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
Lily Adams

Lily Adams, Editor-in-Chief

Lily Adams is a senior at McHenry High School’s Upper Campus. This is her second year on the Messenger staff. When she is not writing stories, Lily is playing tennis, working, or just having some fun. She enjoys being outside and spending time with her family.

Recognition:

Worth the risk? (Best of SNO)

2024 IHSA Sectionals (sixth in Feature Writing)

“Lights on” (IWPA)

“Crossing the bridge” (Best of SNO)

All content by Lily Adams
People celebrate the time honored tradition of Thanksgiving differently then others

[Photo] How we celebrate

November 21, 2024
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MCHS has teachers planning our emergency e-learning plans just incase the snowy Illinois weather calls for a snow day.

Logging back on

Lily Adams, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2024
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Students are being asked to scan in and out of MCHS when they leave and enter the building from lunch, or if students arrive late to school.

[Photo] Safety first

November 14, 2024
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Although not an official yet therapy dog yet, Cheryl and Gary Myers’ dog Bailey is already doing a good job at cheering kids up and comforting them around MCHS.

[Photo] Bailey to the rescue

November 18, 2024
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Recently, restaurant Happy Jack’s announced it would close for the winter and re-open in the spring. Happy Jack’s is a local staple beloved by many in the McHenry area.

Seasons change

Lily Adams, Editor In Chief
November 6, 2024
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High schools have been quick to judge others for making mistakes even if they are easily fixable.

[Photo] Opinion | Judge, jury, and drama

November 6, 2024
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Recently some Halloween costumes have been hard for others to accept as socially appropriate.

Opinion | People are not costumes

Lily Adams, Editor in Chief
October 30, 2024
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Though it's illegal to drink or be drunk on any school grounds at MCHS, intoxicated students and adults being escorted out of McCracken has become a more normal sight this season.

Worth the risk?

Lily Adams, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2024
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On Oct. 7th, Erica (Watson) Borggren visited MCHS upper campus to talk to students and tour the building.

Gallery | Distinguished Graduate Erica Watson Borggren

Lily Adams, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2024
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MCHS had their brand new Homecoming route ending at Millers Park for Pack the Point. Students were able to enjoy food and the homecoming crowning.

Gallery | Homecoming parade

Lily Adams, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2024
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The week of the 23rd, the class of 2028 got to experience pride camp with their senior leaders to grow student bonds.

We are the fighting Warriors

Lily Adams, Editor in Chief
October 10, 2024
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Band students paint windows during Paint the Town in preparation for Homecoming last September.

Shining from the windows

Lily Adams, Editor in Chief
October 3, 2024
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MCHS girls flag football team started off their first year with an amazing record of 9-1.

New victories

Lily Adams, Editor in Chief
September 19, 2024
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On Aug 23rd, veterans departed for Washington D.C. They saw memorials and the U.S capital on day one.

Honoring the remarkable

Lily Adams, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2024
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On day three of the VNC honor flight, veterans saw four more museums, and had a celebratory final dinner before resting up to return home.

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On day three of the VNC honor flight, veterans saw four more museums, and had a celebratory final dinner before resting up to return home.

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On day three of the VNC honor flight, veterans saw four more museums, and had a celebratory final dinner before resting up to return home.

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On day three of the VNC honor flight, veterans saw four more museums, and had a celebratory final dinner before resting up to return home.

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On day three of the VNC honor flight, veterans saw four more museums, and had a celebratory final dinner before resting up to return home.

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On day three of the VNC honor flight, veterans saw four more museums, and had a celebratory final dinner before resting up to return home.

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On day three of the VNC honor flight, veterans saw four more museums, and had a celebratory final dinner before resting up to return home.

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On day three of the VNC honor flight, veterans saw four more museums, and had a celebratory final dinner before resting up to return home.

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On day three of the VNC honor flight, veterans saw four more museums, and had a celebratory final dinner before resting up to return home.

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On day three of the VNC honor flight, veterans saw four more museums, and had a celebratory final dinner before resting up to return home.

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Students walk into the Upper Campus Wednesday, the first day of school, while Warrior activities welcome them back.

[Photo] Gallery | First Week of School

Afton Ingraffia, Staff Writer
August 20, 2024
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MCHS 2024 graduates celebrate as all their hard work through the year finally pays off.

Gallery | MCHS graduation

Lily Adams, Features Editor
May 21, 2024
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