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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
Leylah Moreno

Leylah Moreno, Artistic Director and Head of Broadcast Anchor Coverage

Leylah Moreno is a senior at McHenry Community High School's Upper Campus. She enjoys listening to music, reading, and hanging out with her friends. When they're not at work, Leylah volunteers for Key Club and spends time creating art. This is their first year on the McHenry Messenger's staff and third year on the Warrior Weekly’s staff.

All content by Leylah Moreno
MCHSs top songs of the year have been recognized and wrapped up for this year.

[Photo] MCHS Wrapped

December 7, 2023
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The Illinois State Board of Education has updated the approach to students course selection with the Accelerated Placement Act that automatically places students in the most advanced class appropriate to their previous academic performance. Course level changes can be requested.

[Photo] Empowering minds

December 5, 2023
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Students and teachers at MCHS must first complete their Flex Certification before partaking in blended learning.

[Photo] Opinion | Blended is beneficial

November 30, 2023
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Boys Soccer Hosts Senior Night | Warrior Weekly 10.17.23

Leylah Moreno, Caiden Bunting, Vanessa Etherton, and Madison Harvey
November 13, 2023
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[Photo] Countdown to Halloween | Urban legends of McHenry County

October 31, 2023
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The car that plowed into a Starbucks earlier this month is the second in McHenry these past few years. Cars have crashed into restaurants throughout the county repeatedly in the past decade, and Starbucks are common accident locations.

[Photo] Another car crashes into McHenry Starbucks, highlighting new trend

October 26, 2023
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Theres a reason why Michael Jacksons Thriller and The Monster Mash are staples at Halloween parties — they are spooky, catchy, and fun. But there are plenty of other songs that fall into these categories that should become household Halloween hits as well (album artwork courtesy of Arista Records, Epic Records, Motown Records, Walt Disney Records, Decca Music, Sony Music Entertainment, Darkroom/Interscope Records, and Caroline Records)

Countdown to Halloween | Top 10 Halloween songs

Leylah Moreno, Artistic Director
October 20, 2023
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Taking on a new role this school year, Social Worker Otto Corzo makes an effort to connect with students and strengthen relationships.

[Photo] Supporting in a new way

October 12, 2023
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MCHS Prepares New Baseball Fields for Spring 2024 Season | Warrior Weekly 9.19.23

Allena Noel, Leylah Moreno, Grace Mueller, and Madison Harvey
October 11, 2023
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Student teacher Alex Maurer stands in front of his American Studies class on Oct. 4. Because of a budding relationship with Illinois State University, MCHS is attracting both student teachers and new teachers from the university.

[Photo] Sink or swim

October 5, 2023
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Blended learning is supposed to empower students to work at the pace and place that best suits them. So why is MCHS denying the flexibility that some students need to thrive?

Opinion: MCHS should allow off-campus blending

Leylah Moreno, Artistic Director
September 21, 2023
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Tri-M wins IL Chapter of the Year | Warrior Weekly 11.15.22

Leylah Moreno, Kiara Kearns, Ary Juarez, and Keith Pierce
November 21, 2022
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McHenry staple keeps things sweet | from Warrior Weekly 11.1.22

Ary Juarez, Leylah Moreno, Keith Pierce, and Kiara Kearns
November 11, 2022
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Phoning Poland | Warrior Weekly 10.18.22

Keith Pierce, Kiara Kearns, Ary Juarez, and Leylah Moreno
October 21, 2022
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Playing dress-up | Warrior Weekly 10.11.22

Caiden Bunting, Tyler Houston, Jack Lullo, Leylah Moreno, Kiara Kearns, Keith Pierce, and Ary Juarez
October 13, 2022
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Freshmen get a sneak-peak at the Upper Campus | Warrior Weekly 5.3.22

Kiara Kearns, Leylah Moreno, and Hannah Covalt
May 3, 2022
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A Record-Setting Weight Room | Warrior Weekly 2.1.22

Leylah Moreno, Kiara Kearns, and Hannah Covalt
February 1, 2022
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Opinion: No blind eye to climate change

Opinion: No blind eye to climate change

Leylah Moreno, Staff Writer
January 14, 2021
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Recently discovered primates critically endangered

Recently discovered primates critically endangered

Leylah Moreno, Staff Writer
December 17, 2020
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Sum elbow grease

Leylah Moreno, Staff Writer
November 6, 2020
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Demonstrating her art, Ms. Michele Zimmerman uses motivation and modeling to help her students improve their artistic skills and knowledge.

Art-Warming

Leylah Moreno, Staff Writer
October 9, 2020
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