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
Zach Benton

Zach Benton, Staff Writer

Zach Benton is a senior at McHenry High School’s upper campus. He enjoys listening to and playing music. He also loves playing video games, specifically those of the RPG genre. This is Zach’s first year on the McHenry Messenger staff.

All content by Zach Benton
Students in MCHS's Biomedical program pose in their white coats during a special celebration on April 15 at the Upper Campus.

The white coats are coming

Zach Benton, Staff Writer
April 25, 2024
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As the second semester comes to a close, the "senioritis" sets in to the graduating class, and the homework continues to pile up.

Stress code

Zach Benton, Staff Writer
April 16, 2024
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The Last of Us Part ll has been released, but it has left followers questioning the quality presented in the second part.

Review: “The Last of Us Part II” is good but flawed

Zach Benton, Staff Writer
February 20, 2024
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MCHS's American Studies class hosted their annual Chautauqua event where students perform a presentation on past or present influential people and topics.

In their shoes

Zach Benton, Staff Writer
November 29, 2023
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The Renaissance Team, advised by principal Jeff Prickett, meets to address issues at MCHS. Led by students demonstrating traits of leadership, the Ren Team aims to improve the school culture and climate.

The renaissance spirit

Zach Benton, Staff Writer
November 27, 2023
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The Bulldog Ale House on Route 31, a popular McHenry restaurant, has been shut down due to its extensive water damage.

Bulldog Ale House is shutting down

Zach Benton, Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
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