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The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
Nicky Varela

Nicky Varela, Managing Editor

Nicky is a senior at McLean High School. He is in his fourth year of journalism. Outside of school, Nicky loves playing and watching football, as well as eating food. He knows more about sports than you. Roll 'Ders.

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La-Crossing The Field - Senior attacker Alec Butler (#29) cradles the ball past a Chantilly defender on Apr. 29. Butler and the rest of McLean's offense scored 7 goals in this regional matchup.

McLax faces off against Liberty District

Nicky Varela and Jack Shields
May 19, 2021
Here stands the monstrous Anniversary Burger. Loaded with angus beef, extra sharp cheddar, bacon, lettuce, and grain mustard aioli, this delicious burger will always stand out in a crowd.

Big Buns really is damn good

Nicky Varela, Managing Editor
March 25, 2021
Nathan Fishman and Brigham DeVore stand together after earning a spot to states. Fishman dominated the 182-pound bracket. (Photo courtesy of McLean Wrestling).

Wrestlers reach regality in regionals

Nicky Varela, Managing Editor
February 17, 2021
TIGHT DEFENSE- The Highlanders match up with the Saxons on the defensive end of the court in their game at Langley on Jan. 22. McLean ultimately lost the game 55-40.

Boys basketball battles Langley

Jack Shields and Nicky Varela
January 27, 2021
Basketball tryouts began this week with coronavirus precautions. Tryouts will last throughout the week in the gym.

Winter sports expect chilling changes

Nicky Varela, Managing Editor
December 9, 2020
Despite not attending classes in person to begin the school year, senior girls continued the "senior sunrise" tradition by meeting outside the school bright and early on the first day of school. Seniors are hoping to find safe ways to celebrate their final year of high school as the year goes on.

From vacation to virtual learning

Jack Shields and Nicky Varela
September 9, 2020
Fall sports such as football will be played after winter sports this year (photo obtained under fair use via Creative Commons license).

VHSL announces plan for fall sports

Nicky Varela, Managing Editor
August 26, 2020
Barry Bonds swings, delivering one into the seats. Although he hit a record setting 762 home runs, his steroid use strips him of this title. (Photo obtained under fair use via Creative Commons license).

The case against Barry Bonds

Nicky Varela, Managing Editor
June 28, 2020

Professor Nicky’s Draft Grades

Nicky Varela, Professor
April 28, 2020
The Astros orchestrated their cheating here, at Minute Maid Park. The center-field wall was used to conceal the camera that attempted to steal the opposing catcher's signs.

Houston, we have a problem (it’s you)

Nicky Varela, Chief Captain Sports Editor
February 18, 2020

UFC succeeds in DC

Nicky Varela, Chief Captain Sports Editor
December 10, 2019
This carved pumpkin perfectly symbolizes how students feel the morning after Halloween. (photo obtained via Flickr under a Creative Commons license)

Halloween’s horrific heel

Nicky Varela, Chief Captain Sports Editor
October 31, 2019

Centennial start

Nicky Varela, Sports Editor
September 11, 2019

Memorial Day Quiz

Nicky Varela, Sports Editor
May 27, 2019

Derby disqualification stirs controversy

Nicky Varela, Sports Editor
May 5, 2019
This graph shows how much money Apple makes year by year since 2007.

Apples of my eye

Nicky Varela, Reporter
March 31, 2019
Bryce Harper spent his first 7 seasons on the Washington Nationals. Following the 2018 season, Harper signed with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Offseason of Dreams

Nicky Varela, Reporter
March 3, 2019
A 22-year-old Ray Rice at training camp in 2009. Five years later, Rice would be arrested following a domestic violence incident located in one of the hotel's elevators.

Football fails to solve problem

Nicky Varela, Reporter
January 27, 2019
Matias Prock hits go ahead floater against Westfield Friday Dec. 7.

Highlanders continue strong start

Jack Shields and Nicky Varela
December 12, 2018
Halloween movie frighteningly disappoints

Halloween movie frighteningly disappoints

Nicky Varela, Reporter
November 7, 2018
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