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Maya Amman, Editor-in-Chief

Maya Amman is a senior at McLean high school and is in her fourth year of journalism. Journalism is one of her many passions. She can't wait to see what changes come to The Highlander this school year.

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Overcrowded hallways make social distancing impossible while changing classes. Without a robust case handling procedure, there is a higher risk of outbreak in the school environment.

COVID-19 reporting error indicates case handling issues

September 29, 2021
Gather Around - Students get together to paint the backs of their shirts.

Highlanders get together at Celebrate McLean

September 20, 2021
FULL CIRCLE - The team rejoices after the final penalty kick. In Spring of 2018, McLean played in the district finals at Yorktown, only to have lost in the penalty kick portion. Three years later, they reversed the curse of the Yorktown field.

Girls soccer wins district championship

June 11, 2021
Senior assassin comes to an end

Senior assassin comes to an end

June 2, 2021
Student sit in the cafeteria during their lunch period. The uniform set up and strict social distancing may allow for better student safety, but minimize valuable social interaction.

Committee brings school-wide policy changes

March 26, 2021
Social studies teacher Joseph Dwyer instructs AP Psychology in an empty classroom at McLean. He chooses to teach at school despite virtual learning.

FCPS plans to bring all students back by Jan. 26

October 28, 2020

Trump Diagnosed with COVID-19

October 6, 2020
McDance-A-Thon poses for a picture right before their last in-person dance. After we found out that COVID was only progressing and there was no chance of having an in-person dance during the school year we decided as a club that we should do a virtual dance so we can still hit our goal of 60,000 dollars, Jabboure said

McDance-A-Thon is Still On

May 1, 2020

Too Predictable to Handle (spoilers)

May 1, 2020
Hannah Parker and Maren Johnson pose for pre-dance pictures. I love having a reason to get dressed up and hang out with my friends, sophomore Hannah Parker said.

Winfo Wonderland

February 11, 2020
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

November 12, 2019
DECA prepares for districts

DECA prepares for districts

October 9, 2018
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