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
Maggie Demski

Maggie Demski, Copy Editor

Maggie Demski is a junior at McHenry High School’s Upper Campus. She enjoys playing with her dog Betty and cat Pot sticker. Between school and working at Chipotle, Maggie still finds time to spend with her family and friends. This is Maggie’s second year on the Messenger’s staff.

Recognition:

Opinion | No place to hide (Best of SNO)

“When Thanksgiving rolls around” (IJEA)

All content by Maggie Demski
Icelandic singer Laufey attends the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix's "Olivia Rodrigo: Guts World Tour" in Los Angeles on Oct. 25, 2024.

A very Laufey holiday

Maggie Demski, Copy Editor
December 10, 2024
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A new challenge

A new challenge

Maggie Demski, Copy Editor
November 11, 2024
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The Upper Campus's Center for Science, Technology and Industry was designed to be a beautfiul learning place with walls of windows. But with new issues arising many people have questions on if these walls can keep student safe.

Opinion | No place to hide

Maggie Demski, Copy Editor
November 5, 2024
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Halloween movies have become less scary and more predictable, loosing their magic.

Opinion | Horror movies just aren’t scary anymore

Maggie Demski, Copy Editor
October 31, 2024
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On Tuesday, voters will decide whether to raise sales tax 25 cents per $100 in order to raise money for mental health services in McHenry County. This will remove a property tax levy scheduled to begin next year.

Voting on mental health tax takes place in McHenry County

Maggie Demski, Copy Editor
March 18, 2024
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The students in AP Psychology are entrusted to care for "sock babies" to symbolize looking after a newborn baby.

Some socks required

Maggie Demski, Copy Editor
January 30, 2024
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On December 20th, Disney is set to release Percy Jackson and The Olympians, a show based on Rick Riordan's beloved fantasy series.

“Didn’t want to be a half-blood”

Maggie Demski, Copy Editor
December 15, 2023
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The Warrior Chef program baked rolls for Thanksgiving, which were available for purchase for teachers.

When Thanksgiving rolls around

Maggie Demski, Copy Editor
November 29, 2023
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"Friday the 13th" is one of the most famous horror franchises, but the quality of the movies has varied over the years in some dramatic ways.

Countdown to Halloween | Watching “Friday the 13th” feels like being stuck in a time loop that gets progressively worse

Maggie Demski, Staff Writer
October 13, 2023
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Alumni Col. Robert Heatherly and Dave Lawson are honored during the Homecoming football game on Sept. 29 at McCracken Field. Other MCHS grads were able to visit a special alumni tent during the game.

Home for Homecoming 

Maggie Demski, Staff Writer
October 10, 2023
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