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The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
Madeleine Stigall

Madeleine Stigall, Editor-in-Chief

Madeleine Stigall is a senior at McLean High School in her fourth year of journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking and hiking.

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Senior Highlanders share what they’re most excited to do at college

Sabrina Boughanem and Madeleine Stigall
May 5, 2024
Chorus students perform across the school as part of the Singing Valentines program. Students bought Singing Valentines for others, and on Valentine's Day they are serenaded.

Singing Valentines send lovely melodies

Madeleine Stigall, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2024
Junior shooting guard Max Mullen shoots against the Langley Saxons on a penalty shot. The final score of the game was 42-59.

Highlander boys fall short against Langley Saxons

Madeleine Stigall, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2024
Senior Caf Eaton looks down the court to stay open for a pass.

McLean boys basketball triumphs over Spartans

Madeleine Stigall, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2023

Backroom Banter Ep. 3: College Advice

Allie Deutsch, Madeleine Stigall, Philip Rotondo and Sabrina Boughanem
November 2, 2023
The Drew Stieg Aspiring Wellness Foundation focuses on bringing resources to students in order to honor Drew's memory.

Drew Stieg Foundation honors graduate’s legacy

Madeleine Stigall, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2023
Haze surrounds the school amid large Canadian wildfires. Regional air quality has been severly impacted as a result and outdoor functions have been prohibited on Fairfax County Public Schools campuses.

Air quality disrupts McLean activities, affects students

Zakareya Hamed and Madeleine Stigall
June 8, 2023
McLean hosts “Silent No More” assembly

McLean hosts “Silent No More” assembly

Sarah Soltani and Madeleine Stigall
June 6, 2023
Sprinting for success - Highlanders maintain momentum as the third quarter nears despite the continuous tying of the score from goals on both sides.

Boys varsity lacrosse topples Langley in double overtime thriller

Sabrina Boughanem and Madeleine Stigall
April 11, 2023
After a breach in e-hallpass, McLean High School swapped to paper passes.

Security breach leads to change in hall passes

Madeleine Stigall and Dania Reza
March 3, 2023
Senior Josh John guards a Herndon player as he looks down the court.

Boys varsity basketball dominates on senior night

Madeleine Stigall, Managing Editor
February 10, 2023
New rules introduced to McLean are overly restrictive

New rules introduced to McLean are overly restrictive

Madeleine Stigall and Farah Eljazzar
January 12, 2023
Junior Isaac Bell takes a shot while several Chantilly players attempt to block him.

Boys basketball bolt past Chargers for a home victory

Alexa Sribar and Madeleine Stigall
January 6, 2023
McLean blocks TJ in an attempt to score. McLean's strong defense was an important aspect of their win.

Boys basketball defeats Thomas Jefferson in upbeat home game

Madeleine Stigall and Dania Reza
December 11, 2022
McLean Orchestra Hosts Fall Concert

McLean Orchestra Hosts Fall Concert

Madeleine Stigall, Managing Editor
October 27, 2022
The Highlander defense approaches the line of scrimmage. McLean's defense was a large part of why the game remained close.

[Photo] McLean varsity football falls in nail-biting home game

Tanner Coerr, Managing Editor
September 9, 2022
Finals do not accurately represent students' knowledge

Finals do not accurately represent students’ knowledge

Madeleine Stigall, Managing Editor
June 6, 2022
McLean starts off the game with a free-kick that was caught by the goalie. This was one of the best opportunities either team had to score in the first half.

McLean soccer defeats Herndon in first round of districts

Natalie Vu, Dania Reza and Madeleine Stigall
May 16, 2022
McLean and Yorktown start off aggressively as the referee begins the game.

Girls basketball defeated in District Finals

Natalie Vu and Madeleine Stigall
February 18, 2022
COVID-19 testing is available to students at McLean, but a very limited number of tests are available each week.

FCPS describes plan as COVID-19 spreads in schools

Philip Rotondo and Madeleine Stigall
January 15, 2022
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