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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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Saoirse Sigler

Saoirse Sigler, Online Sports Editor

Saoirse Sigler is a junior and in her third year of journalism. In her free time, she loves going to concerts, traveling and playing softball.

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Jeni's ice cream is tucked away in a corner of the Boro. The shop offers a large variety of flavors and friendly service.

Jeni’s brings joy to Tysons

Julia Schildkraut and Saoirse Sigler
March 27, 2025
Both student and alumni teams battle under the basket as the red team shoots a two point shot, carrying their lead in the first half.

FanFest fuels McLean spirit

Saoirse Sigler and Kaelyn MacKay
March 25, 2025
This photo is one of many images posted on the 1975's Instagram account, featuring inspiration rooting from their hometown, Manchester England

The 1975 is still at their very best

Kaelyn MacKay and Saoirse Sigler
March 11, 2025
Girls crew races on the Occoquan Resovior outside of Burke Lake Park in VA during states last season, where the team made it to the semifinals. The girls were able to battle through an exceptionally challenging race to advance further into the season.

Crew closes in on season

Saoirse Sigler and Kaelyn MacKay
January 27, 2025
The band begins to wrap up their set, finishing the performance with a song titled Kilby Girl by The Backseat Lovers.

The Split Ends showcase on stage

Saoirse Sigler, Online Sports Editor
January 27, 2025
Sophomore Anna Polykoff rallies a shot over the net during her first set of the evening, with an eventual 15-8 set win.

Highlanders conquer Cougars in state pickleball final

Henry Katz and Saoirse Sigler
December 7, 2024
Tyson's Mixed Market makes its annual debut in The Boro, displaying a variety of small businesses and delicious food stands to enjoy on a cool fall afternoon.

A Day in the Boro

Kaelyn MacKay and Saoirse Sigler
October 30, 2024
The double chocolate muffins filled with a chocolate ganache are fresh and warm out of the oven. This is the perfect dessert to get athletes ready to go for gold.

These Olympic chocolate muffins deserve a gold medal

Saoirse Sigler and Zoe Robell
August 31, 2024
The McLean girls crew boat, consisting of Peyton Rydzewski, Ava Kucko, Emily Zarnowiecki, Sophia Kucko, Kensington Ruhl, Madi Andersonm Lila Jones and Emily Weiss, row down the Occoquan River in the state regatta.

Girls crew places fourth in states

Saoirse Sigler
June 6, 2024
The two deluxe treats, the S'mores cookie and Chocolate Chunk Blondie were rich in flavor. Though all in all, the S'mores cookie came out on top.

Insomnia cookies keep you wanting more

Julia Schildkraut and Saoirse Sigler
May 29, 2024
Senior Joelle Hamel celebrating after her senior night game with her mom, dad and two brothers.

Hamel commits to college soccer

Saoirse Sigler and Julia Schildkraut
May 29, 2024
The girls crew team rowing on the Potomac River over spring break. They are training for upcoming competitions that have led them to state qualifiers.

Girls crew head towards states

Saoirse Sigler, Reporter
May 28, 2024
Girls crew rowing down the Patomac River during a 2023 spring competition

McLean girls crew anticipates competitive spring season

Saoirse Sigler, Reporter
March 18, 2024
Sophomore Kensington Ruhl rows with her team down the Potomac river.

Spring sport athletes prep for success

Helen Shields and Saoirse Sigler
March 7, 2024
Senior Ava Kucko rows with her boat group in the 2023 state competition

Kucko sisters compete in crew

Saoirse Sigler, Reporter
March 6, 2024
Junior Vilte Kacerauskaite looks for an open pass.

McLean Girls basketball battles tough game against Langley

Saoirse Sigler and Julia Schildkraut
January 13, 2024
The Highlanders pause for a final timeout, trying to figure out their options.

McLean boys basketball suffers a narrow loss against Langley

Saoirse Sigler and Julia Schildkraut
January 13, 2024
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