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The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
Dana Edson

Dana Edson, News Editor

Dana Edson is a sophomore and currently one of the two news editors on The Highlander staff.

All content by Dana Edson

McLean orchestra goes international

Dana Edson, Managing editor
February 20, 2020
Swim and dive seniors were honored before the meet. It was an overall successful night for all the seniors.

McLean swim and dive celebrate senior royalty

Dana Edson and Skye Sunderhauf
January 28, 2020
Members of the grassroots group, Virginia Democracy Forward, huddle around a computer on Nov. 5 to watch the 2019 Virginia election results. The Democrats ended up winning the majority in the VA house and senate.

VA turns blue in 2019 election

Dana Edson and Skye Sunderhauf
November 11, 2019
HOCO HYPE - McLean cheer team gets the crowed pumped for the Homecoming football game. "I know the cheer team couldn't stand still because we were so excited," Kehoe said.

[Photo] New coach, new goal

Gianna Russo, Reporter
November 7, 2019
DYNAMIC DUO The McLean varsity dance team preforms their new skills and talents at the homecoming football game during half time. "We usually come up with the dances for the football and basketball games," senior Mason Glembocki said.

[Photo] McLean dance team defying the controversy of dance not being a sport

Sydney Gleason, Reporter
November 7, 2019
McLean students fill the stands in their USA gear. McLean's cheers could be heard the whole game.

McFootball falls at first home game

Dana Edson, Managing Editor
September 8, 2019
Officer Davis steals the show. Officer Davis leads his signature wave after halftime.

Students show their spirit at the tailgate. Maggie Campion, Amanda Moore, and Errin Ellington show off their USA gear.

The football team takes the field before the game for their warmup.

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Senior Ryan Gleason hypes up the student section. The student section was full of spirit.

Coach Larkin watches the game from above the announcers box.

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The boys team huddle up to discuss their next play.

Elana Ellington cheers on the highlanders. The cheerleaders hyped up the crowd during the game

Coach Scholla takes the field after halftime.

McLean color guard take the field alongside the marching band at halftime.

Finn Mark leads the marching band. McLean's marching band took the field during halftime.

McLean's dance team take the field during halftime.

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2V girls boat prepares to receive their medals.

Rowing to nationals

Dana Edson and Michelle Cheng
May 13, 2019
Junior Errin Ellington was the host for the fashion show. She introduced each couple that walked.

Brian Aka and Elana Ellington peacing out on the runway. They were the finaly couple to walk the show.

Junior Reyna Hershberg and Kemp Guas make their entrance to the runway. They are matching in red.

Junior models Men's Warehouse suit. Presenting his date with a lovely bouquet of fake flowers.

Junior Raya Jabboure models a red off the shoulder dress from David's Bridal. She is walking to meet her escort

Junior Sarah Grace recieves a bouquet of flowers as she meets her date. She is wearing a high-low maroon gown

Sophomores Alisa Ahmad, Amy Verderame, and Samira Naeemi monitor raffle entries. Winners recieve a Chick-fil-a gift card or Men's Warehouse gift card.

Juniors Reyna Hershberg and Lumi Kymalainenn on the runway. They are both modeling dresses from David's Bridal.

Models' final walk on the runway.

Junior models walk down the runway. The two are coordinated in red.

All the female models are wearing gowns from David's Bridal. They are waiting for their final walk

[Photo] Inspiring prom fashion

April 5, 2019
All eyes on junior Elana Ellington and senior Brian Aka as they make their way to the runway. They were the finaly ones to walk to the runway.

Senior Nick Monroy models a tan suit from Mens Warehouse. Junior Zoe Mallus' one shoulder pink dress compliments the suit perfectly.

Juniors Jerrick Bravo and Sabrina Benmira walk the runway. Sabirna is wearinng a simple dress in a deep plum color that matches Jerrick's suit perfectly.

Amazin' Asian Snacks

Amazin’ Asian Snacks

Dana Edson and Michelle Cheng
March 26, 2019
Students test out their catapults. and compete to see whos marshmallow goes furthest.

Science engages all ages

Dana Edson, News Editor
March 10, 2019
International Night unites cultures

International Night unites cultures

Michelle Cheng and Dana Edson
February 11, 2019
Students reenact to K-pop performance.

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Students demonstrates native storytelling through dance.

Students enjoy the abundance of food brought to International Night.

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Hungry students dig in to experience a variety of foods around the world.

Zayan Baig wears traditional Indian attire to represent his country.

Japanese American students show traditional Japanese attire.

Students share poster each made for their native country.

Asian American Club brings traditional Asian candies for students to enjoy.

International Club decorates hallways with colorful paper lanterns

International Club creates walking photo gallery in the entrance of International Night

Zayan Baig performs traditional Indian dance.

Mrs.Murdock sings an American folk song with her husband.

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McLean swimmers jump in ready to complete warm-ups for the meet. Swimmers were excited to compete.

McLean makes a splash

Dana Edson, News Editor
December 17, 2018
Girls JV basketball team works hard at their first practice of the season. The girls are excited for the season

Welcoming winter sports

Dana Edson, News Editor
November 12, 2018
Sophomore Maya Nair takes over and helps DJ with the music. Students swarmed the dance floor.

A glowing success

Dana Edson, News Editor
October 19, 2018

Girls code for success

Dana Edson, Reporter
October 12, 2017
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