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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

Allie Everhart

Allie Everhart, Art Director

Allie Everhart is a junior 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 second year on the Messenger's staff.

Recognition:

2023 IHSA State (third in Photo Storytelling)

2023 IHSA Sectionals (first in Photo Storytelling)

“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)

 

All content by Allie Everhart
No McHenry Pit signs have been appearing in front of houses all over McHenry. There have been many city council meetings to discuss whether or not there will be a gravel pit behind the McHenry Outdoor Theater.

[Photo] Have you seen the signs?

September 11, 2023
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Despite a state law that says A student may not be issued a monetary fine or fee as a disciplinary consequence, students at MCHS continue to receive tickets from the McHenry Police Department for their behavior in school.

[Photo] Still fine

May 19, 2023
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Lynda Rotundo pushes herself for one more lap at Lakes High School on March 4 for District 117 Winter Grand Prix, one of several indoor meets that the track team participates as the season warms up.

[Photo] The great indoors

March 21, 2023
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Communicating important information is a tough job for a high school, who has to keep students, staff, and parents in the loop of every major event and decision. Still, many stakeholders at MCHS wish communication from the district was clearer.

[Photo] Partial disclosure

March 20, 2023
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MCHSs new athletic website looks clean and is easy to navigate, but is missing some essential information that players, coaches and parents rely on.

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MCHS has had more teacher absences than other schools in the area, especially those in the Fox Valley Conference. According to the Illinois School Report Card, only 50 percent of teachers have fewer than ten absences.

[Photo] A missing piece

February 13, 2023
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The McHenry County Clerks Office in Woodstock houses the Substance Abuse Coalition, which provides services with those struggling with substance abuse.

[Photo] The Substance Abuse Coalition

January 17, 2023
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The McHenry County Government Center in Woodstock houses the county courthouse where the Illinois States Attorney has filed a lawsuit against Walgreens and CVS.

[Photo] The state's attorney

January 17, 2023
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Though pharmacies like Walgreens have been named in a lawsuit that claims there was little oversight and regulation when filling opioid prescriptions, the Illinois States Attorney concedes that they are not the sole reason for the epidemic. Pharmaceutical companies could not comment on their practices due to the pending litigation.

[Photo] The department of health

January 17, 2023
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Social studies teacher John Lunkenheimer talks to a student on Ugly Sweater Day during last years spirit week in the Upper Campus halls. This years spirit will will take place the week before finals.

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Though many found the transition to digital IDs and passes confusing, students and teachers at both campuses are getting used to Minga and My Homework.

[Photo] A digital upgrade?

September 26, 2022
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Runners from the cross country team practice at Veteran Acres in Crystal Lake on September 15.

[Photo] Gallery: Cross country practice

September 21, 2022
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