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

The Illinois State Board of Education has updated the approach to students course selection with the Accelerated Placement Act that automatically places students in the most advanced class appropriate to their previous academic performance. Course level changes can be requested.

Empowering minds

Paulina Borowski, Marketing Director December 5, 2023

As MCHS students dive into course selection for the next school year, this brings bustling classrooms of high-performing students with an air of intellectual curiosity and determination, where new eager...

MCHSs American Studies class hosted their annual Chautauqua event where students perform a presentation on past or present influential people and topics.

In their shoes

Zach Benton, Staff Writer November 29, 2023

A student sits in a crowded auditorium with “Abraham Lincoln” written on a big poster, with a large top hat and black suit and tie. The moderator asks Nikola Tesla about his opinion on electric cars....

The Warrior Chef program baked rolls for Thanksgiving, which were available for purchase for teachers.

When Thanksgiving rolls around

Maggie Demski, Copy Editor November 29, 2023

A busy teacher is on their first day of fall break, but Thanksgiving is tomorrow and they have not had any time to prepare. Warrior Chef made these rolls for that exact reason, to take one thing off of...

McHenry Community High School hosted the McHenry Junior Warriors Cheer Showcase.

Five, six, seven, eight — Warriors!

Lily Adams, Feature Editor November 28, 2023

A MJW varsity athlete steps onto the mat. She is breathing heavily, her heart is in her feet. She spirits to her spot and gets ready to perform. She smiles, looking at all the people who came to watch...

Brando Sanchez reads his letter from his pen pal in his English Lab for Multilinguals class on Nov. 2. Multilingual students work on their grammar and writing skills and connect to staff members throughout the school by sending pen pal style letters back and forth.

Pen friends forever

Kiera Miller, Staff Writer November 27, 2023

Multilingual students in the pen pal program received their letters today. The kids opened it with joy finding out that their pen pal has much more in common with them than they thought. 50 students...

The Renaissance Team, advised by principal Jeff Prickett, meets to address issues at MCHS. Led by students demonstrating traits of leadership, the Ren Team aims to improve the school culture and climate.

The renaissance spirit

Zach Benton, Staff Writer November 27, 2023

Everyone seems to know about clubs like student council and how impactful they are on a lot of student activities. But there is one club that has the same impact that never gets talked about: the Renaissance...

Not all stars are visible above populated areas because of light pollution. Far above the surface away from the light, cities like Rosinli, Switzerland see stars in the night sky.

What happened to our sky full of stars?

Olivia Smith, Social Media Manager November 15, 2023

Take a look at the night sky. Likely, you will only see a few stars, maybe 20 if you are lucky. But what if this was not really how the sky looked even just 100 years ago? Back then, a person could view...

MCHS students work and interact with preschool students to benefit both of their learning.

Kids teaching kids

Lily Adams, Feature Editor November 13, 2023

 A preschool student walks into MCHS. She walks across the hall, hand in hand with her high school teacher to the Lil´ Warrior Preschool. She hangs up her bag and gets ready for her day at school. While...

Raymond Wilkinson stands before military flags after enlisting into the U.S. Marine Corps Delayed Entry Program on Sept. 12.

Future fighters

Olivia Smith, Social Media Manager November 10, 2023

A student is dishearteningly looking at their college options. While they want to get a good education, and a substantial career, they unfortunately will not be able to cover the costs. The student then...

The Warrior Shack has been opened throughout the football season and has proved to be a success.

Welcome to The Shack

Sam Bodden, Staff Writer November 8, 2023

MCHS students, staff, and fans excitedly supported the opening of the Warrior Shack this September with help from the new extracurricular Business Professionals of America. MCHS created a student merchandise...

Seniors on the girls swim team are honored on the walls of the pool at the Upper Campus. Senior nights, which have already occurred for most fall sports,  can be very meaningful and memorable for the athletes, parents, teammates, and coaches.

Saying goodbye

Mackenzie Sroka, Editor In Chief November 6, 2023

Walking into the decorated gym, the sight of the student section filled with supporters catches the eye. As the warm hand of each parent upon the either side wraps around the arm, tears fill the eyes....

This past Wednesday, the Columbia College Faculty Union took to South Wabash Avenue with picket signs to fight against an administration that does not value its students.

Columbia on strike

Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor November 3, 2023

Columbia College is a school renowned for its courses in film, music, art, fashion and communications right in the heart of Chicago's art district. It hides a 20 million dollar deficit, controversial treatment...

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