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Philip Rotondo, Managing Editor

Philip Rotondo is a junior at McLean in his third year of journalism. He loves going on long walks, playing the guitar, and spending time with friends and family.

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Fish, Claudio and Luis deliver a musical number together.

Claudio Quest jumps to the stage

Philip Rotondo, Managing Editor
February 14, 2023

Backroom Banter Ep. 1: Second Semester Survival Guide

Philip Rotondo and Dania Reza
January 28, 2023
McLean’s Favorite Music of 2022

McLean’s Favorite Music of 2022

Natalie Vu, Dania Reza, and Philip Rotondo
January 9, 2023
On January 5, students learned of new rules that will impact when they are permitted to be in the halls during school days. The changes will be in place for two weeks pending further consideration.

McLean pilots new attendance and behavioral rules

Philip Rotondo and Nyla Marcott
January 7, 2023
A sophomore criticizes McLean: Did You Know? on @confess.mclean. As always, the accounts owner responds with their thoughts in the caption of the post.

In conversation with @confess.mclean

Philip Rotondo, Managing Editor
October 27, 2022

Students attend walkout to protest proposed VDOE policy

Philip Rotondo, Managing Editor
September 27, 2022
Palaces colorful album cover. Visual artist Jonathan Zawada created the cover as well as the albums other related visuals.

Palaces reigns supreme

Philip Rotondo
May 31, 2022
Julianna McFarland attacks through adversity

Julianna McFarland attacks through adversity

Tanner Coerr and Philip Rotondo
May 27, 2022
Crossfire: Optional masking is reasonable

Crossfire: Optional masking is reasonable

Philip Rotondo, News Editor
March 31, 2022
The school attempted to paint over the vandals work with white paint, but the underlying messages were still visible.

Students gather in act of solidarity against racist incident

February 9, 2022
COVID-19 testing is available to students at McLean, but a very limited number of tests are available each week.

FCPS describes plan as COVID-19 spreads in schools

Philip Rotondo and Madeleine Stigall
January 15, 2022
Students participate in a snowball fight on the football field Tuesday, Jan. 4. Schools were closed due to inclement weather for the entire week.

[Photo] Fairfax County postpones return to school

January 8, 2022
UNICEF Club leadership participates in a blue-out for Childrens Day. The blue-out happened to coincide with the final day the club was accepting donations for their donation drive.

McLean UNICEF Club holds donation drive

Philip Rotondo and Haley Riggins
November 23, 2021
The cover of Drakes new album. The surreal, emoji-based artwork was created by British visual artist Damien Hirst.

Certified Lover Boy is a certified hit

Philip Rotondo, Online A&E Editor
September 22, 2021
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