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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

Students, and staff dressed up for Hoco week to show school spirit. Hallways were filled with school spirit and buzz.

Gallery | Homecoming spirit week

Berenice Santiago, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

The hallways at Upper Campus were dancing with color on Monday, Oct. 7th. The spirit day theme was Color Wars. Students and staff dressed up in a variety of colors. Staff wore orange, seniors wore red,...

The sophomores celebrate a dizzy human pyramid contest during the spring spirit rally in the Upper Campus Main Gym on March 23.

Gallery: Spring spirit rally

Eli Frommes, Staff Writer March 24, 2023

MCHS's spring spirit sally took place yesterday afternoon at the Upper Campus main gym. Students cheered as each class competed in competitions. At the spirit rally, students did the spirit shout, competed...

A handmade sign reads "Inclusion Matters!" hangs on the wall in Upper Campus.

MCHS celebrates Inclusion Week

Nikki Sisson, Marketing Director February 28, 2023

From Feb. 27 to Mar. 3, McHenry High School’s Warrior Buddies are promoting inclusivity through the annual Inclusion Week.  Warrior Buddies work with and mentor students in adaptive classes and help...

Students pose in their band tee-shirts during winter spirit week at the Upper Campus on Dec. 13.

Real Warriors: Winter spirit week

Preston Boysen, Staff Writer December 16, 2022

From Dec. 12-16, students participated in this year's winter spirit week. Spirit days included comfy day, concert/band tee-shirt day, jersey day, ugly sweater day, and color day. “It’s going well,...

Our school seems to love the singer Pitbull — especially since his songs are played at so many school functions. So why didn't anyone dress up for "Mr. Worldwide Day" during the prom spirit week — and why is our school afraid of showing its school spirit?

Opinion: Worldwide spirit

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor May 18, 2022

Mr. Worldwide. A man who has taken over the world with his sparkling bald head and wonderful woos. He encapsulates class, excitement, and what it truly means to be the life of the party. Of course,...

Students pose with Derek Galvicius during Duct Tape the Teacher, which concluded Homecoming week on April 23 outside the West Campus cafeteria.

Gallery: Duct Tape the Teacher

Madison Harvey, Staff Writer April 26, 2021

On Friday, April 23, MCHS students gathered outside the cafeteria to participate in Duct Tape the Teacher. This year, students got to duct tape Derek Galvicius, MCHS's choir director. The tradition...

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