WSM travels to Washington DC with Honor Flight

During the special trip to the nation’s capital, students toured memorials with veterans and heard stories about their service

Cooper Ten Bruin, Rayaan Ahmed, and Nikki Sisson
September 7, 2022

Warrior Student Media traveled with the Veterans Network Committee of Northern Illinois to Washington DC this past August, capturing the stories of veterans across the McHenry and Rockford community.

While most of the veterans fought in Vietnam, all of them finally received the “welcome home” that they deserved, and have longed for, for nearly fifty years.

For an extended recap of the 2022 Honor Flight, head to The Warrior Weekly’s YouTube page.

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About the Writers

Cooper Ten Bruin, Warrior Weekly Reporter

Cooper Ten Bruin is a senior at McHenry High School's Upper Campus. She enjoys playing softball and baking. Between being Student Council's vice president, volunteering for National Honors Society and playing varsity softball, Cooper finds time to work at Chipotle. This is Cooper's third year in Warrior Student Media and second year on the Warrior Weekly staff.

Recognition:

IJEA All-State Journalism Team (2023)

2023 IHSA State (fourth in TV News)

2023 IHSA Sectionals (third in TV News)

“An honor” (IJEA)

“Not-so-home-court advantage” (IJEA)

"SUPERINTENDENT MCTAGUE TAKES ON SOUR | Sour with Cooper Ten Bruin" (IWPA)

"WSM Travels to Washington DC with Honor Flight" (IWPA)

“Not-so-home-court advantage” (IJEA)

Rayaan Ahmed, Warrior Weekly Reporter

Rayaan Ahmed is a senior at McHenry High School's Upper Campus. He enjoys hanging out with friends and traveling. Between Student Council meetings and being involved in a multitude of different organizations, Rayaan is the captain of the cross country team and runs track. This is Rayaan's second year with the Warrior Weekly.

Recognition:

2023 IHSA Sectionals (first in Radio News)

“An honor” (IJEA)

"A child's wish" (IJEA, Best of SNO)

"WSM Travels to Washington DC with Honor Flight" (IWPA)

Nikki Sisson, Marketing Director

Nikki Sisson is a senior at McHenry High School's Upper Campus. She enjoys art, music and hanging out with her friends. In her spare time, she teaches violin lessons at Pearl Street Music and plays in a band. This is Nikki's second year on the Messenger's staff.

Recognition:

NSPA Leadership Award in Student Journalism (2023)

"An honor" (IWPA, IJEA)

"Opinion: The United States needs stricter gun control laws" (IWPA)

Instagram @mchenrymessengr (JEA)

“@mchs_caught_writing” (IJEA)

2022 IHSA Sectionals (first in Newspaper Design, sixth in Headline Writing)

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