Vanessa Moreno, News Editor
Vanessa Moreno is a senior at McHenry High School's Upper Campus. She loves physics, history and writing news stories. In her spare time, she enjoys reading dark fiction and listening to music. This is Vanessa's second year on the Messenger's staff.
Recognition:
"Still fine" (Best of SNO, SNO Story of the Year, IWPA)
“Teen girls ‘engulfed in growing wave of sadness,’ new national data finds” (IWPA)
"At the center of 'the drug triangle'" (IJEA, Best of SNO, DePaul Blue Book, IWPA, NFPW)
"This is fine" (YJI's Frank Keegan Award for News, DePaul Blue Book, Best of SNO)
NSPA Leadership Award in Student Journalism (2023)
2023 IHSA State (third in News Writing)
2023 IHSA Sectionals (third in News Writing)
IJEA Fall Journalism Convention Write-Offs (first in News Writing)
“Changing plans” (IJEA)
"She's not your perfect Mexican daughter" (Best of SNO)
2022 IHSA Sectionals (second in News Writing)
Allie Everhart, Warrior Weekly Reporter
Allie Everhart is a senior at McHenry High School's Upper Campus. She enjoys editing, photography, running and investigating. After school, she runs for MCHS's cross country team. This is Allie's third year on the Messenger's staff and first year on the Warrior Weekly.
Recognition:
2023 IHSA State (third in Photo Storytelling)
2023 IHSA Sectionals (first in Photo Storytelling)
“Gallery: Honor Flight Welcome Home Celebration” (IJEA)
“Masks no longer required in most public places in Illinois” (IJEA)
2022 IHSA State (first in Photo Storytelling)
2022 IHSA Sectionals (third in Photo Storytelling)