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
Afton Ingraffia

Afton Ingraffia, Features Editor

Afton Ingraffia is a sophomore at McHenry High School. This is Afton's second year playing volleyball for MCHS and volunteering with Key Club. When she's not busy, she loves to spend her free time hanging out with her friends and family. This is Afton's first year with The McHenry Messenger.

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Yearbooks from previous decades show the Homecoming themes from the past 70 years. MCHS’s first Homecoming theme, “The Wizard of Oz,” was chosen in 1967.

Way back when

Afton Ingraffia, Features Editor
October 9, 2024
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McGinnis signs books the edge of the Upper Campus auditorium's stage on Sep. 17. The award-winning author spoke to MCHS students earlier this month.

Award-winning insight

Afton Ingraffia, Staff Writer
September 30, 2024
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RISE up signs were seen around McHenry before the concert to interest possible ticket buyers

RISE Up for a good cause

Afton Ingraffia, Staff Writer
September 24, 2024
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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
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Girls Volleyball plays against Hampshire for their first game

Taking the court

Afton Ingraffia, Staff Writer
September 3, 2024
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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
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Landmark Elementary School demolition was discussed in April and May school board meetings. Though parents have made their case to the board, the fate of Landmark is still up in the air.

Opinion | Landmark Elementary School should not be demolished

Afton Ingraffia, Freshman Contributer
May 21, 2024
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Local vendors and businesses gathered at the Pearl Street Market at Veteran's Park on May 16 during the first event of the season.

Pearl Street Market returned last week

Afton Ingraffia, Contributing Writer
May 20, 2024
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Freshman students got a tour of the Upper Campus on April 26 during special Sneak Peek. Students ended the day with a pep rally and a performance from Staff Infection, including special ninth grade drummers.

Gallery | Upper Campus Sneak Peak

Afton Ingraffia, Freshman Contributer
April 29, 2024
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PE teacher Tony Swanson addresses his Strength class in the weight room at the Freshman Campus. His research shows that kids perform better in fitness testing when they engage in strength training.

Eye opening research

Afton Ingraffia, Freshman Correspondent
April 11, 2024
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