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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

Music plays an important role in defining how we feel about the world around us. The music seniors listened to their senior year will not only determine their taste for the rest of their lives; it’ll also capture a special moment in their lives.

Playlist | Play it one more time

Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor May 3, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15bj7lfrSiAU2yyjpvtGTI?go=1&sp_cid=67366b9c527c5783f0cc4032ca55147a&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1&dlsi=f73200a04bca40ff The Class Of 2024 is a unique...

MCHS's top songs of the year have been recognized and wrapped up for this year.

MCHS Wrapped

Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor December 7, 2023

Spotify’s annual “Spotify Wrapped,” a tradition in which Spotify analyzes each listener's individual music habits and gives them their data, came out just last week. Listeners were delighted...

Messenger Mixtape Volume 2: Track 1 - “Meet Me In The Hallway” by Harry Styles

Messenger Mixtape Volume 2: Track 1 – “Meet Me In The Hallway” by Harry Styles

Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 23, 2023

“The Messenger Mixtape” was a series of stories I developed last year, building a playlist in which the writers, editors and staff of the McHenry Messenger would submit songs for me to review....

Students dance and cheer each other on at last year's Homecoming dance on Oct. 8, 2022 in the Upper Campus main gym.

Playlist: A Messenger Homecoming

Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor September 25, 2023

Arguably, the most important part of the atmosphere of Homecoming is the music.  Every year a healthy mix of 2010’s and late 2000’s pop and new radio hits get played at volumes that are (probably)...

Summer is one of the best times to listen to music since the songs we listen to most get tied to the memories we make and adventures we take.

Playlist: Summer sunshine sounds

Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor May 25, 2023

With the 2022-2023 school year coming to an end, everyone is looking forward to the warm weather of summer break. Of course, no summer break is complete without some good music to go along with it,...

Messenger Mixtape Track 12: "I Know The End" by Phoebe Bridgers

Messenger Mixtape Track 12: “I Know The End” by Phoebe Bridgers

Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor May 16, 2023

As the year comes to a close, so does The Mchenry Messenger. As seniors graduate and move on to their lives after high school, it felt right to have a specific theme for this final track on the mixtape...

A person's high school experience is defined in some ways by the music they listen to. Here's a playlist of the songs that defined the experience of the Class of 2023

Playlist: Class Of 2023 Playlist

Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor May 15, 2023

With graduation approaching, The McHenry Messenger sent out a survey to the senior class, asking for the music that acted as a soundtrack to their high school career. We compiled them on this Spotify...

Messenger Mixtape Track 11: “Waterfalls” by TLC

Messenger Mixtape Track 11: “Waterfalls” by TLC

Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 13, 2023

So far the songs on the Messenger Mixtape have been very diverse. With that being said, we have yet to have a true, straight up R&B song on the playlist. That is until Lydia Lawrence, business...

Messenger Mixtape Track 10: “The Great Gig In The Sky” by Pink Floyd

Messenger Mixtape Track 10: “The Great Gig In The Sky” by Pink Floyd

Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 6, 2023

Submitted by features editor Alayna Majkrzak, “The Great Gig In The Sky” by Pink Floyd, while obviously a pop culture staple regardless, has seen some recent resurface due to its popularity on...

As MCHS is winding down for spring break, The Messenger has put together our top picks for the perfect spring break playlist.

Playlist: Blooming beats

Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 24, 2023

Spring break is finally here! The last checkpoint before the end of the year, Spring is the time to celebrate the warm weather and make new memories, while also catching a quick breather before the...

Messenger Mixtape Track 09: "Blind" by Korn

Messenger Mixtape Track 09: “Blind” by Korn

Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 28, 2023

Nu-metal of the 2000’s has seen a resurgence recently and along with it, the newest addition to the Messenger Mixtape, submitted by yours truly, “Blind” by Korn has seen a resurgence. Released...

Messenger Mixtape Track 08: "Void" by Ronen

Messenger Mixtape Track 08: “Void” by Ronen

Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 10, 2023

 The newest track on the Messenger’s mind is a textbook 2010’s hip hop record that encapsulates the emphasis on emotional lyrics and dark production. This week's track is “Void” by Ronen,...

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