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
Kennedy Tetour

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor

Kennedy Tetour is a veteran of the McHenry Messenger and in her first year as a part of the Warrior Weekly. She enjoys music, writing, and is the Messenger’s resident movie fanatic. Kennedy is looking forward to her senior year and can’t wait to change and grow along with the newspaper and it’s staff this year.

Recognition:

“MCHS celebrates Homecoming 2022” (IJEA)

“Groovy Movies: Summer recap” (IJEA)

IJEA All-State Journalism Team (2023)

NSPA Leadership Award in Student Journalism (2023)

2023 IHSA Sectionals (fifth in Review Writing, sixth in Headline Writing)

IJEA Fall Journalism Convention Write-Offs (first in Feature Writing)

“Gallery: Honors Drones and Unmanned Flights” (IJEA)

2022 IHSA Sectionals (fourth in Review Writing)

“12 days of movies” (IJEA)

“Spring musical tech week” (IJEA)

All content by Kennedy Tetour
The volleyball team marches down Green Street in last year’s Homecoming parade on Oct. 2. Fall athletic teams participate in Homecoming in a variety of ways, including scheduling special games, helping “paint the town” and walking in the parade.

[Photo] Good sports

September 26, 2023
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Seniors celebrate their victory during last year’s Powder Puff football game on Oct. 5 at McCracken Field. This year’s game will take place on Sept. 27 on the field.

[Photo] Lights on

September 27, 2023
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Football players wait for the float to leave before last year’s Homecoming parade on Oct. 2, 2022 at the Freshman Campus. Each year, school spirit seems to get bigger and bigger during Homecoming because the organizations leading it put students first.

[Photo] Opinion: Let’s make this house a Homecoming

September 25, 2023
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Even before COVID, fewer people were enjoying movies in theaters. But almost nothing can replace the experience of seeing a movie in seats with a larger-than-life screen.

Opinion: Bring back movie theaters

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor
May 19, 2023
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Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor
May 11, 2023
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Groovy Movies has been a staple of the McHenry Messenger for years. In this final installment, editor Kennedy Tetour has created the definitive list of movies and shows for the Class of 2023

Groovy Movies: The final film fest

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor
May 10, 2023
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Some seniors may seem older and wiser, but they started in the same place that every freshman did — uncertain, confused and overwhelmed. By surviving four years of high school, the Class of 2023 has earned the privilege to give out some of their wisdom.

[Photo] Advice to the next generation

Alayna Majkrzak, Features Editor
May 12, 2023
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Music has always been an important aspect in the culture of the world, but how has music influenced changes in that culture?

[Photo] Cultural resets: Moments that changed the focus of popular music

May 2, 2023
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Thank You, Spiderman | Groovy Movies Ep. 3 with Kennedy Tetour & Mr. Menke

Kennedy Tetour
April 27, 2023
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Taste the Rainbow | Groovy Movies Ep. 2 with Kennedy Tetour

Kennedy Tetour
April 19, 2023
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Though Mr. McHenry is a tradition for senior boys like this years winner, KJ Keyfauver, the event should be opened to non-male students as well.

Opinion: Mr. McHenry needs to be more inclusive

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor
April 14, 2023
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MCHS tested the fountains at the Upper Campus over spring break and found the water safe to drink and free of E. coli and coliform bacteria. This follows a scare in March when AP Environmental Science students testing the water found evidence of fecal material in their samples.

[Photo] Drinking water deemed ‘satisfactory’ for coliform bacteria

Evanel Gonzalez, Contributing Writer
April 10, 2023
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Cast members pose for photos backstage during MCHS' production of "The SpongeBob Musical".

Gallery: “The SpongeBob Musical” behind the scenes

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor
April 5, 2023
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The Warrior Room at the Upper Campus sits empty waiting for the next school board meeting. Five local candidates are running to fill the three seats open during this year's April election.

[Photo] Meet the District 156 Board of Education candidates

Vanessa Moreno, News Editor
March 29, 2023
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The annual Mr. McHenry pageant takes place on March 23 and will crown this years Mr. McHenry

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Communicating important information is a tough job for a high school, who has to keep students, staff, and parents in the loop of every major event and decision. Still, many stakeholders at MCHS wish communication from the district was clearer.

Partial disclosure

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor
March 20, 2023
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MTV Unplugged defines a generation with acoustic performances from the worlds biggest artists.

[Photo] Unplugging a generation

Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 17, 2023
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Endure & Survive | Groovy Movies Ep.1 with Kennedy Tetour

Kennedy Tetour and Freedom Tomasello
March 3, 2023
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The third floor soft seating and bathrooms near the new wing have been closed for a significant amount of time in hopes to curb bad behavior in the area.

[Photo] Access denied

March 2, 2023
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13 McHenry County libraries are participating in the Library Lovers Expedition. The events come in an attempt to bring more patrons into the libraries.

McHenry County libraries host Library Lovers Expedition

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor
February 24, 2023
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Noah Schnapp revealed his sexuality through a tiktok posted on Jan. 5, he was met with heavy criticism in the comments of his post.

[Photo] Noah Schnapp criticized for unserious coming out post

Freedom Tomasello, Opinions Editor
February 6, 2023
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The first ever MCHS dance and dodgeball was a missed opportunity for a fun winter event.

Opinion: Dance and Dodgeball was a missed opportunity

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor
February 2, 2023
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A suspensful atmosphere with a dash of fright is what makes up Mark Mylod's "The Menu".

Review: It’s a little outrageous

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor
January 24, 2023
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Frau Annette Folien sits at her desk during AIM at the Freshman Campus on January 13. Folden teaches all four levels of German at both the Freshman and Upper Campuses.

To swim and not drown

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor
January 20, 2023
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Donald Trump has done a laundry list of bad things throughout his political career and should not be considered for reelection in 2024.

[Photo] Opinion: We don’t want bigotry on the ballot

January 19, 2023
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The popular Netflix show "Wednesday" is a fun, morbid extension of the classic spooky film series, "The Addams Family".

Review: I prefer to be vilified

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor
December 22, 2022
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Though there was barely any snow on the ground in McHenry on Wednesday afternoon, MCHS cancelled the second day of finals on Thursday due to inclement weather predictions.

[Photo] MCHS closed tomorrow due to inclement weather, finals rescheduled

December 21, 2022
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Students at MCHS often have a difficult time using their devices. When useful websites are blocked on their Chromebooks and they don’t get a signal on their phones, students become frustrated and demotivated.

[Photo] No service

Freedom Tomasello, Opinions Editor
December 19, 2022
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When the highest grade students can receive is a 95%, it discourages those students who are pushing their skills — the opposite effect of what most teachers want from their students.

Opinion: Full effort deserves full credit

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor
December 7, 2022
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Next week, MCHS will celebrate the end of the semester and the holiday season with a spirit week culminating in a spirit rally. Next semester, StuCo plans to introduce new winter events.

[Photo] StuCo plans new school spirit activities this winter

December 8, 2022
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Bright and attention grabbing animation is one of the most notable factors in the 2022 animated film "The Bad Guys".

Review: Go bad or go home

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor
November 17, 2022
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“Valorant” from Riot Games, has been updated to include a new interface and new playable character, making it one of the best first person shooters on the market right now.

Review: Let’s turn the tide

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor
November 8, 2022
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Students involved in the fall play work hard in their final dress rehearsal for "The Merry Wives of Windsor" on Nov. 1 in the Freshman Campus theater.

[Photo] All hands on stage

Tati Rubi, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
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Though scores on standardized tests are important to schools and community in addition to students, many students find the stress unnecessary, especially since most colleges are now test optional.

Con: Standardized tests should be optional

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor
October 25, 2022
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Homecoming week came to a close with the Homecoming football game on Friday, where Warriors came together in camo to support the varsity football team.

(Updated) MCHS celebrates Homecoming 2022

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor
October 3, 2022
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