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![McLeans rock was painted in a rainbow pattern to celebrate pride month and McLeans LGBTQ+ community. The rock was painted after school on June 10.](https://thehighlandernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_0653-1200x900.jpg)
On June 10, the Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA) met together after school to paint McLean’s rock. The...
![Students threw their caps into the air following the symbolic turning of their tassels. Led by Senior class president Aiden Shaughnessy, the class of 2024 celebrated their graduation.](https://thehighlandernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sakuragrad.jpg)
McLean held its graduation for the class of 2024 on June 4. The ceremony, which featured a speech from...
![The quiz bowl team poses by the NAQT National Championships sign at the tournament held in Atlanta, Georgia. With a top-50 finish, it was a strong end to the season.](https://thehighlandernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_6619-1200x885.jpg)
After a year of success in the regular and early championship season, McLean quiz bowl finished off their...
![Newly elected Sully District school board representative Seema Dixit speaks during the May 23 school board meeting. Multiple renovations from the elementary to high school level were on covered during the meeting.](https://thehighlandernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot-2024-06-03-at-1.16.34 AM-1200x799.png)
As the Fairfax County School Board gears up to adjourn until August, the board reviewed and awarded multiple...
![A donation box for menstrual products from this school year located at one of the community centers in McLean. The menstrual product drive is one of the many events that the GLC plans to bring back next year.](https://thehighlandernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_7508.jpg)
As the end of the school year approaches, many clubs around McLean are working on wrapping up their events...
![The McLean PTSA has worked throughout the school year to support McLeans teachers and students. The new leadership plans to work over the summer to organize events for the 2024-25 school year.](https://thehighlandernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PTSA-1200x900.jpg)
After a successful school year, the McLean Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) has announced new...
![Produce to Page: Farmers Markets feature more to purchase than what meets the eye.](https://thehighlandernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_6683-scaled-e1717897008941-1200x1073.jpg)
Falls Church Farmers Market Open every Saturday from April to December, there is much to see at the Falls Church Farmers Market. The market is divided into two seasons: the Summer Market from May...
- Mystery ring links McLean’s past and presentAllie Deutsch, Managing Editor • May 30, 2024
![Individuals accusing others of cultural appropriation despite not being a part of the culture themselves can cause more harm than good. It is important for people to do their research and consult those who belong to the culture at hand before leaping to potentially damaging conclusions.](https://thehighlandernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Untitled_Artwork-1-1200x900.png)
Accompanied by vibrant maximalist visuals clearly embracing the kawaii subculture, alongside Japanese dancers and filmed in the heart of Harajuku (the trendy pop culture hub in Tokyo), the 2000s rockstar...
- Expand family-life educationNimera Shanil, Opinions Editor • May 30, 2024
![Senior volleyball player Adrienne Long prepares to serve at a high school game. She will continue her volleyball career next year at Union College.](https://thehighlandernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_1818-1.jpg)
![The McLean girls crew boat, consisting of Peyton Rydzewski, Ava Kucko, Emily Zarnowiecki, Sophia Kucko, Kensington Ruhl, Madi Andersonm Lila Jones and Emily Weiss, row down the Occoquan River in the state regatta.](https://thehighlandernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_5983.jpg)
![Released in April of 2024, the new Amazon Prime series Fallout–based on the video game of the same name–is proving to be widely successful among critics and audiences alike.](https://thehighlandernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image_2024-06-06_224347116-1200x799.png)
![The street view of Luzmilas, a traditional Bolivian restaurant located in downtown Falls Church.](https://thehighlandernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_6146-1200x1060.jpg)
In this episode of backroom banter, Aaron and Ryan break down and review various notable events that occurred this school year. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2bis6to1NGRJEoTpHiPctv
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