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
Ffion Curtain

Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor

Ffion Curtain is a sophomore at McHenry High School’s Upper Campus. She enjoys spending time with family and friends. Apart from being the oldest of three kids, Ffion is on the varsity cheer team and has been cheering for 10 years. She also coached her little sisters MJW team in the past. This is Ffion’s first year on the Messenger’s staff.

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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.

Upper Campus principal to leave MCHS at end of school year

Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor
February 27, 2025
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A detail view of the March Madness logo on a basketball prior to the first round game of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament between the USC Trojans and the Michigan State Spartans at Nationwide Arena on March 17, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.

Madness mode: on

Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor
February 18, 2025
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Last years frosh coach steps up for the next varsity season.

On the line

Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor
February 3, 2025
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Student Council has been working hard at MCHS to host the it's first ever Snow Ball, which will take place on Feb. 1 at the Freshman Campus.

Sweetheart Snowball

Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor
January 22, 2025
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Students and staff at MCHS celebrate the semester coming to an end last week on Friday Dec. 13th. Students competed in different games to see which class is truly the best at MCHS.

All in for school spirit

Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor
December 16, 2024
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Students from MCHS prepare to ski at Alpine Valley Resort in Elkhorn, Wis. during the revivied Ski and Snowboard Club's first trip of the year last Wednesday.

Hitting the slopes

Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor
December 6, 2024
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According to the Illinois Assessment of Readiness show that MCHS's test scores dropped around 25% on both math and reading tests.

Ready or not

Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor
December 4, 2024
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The MCHS leadership in action classes are taking matters in their own hands and helping kids who are struggling in their own classes.

MCHS introduces a peer tutoring program

Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor
November 7, 2024
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MCHS's Biomedical program starts their brand new club called HOSA. This club helps those who want to be more involved in their future with biomedical sciences.

Future white coats

Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor
November 4, 2024
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The parade is MCHS’s most visible Homecoming tradition. Moving from Veterans Memorial Park to the Freshman Campus on Oct. 6, Green Street will be lined by members of the Warrior Community young and old.

Marching along Green Street

Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor
October 10, 2024
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This school year MCHS administrators implaced their brand new phone restrictions, forcing kids to stay off their phones during class.

Hang it up

Ffion Curtain, Online Managing Editor
August 29, 2024
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Varsity boys basketball coach Corky Card talks to the team during a time out on Jan. 19 in the Upper Campus main gym during a game against Jacobs.

Big changes, big wins

Ffion Curtain, Freshman Reporter
March 20, 2024
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