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
Bri Lucansky

Bri Lucansky, Business Manager

Bri Lucansky is a junior at McHenry High School’s Upper Campus. She enjoys being with her friends, reading and coloring. While also doing volunteer work throughout the year, Bri is also on the varsity track and field team. This is Bri’s second year on the Messenger’s staff.

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Falll Fest, a tradition started at the Freshman Campus, will reward students to turn in their missing work and maintain the number zeroes in the grade book with a festival at before Thanksgiving break.

[Photo] Falling into festivities

November 6, 2025
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For many, fall is cozy season, which means snuggling under a blanket with your favorite warm drink and watching movies set in autumn, regardless of whether they are horror movies, rom-coms, or thrillers.

Fall around the screen

Bri Lucansky, Business Manager
October 29, 2025
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Raquel Hess answers emails and works on getting her student's grades in before the weekend begins at the Upper Campus.

[Photo] Wait, who is that?

October 31, 2025
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A sign informing community members of what rights people have if they encounter law enforcement sits outside of the Freshman Campus amid reports of people being detained by ICE in McHenry last week.

[Photo] ICE spotted throughout McHenry Area on Oct. 17

October 24, 2025
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Students use their time during AIM for a variety of reasons, but how they spend their time should be up to them. If they don't use their time wisely, then they need to own the consequences.

[Photo] Opinion | AIM for higher standards

November 3, 2025
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The music at the Homecoming dance becomes the soundtrack to the rest of our lives — or at least during one of the most exciting nights of the semester. This year, we want to hear more Fall Out Boy and less “Cotton Eye Joe.”

Review | Dancefloor refresh

Bri Lucansky, Staff Writer
October 3, 2025
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On Sep. 5, students watch a video produced by Student Council announcing that "Under the Sea" will be the 2025 Homecoming theme.

Student Council announces 2025 Homecoming theme

Bri Lucansky, Staff Reporter
September 8, 2025
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Varsity distance runner Nate Martin sprints to the finish line during a track meet at McCracken Field on April 11.

Speed and spirit

Bri Lucansky, Staff Writer
May 20, 2025
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On their way out of the Upper Campus, the Class of 2025 has learned a lot. Here's some of their advice, along with some advice from other graduates, for the juniors, sophomores, and freshmen they leave behind.

[Photo] Essay | The honest truth about surviving high school

Gabe Santos, Opinions Editor
May 5, 2025
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A Chicken Jockey with Vindicators in the background in "A Minecraft Movie."

Review | Mine or craft

Bri Lucansky, Staff Writer
April 24, 2025
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Counseling Intern, Gavin Smyth helping out a student in the College and Career Center.

The man, the Smyth, the legend

Bri Lucansky, Staff Writer
April 22, 2025
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Students who took the CPR course were celebrated during AIM to honor their achievements.

Stayin’ alive

Bri Lucansky, Staff Writer
April 17, 2025
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Pageants have been around for many years, girls who enter all are aiming for the top and to get crowned.

Opinion | Pageants can lead to bigger and greater things

Bri Lucansky, Staff Writer
March 18, 2025
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This image released by Animal Planet shows participants of the annual “Puppy Bowl” aired Sunday, Feb. 11 and was simulcast across Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, truTV, Max and discovery+.

Opinion | Rescuing the ones with paws

Bri Lucansky, Staff Writer
February 25, 2025
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During awards season, fans speculate who will bring home Oscars and who will be snubbed. The Acadamy Awards take place on March 2 this year.

Anticipation time

Bri Lucansky, Staff Writer
February 14, 2025
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The week before MCHS snowball students celebrated by dressing up for the week.

[Photo] Getting in the spirit

Maggie Demski, Copy Editor
February 3, 2025
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Golden Globes are seen during the 79th Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton on Jan. 9, 2022, in Beverly Hills, California. The 82nd Golden Globe Awards will air live on CBS this Sunday from the Beverly Hilton. It will stream live for subscribers of Paramount+ With Showtime. (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Hollywood Foreign Press Association/TNS)

And the award goes to… 

Bri Lucansky, Staff Writer
January 23, 2025
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