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Michelle Cheng

Michelle Cheng, A&E Editor

Michelle Cheng is a senior and third year journalist at McLean. In her free time, she loves to row, hike, and try new foods.

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Pandemic Prom

Pandemic Prom

Heran Essayas, Addie Brown and Michelle Cheng
May 21, 2021
Students eat lunch in the cafeteria. Desks are spaced six feet apart to ensure social distancing.

Students return to school

Michelle Cheng and Elizabeth Humphreys
March 4, 2021
A health checklist greets students at the front entrance. This checklist helps students identify whether it is safe for them to enter the building.

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Teachers utilize large spaces to safely instruct. Here, the auditorium is being used to teach an AP Economics class.

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Stairs are now marked with Wrong Way to ensure that students follow a one-way path in narrow spaces such as stairwells. This reduces congestion in the hallways.

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This is a desk in the cafeteria where students eat lunch. At the top right of the desk, students scan the QR code to indicate they have sat there.

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The cafeteria set-up displays spread out desks, all facing one way. All of these desks have QR codes for students to scan for contact tracing.

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Social distancing signs are spread throughout the halls. These help students stay a safe distance away from each other.

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Here, a student utilizes one of the many sanitizing stations spread throughout the school. This helps students kill germs.

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The new Wegmans, located in Tysons, sells a variety of pre-made foods in a warm atmosphere.

Highlanders weigh in on Wegmans

Michelle Cheng, A&E Editor
January 26, 2021
People place flowers and cards in front of the Supreme Court to show their support for the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The Supreme Court was closed off due to COVID-19, so people left the gifts around the gate.

Students remember RBG

Michelle Cheng, Reporter
September 25, 2020
TheatreMcLean celebrates their victory on stage at regionals

TheatreMcLean advances to VHSL States

Michelle Cheng, A&E Editor
February 20, 2020
Guest speaker at the Latin Convention talks to student audience

Latin Students Return from Richmond Convention

Michelle Cheng, A&E Editor
December 4, 2019
The Trans Day of Remembrance timeline hangs in a central location in the cafeteria.

GSA Club spreads awareness on Trans Day of Remembrance

Michelle Cheng, A&E Editor
November 20, 2019
Turtles swimming in the ocean; Marine Bio club is working to spread awareness about the endangerment of turtles due to human activity

Marine Bio club makes waves

Michelle Cheng, A&E Editor
October 20, 2019
Pre-game warm up. McFootball takes the field in preparation for the game.

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Teachers take part in school spirit. Mr.Dobson rocks American flag matching set for the USA out.

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2V girls boat prepares to receive their medals.

Rowing to nationals

Dana Edson and Michelle Cheng
May 13, 2019
All the female models are wearing gowns from Davids Bridal. They are waiting for their final walk

Inspiring prom fashion

Michelle Cheng
April 5, 2019
Amazin Asian Snacks

Amazin’ Asian Snacks

Dana Edson and Michelle Cheng
March 26, 2019
Zip-lining will be one of the scheduled activities in Costa Rica.

Highlanders prepare for spring break adventure

Michelle Cheng, Reporter
March 10, 2019
International Night unites cultures

International Night unites cultures

Michelle Cheng and Dana Edson
February 11, 2019
U.S. Capitol locked behind cell

Government hits a wall

Kyle Hawley and Michelle Cheng
January 24, 2019
Online advertisement for the 2018 McLean holiday bazaar

Holiday bazaar boosts student clubs

Michelle Cheng, Reporter
December 16, 2018
The University of Virginia will be hosting the 38th VAMUN conference.

MUN team prepares for national conference

Michelle Cheng, Reporter
November 10, 2018
Therapy dogs visit students for Stress Less week

Serenity Club strives to reduce stress

Michelle Cheng, Reporter
October 18, 2018
Therapy dogs visit students for Stress Less week

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