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
Jared Bysiek

Jared Bysiek, Features Editor

Jared Bysiek is a senior at McHenry High School’s West Campus. He enjoys photography, literature, art, video games and music, especially punk, ska and thrash. A member of MCHS’s yearbook staff his junior year, Jared’s passion for music and journalism fuel his interest in politics, staying informed, and searching for the truth.

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"Adopted" senior Sydni Johns opens a care package from Linnea Schwartz in her front yard on May 7. John is one of dozens of seniors "adopted" by the community as their senior year ends during a state-wide shelter-in-place order.

Lifting spirits one care package at a time

Jared Bysiek, Features Editor
May 12, 2020
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Watching movies and shows on Netflix has always been a social activity for teenagers. But shelter-in-place has changed how people consume media together — and how creators release media — possibly forever.

How we watch now

Jared Bysiek, Features Editor
April 30, 2020
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Though many consider it an "untraditional" career choice, musicians have been hit as hard as others in an economy crippled by coronavirus. Musicians have been forced to get creative with ways to share their music during social distancing.

Music from a distance

Jared Bysiek, Features Editor
April 23, 2020
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Opinion: If you meet up with friends, you are part of the problem

Opinion: If you meet up with friends, you are part of the problem

Jared Bysiek, Features Editor
April 16, 2020
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Even though digital learning can provide flexibility, nothing can replace a teacher leading a group of students in an in-person learning environment.

Con: Online learning makes learning difficult

Jared Bysiek, Features Editor
April 13, 2020
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MCHS is a school where students and staff alike feel safe to be themselves; some even dress in a manner that contradicts traditional gender roles.

Redefining the norm

Jared Bysiek, Features Editor
March 9, 2020
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Students dance beneath the neon lights at this year's MORP dance, which took place on February 15 at East Main Gym. The theme of this year's dance was "Glow Out."

Glow all out

Jared Bysiek, Features Editor
March 3, 2020
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When it comes to making prom dresses, teacher Andrew Hillier has his work cut out for him. There is a lot of detailing happening "behind the seams" to make a gorgeous dress.

Passion for fashion

Jared Bysiek, Features Editor
February 11, 2020
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Joe Cangelosi plays guitar for Winter Tennis during the Battle of the Bands. On January 24, MCHS student-formed bands competed for the title of 2020 Battle of the Bands champion.

Sing it loud

Jared Bysiek, Features Editor
February 3, 2020
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Logan LaRose stretches with the varsity dance team in the hallways at West Campus before their performance. The dance team hosted the Fox Valley Conference championship at West Campus on January 15.

Leaps and bounds forward

Jared Bysiek, Features Editor
January 24, 2020
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Christmas is a time for holiday joy and giving. Though with changing times and attitudes, have corporations taken over the spirit of Christmas?

Opinion: Christmas for business?

Jared Bysiek, Features Editor
December 20, 2019
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News Briefs: Week of December 9

Jared Bysiek, Features Editor
December 9, 2019
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Director of bands Spencer Hile and West science teacher Ryan Ellison were nominated and selected as November's staff member of the month at East and West respectively.

Diligent Warriors

Jared Bysiek, Features Editor
November 27, 2019
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Taking too many Advanced Placement classes can be stressful and overwhelming for many students, but can also help students develop both academic skills and behaviors that will serve them well after high school.

The AP lifestyle

Jared Bysiek, Features Editor
November 21, 2019
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Sally Hepner, West's student services administrative assistant, makes a phone call during the school day and custodian Elenor Rogan cleans up East Campus after school. Hepner and Rogan were MCHS's staff members of the month for September.

Dedicated Warriors

Jared Bysiek, Features Editor
November 14, 2019
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Bulanda, a junior at West Campus, trains five dogs individually for around an hour per dog in order to help them become K-9 police dogs.

Bark and bite

Jared Bysiek, Features Editor
November 7, 2019
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Piper Spengel has expressed her passion for special effects makeup since sixth grade. She tries to stop herself each year by upping the gore and the concept behind it.

Creepy creativity

Jared Bysiek, Features Editor
October 31, 2019
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East Campus sophomore Liam Krater began karate when turned five years old. In 2018, he won first place for the kata competition in the Illinois state tournament.

Discipline and determination

Jared Bysiek, Features Editor
October 23, 2019
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Review: The Specials's 'Encore'

Review: The Specials’s ‘Encore’

Jared Bysiek, Features Editor
October 16, 2019
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At the top of her game

At the top of her game

Jared Bysiek, Features Editor
October 11, 2019
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