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
Pageants have been around for many years, girls who enter all are aiming for the top and to get crowned.

Opinion | Pageants can lead to bigger and greater things

Bri Lucansky, Staff Writer • March 18, 2025

As the girls in the dressing rooms get into their gowns to walk the stage and hear the winner of the town pageant, one girl in particular is staring into the mirror thinking about all of the good she could...

Though Mr. McHenry is a tradition for senior boys like this years winner, KJ Keyfauver, the event should be opened to non-male students as well.

Opinion: Mr. McHenry needs to be more inclusive

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor • April 14, 2023

The admiration for the Mr. McHenry pageant is well deserved, but the event unnecessarily and intentionally excludes many non-male students.  Mr. McHenry is a satirical pageant that MCHS hosts each...

Mr. McHenry contestants walk with their chaperones during the spring spirit rally on March 23. The Mr. McHenry pageant will take place later that day in the Upper Campus auditorium.

NHS hosts annual Mr. McHenry pageant

Marcos Lagunas, Freshman Correspondant • March 23, 2023

On Thursday, March 23 at 4:30 p.m., six senior students will be competing to find out who Mr. McHenry is. The event will have four different sections, including sportswear, talent, formal wear and a Q&A...

The first Mr. McHenry since 2019 will take place on Thursday, Mar. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Upper Campus auditorium.

Mr. McHenry pageant returns Thursday

Bri Quast, Staff Writer • March 21, 2022

MCHS students are excited for the long awaited upcoming event, Mr. McHenry, which will take place Thursday in the Upper Campus Auditorium. The pageant is hosted by National Honors Society showcasing the...

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