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The cast of MCHSs SpongeBob: The Musical sing on stage during a rehearsal on March 6 in the Upper Campus Auditorium.

Review: I am not a simple sponge

Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 10, 2023

The MCHS Theatre Department is well into the spring musical season and this year they’re putting together a real showstopper. “The SpongeBob Musical” which debuted on broadway in December of 2017...

The Vixen officially opened on Mar. 5 on Green St. in downtown McHenry, offering new entertainment opportunities for the community.

Live events space replaces the McHenry Downtown Theater

Eli Frommes, Freshman Campus Correspondent April 11, 2022

On March 5, The Vixen opened in downtown McHenry, replacing the previous McHenry Downtown Theater.  The Vixen will be a live events theater with various comedic acts, magicians from “America’s...

Dancers and singers from this years musical revue  pose at the end of a  song during tech rehearsals. This years spring musical will take special precautions to ensure a safe performance, such as masks and social distancing.

Spring musical premieres this weekend

Emma Westermeier, Staff Writer March 12, 2021

The lights blind the actors as they take their places on the stage. The audience bustles with anticipation. Although only made up of about 25 people, they are excited as ever. The actors take their positions...

When students register for their courses for the 2021-22 school year, they will be able to choose blended options for many of their core classes.

MCHS offers new classes for 2020-21

Narcizo Mancilla, Staff Writer December 15, 2020

Starting in the fall of 2021, MCHS will have new classes available to the students. There will be many options and opportunities including courses in English, social science, math, science, physical education...

This years spring musical Chicago will premiere on February 28 in the West Auditorium, which is being billed as student night.

All that jazz

Emma Snyder, Staff Writer February 21, 2020

After a long day of school, the cast and crew of the spring musical gather in the auditorium for the beginning of a three-hour rehearsal. Everyone rushes around preparing for the rehearsal ahead. After...

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