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The Student News Site of McLean High School

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The Student News Site of McLean High School

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Heran Essayas

Heran Essayas, Editor-in-Chief

Heran Essayas is a senior in her third year of journalism. In her free time, she loves spending time with her friends, playing field hockey, drinking lots of coffee and cooking.

All content by Heran Essayas
Pandemic Prom

Pandemic Prom

Heran Essayas, Addie Brown and Michelle Cheng
May 21, 2021
Scheduling school —Superintendent Scott Brabrand presents his finalized return-to-school plan to the FCPS school board on Feb. 2. As the scheduled dates approach, Brabrand and the school board are working to ensure the safest return-to-school possible.

School board approves return to school

Heran Essayas, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2021
Guest Dr. Gloria Addo-Ayensu provides updated information about COVID-19 pandemic to the superintendent and school board.

School Board pauses return to school

Akash Balenalli and Heran Essayas
January 7, 2021
Dranesville District School Board Representative Elaine Tholen and Superintendent Scott Brabrand discuss the reopening of schools on Nov. 12. They discussed the foreseeable challenges of returning back to school and how to mitigate them.

FCPS plans return to school

Heran Essayas, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2020
Field hockey athletes stretch during the Oct. 8 green day. The players remained socially distant in order to have a safe practice for everyone who attended.

McLean field hockey begins phase III training

Heran Essayas, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2020
McLean hosts town hall

McLean hosts town hall

Heran Essayas, Editor-in-Chief
July 11, 2020
Update: boundary changes are halted for fall 2020

Update: boundary changes are halted for fall 2020

Heran Essayas, Opinions Editor
May 18, 2020
Time for takeout

Time for takeout

Heran Essayas, Opinions Editor
May 1, 2020
Volunteers are pictured at the Dogwood Elementary School food center.

Students receive free meals

Heran Essayas, Opinions Editor
March 16, 2020
Swimming to Success

Swimming to Success

Heran Essayas, Opinions Editor
February 25, 2020
Infographic by Heran Essayas & Dasha Makarishcheva

Minimum Wage, Minimum Life

Heran Essayas
February 18, 2020
Parting ways

Parting ways

Heran Essayas, Opinions Editor
December 5, 2019
After weeks of practice, the senior team was finally prepared to defeat the juniors. (Photo taken by Dana Edson)

Tuff Puff teams begin to practice

Heran Essayas, Opinions Editor
September 17, 2019
CHEER PYRAMID—Centered in the stunt, Malhotra cheers with her team at a Friday night game in the 2017 season. The cheer team performs stunts and cheers throughout every football game. (Photo courtesy of Anika Malhotra)

Spirit on the sidelines

Heran Essayas, Reporter
February 8, 2019

Sources of Strength advocates for positive mental health

Heran Essayas, Reporter
October 15, 2018
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