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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

Shoppers pick up televisions and other Black Friday deals at a Wal-Mart on Nov. 25, 2022, in Dunwoody, Georgia. Walmart opened at 6am on Black Friday for shoppers with discounts on some high priced items.

Black Friday comes to McHenry

Grace Crockett, News Editor November 22, 2024

Many MCHS students make preparations for this year's Black Friday as they work at our classic town shops. Stores all over town get ready for the upcoming, and infamous Black Friday that takes place...

Cases of Pertussis, better known as whooping cough, has been identified at MCHS. The extremely contagious respiratory tract infection can spread quickly through communities that are not vaccinated.

Whooping cough cases emerge at MCHS

Afton Ingraffia, Features Editor November 12, 2024

McHenry has recently brought to light the news of a confirmed case of pertussis, or better known as the dreaded whooping cough earlier this week. Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory tract...

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida.

U.S., McHenry County goes for Trump in General Election

Berenice Santiago, Social Media Designer November 12, 2024

U.S. citizens, including those in McHenry County, voted for former President Donald Trump in the general election last Tuesday. Polls in Illinois were opem from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Poll centers that...

Actors pose as killer clowns during the Haunted Hayride through Peterson Park hosted by the Wonder Lake Ski Team.

The Haunted Hayride canceled this year

Tate Bartelson, Staff Writer November 11, 2024

The annual Haunted Hayride held at Peterson Park in the weekends leading up to Halloween was canceled. For the past 25 or more years, the Wonder Lake Water Ski Show team has held a Haunted Hayride at...

Pickleball rackets for tenants playing on the pickleball court at LaSalle Plaza in Minneapolis on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.

MCHS’s first pickleball tournament planned for November

David Popescu, Contributing Writer November 8, 2024

A MCHS junior walks into the MCHS Pickleball tournament. He takes his racket out of his bag, the zipper echoing in the gym. He laces up his sneakers and heads to the courts. He can barely contain his excitement...

The Hall Pass: Prom, Biden's re-election, and Sudan updates

The Hall Pass: Prom, Biden’s re-election, and Sudan updates

Eli Frommes, Staff Writer May 8, 2023

 The McHenry Messenger · The Hall Pass: Prom, Biden's re-election, and Sudan updates   The Hall Pass is a podcast that gives you the local, national and global headlines you need to hear...

The Hall Pass: Band concert, Chicago's DNC, and the abortion pill

The Hall Pass: Band concert, Chicago’s DNC, and the abortion pill

Eli Frommes, Staff Writer April 25, 2023

 The McHenry Messenger · The Hall Pass: Band concert, Chicago's DNC, and the abortion pill The Hall Pass is a podcast that gives you the local, national and global headlines you need to hear in...

Kamila Valieva of Team ROC falls during the women's free skate during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at Capital Indoor Stadium on Feb. 17, 2022, in Beijing.

Olympic-sized scandal

Brooke Gewalt, Contributing Writer April 8, 2022

Fifteen year old Kamila Valieva, Russia's figure skating sensation, assumed to take home the gold and unexpectedly took fourth at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic games. Controversially, Valieva was able...

Black smoke rises from a military airport in Chuguyev near Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Feb. 24, 2022.

Russian forces launch attack on Ukraine

Vanessa Moreno, News Editor February 25, 2022

On Thursday, a Russian attack on Ukraine began with missile attacks near Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, and the Russian border. There have been around ten civilian deaths, 40 Ukrainian soldier deaths, and...

MCHS Activism club is hosting a drive in order to bring easy access to voter registration for eligable students

Activism Club hosts voter registration drive for students

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor January 31, 2022

McHenry High School’s activism club is hosting a voter registration drive at Upper Campus on Feb. 1 and 2 during AIM. The drive is open to all students and teachers who will be at least 18 years old...

As the pandemic ran through the nation, airlines found it necessary to adapt.

Air travel precautions during COVID-19

Mackenzie Sroka, Staff Writer December 11, 2020

Traveling on airplanes during COVID-19 involves many safety precautions. Airlines and airports installed safety precautions in order to keep their passengers as safe as possible. Before traveling to...

Families gathered at the McHenry Outdoor Theatre on May 8, 2020 to see prehistoric classics.

Movies together amid crisis

Megan Walsh, Contributing Writer May 13, 2020

Friday, May 8, 2020, during a global pandemic, the McHenry Outdoor Theatre opened for business with strict rules. The movies played were The Flintstones and Jurassic Park.  The gates to The Outdoor...

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