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Olivia Wood

Olivia Wood, Online Sports Editor

Olivia Wood is a sophomore at McLean High School in her second year of journalism. In her free time, she participates in Varsity golf and swim at McLean, and enjoys spending time with friends and family.

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On Wednesday April 24th during all lunches, the College and Career Center hosted “Wheel of Futures” to get students acclimated with topics such as colleges, employment and financial aid. Students spin to get a trivia question, and if correct, receive a piece of candy or a prize.

College and Career Center to hold spring events

Olivia Wood, Online Sports Editor
April 24, 2024
The cast performs Stay, I Pray You, as they board the train and leave their homeland to find freedom in Paris.

TheatreMcLean’s Anastasia is the perfect production

Helen Shields and Olivia Wood
April 19, 2024
Students play I Want Watermelon during independent work time after finishing classwork. Its the go-to activity to kill time.

McLean wants watermelon

Lauren Wood and Olivia Wood
March 19, 2024
McDance-a-Thon just held their dance marathon, the clubs annual big fundraiser. They raised $53,765.07 for Childrens National Hospital.

McDance-a-Thon begins 2025 preparations

Olivia Wood, Sports Editor
March 19, 2024
Senior Nathan Mahoney, known as Yung Moo Bloo appeared as a guest performer. Members gathered on the dance floor to watch.

McDance-a-Thon hosts annual dance marathon

Olivia Wood, Online Sports Editor
March 18, 2024
Last year, McDance-a-Thons dance marathon was a huge success, and they revealed that they had donated over $61k for Childrens National Hospital.

McDance-a-Thon to host annual dance marathon

Olivia Wood, Online Sports Editor
March 3, 2024
Mclean Dive team dips into the season

Mclean Dive team dips into the season

Helen Shields and Olivia Wood
January 24, 2024
On Jan. 12, McLeadership put on a glow in the dark themed pep rally in anticipation for the Langley Basketball Game. The theme was very popular among the students and the pep rally was a big hit.

The team behind the scenes

Helen Shields and Olivia Wood
January 20, 2024
Last year, McDance-a-Thon raised over $61k for Childrens National Hospital. This year, they hope to surpass that amount, as well as give donations from fundraisers such as toy drives.

McDance-a-Thon hosts toy drive to support EVAN Foundation

Olivia Wood, Online Sports Editor
January 12, 2024
Students can browse and buy popcorn options to donate to McDance-aThon. Profits from popcorn sold go directly towards the Childrens National Hospital.

McDance-a-Thon hosting online popcorn fundraiser

Olivia Wood, Online Sports Editor
December 13, 2023
Max Vadas tees off at Army Navy Country Club against Washington Liberty High School.

Vadas swings into states

Olivia Wood and Connor Li
October 29, 2023
McLeans offense lines up for a play against Meridian in the season opener on Aug. 25. Despite the pouring rain, McLean scored 44 points, shutting out Meridian.

Highlanders wash out Mustangs in rainy season opener

Olivia Wood, Reporter
August 27, 2023
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