McLean’s Media Staffs Earn Top Honors From the National Scholastic Press Association and Journalism Education Association

McLean High School was well represented at the National Scholastic Press Association / Journalism Education Association Convention in Boston this past weekend. 

2023 NEWSMAGAZINE PACEMAKER FINALISTS

Of the 39 finalists in the National Scholastic Press Association’s Pacemaker contest, was our very own Highlander!

The Highlander

McLean High School

Adviser: Lindsay Benedict

Editors: Makda Bekele, Farah Eljazzar, Nyla Marcott, Saehee Perez

In the BEST OF SHOW COMPETITION, three of our media staffs were recognized:

Literary Magazine

Second Place - The Tartan, McLean High School, McLean, Virginia

Lindsay Benedict & Seth LeBlanc, Advisers

Yearbook (280-316 Pages)

Fourth Place – Caledonia, McLean High School, McLean, Virginia
Meghan Percival, adviser

Newsmagazine (enrollment of 1,800 or more)

Fifth Place - The Highlander, McLean High School, McLean, Virginia

Lindsay Benedict, Adviser