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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

Ayden Hirsch (lead singer of Tone Deaf) celebrating their Battle of the Bands win.

Surviving the Battle

Bri Lucansky, Business Manager May 7, 2026

Listen to this audio story by clicking the play button below. There was a very small point difference between first and second place during the 2026 Battle of the Bands. Tone Deaf ended on top. There...

Students from MCHS's Wind Ensemble headed to Nashville over the weekend, where they toured the city and performed in the WorldStrides Performing Arts Heritage Festival.

Gallery: Band trip to Nashville

Eli Frommes, Staff Writer April 27, 2023

The MCHS Wind ensemble went to Nashville Tennessee on April 20 for three days to participate in the WorldStrides Performing Arts Heritage Festival. The band scored a 292 out of 300 at the competition...

The varsity cheerleading team leaps in the air during a performance at Rolling Meadows High School on Dec. 7.

Cheering on to success

Krystal Zamudio, Staff Writer February 21, 2023

As the girls gather together and set the base for their flier, the crowd is standing with excitement and anxiousness for what’s about to come. On Saturday, Jan. 28, the girls varsity cheer team went...

Students lift weights during Anna Centella's Strength class on April 5 in the strength room at the Upper Campus.

Up lifting

Grace Hunt, Freshman Campus Bureau Chief April 7, 2022

A powerlifting student-athlete is under the heavy weight of what could be a new personal record. Powerlifting has pushed them to accomplish weights like never before, but it's this moment to push themselves...

Joe Cangelosi plays guitar for Winter Tennis during the Battle of the Bands. On January 24, MCHS student-formed bands competed for the title of 2020 Battle of the Bands champion.

Sing it loud

Jared Bysiek, Features Editor February 3, 2020

Standing behind the curtain, the band waits to be introduced by the emcees before they can start performing. The time leading up to the performance has been full of excitement and anxiety, but now it’s...

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