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
Berenice Santiago

Berenice Santiago, Digital Editor

Berenice Santiago is a junior at McHenry Community High School. When she is not in class she enjoys reading, taking pictures, and hanging out with friends and family. Between being Student Council’s publicist, Key Club public relations, and being on Warrior Nation Council, Berenice dedicates most of her time attending church and helping out around her church. This is Berenice’s second year on the McHenry Messenger staff.

Recognition

“A wild ride” (IJEA)

@mchenrymessengr (IJEA)

2025 IHSA Sectionals (fifth in Infographics)

 

All content by Berenice Santiago
Leveling The Field: MCHS Girls Wrestling Program

Leveling The Field: MCHS Girls Wrestling Program

Berenice Santiago, Digital Editor
November 11, 2025
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A student in AIM locks in to get her work done on Tuesday. AIM is supposed to be time for students to get their work done, though many find it difficult when so much programming is scheduled.

[Photo] Opinion | Students are forgetting the purpose of AIM

November 4, 2025
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Brian Rockweiler cheers for his players on the MCHS varsity baseball team during the IHSA 4A Regional Championship on Jun. 4.

[Photo] A community's coach

October 24, 2025
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The student section at a varsity fooball game is one of the most fun places to be beneath the Friday night lights. But sometimes fans can get out of hand — and MCHS’s fan section has not been an exception. The Fox Valley Conference has implimented new rules that will help keep the fan section fun and full of spirit.

[Photo] Opinion | The FVC student section rules may not be as bad as they seem

October 2, 2025
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MCHS’s students marched down Green Street during last year’s Homecoming parade on Oct. 6, 2024. This year’s parade, which took place on Sept. 28, followed the same route toward Miller Point for Pack the Point.

[Photo] MCHS parade kicks off Homecoming

September 26, 2025
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A student checks in to the Upper Campus library using the pass system Minga, which, until this year, MCHS has used as an online ID app only. Last year, MCHS used MyHomework to keep track of students in the hallways.

[Photo] MCHS adopts new hall pass system this school year

September 18, 2025
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The varsity football team celebrates a touch down against Crystal Lake South on Sep. 4 at McCracken Field. The team has started their season with a 2-0 record.

[Photo] Just getting started

Sydney Boswell, Staff Writer
September 12, 2025
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MCHS threw a welcome home celebration for veterans on August 24 following their trip to Washington, D.C. to visit monuments and museums as part of the VNC Honor Flight.

[Photo] Gallery | Honor Flight Welcome Home Ceremony

Afton Ingraffia, Staff Writer
September 2, 2025
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Students and staff started the school with a lot of new changes — including a new principal — at the Upper Campus on Wednesday.

[Photo] Gallery | First day of school

Afton Ingraffia, Features Editor
August 14, 2025
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Though many teenagers are used to tuning out or distracting themselves with entertainment, the time is now to speak up about what important to you before it's too late.

Opinion | Teens, it’s time to speak up

Berenice Santiago, Social Media Designer
July 7, 2025
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MCHS's varsity baseball team celebrates their Sectional win on June 9 at the Upper Campus baseball field.

[Photo] Back for seconds

Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor
June 17, 2025
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Because of social media, it has become normal for students to say abnormally cruel and hateful things online. Some call it a joke, but it's actually hurting our community.

[Photo] Editorial | Abnormal topics have become far too normalized

May 21, 2025
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Senior Aiden Hall won the Chick Evans Scholarship earlier this month, which awards caddies full tuition and housing to a specific list of colleges.

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Football games can be the pinnacle of school spirit at MCHS, but only if upperclassmen lead the way.

[Photo] Editorial | It’s time for seniors to start stepping up

May 22, 2025
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The class of 2025 ends their high school careers with multiple fun events happening over the course of May.

Send-off schedule

Berenice Santiago, Social Media Designer
May 13, 2025
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With the phone policy being put in place this year, students were expected to put phone up but instead some chose not to follow this new rule.

[Photo] Mobile disruptions

May 12, 2025
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On Wednesday, social science division chair and summer school principal Sean Sterner was announced to be Freshman Campus's principal starting next year.

[Photo] Social Science Division Chair Sean Sterner is announced as Freshman Campus Principal

April 23, 2025
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Music fans at the 2025 Coachella in Indio, California, on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

The biggest stage

Berenice Santiago, Social Media Designer
April 21, 2025
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During the schools first year of HOSA engagement the MCHS team managed to get top 10 in the state.

[Photo] Healthcare of the future

April 17, 2025
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Pep rally committee members hand out various accessories like necklaces and glasses to students attending the rally.

[Photo] Gallery | Spring pep rally

Lily Adams, Editor in Chief
April 16, 2025
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Recently, the official White House social media accounts have posted videos and images that blur the line between politics and communication.

The White House is being criticized for offensive social media posts

Berenice Santiago, Staff Writer
March 17, 2025
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MCHS competed at BPA last weekend.

[Photo] Members of BPA return from weekend at state

March 11, 2025
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MCHS Boys Varsity Basketball Team had their senior night on Friday, Feb. 14 in the Upper campus main gym.

[Photo] Gallery | Boys basketball senior night

Hunter Blake, Sports Editor
March 10, 2025
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Dr. Jeff Prickett, who has served as one of MCHS's principals since 2017, announced Wednesday that he will be leaving District 156 at the end of the school year.

[Photo] Upper Campus principal to leave MCHS at end of school year

Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor
February 27, 2025
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POLAR PLUNGE

[Photo] MCHS to take its first ever polar plunge

January 22, 2025
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Professional Bull Riding stomped their way into Allstate Arena in Rosemont on Jan. 11. with Brady Fielder covering 3 bulls that night.

A wild ride

Berenice Santiago, Social Media Designer
January 17, 2025
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Professional Bull Riding stomped their way into Allstate Arena in Rosemont on Jan. 11. with Brady Fielder covering 3 bulls that night.

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Professional Bull Riding stomped their way into Allstate Arena in Rosemont on Jan. 11. with Brady Fielder covering 3 bulls that night.

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