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
Lily Adams

Lily Adams, Features Editor

Lily Adams is a senior at McHenry High School's Upper Campus. This is her second year on the Messenger staff. When she is not writing stories, Lily is playing tennis, working, or just having some fun. She enjoys being outside and spending time with her family.

Recognition:

2024 IHSA Sectionals (sixth in Feature Writing)

“Lights on” (IWPA)

"Crossing the bridge" (Best of SNO)

All content by Lily Adams
Band students paint windows during Paint the Town in preparation for Homecoming last September.

Shining from the windows

Lily Adams, Editor in Chief
October 3, 2024
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MCHS girls flag football team started off their first year with an amazing record of 9-1.

New victories

Lily Adams, Editor in Chief
September 19, 2024
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On Aug 23rd, veterans departed for Washington D.C. They saw memorials and the U.S capital on day one.

Honoring the remarkable

Lily Adams, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2024
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On day three of the VNC honor flight, veterans saw four more museums, and had a celebratory final dinner before resting up to return home.

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On day three of the VNC honor flight, veterans saw four more museums, and had a celebratory final dinner before resting up to return home.

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On day three of the VNC honor flight, veterans saw four more museums, and had a celebratory final dinner before resting up to return home.

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On day three of the VNC honor flight, veterans saw four more museums, and had a celebratory final dinner before resting up to return home.

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On day three of the VNC honor flight, veterans saw four more museums, and had a celebratory final dinner before resting up to return home.

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On day three of the VNC honor flight, veterans saw four more museums, and had a celebratory final dinner before resting up to return home.

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On day three of the VNC honor flight, veterans saw four more museums, and had a celebratory final dinner before resting up to return home.

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On day three of the VNC honor flight, veterans saw four more museums, and had a celebratory final dinner before resting up to return home.

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On day three of the VNC honor flight, veterans saw four more museums, and had a celebratory final dinner before resting up to return home.

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On day three of the VNC honor flight, veterans saw four more museums, and had a celebratory final dinner before resting up to return home.

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Students walk into the Upper Campus Wednesday, the first day of school, while Warrior activities welcome them back.

[Photo] Gallery | First Week of School

Afton Ingraffia, Staff Writer
August 20, 2024
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MCHS 2024 graduates celebrate as all their hard work through the year finally pays off.

Gallery | MCHS graduation

Lily Adams, Features Editor
May 21, 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.

[Photo] MCHS switches to the ACT for this next school year

May 20, 2024
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This past Friday, the Lil Warriors preschool lab students graduated in the Upper Camus Library.

Future students

Lily Adams, Features Editor
May 13, 2024
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This past Friday, the Lil Warriors preschool lab students graduated in the Upper Camus Library.

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This past Friday, the Lil Warriors preschool lab students graduated in the Upper Camus Library.

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This past Friday, the Lil Warriors preschool lab students graduated in the Upper Camus Library.

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This past Friday, the Lil Warriors preschool lab students graduated in the Upper Camus Library.

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This past Friday, the Lil Warriors preschool lab students graduated in the Upper Camus Library.

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This past Friday, the Lil Warriors preschool lab students graduated in the Upper Camus Library.

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This past Friday, the Lil Warriors preschool lab students graduated in the Upper Camus Library.

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This past Friday, the Lil Warriors preschool lab students graduated in the Upper Camus Library.

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This past Friday, the Lil Warriors preschool lab students graduated in the Upper Camus Library.

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This past Friday, the Lil Warriors preschool lab students graduated in the Upper Camus Library.

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A lot of seniors graduate early without much fanfare, but they have already started their lives after high school by enrolling at college or starting their careers.

Hanging up the backpack

Lily Adams, Feature Editor
May 8, 2024
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On May 3, MCHS hosted senior decision day to celebrate seniors' plan for after high school

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On May 3, MCHS hosted senior decision day to celebrate seniors' plan for after high school

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