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 dean Jordan Deener works at his desk in the main office after a year at the Freshman Campus. Deener is one of several administrators who changed positions at the beginning of the school year.

Familiar faces

Michalina Sotka, Staff Writer • October 3, 2023

As of the new school year‭, ‬there have been some changes in the administrative staff‭. ‬These changes are believed to be leaving positive impacts on the student and staff atmosphere so far‭,...

New athletic director Chris Madson meets with administrators on the football field during the first home football game of the season on Sept. 1 at McCracken Field

Taking the field

Hunter Blake, Sports Editor • October 2, 2023

The 2023-24‭ ‬sports season has begun at MCHS‭, ‬with many new coaching changes being made with the addition of a new Athletic Director‭, ‬football coach‭, ‬volleyball coach and boys basketball...

Though band director Ryan Cabildo was hired only part way through second semester last year, he's done much to re-invigorate MCHS's band program, guiding them to wins at competitions and exciting parade opportunities.

New director, new direction

Lilyonna Kribley, Contributing Writer • October 17, 2022

Loud cheering can be heard, filling the sky just like the sunset. Ryan Cabildo guides his marching band out in front of the stands of McCracken Field. In front of hundreds of people, Cabildo starts guiding...

Though this year is Kenny Maier's first year as a security guard, he brings years of law enforcement experience to the job, including almost three decades with the Vernon Hills Police Department.

To serve and protect

Grace Hunt, Contributing Writer • October 20, 2021

Kenny Maier sits behind his desk interrogating the student who stole the very chair he sits in. Maier knows this student is guilty, but asks the student anyways. The student denies it and stays quiet....

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