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The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
Addie Harris

Addie Harris, Managing Editor

Addie Harris is a senior in her third year of journalism and managing editor for The Highlander. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and listening to music.

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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
The donut was the most disappointing part of our meal, with a dry, bread-like texture that did not stand out next to other, more flavorful dishes. However, the lemon flavor from the icing was strong, offering a pleasant contrast to the rather lacking texture.

Best in brunch

Addie Harris and Lauren Wood
November 5, 2024

Okonomi: the Asian Chipotle

Lauren Wood and Addie Harris
October 30, 2024
Okonomi Asian Grill is a fast-casual Asian restaurant located in Fairfax, VA. Though it is a bit of a drive from McLean, it was definitely worth the trip.

The Hawaiian-ish bowl from Okonomi Asian Grill is a delicious combination of spicy chicken, creamy Mac and cheese salad, and refreshing vegetables. For $12.50, this bowl is sure to put anyone in a good mood.

McLean's Quiz Bowl team prepares for upcoming tournaments at a meeting. Practice for tournaments consists of organized scrimmages that simulate matches with questions from past tournaments.

Trivia team takes tournaments by storm

Addie Harris, Managing Editor
October 24, 2024
The Harris campaign's hit account on TikTok, X and Instagram, "KamalaHQ," has been integral to Harris' digital strategy and its efforts to raise Gen-Z turnout.

Digital Democracy

Zakareya Hamed, Ela Patel-Euler, Addie Harris and Julia Schildkraut
October 20, 2024
McLean's Astronomy Club makes adjustments to the school's telescope. The telescope is located in the observatory in the cafeteria courtyard, where the club will be hosting a sky watch tonight from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

A lunar look

Addie Harris, Managing Editor
September 20, 2024
The street view of Luzmila's, a traditional Bolivian restaurant located in downtown Falls Church.

Comfort comida

Addie Harris and Lauren Wood
June 6, 2024
Wild Tacoz is a Mexican-Greek fusion restaurant in Falls Church. Although Wild Tacoz only offers a few signature menu items, their variety of flavor combinations definitely left us impressed.

A fabulous fusion

Addie Harris and Lauren Wood
June 5, 2024
Senior club leader Jack Chen describes different types of Nebulae at an Astronomy Club meeting. Throughout the year, club meetings have consisted of either working on projects or learning about astronomy with presentations made by club leaders.

Astronomy Club looks back on a dynamic school year

Addie Harris, Managing Editor
May 30, 2024
Enthusiastic scholastics

Enthusiastic scholastics

Addie Harris, Features Editor
April 16, 2024
Ed Speleers, Lindsay Lohan and Alexander Vlahos in a promotional photo for “Irish Wish.” This movie is now available to stream on Netflix.

Irish Wish is no pot of gold

Addie Harris and Audrey Link
March 21, 2024
Pupuseria La Familiar presents a diverse and affordable dining option for McLean students. Located on Washington Street in Falls Church, the restaurant serves an authentic blend of Central American cuisines, most famous for their pupusas.

Pupuseria La Familiar serves up nostalgia

Addie Harris, Features Editor
March 21, 2024
Senior club leader Jack Chen develops a prototype for homemade eclipse glasses. These glasses will allow students to observe the eclipse safely during the Astronomy Club's observation event.

Astronomy Club to host eclipse observation event

Addie Harris, Features Editor
March 13, 2024
The Spicy Kyushu Tonkotsu Ramen is a flavorful blend of soft pork, salty seaweed, bamboo shoots, nori, corn, scallions, and half a boiled egg, tied together with slightly al dente ramen noodles.

The need for noodles

Lauren Wood and Addie Harris
March 13, 2024
McLean's Quizbowl team celebrated their victory in the 2024 VHSL Scholastic Bowl State Tournament on Feb 24. This victory was McLean's second state championship to date, marking a momentous triumph over three regional champion schools within McLean's population class.

Triumph in Trivia

Addie Harris, Features Editor
February 28, 2024
21 Savage dropped "american dream" on Jan 12, his first solo album since 2017.

21 Savage and his American Dream

Addie Harris, Features Editor
January 15, 2024
Tatte Bakery & Cafe offers a diverse selection of pastries to customers. Pastries include classic confections as well as delicious blends of Israeli, European and American cuisine.

The Cafe in Clarendon that can’t be missed

Addie Harris, Features Editor
January 15, 2024
The Astronomy Club holds a meeting in room Y201 today in order to learn more about Nebulae, an astronomical phenomenon. The club is currently in the process of beginning two new projects: one for exoplanet observation, and another for analyzing lunar soil.

Astronomy club unveils new projects

Addie Harris, Features Editor
January 11, 2024
The astronomy club's upcoming sky-watch will be held at the Dean Howarth Observatory, located inside the cafeteria courtyard. The club holds its sky-watches monthly depending on weather and member availability.

Astronomy Club to host sky-watch Nov. 16

Addie Harris, Features Editor
November 15, 2023
New physics teacher Joseph Kin explains the warm up for his Physics 1 class. Kin frequently uses math-focused warm-ups in class, using review of past material to make the learning of new physics concepts easier.

New physics teacher Mr. Kin: A force to be reckoned with

Addie Harris, Features Editor
November 1, 2023
Godfrey's bakery and cafe offer a variety of baked goods, as pictured in the display. Its pastries are perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth.

A local taste of Paris

Addie Harris, Features Editor
October 3, 2023
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