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The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
Ben Brooks

Ben Brooks, Managing Editor

Ben Brooks is a student in his fourth year in journalism. Ben excels in many prominent sports including ping pong and spike ball. His favorite color is gray.

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The founders of Shouseville pose for a photo. The company has exploded since its founding in late March.

Student business succeeds during quarantine

Josh Bass and Ben Brooks
June 2, 2020
Research and Prevention Continue in U.S.

Research and Prevention Continue in U.S.

Ben Brooks and Ava Rotondo
April 15, 2020
An infographic explaining numbers of cases nationwide and as close in as the FCPS community. Infographic created with Piktochart by Ava Rotondo.

FCPS planning for pandemic

Ben Brooks and Ava Rotondo
March 11, 2020
Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, was named MVP of Super Bowl LIV. (photo obtained via google images under a creative commons license.)

Chiefs mount impressive comeback to win Super Bowl

Ben Brooks, Managing Editor
February 7, 2020
Supporters of Democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg congregate in support at the Iowa Caucus on Monday. Buttigieg went on to win the caucus by a small margin.

Iowa Caucus ends in chaos

Ava Rotondo and Ben Brooks
February 6, 2020
Kobe Bryant drives to the hoop during a game. Bryant passed away early Sunday morning in his helicopter. (Photo obtained via google images under a creative commons license.)

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant passes away

Ben Brooks, Managing Editor
January 27, 2020
Player Aaron Bremser attempts to get control of the ball at tip-off.

Crosstown rivalry intensifies

Ben Brooks and Marina Qu
January 12, 2020
McLean hockey celebrating after the first goal scored by senior Matthew Regan.

McLean checks South Lakes to the bottom of the standings

Ava Rotondo and Ben Brooks
November 17, 2019
The hard work has paid off. Highlanders enjoy the pep rally.

[Photo] High hopes for homecoming

Thomas Lohman, Reporter
September 30, 2019
Record Setting- Florida prepares for impact as Category 5 hurricane barrels in (Photo obtained via google images under a creative commons license)

Bahamas slammed by monster hurricane

Ben Brooks, Sports & Copy Editor
September 2, 2019
The Highlanders battled in a closely contested match up with Centreville. They would ultimately lose 6-3.

Highlander baseball strikes out in quarterfinals

Ben Brooks, Sports Editor
May 27, 2019
Enough is Enough

Enough is Enough

Ben Brooks, Sports Editor
May 8, 2019
The historic Notre Dame Cathedral caught fire Monday (photo obtained via google images under a Creative Commons license)

Historic Notre Dame Cathedral catches fire

Ben Brooks, Sports Editor
April 16, 2019
Bryce Harper returns home to Washington for first time since leaving for Philadelphia. (Photo obtained via google under a creative commons license)

A bitter return

Ben Brooks, Sports Editor
April 3, 2019
Many brackets have been created as March Madness begins Thursday

March Madness arrives

Ben Brooks, Sports Editor
March 21, 2019
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. The two were unable to come to a nuclear agreement.

Trump-Kim summit falls flat

Ben Brooks, Sports Editor
March 4, 2019
Super Disappointment

Super Disappointment

Jack Shields and Ben Brooks
February 5, 2019
Photo obtained via LA Times

Unbelievable no-call sends Saints home early

Ben Brooks, Sports Editor
January 27, 2019
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Holiday Bazaar brings out community spirit

Ben Brooks, Sports Editor
December 9, 2018
Fans left the Highlander logo on the wet blacktop next to the field. It was assembled using free game-distributed towels thrown into the stands.

[Photo] Highlanders beaten by Saxons to finish season

Jack Shields, Sports Editor
November 9, 2018
McLean advances to second round of regionals for first time since 2007 after 3-1 victory over Osbourn Park

McLean Volleyball cruises through round one of regionals

Ben Brooks, Sports Editor
November 1, 2018

Third counselor in three years for McLean students

Ben Brooks, Sports Ediotr
September 16, 2018
DC sports teams enter postseason

DC sports teams enter postseason

Ben Brooks, Reporter
May 3, 2018
Picture obtained from Google via creative commons

Amazon HQ2 Update: DC region favorite for pick

Ben Brooks, Reporter
April 16, 2018

Northern Virginia struck with rare spring snow storm

Ben Brooks, Reporter
March 25, 2018
Young Americans show promise in Korea

Young Americans show promise in Korea

Ben Brooks, Reporter
March 6, 2018
Photo obtained via Google Images under a creative commons license

Astros bring home first World Series trophy to Houston

Ben Brooks, Reporter
November 7, 2017
Happy Death Day fails to distinguish itself

Happy Death Day fails to distinguish itself

Ben Brooks, Reporter
October 14, 2017
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