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
American Studies hosts their annual Chautauqua in the Upper Campus auditorium on Nov. 21. Junior, Devin Elbert spoke as LeBron James about gun violence in America.

Taking their seats

Lily Adams, Editor In Chief • December 2, 2024

Dressed as their character for Chautauqua, junior Onyx Haak enters the Upper Campus auditorium. They take their seat in the dimly lit space, anticipating the speeches and skits they will see today. The...

MCHS's American Studies class hosted their annual Chautauqua event where students perform a presentation on past or present influential people and topics.

In their shoes

Zach Benton, Staff Writer • November 29, 2023

A student sits in a crowded auditorium with “Abraham Lincoln” written on a big poster, with a large top hat and black suit and tie. The moderator asks Nikola Tesla about his opinion on electric cars....

Speaking at last year's Chautauqua event, now-senior Allie Jacobsen calls on audience members to discuss political topics on November 15 in the West Auditorium. Jacobsen was the chairperson alongside fellow classmate panelists.

MCHS to hold annual Chautauqua event

Stacy Correra, Copy Editor • November 18, 2019

The annual Chautauqua event will take place on November 21-22 in each campus’s respective auditoriums.  East and West juniors in Honors American Studies classes study all semester for the project....

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