Many McLean alumni have proven themselves by excelling in life. These people all started in the same place, but they had the power to branch out and succeed. Sharyn Alfonsi, Vern Yip and Giuseppe Lanzone, all noteworthy Highlanders, reflect on their past at McLean in these exclusive interviews with The Highlander.

More than five years ago, local Virginians established AASuccess. The nonprofit organization has been focusing on helping high schoolers with academic work, career development, and other challenges in...