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The Highlander
The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
Tanner Coerr

Tanner Coerr, Editor-In-Chief

Tanner Coerr is a senior in his fourth year of journalism at McLean High School. He is one of The Highlander‘s Editors-In-Chief.

All content by Tanner Coerr
Coach John Dowling talks to center fielder Gabriel Pegues during a Langley mound visit.

McLean defeats Langley in walk-off fashion to win district semifinals

Tanner Coerr and Andrew Lohman
May 15, 2024
Junior midfielder Mikel Molina dribbles through the defense as the offense spreads out around him.

McLean dominates Fairfax in 7-0 obliteration

Tanner Coerr, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2024
Junior forward Ada Karatepe lines up a penalty shot.

McLean soccer defeats South Lakes 2-1 in team effort

Tanner Coerr, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2024
Junior centerfielder Gabriel Pegues swings at a pitch in the bottom of the fourth inning.

McLean Baseball falls to Gonzaga 4-0 in season opener

Tanner Coerr, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2024
Warner Bros. released Dune: Part Two on March 1, 2024, after weeks of anticipation. The production boasted a $190 million budget.

Dune: Part Two redefines science fiction

Tanner Coerr, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2024
Student energy soars to an all-time high as the dance team begins their performance.

McLeadership hosts glow-in-the-dark winter pep rally

Tanner Coerr and Madelyn Frederick
January 12, 2024

Core Commentary Episode 8: Tanner Coerr with Mark Karam and Jahi Jemison

Tanner Coerr, Editor-In-Chief
October 24, 2023

McLean falls to Washington-Liberty 21-7 on homecoming night

Tanner Coerr, Editor-In-Chief
October 20, 2023
McLean defenders swarm the Marshall ballcarrier, hoping to pull the ball out for a fumble.

McLean football defeats Marshall, 27-24, in double overtime to secure best win of the 2020s

Tanner Coerr, Editor-In-Chief
September 22, 2023
Senior Mark Karam stands over the Lancer wide receiver, who Karam stopped short of a first down.

McLean Football demolishes Lewis High School, 50-9, in 2023 home opener

Tanner Coerr, Editor-In-Chief
September 1, 2023
Core Commentary Episode 7: Aidan Carey

Core Commentary Episode 7: Aidan Carey

Tanner Coerr, Editor-In-Chief
June 8, 2023
Core Commentary Episode 6: Kaelan Ferris and Vaughn McCollough

Core Commentary Episode 6: Kaelan Ferris and Vaughn McCollough

Tanner Coerr, Editor-In-Chief
June 8, 2023
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 19, 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 McLean's 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 21, 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
Members of the Arlington community gather in support of Braylon Meade, honoring his life by candlelight.

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
Senior Max Geduldig leads the Highlanders onto the field before the game.

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 27, 2022
Senior Jasmine Andresol addresses the crowd of students gathered outside McLean's front entrance.

[Photo] Students attend walkout to protest proposed VDOE policy

Philip Rotondo, Managing Editor
September 27, 2022
The Highlander defense approaches the line of scrimmage. McLean's 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
Senior Joel Martin and junior Mark Karam team up to stifle a run by the West Potomac tailback.

McLean Football takes on West Potomac in Season Opener

Tanner Coerr, Managing Editor
August 26, 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
Senior Jihao Liu sprints onto the field, wielding the McLean flag. As one of the leaders in the locker room, Liu was given the honor of planting the flag ahead of the game against Fairfax High.

Highlander Football players receive All-Conference mentions

Tanner Coerr, Sports Editor
November 15, 2021
Highlander Team captain Calvin Thinley sprints onto the field, waving the school flag.

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

Tanner Coerr
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 McLean's 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

Ivy Olson, Features Editor
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
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