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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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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
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
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
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
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
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