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The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
Julia Schildkraut

Julia Schildkraut, Business Manager, Social Media Team and Copy Editor

Julia Schildkraut is a junior in her third year of journalism. In her free time she enjoy hiking, photography, listening to music and spending time with family and friends.

All content by Julia Schildkraut
Jeni's ice cream is tucked away in a corner of the Boro. The shop offers a large variety of flavors and friendly service.

Jeni’s brings joy to Tysons

Julia Schildkraut and Saoirse Sigler
March 27, 2025
Coco's is the perfect spot for a refreshing drink. The shop is the nestled in a small storefront in Vienna.

So-so for Coco’s

Julia Schildkraut, Social Media Manager
March 27, 2025
The Mclean PTSA is hosting the All Night Grad Party on June 3rd. The party will be a great way for seniors to celebrate the end of their time at Mclean.

Caps to confetti

Julia Schildkraut, Business Manager
March 26, 2025
Social media divides teens and creates unrealistic standards. Teens have become so invested in social media that they stop having face to face interactions.

Roses are red, screens are blue

Julia Schildkraut and Ela Patel-Euler
March 12, 2025
Bluestone Lane coffee shop sits at The Boro, where they provide a great cafe/restaurant location. The long-lasting coffee flavor from their latte only added to the great experience of warmth and kindness that workers provided.

A lot of latte

Maria Saucedo Rozo and Julia Schildkraut
January 27, 2025
Mac Miller's album, 'Balloonerism', came out on Jan. 17. This is Miller's second posthumous album, running just under an hour at 58 minutes.

Balloonerism flies past expectations

Julia Schildkraut and JJ Steeg
January 27, 2025
Mclean wing senior Macy Crawford works against Yorktown Generals.

Highlanders outflank Generals

Alan Tang and Julia Schildkraut
January 16, 2025
Students anxiously wait for grades to pop up in SIS. This can create anxiety, as they worry about how their grade will change.

Backoff the Backlog

Julia Schildkraut and Ela Patel-Euler
October 30, 2024
BAMS: An autumn escape

BAMS: An autumn escape

JJ Steeg, Maria Saucedo Rozo and Julia Schildkraut
October 30, 2024
Gracie Abrams releases Deluxe version of her "The Secret of Us" album, her second studio album.

The Secret of Us continues in new deluxe album

Julia Schildkraut, Copy Editor
October 26, 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 PTSA is readying up for a successful school year, with new events and fundraisers.

PTSA begins gearing up for new year

Julia Schildkraut, Copy Editor
October 9, 2024
Conspire Episode 2: Legends, Bigfoot, and the Bermuda Triangle

Conspire Episode 2: Legends, Bigfoot, and the Bermuda Triangle

Julia Schildkraut and Maria Saucedo Rozo
June 5, 2024
The two deluxe treats, the S'mores cookie and Chocolate Chunk Blondie were rich in flavor. Though all in all, the S'mores cookie came out on top.

Insomnia cookies keep you wanting more

Julia Schildkraut and Saoirse Sigler
May 29, 2024
Senior Joelle Hamel celebrating after her senior night game with her mom, dad and two brothers.

Hamel commits to college soccer

Saoirse Sigler and Julia Schildkraut
May 29, 2024
Senior attacker Malina Rubin focuses in mid game against Westfield. The team put forward a good game, despite a slim 4-2 loss.

Girls soccer gets ready for districts

Julia Schildkraut, Reporter
May 10, 2024

Conspire Episode 1: Atlantis and Disney

Julia Schildkraut and Maria Saucedo Rozo
March 21, 2024
The Strawnana Berry Smoothie, from Robeks, offers a simplistic and sweet smoothie.

Smoothie Spotlight

Julia Schildkraut, Fact Checker
March 21, 2024
Sophomore goalie Aimee Abraham practices her kicks on the sideline.

Girls soccer prepares for season

Julia Schildkraut, Reporter
March 7, 2024
Junior Vilte Kacerauskaite looks for an open pass.

McLean Girls basketball battles tough game against Langley

Saoirse Sigler and Julia Schildkraut
January 13, 2024
The Highlanders pause for a final timeout, trying to figure out their options.

McLean boys basketball suffers a narrow loss against Langley

Saoirse Sigler and Julia Schildkraut
January 13, 2024
Taylor Swift releases re-recording of 1989, last Friday, Oct. 27.

1989 TV surpasses popular expectations

Julia Schildkraut, Fact Checker
November 2, 2023
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