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Tanner Coerr, Editor-In-Chief

Tanner Coerr is a junior in his third year of journalism at McLean High School. He is one of The Highlander's Editors-In-Chief for the 2023-2024 school year.

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Senior R.J. Carmenates walks away dejectedly as Marshall celebrates in the background.

McLean varsity baseball loses 6-5 in district championship

Tanner Coerr, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2023
McLean players experience the pure despondence of the loss.

McLean falls to Herndon in heartbreaking district championship loss

Tanner Coerr, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2023
Sophomore Ada Karatepe lines up the free kick that opened McLeans scoring, giving them a lead they would never relinquish.

McLean soccer defeats Langley 2-1 to advance to district finals

Tanner Coerr, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2023
The rock, which was originally painted for International Transgender Day of Visibility, was egged by an unknown party.

Rock vandalized after being painted for transgender visibility

Farah Eljazzar and Tanner Coerr
April 11, 2023
Core Commentary Episode 5: Joe Cockerham

Core Commentary Episode 5: Joe Cockerham

Tanner Coerr, Managing Editor
April 9, 2023
Core Commentary Episode 4: Thaïs Rolly

Core Commentary Episode 4: Thaïs Rolly

Tanner Coerr, Managing Editor
April 9, 2023
Core Commentary Episode 3: Jakob Luu

Core Commentary Episode 3: Jakob Luu

Tanner Coerr, Managing Editor
April 9, 2023
Senior Daniel Fimbres jumps in the face of a defender to take a contested shot

Varsity boys basketball ends season with loss to Madison

Tanner Coerr, Managing Editor
February 22, 2023
Core Commentary Episode 2: Catherine Hughes

Core Commentary Episode 2: Catherine Hughes

Tanner Coerr, Managing Editor
January 25, 2023
Core Commentary Episode 1: Charlie Samburg

Core Commentary Episode 1: Charlie Samburg

Tanner Coerr, Managing Editor
January 25, 2023
Junior Isaac Bell slams it home, much to the approval of the crowd.

Girls basketball falls short, boys are triumphant in rivalry doubleheader against Langley

Tanner Coerr, Managing Editor
December 17, 2022
People gather in front of Washington-Liberty High School before the vigil begins.

Washington-Liberty holds vigil in remembrance of student killed in car crash

Tanner Coerr, Managing Editor
November 13, 2022
Junior linebacker Easton Johnson lines up to blitz off of the edge.

McLean football loses 43-6 to Langley in rivalry matchup

Tanner Coerr, Managing Editor
November 4, 2022
McLean and Herndon battle in the trenches for every single yard.

Herndon tramples McLean in demoralizing Homecoming game loss

Tanner Coerr, Managing Editor
October 21, 2022

[Video] The Highlander Podcast – Episode 1

October 16, 2022
Senior Charlie Jackson leads the Highlander student section, dressed appropriately for the Pink Out theme.

Highlanders rout Warriors in first football win of the season

Tanner Coerr, Managing Editor
October 7, 2022
Junior Alice Holoubek prepares to make some defensive specialists have a very unhappy couple of seconds.

Herndon outlasts McLean volleyball in four set thriller

Tanner Coerr, Managing Editor
September 28, 2022
Senior Jasmine Andresol addresses the crowd of students gathered outside McLeans front entrance.

[Photo] Students attend walkout to protest proposed VDOE policy

September 27, 2022
The Highlander defense approaches the line of scrimmage. McLeans defense was a large part of why the game remained close.

McLean varsity football falls in nail-biting home game

Tanner Coerr, Managing Editor
September 9, 2022
Junior Wide Receiver Kaelan Ferris blazes past a defender for a 65-yard touchdown.

McLean Football takes on West Potomac in Season Opener

Tanner Coerr, Managing Editor
August 27, 2022
Junior Mia Zimmitti returns a Chantilly volley

Volleyball season opener signifies beginning of new sports season

Tanner Coerr, Managing Editor
August 22, 2022
After defeating the Langley team in a close match, McLean Girls Varsity Tennis smile big with their regional championship banner.

McLean Girls Varsity Tennis beats Langley in regional finals, advances to state tournament

Khushi Rana and Tanner Coerr
June 3, 2022
Jihao Liu runs onto the field wielding the McLean flag. Liu was selected to the Second Team for his play as a defensive end.

Highlander Football players receive All-Conference mentions

November 15, 2021
Senior Adam Lingeman helps his teammates in a battle for yardage.

McLean football falls to Marshall, remains winless to start the season

September 2, 2021
Julianna McFarland attacks through adversity

Julianna McFarland attacks through adversity

Tanner Coerr and Philip Rotondo
May 27, 2022
McLean baseball and softball sweep district championships

McLean baseball and softball sweep district championships

Tanner Coerr, Sports Editor
May 25, 2022
Inaugural Address--Coach Cockerham talks to the football team in his first appearance as McLeans head coach.

Joe Cockerham takes over as McLean football coach

Tanner Coerr, Sports Editor
April 19, 2022

Signs of Change

Tanner Coerr, Farah Eljazzar, Makda Bekele, Saehee Perez, and Omar Kayali
March 30, 2022
Junior Kara Bremser (rightmost player on the front row) poses with the girls basketball team after defeating the rival Langley Saxons on Feb. 16.

[Photo] Athlete Kara Bremser continues breaking records

March 28, 2022
2021 senior assassin participant Gavin Meaney eliminates an unexpecting Matthias Daniel during a lacrosse game. For the 2022 game, school grounds will be off limits. Many participants used the art of surprise when attempting to eliminate their targets.

2022 Senior Assassin ready to kick off

Josh Bass and Tanner Coerr
March 26, 2022
Coach John Scholla talks with quarterback Manoli Karageorgos during a timeout.

Football Coach Scholla steps down

Tanner Coerr, Sports Editor
March 10, 2022
Freshman Vilte Kacerauskaite takes a corner jumpshot in the third quarter. Kacerauskaites prowess on both sides of the ball helped propel McLean to victory.

Girls basketball victorious in highly anticipated game against Langley

Tanner Coerr, Sports editor
February 16, 2022
McLean Swim & Dive poses with the District Champions banner

Swim and dive dominates districts

Tanner Coerr, Sports Editor
February 3, 2022
Few fans filled the bleachers to watch the girls varsity game against Langley. A COVID-19 case spike has discouraged students from attending the highly anticipated game.

Opinion: McLean prioritizes basketball game over student safety

Tanner Coerr, Sports editor
December 17, 2021
McLean sophomore Ava Stewart wrestles for control of the basketball. The physical scrum was symbolic of the Highlanders mental toughness.

McLean girls basketball falls to Westfield in season opener

Tanner Coerr, Sports Editor
November 30, 2021
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