Every fall at MCHS, people gather to watch the fall play. There are lights in the audience as people file in to find their seats. The house lights go out, the stage grows brighter; the show begins.
The...
Standing in the hallway of the third floor, new student Maria Ruiz is lost in the confusion. Her head is swimming as the loud sounds of talking and shoes moving pound their brain. She begins to feel overwhelmed....
The ribbon is cut. Everyone cheers, for this is not an ordinary Friday. MCHS's BRIDGES program has just opened a store called Across the Bridge. The atmosphere is dazzling outside the small store. Pictures...
Alexandra Castaneda, Contributing Writer
• October 12, 2023
On a bright and early Monday morning, Otto Corzo makes his way to his office in the College and Career center. As he walks in the door, he can already sense the emails waiting for him. He responds to them...
Graduates from all years came back to their high school to watch the homecoming football game on Friday, Sept. 29 at McCracken Field.
While going to the Homecoming game is a normal tradition at most...
A new student teacher stands in front of a loud classroom of high school students, a core feeling of excitement and nervousness to get to teach their first-ever class of students on their own. Trying to...
As of the new school year, there have been some changes in the administrative staff. These changes are believed to be leaving positive impacts on the student and staff atmosphere so far,...
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,...
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The sun shines through the white crape myrtle trees at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial. The sounds of feet pacing through the gravel...
As hallways empty and first period gets underway, the first class enters the new culinary kitchen. Their minds are blown away.
The once wooden, crammed classroom has become a stainless steel masterpiece....
Daisy Lomeli walks up to the mic knowing she has the weight of the graduation speech on her hands. Wiping her palms she takes the microphone and gets ready to say one last goodbye to the people she's grown...
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The McHenry Messenger · A Step Further
Students universally struggle with school, like any other part of life. Although challenges...
