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Students have to survive their college application deadlines while keeping up with their classwork.

Distracting deadlines

Rebeka Rafi, Managing Editor & Advertising Manager
February 21, 2020
McLean Ice Hockey loses 3-1 to Langley rivals. Langleys Eian Keough pushes the puck away from McLean to try to gain possession.

McLean Ice Hockey deals with a devastating defeat

Rebeka Rafi, Managing Editor & Advertising Manager
February 8, 2020
Students participate in blue-out to support World Childrens Day. McLeans UNICEF Club created the blue-out in order to spread awareness for this children who are in need.

UNICEF Club gives back

Rebeka Rafi, Managing Editor & Advertising Manager
November 22, 2019
Students have to keep up with their classwork as the end first quarter approaches. On top of this, seniors also have to manage to work on college applications.

‘Tis the season for senior stress

Rebeka Rafi, Managing Editor & Advertising Manager
November 4, 2019
New freshman and sophomore school counselor, Jenna Jablonski, smiles in front of her Inspiration Board. She is looking forward to a great school year at MHS.

Meet the new counselor at McLean

Rebeka Rafi, Managing Editor & Advertising Manager
September 3, 2019
Freshman Nicole Chan (second from the right) is seen here posing for a picture with her friends. This was during a band concert while they were waiting for their performance.

First year freshmen experiences

Rebeka Rafi, Advertising Manager & Features Editor
May 14, 2019
The Track and Field seniors were celebrated by their fellow athletes on April 3 during their annual Senior Night. The seniors were given crowns and capes to wear, as well as poster as a way to show the appreciation for all of their hard work on the team.

Track and Field Senior Night was a running success

Rebeka Rafi, Advertising Manager & Features Editor
April 5, 2019
The most advanced orchestra in MHS, Philharmonic, is performing here.  All four groups were practicing for their upcoming assessment concert with this concert.

MHS orchestra prepare for assessments with concert

Rebeka Rafi, Advertising Manager & Features Editor
March 7, 2019

A Day in D.C.

Rebeka Rafi, Advertising Manager & Features Editor
February 14, 2019
Weighted grades have been the primary method for determining MHS students grades. This has increased the pressure for students to perform well on tests because they account for over 50% of the overall grade in most cases.

Too much pressure from weighted grades

Rebeka Rafi, Advertising Manager & Features Editor
December 18, 2018
The MHS choir sings a set of songs related to their theme Life is a Circus. The concert took place on Thursday Oct. 17.

Choir concert was a singing success

Rebeka Rafi, Advertising Manager & Features Editor
October 19, 2018
The Science National Honor Society is all the matter

The Science National Honor Society is all the matter

Rebeka Rafi, Business Manager and Features Editor
September 29, 2018
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