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
Allie Everhart

Allie Everhart, Warrior Weekly Reporter

Allie Everhart is a senior at McHenry High School’s Upper Campus. She enjoys editing, photography, running and investigating. After school, she runs for MCHS’s cross country team. This is Allie’s third year on the Messenger’s staff and first year on the Warrior Weekly.

Recognition:

2023 IHSA State (third in Photo Storytelling)

2023 IHSA Sectionals (first in Photo Storytelling)

“Gallery: Honor Flight Welcome Home Celebration” (IJEA)

“Masks no longer required in most public places in Illinois” (IJEA)

2022 IHSA State (first in Photo Storytelling)

2022 IHSA Sectionals (third in Photo Storytelling)

 

All content by Allie Everhart
As senior student-athletes approach graduation, their respective sports honor them on Senior Night. The Girls Track and Field Senior Night celebrated their senior team members at McCracken Athletic Field on April 15.

[Photo] A night to remember

May 7, 2024
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Pathway Highlight: Biomedical Sciences | Warrior Weekly 12.05.23

Allie Everhart, Madison Harvey, and Grace Mueller
January 30, 2024
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Adjusted Learning at MCHS | Warrior Weekly 11.14.23

Madison Harvey, Allie Everhart, and Grace Mueller
January 22, 2024
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MCHS has a girls wrestling team for the first time in history of the school, and they have enjoyed a successful first season.

[Photo] Creating a history

January 29, 2024
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Annual Choir Concert

Madison Harvey, Grace Mueller, and Allie Everhart
December 7, 2023
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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.

[Photo] In their shoes

Zach Benton, Staff Writer
November 29, 2023
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McHenry’s Cross Country Team Competes at Regionals | Warrior Weekly 10.31.23

Grace Mueller, Madison Harvey, and Allie Everhart
October 31, 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.

[Photo] Bulldog Ale House is shutting down

October 31, 2023
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McHenry Riverside Shoppes have opened for business for local, small businesses to utilize.

[Photo] McHenry's Riverwalk Shoppes are open for business

September 13, 2023
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"No McHenry Pit" signs have been appearing in front of houses all over McHenry. There have been many city council meetings to discuss whether or not there will be a gravel pit behind the McHenry Outdoor Theater.

[Photo] Have you seen the signs?

September 11, 2023
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On Sunday, August 27, MCHS's community gathered to welcome home Veterans from their return of the Honor Flight trip.

[Photo] Gallery: Honor Flight Welcome Home Celebration

Elijah Latronica, Staff Writer
August 29, 2023
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Despite a state law that says "A student may not be issued a monetary fine or fee as a disciplinary consequence," students at MCHS continue to receive tickets from the McHenry Police Department for their behavior in school.

[Photo] Still fine

Vanessa Moreno, News Editor
May 19, 2023
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Juniors and sophomores explore post-secondary options at the annual College & Career Expo on April 20 in the Upper Campus main gym.

[Photo] Gallery: College & Career Expo

Tati Rubi, Staff Writer
April 26, 2023
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This year, MCHS will send five students to the Illinois Design Educators Association state-level competition on April 22.

[Photo] Students head to state for design, drafting competition in late April

April 20, 2023
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A security desk has been positioned outside of the third floor bathroom to discourage fighting, vaping and other disruptive behavior, according to Upper Campus security.

[Photo] Third floor bathroom reopens with new security desk

April 19, 2023
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Three current District 156 school board members were re-elected during April elections last week, including Dawn Bremer, Nicole Morrow and Tim Hying.

[Photo] McHenry held consolidated elections in early April

April 11, 2023
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McHenry's ShamROCKs the Fox festival takes place this weekend over three days and includes a 5K, live music, food trucks, a parade and dying the Fox River green.

[Photo] Annual ShamROCKS the Fox festival to be held at Miller Point

Eli Frommes, Staff Writer
March 17, 2023
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Lynda Rotundo pushes herself for one more lap at Lakes High School on March 4 for District 117 Winter Grand Prix, one of several indoor meets that the track team participates as the season warms up.

[Photo] The great indoors

Hunter Blake, Staff Writer
March 21, 2023
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Communicating important information is a tough job for a high school, who has to keep students, staff, and parents in the loop of every major event and decision. Still, many stakeholders at MCHS wish communication from the district was clearer.

[Photo] Partial disclosure

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor
March 20, 2023
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MCHS's new athletic website looks clean and is easy to navigate, but is missing some essential information that players, coaches and parents rely on.

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MCHS has had more teacher absences than other schools in the area, especially those in the Fox Valley Conference. According to the Illinois School Report Card, only 50 percent of teachers have fewer than ten absences.

[Photo] A missing piece

Alayna Majkrzak, Features Editor
February 13, 2023
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The state of Illinois requires students to undergo fitness testing in their P.E. classes. Though the idea is to keep students physically healthy, some students may feel it takes a toll on them socially and emotionally.

[Photo] Opinion: Fitness testing is unnecessary

January 31, 2023
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The door of the College and Career Center at the Upper Campus advertises a variety of opportunities for juniors who are preparing to take the SAT this spring.

[Photo] MCHS offers to cover cost of SAT test in early March for juniors

January 27, 2023
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People living in McHenry County have struggled with addiction during the opioid epidemic. Some say chains like Walgreens and CVS have made the problem even worse.

[Photo] At the center of ‘the drug triangle’

Vanessa Moreno, News Editor
January 18, 2023
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On Jan. 10, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a law immediately banning the sale of assault-style rifles in the state. However, McHenry County's State's Attorney is challenging the ban, which is currently tied up in court,.

[Photo] Governor Pritzker signs assault weapons ban into law

February 14, 2023
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The McHenry County Clerks Office in Woodstock houses the Substance Abuse Coalition, which provides services with those struggling with substance abuse.

[Photo] The Substance Abuse Coalition

January 17, 2023
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The McHenry County Government Center in Woodstock houses the county courthouse where the Illinois States Attorney has filed a lawsuit against Walgreens and CVS.

[Photo] The state's attorney

January 17, 2023
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A student works on a study guide while preparing for upcoming finals. This semester, finals will take place on Dec. 21 and 22.

[Photo] Students prepare for first semester finals next week

December 15, 2022
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Though pharmacies like Walgreens have been named in a lawsuit that claims there was little oversight and regulation when filling opioid prescriptions, the Illinois States Attorney concedes that they are not the sole reason for the epidemic. Pharmaceutical companies could not comment on their practices due to the pending litigation.

[Photo] The department of health

January 17, 2023
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P.E. dance classes performed an end of the semester showcase on Wednesday, Dec. 7 in the Upper Campus auditorium.

[Photo] MCHS dance classes perform in winter showcase

Savannah Drost, Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
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Social studies teacher John Lunkenheimer talks to a student on Ugly Sweater Day during last year's spirit week in the Upper Campus halls. This year's spirit will will take place the week before finals.

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Though scores on standardized tests are important to schools and community in addition to students, many students find the stress unnecessary, especially since most colleges are now test optional.

[Photo] Con: Standardized tests should be optional

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor
October 25, 2022
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[Photo] Point-counterpoint: Worth the stress?

October 25, 2022
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While juniors will take the PSAT next week, other grades levels will learn test taking strategies or take time off. During early release days, teachers will host parent-teacher conferences.

[Photo] What to know ahead of fall PSAT testing week

October 21, 2022
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Students and teachers dress up for the Little White Lie spirit day during Homecoming week at the Upper Campus.

[Photo] (Updated) MCHS celebrates Homecoming 2022

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor
October 3, 2022
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Though many found the transition to digital IDs and passes confusing, students and teachers at both campuses are getting used to Minga and My Homework.

[Photo] A digital upgrade?

Tati Rubi, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
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