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The Highlander

The Student News Site of McLean High School

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
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
WACFL 3 was canceled following technical issues. The McLean debate team will continue to compete in upcoming local tournaments.

Debate disaster

Alex Li, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2024
Kind Contributions- Perez and Senegar spread awareness about the upcoming Food for Neighbors drive, along with Hannah Kaplan, Maeve Lewis, Raha Golshani and Melody Hadden. They ask teachers and students to donate food which is then given to families experiencing food shortages.

Food for Neighbors in Need

Prisha Gupta, Features Editor
December 18, 2024
Chloe Jeong, president of the club, sets up different baked goods and festive products for their booth. McLean Interact Club uses Holiday Bazaar as an opportunity to promote their club.

Interactions during the holiday season

Jiayue Zou, Online News Editor
December 17, 2024
NOVA representative Shannon Martinez outlines the details of the FAFSA form to families of rising college freshmen. The financial aid seminar took place at Langley High School on Dec 3.

A foray into financial aid

Emily Reisman, Reporter
December 4, 2024
 A half-finished hat sitting next to a finished one. These are the first of many created for the new library service project.

Crafting warmth together

Elaina Heinitz, Cartoonist
December 2, 2024
The Astronomy Club plays a game of Jeopardy at a meeting right before Thanksgiving Break. After break, the club plans to host another sky-watch to observe Jupiter and Saturn, in addition to the other astronomy-related projects the club has planned for the new year.

Astronomy Club takes on new projects

Addie Harris, Managing Editor
December 2, 2024
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