menu item created by their favorite celebrity Kai Cenat. Fans eagerly line up, ready to try the special...

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