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
Jamie Rotfeld

Jamie Rotfeld, Contributing Illustrator

Jamie Rotfeld is a Junior at McHenry High School’s West Campus. He enjoys baking, drawing, pottery, and he is a member of the West’s Art Club as well as being a chairman for the GSA. In his free time, Jamie enjoys collecting rocks, making jam and spending time with his family and dog.

All content by Jamie Rotfeld
For the past couple of years, MCHS students have danced away their winter blues at MORP. But would a different winter dance format, like a winter formal, attract more dance-goers?

[Photo] Opinion: It’s time to try a different winter dance

Zach Brown, Sports Editor
February 18, 2020
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Although Cabaret Night is not widely advertised in the school, drama students from both campuses hope to express their love for musical theatre to others.

[Photo] Drama Club hosts the second annual Cabaret Night

Stacy Correra, Copy Editor
January 17, 2020
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Elf on a shelf is a classic holiday tradition taken up by families every year. A little elf hidden around to know if you are naughty or nice sounds creepier than it should.

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"OK Boomer" is partially a response to a generation that feels out of sync—and a tongue-in-cheek attempt at trying to reclaim power in a society that has rendered younger generations powerless.

[Photo] Opinion: “OK boomer,” calm down

Hayley DuHamel, Staff Writer
November 26, 2019
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According to recent surveys, 80% of Generation Z wants to be rich and 50% wants to be famous—but are these really the secrets to happiness? Decades-long studies seem to indicate the opposite.

[Photo] What really makes us happy?

Chase Creech, Staff Writer
November 13, 2019
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