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The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
Kaelyn MacKay

Kaelyn MacKay, Business Manager and Social Media Team

Kaelyn MacKay is a junior at McLean in her third year of journalism. In her free time she enjoys training and coaching Brazilian jiu jitsu, working at her favorite boba shop, and shopping.

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Rapper Playboi Carti drops an album after 5 years, but it's hardly worth the hype. The album feels unfinished and disappoints.

Carti needs carrying

Nimera Shanil and Kaelyn MacKay
March 27, 2025
Both student and alumni teams battle under the basket as the red team shoots a two point shot, carrying their lead in the first half.

FanFest fuels McLean spirit

Saoirse Sigler and Kaelyn MacKay
March 25, 2025
This photo is one of many images posted on the 1975's Instagram account, featuring inspiration rooting from their hometown, Manchester England

The 1975 is still at their very best

Kaelyn MacKay and Saoirse Sigler
March 11, 2025
Students leave their trash and leftovers around in the cafeteria leaving the custodians to pick up everything. It is necessary that Highlanders strive to keep the cafeteria clean and pick up after themselves.

Decay of discipline

Hamna Humanyou and Kaelyn MacKay
February 3, 2025
Girls crew races on the Occoquan Resovior outside of Burke Lake Park in VA during states last season, where the team made it to the semifinals. The girls were able to battle through an exceptionally challenging race to advance further into the season.

Crew closes in on season

Saoirse Sigler and Kaelyn MacKay
January 27, 2025
Tyson's Mixed Market makes its annual debut in The Boro, displaying a variety of small businesses and delicious food stands to enjoy on a cool fall afternoon.

A Day in the Boro

Kaelyn MacKay and Saoirse Sigler
October 30, 2024
Junior Sara Gladczenko poses her nails after getting them done for prom. Staying loyal to her favorite salon, she got them done at A Plus Salon.

Students prepare for a magical night in Paris

Kaelyn Mackay and JJ Steeg
May 18, 2024
An example of a common tip left after a meal

Time to talk about tipping

Kaelyn Mackay and JJ Steeg
April 21, 2024
The Leadership class sorts out USA themed trinkets and necklaces. These will be distributed during the pep rally to increase school participation since the spirit day on Friday will be USA out.

Class prepares for spring pep rally

Hamna Humanyou and Kaelyn MacKay
April 19, 2024
Lopez's 9th studio album was released on Feb. 16, 2024 as a sister to her 2002 album, This Is Me...Then.

J. Lo re-enters the music scene

Kaelyn Mackay and JJ Steeg
February 27, 2024
Rice Cultures Bacon and Cheese Taiyaki (left) and Ube Taiyaki (right).

Rice Culture puts a twist to Asian desserts

Gabriela Herrera and Kaelyn MacKay
February 10, 2024
German exchange students, along with their some of their host families, visited the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Jan. 20.

McLean Orchestra’s German exchange commences

Kaelyn Mackay and Allie Deutsch
January 24, 2024
Athletes work on hand-eye coordination by practicing passing drills with partners.

Athletes train for Special Olympics basketball games

Kaelyn MacKay, Business Manager
January 5, 2024
New chemistry teacher Cat Gamboa poses in her lab, excited to meet new students.

The formula for a successful classroom

Kaelyn MacKay and Ryan Kang
September 18, 2023
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