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The Student News Site of McLean High School

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The Student News Site of McLean High School

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Rebeka Rafi

Rebeka Rafi, Advertising Manager & Features Editor

Rebeka Rafi is taking her fourth year of Journalism and is the Advertising/Business Manager and Managing Editor for The Highlander news-magazine at McLean High School. She previously served as the Advertising/Business Manager in her sophomore year, as well the Features Editor her junior year and for the freshman edition of The Highlander in her first year of Journalism. Playing sports, specifically soccer, and solving the Rubik's Cube are some of her favorite activities. She also looks forward to seeing what The Highlander will achieve during her senior year!

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Students have to survive their college application deadlines while keeping up with their classwork.

Distracting deadlines

Rebeka Rafi, Managing Editor & Advertising Manager
February 21, 2020
McLean Ice Hockey loses 3-1 to Langley rivals. Langley's Eian Keough pushes the puck away from McLean to try to gain possession.

McLean Ice Hockey deals with a devastating defeat

Rebeka Rafi, Managing Editor & Advertising Manager
February 8, 2020
Students participate in blue-out to support World Children's Day. McLean's UNICEF Club created the blue-out in order to spread awareness for this children who are in need.

UNICEF Club gives back

Rebeka Rafi, Managing Editor & Advertising Manager
November 22, 2019
Students have to keep up with their classwork as the end first quarter approaches. On top of this, seniors also have to manage to work on college applications.

‘Tis the season for senior stress

Rebeka Rafi, Managing Editor & Advertising Manager
November 4, 2019
New freshman and sophomore school counselor, Jenna Jablonski, smiles in front of her Inspiration Board. She is looking forward to a great school year at MHS.

Meet the new counselor at McLean

Rebeka Rafi, Managing Editor & Advertising Manager
September 3, 2019
Freshman Nicole Chan (second from the right) is seen here posing for a picture with her friends. This was during a band concert while they were waiting for their performance.

First year freshmen experiences

Rebeka Rafi, Advertising Manager & Features Editor
May 14, 2019
McLean students enjoy the various offerings of the studio art room. Some sit on the large cardboard chairs, others draw on the communal drawing areas and still more look at the art around.

Blossoming creativity

Rebeka Rafi, Features Editor and Advertising Manager
April 12, 2019
The Track and Field seniors were celebrated by their fellow athletes on April 3 during their annual Senior Night. The seniors were given crowns and capes to wear, as well as poster as a way to show the appreciation for all of their hard work on the team.

Track and Field Senior Night was a running success

Rebeka Rafi, Advertising Manager & Features Editor
April 5, 2019
The most advanced orchestra in MHS, Philharmonic, is performing here. All four groups were practicing for their upcoming assessment concert with this concert.

MHS orchestra prepare for assessments with concert

Rebeka Rafi, Advertising Manager & Features Editor
March 7, 2019
The Washington Monument was finished in 1888 and still stands tall at 555 feet and 5 inches tall today.

[Photo] A Day in D.C.

Rebeka Rafi, Advertising Manager & Features Editor
February 14, 2019
Weighted grades have been the primary method for determining MHS student's grades. This has increased the pressure for students to perform well on tests because they account for over 50% of the overall grade in most cases.

Too much pressure from weighted grades

Rebeka Rafi, Advertising Manager & Features Editor
December 18, 2018
Weird slang, but okay

Weird slang, but okay

Rebeka Rafi, Ad Manager & Features Editor
December 6, 2018
Bring back the old Black Eyed Peas

Bring back the old Black Eyed Peas

Rebeka Rafi, Advertising Manager & Features Editor
November 11, 2018
The MHS choir sings a set of songs related to their theme "Life is a Circus." The concert took place on Thursday Oct. 17.

Choir concert was a singing success

Rebeka Rafi, Advertising Manager & Features Editor
October 19, 2018
The Science National Honor Society is all the matter

The Science National Honor Society is all the matter

Rebeka Rafi, Business Manager and Features Editor
September 29, 2018
Put trailer classes on trial

Put trailer classes on trial

Rebeka Rafi, Business Manager
June 11, 2018
Energized—This students has gone through a typical school day today. He felt energized throughout the day as a result of having a nice break during Highlander Time.(Comic by Dasha Makarishcheva).

Highlander Time 8 should be everyday

Rebeka Rafi, Advertising Manager
March 23, 2018
McNastics flip to success. Sophomore Tara Stewert performed for the McNastics on the uneven bars.

McLean gymnastics win second in states

Rebeka Rafi, Advertising Manager
February 19, 2018
Setting the Stage- The concert took place at McLean High School in the auditorium. The green-lit stage sets a happy mood and gets the audience into the Christmas spirit.

MHS Band gets into the Holiday Spirit

Rebeka Rafi, Business Manager
December 8, 2017
A race to the finish- Sophomore Natalie Flint strives to beat her opponents and place in the top 15 in her race.

Girls cross country came in second place in Liberty District Championship

Rebeka Rafi, Advertising Manager
October 28, 2017

DECA Strives to emerge victorious in the Upcoming Competition

Rebeka Rafi, Reporter
November 2, 2016
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