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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, 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)

“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
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MCHS has a girls wrestling team for the first time in history of the school, and they have enjoyed a successful first season.

[Photo] Creating a history

January 29, 2024
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MCHSs American Studies class hosted their annual Chautauqua event where students perform a presentation on past or present influential people and topics.

[Photo] In their shoes

Zach Benton, Staff Writer
November 29, 2023
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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

Vanessa Moreno, News Editor
May 19, 2023
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Juniors and sophomores explore post-secondary options at the annual College & Career Expo on April 20 in the Upper Campus main gym.

[Photo] Gallery: College & Career Expo

Tati Rubi, Staff Writer
April 26, 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

Hunter Blake, Staff Writer
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

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor
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

Alayna Majkrzak, Features Editor
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 scores on standardized tests are important to schools and community in addition to students, many students find the stress unnecessary, especially since most colleges are now test optional.

[Photo] Con: Standardized tests should be optional

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor
October 25, 2022
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Students and teachers dress up for the Little White Lie spirit day during Homecoming week at the Upper Campus.

[Photo] (Updated) MCHS celebrates Homecoming 2022

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor
October 3, 2022
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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?

Tati Rubi, Staff Writer
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

Eli Frommes, Staff Writer
September 21, 2022
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