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The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
Minsong Ha

Minsong Ha, Editor-in-Chief

Minsong Ha is a senior and a fourth year journalism student. Outside of journalism, she enjoys watching Netflix, scrapbooking and napping.

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Ten-year-old Ruhan Lee walks from his Multivariable Calculus class among a crowd of seniors. Lee has passed seven AP exams, fulfilling the high school graduation requirements for math.

10-year-old math prodigy Ruhan Lee’s limit does not exist

Minsong Ha and Aaron Stark
October 22, 2024
McLean Korean Club officers prepare rice ball snacks for members. The Korean dish, also called Jumeokbap, is commonly enjoyed as picnic food as it is easy to make.

Korean Club picnic brings students together across Fairfax County

Minsong Ha, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2024
British-Filipino rising alternative soft rock musician Beabadoobee does it again with her Aug. 16 2024 album "This is How Tomorrow Moves."

“This is How Tomorrow Moves” through heartbreak, introspection and nostalgia

Sakura Mogami, Gabriela Herrera and Minsong Ha
August 28, 2024
Murray pictured in his mugshot following his apprehension in Fairfax County. Murray is currently awaiting extradition to Fredrick County, Maryland, where he faces the sexual solicitation charges.

Langley teacher arrested on charges of sexual solicitation of a minor

Minsong Ha, Editor-in-Chief
August 13, 2024
Due to limited sex education, with only one week in 9th grade and two days in 11th grade, 1 in 4 teens contract an STD each year (NIH), and 55% of high school seniors have had sexual intercourse (CDC).

[Photo] Expand family-life education

Nimera Shanil, Opinions Editor
May 30, 2024
Juniors Colin Park, Nathan Park, sophomore Sean Chee and senior Woohyun Cho are among the many Korean American students at McLean forced to make a commitment between their two citizenships.

Committing to Korea

Ryan Kang and Minsong Ha
May 28, 2024
Students from the DMV area march towards the White House as part of a protest for Gaza. The protest attracted several police officers, who guided traffic and kept watch over the protest.

DMV students strike against U.S. support for Israel

Aaron Stark, Minsong Ha and Alan Tang
May 25, 2024
Senior and NHHS president Aidan Shaughnessy answers questions for NHHS members after the club meeting. As the service hour deadline in May is fast approaching, members have been encouraged to complete their volunteer work soon.

National History Honor Society prepares for future service projects

Minsong Ha, Managing Editor
March 21, 2024
Junior and SEALs member Emily Ma guides students around the school and explains the art exhibitions.

Kent Gardens Equity Team visits McLean

Minsong Ha, Managing Editor
March 11, 2024
Bath bomb products are made and ready to be sold for Mar. 8. Students decorate an eye catching poster to garner attention.

Entrepreneurship students prepare for Market Days

Sandra Cheng and Minsong Ha
March 8, 2024
Award Worthy: McLean MUN poses with awards received after the Langley conference

[Photo] Model UN makes it to the Langley conference

Nimera Shanil, Opinions Editor
March 6, 2024
The teacher shortage is taking a toll on McLean High School, even two years after schools returned from the virtual format.

The Educator Exodus

Minsong Ha, Zakareya Hamed, Nimera Shanil, Allie Deutsch and Sakura Mogami
February 7, 2024
The library runs a number of programs, including the book club.

McLean Book Club hosts literary discussion

Minsong Ha, Managing Editor
January 24, 2024
The illuminated McLean auditorium is ready for the third PTSA meeting of the 2023-2024 academic year, in which speaker Kathleen Otal will discuss student mental wellness at the podium.

[Photo] McLean PTSA to host third meeting of the year

Allie Deutsch, News Editor
January 17, 2024
McLean Library showcases new program to be opened for students from January to June.

Library to launch new “McLean Reads” program

Minsong Ha, Managing Editor
January 17, 2024
Freshmen Mia Jander, Eva Braccia and Ben Urwin Pinto wear their jerseys for Wednesday's spirit day.

Highlanders celebrate winter spirit week

Minsong Ha and Nimera Shanil
January 16, 2024
Sophomore Holly Raheb leads protest as students gather outside McLean's front entrance.

McLean students host Palestine solidarity walkout

Dania Reza and Minsong Ha
October 27, 2023
Junior Kailyn Kim studies for her upcoming AP Physics test, anxious to see how the new grading policy will affect the class's first exam of the year.

FCPS reintroduces the zero grading policy for the 2023-2024 school year

Minsong Ha and Tanya Engelmeier
September 5, 2023
The Ferris Wheel is an all time favorite for visitors who come to the McLean Day fair annually.

Annual McLean Day features carnival rides, local performances and more

Minsong Ha, Alexandra Kofinis and Liyat Amman
May 23, 2023
Senior Sarah Malik sings a traditional song during the stage performances.

McLean hosts International Night

Minsong Ha, Sarah Soltani and Odile de Vachon
March 14, 2023
Sophomore Seoin Lee expresses her creativity and emotions through her art, taking pride in the time and effort she puts into her passion. The drawing was created using colored pencils.

Rise of AI generated art concerns artists

Minsong Ha, Reporter
January 24, 2023
How to spend this autumn like Rory Gilmore

How to spend this autumn like Rory Gilmore

Minsong Ha and Sarah Soltani
October 28, 2022
FCPS Superintendent Michelle Reid speaks with parents and community members, during McLean's Community Conversations event on Sept. 8

FCPS Superintendent visits McLean High School

Zakareya Hamed, Minsong Ha, Nyla Marcott and Saehee Perez
September 12, 2022
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