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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

On Wednesday, Oct. 9th, MCHS had their annual powder puff game. Parents, students, and staff filled the bleachers to watch the seniors take home the trophy.

Powderpuff showdown

Afton Ingraffia, Features Editor October 18, 2024

  As the starting junior and senior girls step out onto the field for kickoff, they hear cheers from parents and students rooting for them in the stands. Everyone is smiling and laughing as the...

On Oct. 7th, Erica (Watson) Borggren visited MCHS upper campus to talk to students and tour the building.

Gallery | Distinguished Graduate Erica Watson Borggren

Lily Adams, Editor-in-Chief October 18, 2024

MCHS's student leaders gathered in the Warrior Room of the Upper Campus during AIM to hear alum Erica Watson Borggren speak. Borggren, a veteran of the U.S. Army, works on programs to help ComEd customers...

Students, and staff dressed up for Hoco week to show school spirit. Hallways were filled with school spirit and buzz.

Gallery | Homecoming spirit week

Berenice Santiago, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

The hallways at Upper Campus were dancing with color on Monday, Oct. 7th. The spirit day theme was Color Wars. Students and staff dressed up in a variety of colors. Staff wore orange, seniors wore red,...

MCHS had their brand new Homecoming route ending at Millers Park for Pack the Point. Students were able to enjoy food and the homecoming crowning.

Gallery | Homecoming parade

Lily Adams, Editor-in-Chief October 15, 2024

The Sunday before Homecoming, MCHS celebrated a spirit-filled week with the annual parade down Green St. on October 6. MCHS new parade route started at Veterans Acres and ended at Miller Point for Pack...

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

When freshman Ivy Taylor balances on the wooden beam below her feet, her Pride Camp experience has just begun. AIM classmates help guide her to the other end, careful not to touch the cold, concrete just...

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

On Friday Sept. 27, MCHS's varsity football team celebrated their annual staff appreciation game at McCracken Field. During this event, players dancers and cheerleaders walked down with a staff member...

MCHS girls play great matches against Dundee Crown on Wednesday September 18th.

Gallery | MCHS girls varsity tennis

Rose Wenckebach, Artistic Director September 25, 2024

The MCHS Cross Country team competed on August 31st at McHenry Township.

Gallery | McHenry County Invite

Berenice Santiago, Staff Writer September 16, 2024

On August 31, MCHS’s cross-country team raced against other schools in the county during the McHenry Country Invite. This was the first meet of the season and held at McHenry Township Park. MCHS was...

On Friday September 2nd, McHenry hosted their Nike Kick off. Featuring JV and  Varsity football as well as for the first time Girls Varsity Football.

Gallery | Nike Classic Kickoff

Afton Ingraffia, Staff Writer September 6, 2024

MCHS hosted the Nike classic kickoff last Friday at McCracken Field. The night started with the Frosh football game, then girls Flag football, followed by the Varsity football game. Throughout the...

On Saturday August 25th, McHenry High School welcomed home those that served from their Honor Flight to Washington DC.

Gallery | Honor Flight Celebration

Berenice Santiago, Staff Writer August 30, 2024

On August 15, MCHS hosted the Honor Flight Welcome Home Ceremony for veterans returning from Washington D.C. the previous weekend. This event was held at the Upper Campus and was available for everyone...

McHenry celebrated the end of the summer during the Rotary Club's Bands, Brews and BBQ festival on August 16-18 at Peterson Park.

Galley | Bands, Brews and BBQ

Grace Bellavia, Staff Writer August 29, 2024

The weekend of August 16-18, the McHenry Rotary Club hosted the Bands, Brews, and BBQ at Peterson Park Though the weekend was rainy and cloudy, people turned out for the food, music, and fireworks set...

Students walk into the Upper Campus Wednesday, the first day of school, while Warrior activities welcome them back.

Gallery | First Week of School

Afton Ingraffia, Staff Writer August 20, 2024

MCHS welcomed back students on the first day of school August 14. Both students and staff showed up in good spirits and ready to start a new school year. “My first day at Upper Campus was really good,”...

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