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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

MCHS' building sub Kayleigh Jensen writing each graduating senior a heartfelt letter for them to remember.

MCHS’s guardian angel

Mason Sites, Staff Writer May 9, 2025

Every student has their favorite teacher. Whether they are full-time teachers or a substitute. There is always one teacher that makes school that much more enjoyable for students. They always find a deeper...

Students meet on the dance floor during last year’s prom before dancing the rest of the night away. Though some say prom’s tickets are too much money for many students, plenty of students spend twice as much on dresses and tuxedoes, hair, make-up, accessories, transportation and more on the event.

Prom is here

Grace Crockett, News Editor April 25, 2025

MCHS will host their annual Prom on April 25 at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn. MCHS is partnering with a new venue for Prom this year in Dupage County. Students will take coach buses...

MCHS students get their groove on during last year's prom on April 24 at the Renaissance in Schaumburg.

Memories for years to come

Mason Sites, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

As the end of the school year approaches, students begin to build excitement for what’s to come. Plans for summer begin to circulate, seniors await graduation, and preparation for final exams are underway....

With the year coming to an end the class of 2025 ends the year with a splash.

Opinion | The beginning of the end for Senior Assassin at MCHS

Mason Sites, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

For those who don’t participate in or know of Senior Assassin, the game is simple. The objective is to eliminate your assigned target using a water gun while trying not to be eliminated by another...

The MCHS girls soccer defensive lineup during media day at the start of the 2025 spring season.

Kickin’ into a new season

Sydney Boswell, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

MCHS’ spring sports are starting once again, and with that a new girls soccer season. Girls soccer tryouts were March 3-6 in the Upper Campus gymnasium and at McCracken field, marking the beginning of...

More and more graffiti has appeared on the bathrooms at the Upper Campus, including this graffiti in the third floor girls bathroom.

Destruction mania

Lily Adams, Editor in Chief April 14, 2025

MCHS senior Janielle Rios enters the bathroom during a passing period. After waiting in a grueling line, she finally sees an open stall. Once inside, she sees that the walls have been plastered with vandalism....

Sara Plaiss playing Audrey in "Little Shop of Horrors" at MCHS Upper Campus auditorium on March 5

“Down on Skid Row”

Ele Kinser, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

The Doo-Wop girls shuffle onto stage, starting the “Little Shop of Horrors” opening night performance. However, just moments before, actors were backstage, chaotic and panicking. Opening night was...

Curtis Menke working at his office in the College and Career Center located at Upper Campus.

Everyday superhero

Mason Sites, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

Every community has their own “superhero.” Whether it is the neighbor who never fails to make you smile or the firefighter who quite literally saves lives, every community has a specific individual...

MCHS teacher Heidie Dunn is shown working hard.

Hard work pays off

Maggie Demski, Chief Copy Editor March 20, 2025

Heidie Dunn comes to school one morning excited to teach her students, and her students are just as excited to learn from one of their favorite teachers. Students enter the class room and settle at their...

MCHS has used initiatives like "Orange and Black on Track" at the Upper Campus and "Beat the Blahs" at the Freshman Campus to promote student growth during a time of year where many students lose motivation.

A season for ‘Blahs’

Eli Frommes, Staff Writer March 17, 2025

A student sits in their classroom with work piling up and no motivation to do any work so they just sit on their phone and push the problem to another day. As their GPA rises and their willingness to go...

Freshman swimmer Robbie Rosenbaum qualified for state.

Sprint to success

Ele Kinser, Staff Writer March 13, 2025

Robbie Rosenbaum, goggles on and ready to race, stood on the block feeling nervous; expectations were high and he needed to meet them. “Take your mark … Go!” The starter shouts, beginning the race....

MCHS competed at BPA last weekend.

Members of BPA return from weekend at state

Sydney Boswell, Staff Writer March 11, 2025

MCHS’s Business Professionals of America, or BPA, went to state in Oakbrook from Feb. 27 to Mar. 1. MCHS went to state for its second year in a row. McHenry has had a BPA team for two years. The BPA...

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