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The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
The Student News Site of McLean High School

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Laine Phillips

Laine Phillips, Managing Editor

Laine Phillips is a senior and has been taking journalism for four years. She also participates in cross country, track, and her favorite color gray. 

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Senior Sophia Tursi poses with her crew teammates at during signing day. She signed to the University of Central Florida for crew.

Seniors sign to colleges for sports

Laine Phillips and Paarth Soni
May 3, 2022

Boys Lacrosse takes a loss

Andrew Christofferson, Madelyn Frederick and Laine Phillips
March 31, 2022
Junior Gabby Colder pitches to her Wakefield opponent.

Highlander softball swings and misses

Emily Friedman and Laine Phillips
March 28, 2022
Eyes on the Prize—Junior Charlotte Carson and senior Nicole Mallus watch as the ball leaves McLean's side of the net.

McLean Volleyball wins regional quarterfinals

Ana Paula Ibarraran and Laine Phillips
November 5, 2021
Senior Audrey Loucks runs through the tunnel made by her teammates. Each starting player was announced and ran through a tunnel formed by their teammates and hockey sticks.

Field Hockey celebrates senior night, misses shot to win

Laine Phillips, Managing Editor
October 1, 2021
The seniors and their family members pose for photos. The pictures taken were posted online, including on the McLean High and McLean Athletics Instagram accounts.

Marvel(ous) Phase 4 Lineup

Taylor Olson, Ana Paula Ibarraran, Emily Friedman, Andrew Christofferson and Laine Phillips
June 1, 2021
NAHS spreads awareness about endangered animals

NAHS spreads awareness about endangered animals

Ana Paula Ibarraran and Laine Phillips
April 27, 2021
HUDDLED UP — The girls 400 relay team huddles up before their race. They placed 5th in the state.

Swimming across the finish line

Laine Phillips, Features Editor
February 27, 2021
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris participate in a grassroots fundraiser in Wilmington, Delaware, on Aug. 12. Biden is expected to address the nation tonight, Nov. 7, at 8 p.m. (Photo obtained via Adam Schultz/Biden for President on Flickr under a Creative Commons license.)

Former Vice President Joe Biden wins presidency

Emily Friedman and Laine Phillips
November 7, 2020
McLean girls field hockey team finishes their practice by stretching. They are spread out across the field in order to maintain social distancing. Photo courtesy of Coach Mary Elizabeth McManus.

Sports teams’ yellow days continue throughout the fall

Laine Phillips, Features Editor
October 13, 2020
Tommy Lam serving during spring 2018-2019 season.

[Photo] Tennis team hopes to make run for states

Andy Chung, Reporter
March 11, 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.

McLean girls basketball celebrates their seniors

Laine Phillips, Reporter
January 23, 2020
TUMBLING TARA—Senior team captain Tara Stewart competes on the balance beam at the home meet on Dec. 2. She has been practicing gymnastics for 14 years.

McLean gymnastics team tumbles into fourth place

Laine Phillips and Saisha Dani
December 5, 2019
CLOSE ONE - Nicole Mallus hits the ball over the net, scoring a point for the McLean Highlanders. This point brought the Highlanders closer to winning.

McVolleyball loses in regional semifinals

Laine Phillips and Maya Amman
November 12, 2019
The iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro will include the new dual and triple camera. The iPhone 11 was released on Sept. 10 followed by the iPhone 11 Pro on Sept. 20. (Photo obtained via Creative Commons).

Apple has released its newest iPhones

Laine Phillips, Reporter
September 22, 2019

TheatreMcLean sets the stage for a great year

Laine Phillips, Reporter
October 15, 2018
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