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The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
Katie Romhilt

Katie Romhilt, Photography Editor

Katie Romhilt is a senior in her fourth and final year of journalism. She plays ECNL soccer and often travels around the country for games. She has an active role in the community, including coaching a 6th grade girls’ basketball team this winter. Even though she loves sports, she often writes for the features section of the Highlander.

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[Photo] A Divided Highlander

Kyle Hawley and Josh Bass
November 3, 2020
READY TO ROLL - with the game just starting, the Highlanders have the ball on offense, seeking to score a touchdown.

[Photo] McLean sweeps Herndon with ease at Homecoming

Paarth Soni, Online Sports Editor
April 2, 2021
FLYING HIGH- The Highlanders celebrate their 16-7 win over the Saxons. This was McLean's first win at Langley since 1996.

McLean football defeats rival Langley in Saxon Country

Kyle Hawley and Katie Romhilt
March 16, 2021
ON THE RUN: Senior Billy Ludwick outruns Mount Vernon defender with the ball. Ludwick had a very impactful game as he scored 2 touchdowns for the Highlanders.

McFootball wins first game against Mount Vernon

Katie Romhilt and Addie Brown
March 3, 2021
HIGH-FLY HIGHLANDERS: The McLean offense celebrates senior Ryan Jessar's touchdown.

THROWING DIMES: Senior Bijan Soltani is an integral part of the Highlander's aggressive offense, resulting in the 28-14 victory over the Majors.

SENDING IT BACK: Senior Ethan Dray punts the ball back to Mount Vernon. Trusting a strong Highlander defense helped McLean beat the Majors.

GROUND AND POUND: Senior Ryan Jessar pushes for extra yards against three Mount Vernon defenders.

MOB TIES: Swarming Highlander defenders bring down the Majors running back. The McLean defense gave up just 14 points in their two-score win.

SHARP SHOOTER - During tryouts, senior Sophie Smith finishes the 3 man passing drill with a wide open shot.

Deck the halls with McBasketball

Katie Romhilt, Photography Editor
December 25, 2020

2020 with a “Special” Twist

Katie Romhilt, Photography Editor
October 8, 2020
SENIORS SPEAK UP - The rock outside of McLean High School is known to be a piece of art displaying events happening around the school. With the coronavirus outbreak causing schools to shut down for the remainder of the academic year, seniors painted the rock to express their disappointment.

A gallery of McLean on lockdown

Katie Romhilt, Features Editor
April 9, 2020
NO MATCH FOR DUFRANE- Senior captain Elizabeth Dufrance beats two Oakton defenders earns herself an easy layup.

Girls basketball team ready for semifinals

Katie Romhilt, Feature's Editor
February 27, 2020
SHEPARD THE SHOOTER- 1st team All District senior Randy Shepard fight through contact to make a contested layup against the Herndon Hornets on February 11th.

Boys McBasketball Recap

Katie Romhilt, Feature's Editor
February 21, 2020
Senior Elly Glenn high fives her teammates as she makes her way into senior night

[Photo] McLean ends the season strong

Mae Monaghan, Reporter
February 2, 2020
WINNING WARM-UP—Senior Elly Glenn warms up for her game against Washington Liberty. McLean won the game with a score of 64-50.

[Photo] McLean girls basketball celebrates their seniors

Laine Phillips, Reporter
January 23, 2020
The cover of High School Musical; the Musical; the Series showcases Matt Cornett, Olivia Rodrigo, Joshua Bassett, and Sofia Wylie. (Photo from medium.com)

The next generation’s High School Musical

Katie Romhilt, Features Editor
January 13, 2020
Senior co-captain Elizabeth Dufrane shoots a free throw after being fouled. This shot was one of her total of 28 points that game.

McLean all charged up for the new season

Katie Romhilt and Josh Bass
December 8, 2019
SECTION SCREAMS- Angus runs around the gym with our flag as the grades compete to be the loudest

The Highlanders rumble with anticipation

Katie Romhilt, Features Editor
October 1, 2019
JOYFUL JUNIORS- Juniors cheer and show their spirit at the first pep rally of the year

HUNGRY HIGHLANDERS- Highlanders compete in a series of different games. Junior Alex Lin and senior Paul Murray face off in the Hungry-Hungry Hippo game

RUMBLE- Cheerleaders Ellie Gersten and Annabel Sibert lead the juniors in the traditional Highlander Rumble

FRESHMAN FIRSTS- The freshman experience their first pep rally in high school where they can showcase their school spirit

FALL RIVALS- Captains from the fall sports face off in a fun game of tug-a-war.

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SENIOR PRIDE- The senior class wins the scream competition proving they have the most school spirit

HUNGRY HIGHLANDERS- Senior Paul Murray and junior Alex Lin face off in one of the pep rally games, Hungry Hungry Hippo

Full Speed Ahead- Running back Ryan Jessar races down the field past two Wakefield defenders. He led the Highlanders offense in the exciting Homecoming win.

Highlanders hang on to homecoming win

Jack Shields and Katie Romhilt
September 30, 2019
Dana Edson and Michelle Martinkov celebrate their second place win in the regional finals.

Girls tennis comes to a close

Katie Romhilt, Reporter
May 30, 2019
Rivalry games on our home turf

Rivalry games on our home turf

Skye Sunderhauf and Katie Romhilt
April 12, 2019
Skeley accepts his award on March 18.

Sekely wins Outstanding School-based Leader for Region 2

Katie Romhilt, Reporter
March 23, 2019
Tartan Literary Magazine makes a poster to promote their candy grams. They sold the candy grams for $2 each.

[Photo] Sweet valentines from The Tartan

Skye Sunderhauf, Reporter
February 14, 2019
Grande's album cover for "thank u, next" released February 8th 2019

thank u, here’s the next

Katie Romhilt, Reporter
February 12, 2019
DuLuc welcomes her Spanish students back from their snow day

New face welcomed in green hall

Katie Romhilt, Reporter
January 15, 2019
Junior Zach Anderson joins the trend. (Photo by Katie Romhilt)

The rise of BitLife

Katie Romhilt, Reporter
December 12, 2018
Howley laughs at Homecoming with her crutches after the accident.

Oh deer: cross country runner hit by a deer

Katie Romhilt, Reporter
October 29, 2018
Caroline Howley, a McLean cross country co-captain, competes at muddy race along with other local high schools.

Starting off the school year on the right foot

Katie Romhilt, Reporter
October 12, 2017
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