The Highlander

Orchestra, band and choir will unite tomorrow to put on a holiday-themed performance for students. The annual Holiday Showcase is a celebratory way to draw recognition to McLean's music scene.

Composing Christmas

Allie Deutsch, Managing Editor • December 19, 2024

McLean’s Philharmonic Orchestra, Jazz Band and Madrigals Choir will perform holiday pieces tomorrow...

On December 18, the Girls Leadership Committee met in the Career Center for a holiday party to celebrate the end of the year. They gathered to watch an audience-favorite, "Legally Blonde," while sharing a variety of festive treats.

Festive fun for GLC

Audrey Link, A&E Editor • December 19, 2024

On Dec. 18, the Girls Leadership Committee (GLC) met in the Career Center for a holiday party to celebrate...

International Club hosts interest meeting for International Night

Amelia Cho, Opinions Editor • December 18, 2024

McLean’s International Club hosted its first interest meeting last Thursday for their upcoming International...

Students listen attentively while Lana describes her journey volunteering in the Gaza Strip. Lana proceeded to answer questions from students after the presentation.

Compassion on the front lines

Bayann Hamed, Features Editor • November 3, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 29, the Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosted a guest speaker, a local Palestinian-American nurse. The nurse, Lana, who asked for her last name to be omitted for her family’s safety,...

Junior Maria Ayvazyan and her cousin Eduard Yeremyan take a look at the money they have earned through fundraising. With these funds, they acquire resources for war-torn Armenian families.

Activists for Armenia

Ela Patel-Euler, Online Opinions Editor • October 30, 2024

Among the lush valleys and ancient mountains of Armenia, junior Maria Ayvazyan saw beyond the breathtaking scenery. She saw families on the streets without food, water or a place to go. Alongside her...

Lessen lunchtime limitations

Emily Reisman, Reporter • December 18, 2024

In 2022, a dinging lunch bell meant a break from the rigidity of classes, with McLean students freely milling about to talk with friends or find a comfortable eating spot. Conversation and laughter filled...

On Halloween, the science department dressed up as construction workers. Other departments also participated in the tradition, with teachers dressing up in various themes ranging from the Olympics to Nintendo.

Halloween costumes have no age limit

Prisha Gupta, Features Editor • November 2, 2024

When Halloween comes around each year, students debate whether or not they are too old to knock on their neighbors’ doors and yell the words “trick-or-treat!” While it makes sense to put an age limit...