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
Grace Crockett

Grace Crockett, News Editor

Grace Crockett is a junior at McHenry High School’s Upper Campus. She enjoys writing and reading. Between volunteering and working, Grace is spending time with her family and friends. This is Graces 2nd year on the Messenger.

Recognition:

2025 IHSA Sectionals (fourth in News Writing)

2024 IHSA Sectionals (fourth in News Writing)

“MCHS cancels in-person learning Friday” (IWPA)

All content by Grace Crockett
Run Miles for Smiles

Run Miles for Smiles

Grace Crockett, News Editor
May 6, 2025
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Students meet on the dance floor during last year’s prom before dancing the rest of the night away. Though some say prom’s tickets are too much money for many students, plenty of students spend twice as much on dresses and tuxedoes, hair, make-up, accessories, transportation and more on the event.

Prom is here

Grace Crockett, News Editor
April 25, 2025
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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.

MCHS hosts College and Career Expo

Grace Crockett, News Editor
April 14, 2025
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The TIF expansion passed by the city of McHenry would help develop abandoned properties in McHenry Commons like this stretch of abanonded businesses by Goodwill along Route 31.

TIF district goals to expand in McHenry

Grace Crockett, News Editor
April 11, 2025
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Sales associate Tom Koenig raises the U.S. and Illinois flags outside an Ace Hardware store as it opens on Jan. 27, 2025, in LaGrange Park.

Update: Illinois votes for the current flag

Grace Crockett, News Editor
April 3, 2025
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Local gas station near the recent shooting has seen less traction with the investigation

Shooting in Lakemoor concerns citizens

Grace Crockett, News Editor
March 14, 2025
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Because many have criticized Illinois’s state flag as a “seal on a bedsheet,” state officials are letting people in Illinois vote for an new flag based on several citizen-designed options.

Illinois holds a flag redesign contest

Grace Crockett, News Editor
February 13, 2025
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Review | Top-10 Christmas movies to watch this holiday season

Review | Top-10 Christmas movies to watch this holiday season

Grace Crockett, News Editor
December 17, 2024
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Shoppers pick up televisions and other Black Friday deals at a Wal-Mart on Nov. 25, 2022, in Dunwoody, Georgia. Walmart opened at 6am on Black Friday for shoppers with discounts on some high priced items.

Black Friday comes to McHenry

Grace Crockett, News Editor
November 22, 2024
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Although not an official yet therapy dog yet, Cheryl and Gary Myers’ dog Bailey is already doing a good job at cheering kids up and comforting them around MCHS.

Bailey to the rescue

Grace Crockett, News Editor
November 18, 2024
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This Election Day, many students at MCHS are voting for the first time — and some adults have been working hard to make it happen.

Your vote, your choice

Grace Crockett, News Editor
November 5, 2024
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Passing out candy has always been a Halloween Tradition, some of the candies that most kids will find in their bags are Twix, Snickers, Nerds and more

Opinion | Trick or TRASH

Grace Crockett and Afton Ingraffia
October 31, 2024
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Erik Menendez, left, and is brother Lyle, in front of their Beverly Hills home. They are prime suspects in their parents murder.

After multiple decades, the Menendez case resurfaces

Grace Crockett, News Editor
October 23, 2024
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This year’s Homecoming celebration will feature some new events along with some old traditions, including the parade, Powder Puff football, the dance and Paint the Town.

MCHS to celebrate centennial during Homecoming week

Grace Crockett, Staff Writer
September 30, 2024
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AP teacher Anthony Powe prepares students for upcoming AP exams in the spring of 2025

AP test changes affect MCHS

Grace Crockett, News Editor
September 17, 2024
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A banner hangs outside of the Freshman Campus main gym along Green Street at the start of the school year. This year, MCHS celebrates it's centennial year, having opened its doors for the first time in 1924.

A century of Warriors

Grace Crockett, News Editor
August 15, 2024
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The ACT will be a new and fresh college board test with more English and science then the old SAT.

MCHS switches to the ACT for this next school year

Grace Crockett, Staff Writer
May 20, 2024
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Taylor Swift announces her upcoming album "The Tortured Poets Department" while accepting the best pop vocal album award for "Midnights" onstage during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Feb. 4, 2024.

The Eras Tour returns

Grace Crockett, News Editor
May 15, 2024
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As graduation approaches, the Class of 2024 is preparing to celebrate all of their “lasts” — from their last early release to their last day of school. Several special senior events are planned post-prom, including Senior Picnic, Senior Sunrise, Senior Awards Night, and Decision Day.

Class of 2024‭ ‬celebrated with a month of events

Grace Crockett, News Editor
May 6, 2024
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Learning about angles in Jason Myhre's College Algebra class, students participate in spirit by wearing black during Thursday "Black Out" spirit day at the Upper Campus.

MCHS celebrates final pep rally of the year with a spirit week

Grace Crockett, News Editor
April 4, 2024
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The Business Professionals of America competed in many categories against other Illinois schools in the State Leadership Conference. There were a total of 10 national qualifiers and 13 medalists, bringing home 17 state awards.

BPA wins big

Grace Crockett, News Editor
March 11, 2024
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US President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the St. John Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina, on Jan. 28, 2024. US President Joe Biden vowed on Sunday to strike back after a drone attack he blamed on Iran-backed militant groups killed three US troops in Jordan.

U.S. military base in Jordan attacked

Grace Crockett, News Editor
February 6, 2024
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MCHS is bringing back the Winter Formal on January 20th from 7-10pm at the Freshman Campus.

Students prepare for first Winter Formal in years

Grace Crockett, News Editor
January 19, 2024
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Snow from Tuesday's storm still covers the ground the evening the day before another storm is set to sweep through the area. MCHS cancelled in-person learning on Friday morning because of the early morning accumulation.

MCHS cancels in-person learning Friday

Grace Crockett, News Editor
January 12, 2024
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Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., is surrounded by journalists as he leaves the U.S. Capitol after his fellow members of Congress voted to expel him from the House of Representatives on Dec. 1, 2023, in Washington, DC. Santos is only the sixth person in U.S. history to be expelled from the House of Representatives.

Santos expelled from Congress

Grace Crockett, News Editor
December 21, 2023
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Members and supporters of SAG-AFTRA picket outside Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.

End of the strike

Grace Crockett, News Editor
December 15, 2023
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Police responded to reports of gunshots in a Johnsburg home around 11:10 p.m. on Tuesday. A shelter-in-place order was issued that evening and lifted Wednesday morning.

Classes cancelled in Johnsburg after standoff

Grace Crockett, News Editor
November 17, 2023
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Many fans argue that the creepy characters and spooky story-line of The Nightmare Before Christmas qualifies it as a Halloween movie.

Countdown to Halloween | Opinion: “Nightmare Before Christmas” is a Halloween movie

Grace Crockett, News Editor
October 30, 2023
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MCHS students participate in "Paint The Town" on Sept. 21 as part of this year's Homecoming festivities.

What to expect with the upcoming Homecoming week

Grace Crockett, Staff Writer
September 22, 2023
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