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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

Senior Maggie Putman does work for her Engineering class, having fun and tinkling about her future in the field. Putman is only one of many senior girls looking for a career in STEM after high school.

Where the girls are going

Michalina Sotka, Editor In Chief May 8, 2026

After a student wakes up on May 1, she gets ready for the day, making sure to represent her next step with a hoodie. She arrives at school, making her way to the gym for senior decision day. As her name...

STEMINISM: Wendee Green

STEMINISM: Wendee Green

Michalina Sotka, Editor In Chief November 6, 2025

Wendee Green, a chemical engineer, walks into work, ready to work on her newest project — and it isn’t the kind of chemical engineering that most people think of. Green is a chemical engineer who bridges...

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