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The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
Kaan Kocabal

Kaan Kocabal, Reporter

This is Kaan Kocabal’s fourth year at Mclean high school and his fourth time taking journalism. He is a soccer player and likes to enjoy spending time with his friends. 

All content by Kaan Kocabal
Junior Chris Morabito slides into 3rd base right before the ball catches him.

McLean baseball defeat Washington-Liberty to end off season

Andy Chung, Kaan Kocabal and Noah Barnes
May 13, 2022
Energy Drinks: What's worth purchasing?

Energy Drinks: What’s worth purchasing?

Noah Barnes and Kaan Kocabal
April 16, 2022
After a hard fought battle between the two rivals, McLean defeated Langley 57-52 to win the Rotary Trophy, the award granted to the winner of the crosstown rivalry.

Varsity boys basketball team defeats Langley in epic showdown

Kaan Kocabal and Noah Barnes
January 26, 2022
McLean defeated Langley 3-2 in the Regional semifinals. The victory earned them their first-ever trip to the Virginia State Championships.

McLean volleyball advances to regional finals

Kaan Kocabal and Noah Barnes
November 7, 2021
McLean students get ready for their PSAT and SAT for the in school testing day. Many students have studied countless hours for this test.

Preparation underway for in-school PSAT and SAT

Kaan Kocabal and Andy Chung
October 12, 2021
McLean students gather for lunch time where they see their friends and take a break from class. A lunch is a very packed lunch due to many students being very hungry and eager to eat.

Students return to school for full in-person learning

Kaan Kocabal, Reporter
September 14, 2021
High School done, College begins — Senior Kobe McCowan graduated from high school and is ready to take on a new path in his life at VCU. He is very excited to begin his journey and what will appear in his way. (Image by Kobe McCowan)

What do in-state college decisions look like?

Kaan Kocabal, Andy Chung, Paarth Soni and Noah Barnes
June 2, 2021
The team stands in a huddle during the game against Marshall in Regionals. McLean came on top with the win. (Photos provided by Zaiba Hasan)

Boys basketball season comes to close

Kaan Kocabal, Reporter
February 17, 2021
Jacob Miller was celebrating Thanksgiving with his family when he was younger. Now, COVID limits us to who we can be with during Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Plans

Kaan Kocabal, Reporter
November 27, 2020
Game 1 of the NBA Finals kicks off. The Lakers went on to beat the Heat this game 116-98 to give them a series lead.

Lakers win NBA Finals

Kaan Kocabal, Reporter
October 19, 2020
After three weeks, Kim Jong-Un was re spotted in the public on Friday May 1. [Obtained via Creative Commons]

Kim Jong-Un surgery scandal

Arnav Gupta and Kaan Kocabal
May 3, 2020
Top 5 European soccer leagues have suspended their games.

Coronavirus pandemic suspends European soccer

Kaan Kocabal, Reporter
March 16, 2020
The team is huddled up during halftime.

Girls varsity soccer team kicks off season

Kaan Kocabal, Reporter
March 8, 2020
Ethan Kang's "Fish in the Bamboo Tree" received the gold key in this year's Scholastics awards.

The results are out: Scholastics Awards 2020

Arnav Gupta and Kaan Kocabal
January 26, 2020
McLean’s quiz bowl team prepares to face off against Langley’s team in the VHSL district competition at Madison High School on Jan. 11.

Quiz bowl defeats Langley and wins regionals

Arnav Gupta and Kaan Kocabal
January 17, 2020
Matthew Zarkani has the ball on the in bounds play to try to beat Yorktown's press.

McLean JV basketball team comes short against Yorktown

Kaan Kocabal, Reporter
January 14, 2020
McLean varsity football team is on offense against Washington Liberty. It is the first quarter and the game is getting exciting.

McLean varsity football team shut out on Senior Night to Washington Liberty

Kaan Kocabal and Paarth Soni
November 4, 2019
McLean is getting ready for their last home game of the season vs. Washington Liberty. They start off with announcing their lineups.

Last home game for varsity field hockey ends in a tragic loss

Kaan Kocabal, Reporter
October 13, 2019
CLIMBING THROUGH THE COURSE — Feinberg is going through his final course in Ninja Warrior Junior . He is on his way to $15,000 dollars. (Photo by Pete Feinberg)

Future ninja flying

Kaan Kocabal, Reporter
February 8, 2019

Rise of the Robotics Club

Kaan Kocabal, Reporter
October 15, 2018
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