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The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
Madelyn Frederick

Madelyn Frederick, Sports Editor

Madelyn is a senior at McLean and a fourth year journalism student. She is the sports editor for the Highlander newsmagazine. In her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball, reading, and hanging out with her younger siblings.

All content by Madelyn Frederick
Chesapeake Bagel Bakery in McLean offers a variety of bagel flavors and creations.

Bagel Bliss

Madelyn Frederick, Sports Editor
March 21, 2024
Carey signs his official National Letter of Intent to play baseball at GW University this fall at McLean's fall signing day on Nov. 11.

Carey takes baseball career to GWU

Madelyn Frederick, Sports Editor
March 18, 2024
McLean football coach Brian Slay prepares to take a shot as students attempt to guard the basket.

Teachers defeat students in thrilling McDance-a-Thon basketball game

Sabrina Boughanem and Madelyn Frederick
February 21, 2024
This week's cookie selection at Crumbl. Top row: cannoli, cookies and cream, semi-sweet chocolate chunk Bottom row: cinnamon square, strawberry crumb cake

Crumbl-ing our expectations

Sandra Cheng and Madelyn Frederick
January 23, 2024
Student energy soars to an all-time high as the dance team begins their performance.

McLeadership hosts glow-in-the-dark winter pep rally

Tanner Coerr and Madelyn Frederick
January 12, 2024
Seniors Anna Ntep, Ella Farivar, Emery Conroy and Maia Le pose in front of the Washington Monument on the night of the Homecoming dance, Oct. 21.

Homecoming highs

Madelyn Frederick and Sabrina Boughanem
October 25, 2023
Senior Emory Hadden sports Dickinson merchandise in celebration of her verbal commitment.

Hadden commits to play softball at Dickinson College

Sandra Cheng and Madelyn Frederick
October 18, 2023
Simpson Stares Down — Junior pitcher Hailey Simpson stands on the mound before throwing a pitch. The team beat Wakefield 5-0 in a regular conference game.

Simpson makes a state-ment

Madelyn Frederick, Sports Editor
October 13, 2023
Kabasele makes strides

Kabasele makes strides

Sabrina Boughanem and Madelyn Frederick
May 30, 2023
Junior Neave Crean shows off her new hair extensions and fake tan right before the big day.

Students prepare for prom

Sandra Cheng, Madelyn Frederick and Sabrina Boughanem
May 18, 2023
Senior Jeremy Jeannot takes control of the ball, setting up for a powerful kick down the field.

Varsity soccer teams reign victorious over hometown rivals

Madelyn Frederick, Isabella DiPatri and Dalia Fishman
April 13, 2023
Students discuss their product with potential buyers during the Market Day.

McLean Market Days give students business experience

Madelyn Frederick, Sports Editor
March 26, 2023
Active Learning - Juniors listen to the presentation from college representatives during the Common App Essay writing station.

Focus day lets juniors look ahead

Madelyn Frederick and Haley Riggins
March 10, 2023
Brooks poses with her Pitt sweatshirt to announce her verbal commitment to continue her diving career.

Junior Jocelyn Brooks commits to dive at UPitt

Madelyn Frederick, Sports Editor
January 25, 2023
Senior Ava Farivar works on her AP Econ homework for her online AP Econ class.

The Online Era — The rise of virtual learning

Madelyn Frederick and Sandra Cheng
January 24, 2023
Officer Davis leaps for a touch on the ball.

Staff bests students in McLeadership’s Volleyboys event

Madelyn Frederick and Sandra Cheng
January 18, 2023
Angus poses for a picture in front of the bleachers right before performing at the pep rally. Image by Brooke Thomas.

The person behind the mask or, in this case, the Highlander head

Madelyn Frederick and Tara Pandey
November 2, 2022
The Perch is the place to go

The Perch is the place to go

Sabrina Boughanem and Madelyn Frederick
October 28, 2022
Junior Sam Urwin takes measures to protect his personal safety by frequently washing his hands.

Sicknesses spread around McLean

Sandra Cheng and Madelyn Frederick
October 5, 2022
Sophomore Michael Norton addresses the crowd of protesters in his speech about the need for stricter gun laws in the United States.

McLean students hold walkout to protest school shootings

Madelyn Frederick, Ivy Olson and Khushi Rana
May 27, 2022
Social media app BeReal gains popularity

Social media app BeReal gains popularity

Sandra Cheng and Madelyn Frederick
May 27, 2022

Boys Lacrosse takes a loss

Andrew Christofferson, Madelyn Frederick and Laine Phillips
March 31, 2022
The Girls Leadership Committee organized their annual menstrual product drive, collecting thousands of feminine hygiene products.

Female-centered clubs thrive at McLean

Sandra Cheng and Madelyn Frederick
March 30, 2022
A school bus sits in the Longfellow parking lot. FCPS students remained in online school this year.

New courses come to McLean

Nyla Marcott and Madelyn Frederick
January 21, 2022
McFarland poses with the logo of Carnegie-Mellon University. She will be joining the Tartans' 2026 class as a middle blocker.

Senior volleyball player commits to Carnegie Mellon

Madelyn Frederick, Reporter
October 28, 2021
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