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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

John Beerbower coaches one of his students in the Upper Campus weight room during his 4th period Strength and Conditioning class.

Here for a reason

Carson Havard, Contributing Writer October 8, 2025

Beerbower claps and cheers for a student as they hit a new personal record in the Upper Campus weight room. He walks over and tells them he knew they could do it. Beerbower has been a P.E. teacher at...

Last month, Dr. John Beerbower, physical education instructor, was awarded the 2024 Regional Coach of the Year award by the National High School Strength Coaches Association for the Great Lakes region. Students and staff congratulated him in the weightlifting room on his inspiring win.

Humble through it all

Lily Adams, Feature Editor April 2, 2024

It is 8 a.m. on a Wednesday morning. A student is in the weight room at Upper Campus working out with their friends. They have had a rough past couple of days and have spent the morning in a bad mood....

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