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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 Hunt

Grace Hunt, Business Director

Grace is a junior at McHenry High School’s Upper Campus. She enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with family and friends. This is Grace’s second year on the Messenger’s Staff.

Recognition:

"Cut it out" (IJEA, Best of SNO)

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The halls of MCHS's Upper Campus have been clearer since administration began a more concentrated effort to reduce cuts and wayward students, especially while "flexing" during blended classes.

Cut it out

Grace Hunt, Contributing Writer
January 30, 2023
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Community stakeholders — including students, parents and teachers —  have been invited to complete the Portrait of a Graduate survey in order to define the sort of student who graduates from MCHS.

MCHS develops Portrait of a Graduate

Grace Hunt, Freshman Campus Bureau Chief
May 10, 2022
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Students lift weights during Anna Centella's Strength class on April 5 in the strength room at the Upper Campus.

Up lifting

Grace Hunt, Freshman Campus Bureau Chief
April 7, 2022
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Freshman basketball player Caleb Jett and freshman softball player Tatum Kornfeind are two of many freshmen who made varsity teams during this year’s athletic seasons.

Leveling up

Grace Hunt, Freshman Campus Bureau Chief
April 6, 2022
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The rise in freshman failures concerns many staff and parents. Given the new campus structure, what will happen when freshmen heading to the Upper Campus fail?

Failing‌ ‌freshmen‌

Grace Hunt, Freshman Correspondant
February 25, 2022
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Though it makes logistical sense to separate freshmen from upperclassmen in different buildings, the social impact on freshmen has made the transition to high school more difficult.

Opinion: Separate campuses split up student communities

Grace Hunt, Contributing Writer
December 8, 2021
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Students walk down Green Street after early release on Wednesday outside of the Freshman Campus. This year is the first year that MCHS is releasing students early on select Wednesdays.

Early release Wednesdays provides benefits to students and staff

Grace Hunt, Contributing Writer
November 18, 2021
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Though this year is Kenny Maier's first year as a security guard, he brings years of law enforcement experience to the job, including almost three decades with the Vernon Hills Police Department.

To serve and protect

Grace Hunt, Contributing Writer
October 20, 2021
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