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 junior at McHenry High School’s Upper Campus. When shes not at school, she is out in nature, reading, making bracelets, or hanging out with friends. While coaching a cheer team, playing tennis, being a member student council and key club, waitressing, and being a Connections Crew member, she still finds time to do what she loves. This is Lily's first year on the Messenger staff.

Recognition:

2024 IHSA Sectionals (sixth in Feature Writing)

“Lights on” (IWPA)

"Crossing the bridge" (Best of SNO)

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

[Photo] The next step

Mackenzie Sroka, Editor In Chief
May 9, 2024
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One of the realities of being a security guard in a high school is confronting the growing issue of vaping. Though vaping continues to be an issue at MCHS, fewer kids have been disciplined for vaping this year compared to previous years.

On cloud nine

Lily Adams, Feature Editor
April 15, 2024
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Students played teachers at two different volleyball matches during the spring spirit rally on April 5 in the Upper Campus main gym. The frosh-soph team beat the Freshman Campus teachers, but the upperclassmen lost to the Upper Campus teachers.

[Photo] Some assembly required

Aika Villa, Page Designer
April 8, 2024
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This years prom will be on April 26 at the Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg. Though some students were previously not allowed to attend due to attendance issues, MCHSs administration has reversed course on that policy. Now, any student who buys tickets by noon on Saturday can attend.

Dancing in the stars 

Lily Adams, Feature Editor
April 5, 2024
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Last month, Dr. John Beerbower, physical education instructor, was awarded the 2024 Regional Coach of the Year award by the National High School Strength Coaches Association for the Great Lakes region. Students and staff congratulated him in the weightlifting room on his inspiring win.

Humble through it all

Lily Adams, Feature Editor
April 2, 2024
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Just in time for the spring season, construction is wrapping up on the new baseball field right outside the Upper Campus.

Dusting off the plate

Lily Adams, Feature Editor
March 8, 2024
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Author Matt de la Pena addresses students at the Upper Campus on Feb. 8 in the auditorium during MCHSs Writers Week hosted by the English Department.

Creating a legacy

Lily Adams, Feature Editor
March 1, 2024
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A lot goes on behind the scenes of MCHSs school newspaper before the print and online editions are released. Each round of stories, the section editors lead a pitch day to brainstorm ideas for new articles.

Pen behind the paper 

Lily Adams, Feature Editor
February 22, 2024
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