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The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
Saehee Perez

Saehee Perez, Editor-in-Chief

Saehee Perez is a senior at McLean High School in Journalism 4. Apart from journalism, Saehee is interested in languages, politics, and art. Her favorite part of Journalism is the environment and room for flexibility.

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The newest draft of the guidelines are available on the Virginia Department of Education Website. However, there are no frequent updates based on public comments and concerns.

New SOL guidelines whitewash history

Saehee Perez, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2023
Executive leaders and committee heads of McDance-a-Thon reveal how much money the club raised over the year to close out the night.

McDance-a-Thon hosts charity dance

Haley Riggins and Saehee Perez
March 20, 2023
On Jan. 23, members of the state Senate debated different education bills at the Higher Education subcommittee. The full General Assembly met at noon.

Book bans should be banned

Saehee Perez, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2023
CROSSFIRE: Is e-hallpass good?

CROSSFIRE: Is e-hallpass good?

Isabella DiPatri and Saehee Perez
September 16, 2022
FCPS Superintendent Michelle Reid speaks with parents and community members, during McLean's Community Conversations event on Sept. 8

FCPS Superintendent visits McLean High School

Zakareya Hamed, Minsong Ha, Nyla Marcott and Saehee Perez
September 12, 2022
Incumbent Don Beyer (left) is being challenged by first-time candidate Victoria Virasingh (right). While the two candidates don't disagree on many policy issues, Virasingh has recently asked Rep. Beyer to "pass the torch."

Virginia’s 2022 Primaries are around the corner

Saehee Perez, Chief Marketing Manager
May 31, 2022
For the Jewish Student Association's Passover celebration, members brought traditional Jewish foods for a small potluck, such as Matzah bread.

McLean’s cultural clubs end the year

Tara Pandey, Liz Nedelescu, Saehee Perez and Vanessa Popescu
May 26, 2022
Virginia legislators met in the General Assembly building in Richmond, Virginia. The legislative session ran from Jan. 12 to March 12.

Major state education bills pass this year

Saehee Perez, Chief Marketing Manager
April 23, 2022

Signs of Change

Tanner Coerr, Farah Eljazzar, Makda Bekele, Saehee Perez and Omar Kayali
March 30, 2022
Gov. Youngkin signs Senate Bill 739 at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 in Richmond, Virginia. His team publicized the signing ceremony and encouraged supporters to view a livestream.

Masks to become optional March 1

Saehee Perez, Chief Marketing Manager
February 28, 2022
Parent Stacy Langton argues for removing books from school libraries at a Fairfax County School Board meeting on Sept. 23, 2021.

Concerns rise over demands for parents’ rights in schools

Saehee Perez, Chief Marketing Manager
January 28, 2022
Kirsten Knight as Meg, Kiera Murphy as Beth, Franny Hemsley as Amy, Kirsten Tierney as Marmee and Kylee Majkowski as Jo run through Lewinsville Park during their Little Women publicity photoshoot on Oct. 14.

TheatreMcLean’s “Little Women” marks big comeback

Saehee Perez, Makda Bekele and Farah Eljazzar
November 16, 2021
Summer 2021 music recommendations

Summer 2021 music recommendations

Layla Zaidi, Saehee Perez and Omar Kayali
June 2, 2021
AROUND THE GLOBE - Fairfax County has made a commitment to honor students who celebrate different cultural holidays. The decision to develop a new calendar for the 2021-22 school year is a great step towards representation for all.

FCPS updates school calendar

Mackenzie Chen, Aleena Gul and Saehee Perez
March 26, 2021
Members of McLean Young Democrats Club show their dedication to influencing the election as minors by phone banking for the Democratic Ticket on Oct. 30. Making over 1,100 calls with four days left in the election, the members come together even on student holidays to be politically active.

It’s never too early (or too late) to get involved in politics

Saehee Perez, Reporter
January 27, 2021
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