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The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
The Student News Site of McLean High School

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Josh Bass

Josh Bass, Editor-in-Chief

Josh Bass was a senior at McLean High School as well as Editor-in-Chief for The Highlander.

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Students can submit a request for a pass by indicating the designated location to their teacher.

FCPS and McLean introduce e-hall passes

Aleena Gul and Josh Bass
May 27, 2022
Chicken sandwich showdown

Chicken sandwich showdown

Josh Bass and Peter Shumway
April 13, 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
Hundreds of students protest at George C. Marshall High School on Dec. 17 in response to an alleged incident in which a Fairfax High School student's hijab was forcibly removed by a classmate. Muslim Student Associations across FCPS organized school walkouts to raise awareness on county-wide Islamophobia.

Students protest against Fairfax HS hijab incident

Aleena Gul and Josh Bass
February 11, 2022
McLean's stands hold their breath as the Langley Saxons approach the goal line with seconds remaining. The Saxons were able to punch it in with eight seconds left, giving them the victory.

McLean football team loses to Langley in last-second heartbreaker

Josh Bass, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2021
Viral TikTok trend promotes school vandalism

Viral TikTok trend promotes school vandalism

Josh Bass and Aleena Gul
September 13, 2021
Desert Deployment — Three Afghan children stand atop a military vehicle in Kabul. The decade-long war against terror has affected the lives of many innocent civilians. (Photo obtained via Creative Commons)

The Afghanistan retreat: America’s biggest blunder

Josh Bass, Editor-in-Chief
August 29, 2021
Senior assassin comes to an end

Senior assassin comes to an end

Josh Bass, Arnav Gupta and Maya Amman
June 1, 2021
SAC Action - McLean's Student Advisory Council hopes to improve after-school transportation for students with ESSER III funding. Instead of having buses one day of the week, they hope to replicate the system at Longfellow Middle School with after-school busses available multiple days of the week.

ESSER III relief plan grants FCPS funds

Josh Bass, Copy & Sports Editor
May 25, 2021
The number of students who returned to in-person learning stands at nearly 41%, with freshmen returning in the highest numbers to school and seniors in the least. “Four days a week is different from hybrid learning because there are [more students] in four days a week, so it gives me the opportunity to see people who aren't in my hybrid learning letter group," sophomore Kate Gleason said.

Students come back four days in-person

Josh Bass and Polina Zubarev
April 29, 2021
Orientation Squad — 23 Big Mac juniors and seniors came to help with orientation. The Big Macs and Mr. Olcott took a group photo after orientation.

Freshman orientation kicks off in-person school

Andrew Christofferson and Josh Bass
February 25, 2021
Standardized scrap — The College Board has announced their elimination of the SAT essay and subject tests. The essay will be available until June, whereas the subject tests are cancelled effective immediately. (Photo obtained from Creative Commons)

College Board abandons SAT essay and subject tests

Josh Bass, Copy & Sports Editor
February 1, 2021
Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces Impeachment Inquiry into President Trump

The Silence of the Speaker

Kyle Hawley and Josh Bass
November 9, 2020
A Divided Highlander

A Divided Highlander

Kyle Hawley and Josh Bass
November 3, 2020

Among Us is among us

Josh Bass and Addie Brown
October 30, 2020
The founders of Shouseville pose for a photo. The company has exploded since its founding in late March.

Student business succeeds during quarantine

Josh Bass and Ben Brooks
June 2, 2020
The Asian giant hornet spans up to two inches with a venomous quarter-inch stinger.

“Murder Hornet” spotted in the United States

Josh Bass and Arnav Gupta
May 11, 2020
Utah Jazz Center Rudy Gobert is the first NBA player to test positive for COVID-19, prompting aggressive security protocol from the National Basketball Association.

Coronavirus cuts the NBA season short

Josh Bass and Arnav Gupta
March 11, 2020
Nothing But Net—Senior guard Elizabeth Dufrane pulls up for a near elbow jump-shot. Quick shots were utilized by McLean to keep South Lakes on their toes.

District downfall

Josh Bass and Paarth Soni
February 23, 2020
A McLean wrestler attempts to escape a take down. McLean was able to score off their take downs throughout the night. (Photo obtained via McLean Athletics Twitter)

Dueling it out during the school day

Josh Bass and Paarth Soni
December 20, 2019
Senior co-captain Elizabeth Dufrane shoots a free throw after being fouled. This shot was one of her total of 28 points that game.

McLean all charged up for the new season

Katie Romhilt and Josh Bass
December 8, 2019
Senior Elly Glenn pushes through the final stretch of the course. Although sick, her efforts helped the varsity girls place third.

McLean cross country runs at Monroe Parker

Josh Bass, Online Opinions & Sports Editor
September 15, 2019

Bright minds of McLean dissect literature

Josh Bass, Reporter
October 9, 2018
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