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The Student News Site of McLean High School

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Sandra Cheng

Sandra Cheng, A&E Editor, Social Media Manager

Sandra Cheng is a senior in her third year of journalism at McLean High School. In her free time she enjoys shopping, getting food, making smoothies, and hanging out with friends. She loves to travel and spend time with her family and friends.

All content by Sandra Cheng
Soft serve, smoothies, milkshakes, sundaes and ice cream cakes are just some of the treats that Carvel serves.

A frozen tragedy

Sandra Cheng, A&E Editor
May 7, 2024
The girls tennis team cools down in a stretch circle after practice.

Varsity girls tennis team to take on Oakton

Sandra Cheng, A&E Editor
March 15, 2024
The six new varsity team members hold up their welcome posters. The tennis team is focusing on team bonding and close connections this year.

Girls tennis team warms up for spring season

Sandra Cheng, A&E Editor
March 11, 2024
Bath bomb products are made and ready to be sold for Mar. 8. Students decorate an eye catching poster to garner attention.

Entrepreneurship students prepare for Market Days

Sandra Cheng and Minsong Ha
March 8, 2024
The Brownie Batter Donut (left) and Cupid's Choice Donut (right) are staple desserts for Valentine's Day.

Dunkin’s Valentine’s Day delectables do not delight

Sandra Cheng, A&E Editor
February 17, 2024
This week's cookie selection at Crumbl. Top row: cannoli, cookies and cream, semi-sweet chocolate chunk Bottom row: cinnamon square, strawberry crumb cake

Crumbl-ing our expectations

Sandra Cheng and Madelyn Frederick
January 23, 2024
Senior Emery Conroy does a backflip in her tumble sequence during her floor routine in a previous meet.

McLean varsity gymnastics to face West Potomac in season finisher

Sandra Cheng, A&E Editor
January 23, 2024
Teammates each other at McLean's home meet. From left to right: Leah Sexton, Emery Conroy, Skylar Thomas, and Brooke Hawken.

McLean varsity gymnastics upholds streak against Yorktown

Sandra Cheng, A&E Editor
January 18, 2024
Nice Cream offers coffee and drinks in addition to their ice cream selection. They have a counter situated in the corner of their store with coffee amenities.

The ‘nicest’ ice cream shop

Sandra Cheng, A&E Editor
January 11, 2024
Senior Emory Hadden sports Dickinson merchandise in celebration of her verbal commitment.

Hadden commits to play softball at Dickinson College

Sandra Cheng and Madelyn Frederick
October 18, 2023
Zach Bryan's newest album, "Boys of Faith," was released on Sep 22.

Zach Bryan releases new EP

Sandra Cheng, A&E Editor
September 23, 2023
McLean teammember Taylor Staats at bat showcasing her bunting skills.

McLean girls varsity softball heads to regional finals after crushing South Lakes

Alexandra Kofinis and Sandra Cheng
May 29, 2023
Junior Neave Crean shows off her new hair extensions and fake tan right before the big day.

Students prepare for prom

Sandra Cheng, Madelyn Frederick and Sabrina Boughanem
May 18, 2023
The teacher and student teams warm up before the start of the game.

Students beat teachers in a fundraising basketball game

Sandra Cheng, Online Features Editor
February 12, 2023
Senior Ava Farivar works on her AP Econ homework for her online AP Econ class.

The Online Era — The rise of virtual learning

Madelyn Frederick and Sandra Cheng
January 24, 2023
Officer Davis leaps for a touch on the ball.

Staff bests students in McLeadership’s Volleyboys event

Madelyn Frederick and Sandra Cheng
January 18, 2023
Seniors Andrew Cavanaugh, Nick Furth and Demetrios Solomos showed true senior spirit dressed in flannel for Wednesday's spirit day.

Students celebrate holiday spirit week

Haley Riggins and Sandra Cheng
December 18, 2022
The junior girls huddle in a circle and listen to a pre-game pep talk led by their junior boy coaches.

[Photo] Seniors win Powerpuff game

Sandra Cheng and Khushi Rana
October 19, 2022
Junior Sam Urwin takes measures to protect his personal safety by frequently washing his hands.

Sicknesses spread around McLean

Sandra Cheng and Madelyn Frederick
October 5, 2022
Social media app BeReal gains popularity

Social media app BeReal gains popularity

Sandra Cheng and Madelyn Frederick
May 27, 2022
The Girls Leadership Committee organized their annual menstrual product drive, collecting thousands of feminine hygiene products.

Female-centered clubs thrive at McLean

Sandra Cheng and Madelyn Frederick
March 30, 2022
Parents fill the stands at the girls varsity basketball game against Yorktown.

Student fans return to stands

Sandra Cheng, Reporter
February 2, 2022
Each Cheerleader was given a Paper Plate Award by their respective captains, besides the standard Athletic Participation certificate. This is a way to highlight each one's qualities within their team.

Cheer awards night wraps up season

Sandra Cheng and Melissa Allegretti
November 18, 2021
Football players act as chairs for an intense game of musical chairs between the classes.

Homecoming pep rally hits the field

Ivy Olson and Sandra Cheng
October 2, 2021
McLean's cheer team finishes their performance strong. They were named second place.

Cheer wins second place at District Finals

Sandra Cheng, Reporter
October 25, 2021
STILL IN SESSION - McLean is still hosting football games and dances to raise morale and boost school spirit. Despite COVID procedures, students can still have fun at events, where they can hang out with friends and enjoy what McLean has to offer.

[Photo] McLean reinstates COVID-safe, in-person school spirit events

Mackenzie Chen, Online Managing Editor
October 1, 2021
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