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The Student News Site of McLean High School

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Hanna Boughanem

Hanna Boughanem, Managing Editor

Hanna Boughanem is a senior at McLean High School, and this is her second year in journalism. She is a swimmer and enjoys practicing with her teammates. She also loves dogs, music, and reading. In the future, she hopes to continue writing and travel the world with her friends and family.

All content by Hanna Boughanem
The Senior Board sits in front of the rock entrance at McLean High School. It features the names of each member of McLean's graduating class.

Class of 2022 says their last goodbyes

Hanna Boughanem, Managing Editor
May 20, 2022
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For students in the Highlander Internship Program, prom marked the end of school. Students who interned for seniors' last week of school ended school a week earlier.

The school's board with seniors' names contained spelling errors.

The social media app TikTok has helped many books quickly rise to fame. "BookTok," as it is known, has become one of the most popular subdomains on the app.

BookTok hits: What’s worth reading?

Grace Gould and Hanna Boughanem
April 14, 2022
@mcleanrejections2022 posed a photo of senior Mehr Kaur, who was rejected from Northwestern University.

College rejection account helps students accept rejection

Hanna Boughanem and Grace Gould
March 31, 2022
TheatreMcLean's rendition of Little Women took center-stage until November 21. The show featured a host of beautiful costumes and entertaining musical numbers.

Little Women: a comeback to remember

Hanna Boughanem and Akash Balenalli
November 21, 2021
Dr. Scott Brabrand speaks before parents, community members and school board members. He introduced various new plans for handling COVID-19 transmission and cases in FCPS.

Superintendent lays out new COVID protocol for FCPS

Hanna Boughanem, Reporter
September 19, 2021
Recent high school graduate Jason Rotondi speaks before the board. He argued against the newly implemented vaccine mandate for high school athletes.

Community discusses COVID situation in FCPS

Hanna Boughanem, Managing Editor
September 18, 2021
The cover art for Olivia Rodrigo's debut album SOUR, which features global hits "drivers license," "deja vu," and "good 4 u."

SOUR: A superstar on the rise

Hanna Boughanem, Reporter
June 6, 2021
GOING THE EXTRA MILE — Like many of her fellow rising seniors, Doris Zhang takes preparing for the SAT very seriously. In addition to the elimination of SAT subject tests, several colleges have gone test-optional, leaving some students worried that their time and money might have gone to waste.

The class of 2022 gets ready for college

Aleena Gul, Ariana Elahi, Grace Gould and Hanna Boughanem
June 2, 2021
A FINAL DECISION - In an eleven-to-one vote, the school board decided to implement Option B. The decision follows two years of community debate, and is set to take effect next school year.

Boundary changes to be implemented next school year

Hanna Boughanem, Reporter
February 7, 2021
STRETCHED TO THE LIMITS — The current boundaries in Fairfax County have contributed to overcrowding at McLean High School. Three potential boundary adjustments were presented at Monday's community meeting.

Solutions to overcrowding put forth by county

Hanna Boughanem, Reporter
December 17, 2020
McMatics aims to help students succeed in virtual math courses of all levels and offers drop-in tutoring every Monday. To request a long-term tutor, students can contact their math teacher or fill out the Google Form linked in the McMatics Instagram bio. (Image obtained via McMatics Instagram)

Peer tutoring in a virtual world

Hanna Boughanem
October 30, 2020
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