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
Michalina Sotka

Michalina Sotka, Editor-in-Chief

Michalina Sotka is a senior at McHenry High School’s Upper Campus. Between working at a pet store and balancing her classes, Michalina rides horses and takes her dogs for hikes. This is Michalina’s third year on the Messenger’s staff.

Recognition:

“The chance of a lifetime” (IJEA)

2026 IHSA Sectionals (third in Review Writing)

2024 IHSA Sectionals (second in Review Writing)

“Seven southern Illinois counties want to secede from the state” (Best of SNO)

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