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
Lydia Lawrence

Lydia Lawrence, Business Director

Lydia Lawrence is a junior at McHenry High School's Upper Campus. She loves to explore the outdoors and enjoys baking in her free time. Outside of writing for the newspaper, she is interested in learning about psychology and ways to be a better person, friend and family member. This is Lydia's second year on the Messenger's staff.

Recognition:

“The Scraps: Golden Apple, the Queen and food trucks” (JEA)

All content by Lydia Lawrence
The first ever MCHS dance and dodgeball was a missed opportunity for a fun winter event.

[Photo] Opinion: Dance and Dodgeball was a missed opportunity

February 2, 2023
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State Rep. Justin Slaughter celebrates after the chamber passed changes to the controversial criminal justice law known as the SAFE-T Act at the Illinois Capitol building on Dec. 1.

Controversial SAFE-T Act now in effect, portion ruled unconstitutional

January 19, 2023
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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.

StuCo plans new school spirit activities this winter

December 8, 2022
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Steve Reick, representative of the 63rd district in the Illinois House of Representatives, is a Republican running for re-election during the 2022 primaries.

Meet Steven Reick, the Republican running for Illinois State Representative

November 4, 2022
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Allena Barbato, currently a Lake Villa trustee, is a Democrat running to represent Illinoiss 32rd state senate district.

Meet Allena Barbato, the Democrat candidate running for District 32 State Senator

October 31, 2022
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Craig Wilcox is Illinois district 32’s Republican State Senator running for reelection on Nov. 8. A veteran, Wilcox has served on a number of different congressional committees.

Meet Craig Wilcox, the Republican candidate running for District 32’s State Senator

October 27, 2022
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Students handed out brochures and pamphlets during the Upper Campus Activities Fair during lunch on Sep. 21. Two new clubs are piloting this year, and several have been promoted from pilot to extracurricular.

MCHS introduces new extracurriculars

September 22, 2022
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The Scraps: Six Flags, finals, and overturning abortion

The Scraps: Six Flags, finals, and overturning abortion

May 16, 2022
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People may have all kinds of reasons for sharing their traumas on social media. For example, it might help them process the trauma or find support. Still, the habit can be unhealthy and lead to unexpected consequences.

Opinion: Stop making trauma trendy

May 10, 2022
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The Scraps: Warrior Games, calorie counting and the slap heard round the world

The Scraps: Warrior Games, calorie counting and the slap heard ’round the world

April 28, 2022
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The Scraps: Planting trees, heading to prom and walking out of Disney

The Scraps: Planting trees, heading to prom and walking out of Disney

April 8, 2022
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The Scraps: Golden Apple, the Queen and food trucks

The Scraps: Golden Apple, the Queen and food trucks

March 17, 2022
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Though COVID numbers are currently decreasing, the recent Omicron surge had students asking whether or not prom would be at risk if cases continued to climb.

Ready to dance

February 24, 2022
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Though masks became optional at MCHS and other schools in the state on Feb. 7, this decision puts students, staff and the larger community at risk as the school continues to face COVID-19.

Opinion: Choose safety over comfort

February 22, 2022
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Students climb and repel down the climbing wall during their Adventure Ed class in Buckner Gym on Jan. 17 at the Upper Campus.

Exploring new heights

February 2, 2022
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Snow days are usually called when roads and parking lots are dangerous to drive on or when it is too cold for students to walk to school. This year, students will learn from home when inclement weather can be predicted.

MCHS implements remote learning plan for snow days

December 9, 2021
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Cross country runners Rayaan Ahmed and Joe Hissem push toward the finish line during a meet at Veteran Acres in Crystal Lake, IL on September 4.

One mile at a time

November 12, 2021
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Students prepare at their final dress rehersals for the Upper Campus fall play, The Man Who Came to Dinner

Falling into success

November 10, 2021
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