Volunteer Loudoun (VL) recently honored Nikki Ivey, a junior at Briar Woods High School, as Student Volunteer of the Month. She was nominated and selected for the award for her work with the Claude Moore Community Builders (CMCB) program.
Nikki was recognized by the VL Board of Directors with a Certificate of Appreciation and the opportunity to present a $100 donation from VL to a charity of her choice. Rosa Sherrod, VL Student Committee member, presented Nikki with her award and said "Nikki Ivey carries with her the spirit of volunteerism. Her service to her community has not only impacted the lives of those she has served, but is also a testament of what just one teen can accomplish with a giving heart."

The Extra Mile Club at Park View High School donated 374 sandwiches to the DC Central Kitchen, in recognition of the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Club Officers: Katie Lynch, Melissa Stuckey, Chrystyne Ruiz and Brittany Hulbert, along with sponsors Magi Shepley and Liz Driggers organized the sandwich making during lunch that day which allowed the club to involve the entire school in the activity. To highlight the event the classes had a relay race making a sandwich during that afternoon’s pep rally. The sandwiches went to both the Kitchen’s street teams who work directly with homeless in DC, and to the Healthy Snacks program, which provides food to programs serving young children (Headstart), and at-risk youth in after-school programs & clubs. The project received generous donations from; Wegmans in Sterling, Giant Food in Sterling, and Whole Foods in Reston. The Extra Mile Club is Park View’s service organization.

Molly Menickelly of Sterling graduated from the 2009 Governor’s School of Agriculture held at Virginia Tech on June 28 to July 25. Menickelly, a junior from Dominion High School, was one of 96 rising junior and senior high school students from across the commonwealth selected to participate in the month-long summer residential program for gifted students interested in agriculture and natural resources.

Theresa Koerner of Sterling, a senior at Potomac Falls High School, has won the 2009 Community Levee Association "Indispensability of Virtue" essay contest, earning her a $1,500 scholarship from the association. Koerner competed among Loudoun County high school students to win First Prize for writing an essay in a contest sponsored by the group since 2007.

The following students have finished new cadet week training with the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, the university’s longest standing tradition of leadership development.
* John Kewley of Sterling is a sophomore majoring in interdisciplinary studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Rebecca Scipioni of Sterling is a freshman majoring in biochemistry in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
* Don Tran of Sterling is a freshman majoring in general engineering in the College of Engineering.
* Aaron Good of Sterling is a freshman majoring in general engineering in the College of Engineering.
* Yelena Nazaroff of Potomac Falls is a freshman majoring in international studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.

Congratulations to the following 2009 Winners of the Excellence in the Arts Competition
VOICE
First Place Meagan Sill Dominion High School
First Place Jennifer Weyman Broad Run High School
Hon. Mention Abby Middleton Stone Bridge High School
Hon. Mention Christi McCarthy Heritage High School
PIANO
First Place Jordan Mann Private Studio
Second Place Kyung-Ji Alicia Min Freedom High School
Hon. Mention Samantha Hummer Private Studio
INSTRUMENTAL
First Place Anna-Luisa Mirto violin Private Studio
Second Place Miguel Quijano cello Heritage High School
Hon. Mention Alex Mohr guitar Loudoun County High School
Hon. Mention Aniqa Iqbal snare drum Stone Bridge High School
DANCE
First Place Casie O’Kane Loudoun County High School
Second Place Alyssa Weldon Loudoun School of Ballet
Hon. Mention Michaela McGowan Loudoun School of Ballet
THEATER
First Place Nicole McCulloch Broad Run High School
Hon. Mention Ty Sheedlo Dominion High School
VISUAL
First Place David Reinhold Chase Art School
Second Place Allison McDavid Parkview High School
Hon. Mention Sarah Muse Loudoun County High School
DIGITAL
First Place Jennifer Fleischer Loudoun Valley High School
Second Place Diego Valdez Park View High School
Hon. Mention Sara Padden Harmony Intermediate
Hon. Mention Monica Stefanelli Dominion High School
Hon Mention Eric Reibling Loudoun Valley High School
LITERARY
First Place Alexandra Vangsnes Loudoun Valley High School
Second Place Kelsey Baker Private Studio
Third Place Alix Penland Stone Bridge High School

The following Virginia Tech students were among those honored at the university's spring commencement ceremony held May 15, in Lane Stadium. Approximately 5,000 bachelor's degree, master's degree, and Ph.D. candidates along with their families and friends attended the on-campus ceremony presided by Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger.
* Andrew Lawlor of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree magna cum laude in management from the Pamplin College of Business.
* Tara Anderson of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Joseph Arrowsmith of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree in civil engineering from the College of Engineering.
* John Beerman of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree in finance from the Pamplin College of Business.
* Joshua Berman of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering degree cum laude in aerospace engineering from the College of Engineering.
* Timothy Berman of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering degree magna cum laude in aerospace engineering from the College of Engineering.
* Jennifer Biernacki of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree in hospitality and tourism management from the Pamplin College of
Business.
* Hannah Choe of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree in finance from the Pamplin College of Business.
* Ian Cozens of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree cum laude in civil engineering from the College of Engineering.
* Robert Cullen of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science degree magna cum laude in biological sciences from the College of Science.
* Robert Cullen of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude in history from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Jacob Cunningham of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Monica Davis of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree in marketing management from the Pamplin College of Business.
* John Ellison of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from the College of Science.
* Arielle Fissmer of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude in international studies from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Alexandria Gallo of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science degree summa cum laude in human nutrition, foods and exercise from the College of Agriculture and Life
Sciences.
* Christopher Hoang of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree in mechanical engineering from the College of Engineering.
* Dimitar Ivanov of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering degree in computer engineering from the College of Engineering.
* Katelin King of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree in mechanical engineering from the College of Engineering.
* Bethany Lambright of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering degree in chemical engineering from the College of Engineering.
* Megan Newell of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the College of Science.
* Leah Passauer of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science degree in apparel, housing and resource management from the College of Liberal Arts and Human
Sciences.
* Bhanu Peddi of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science and Mechanics degree in engineering science and mechanics from the College of Engineering.
* Jamie Powell of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Arts degree in interdisciplinary studies from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Dallas Reynolds of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
* Megan Roche of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree in accounting and information systems from the Pamplin College of Business.
* Andrew Rogers of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering degree in mining engineering from the College of Engineering.
* Kellen Shain of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science and Mechanics degree magna cum laude in engineering science and mechanics from the College of Engineering.
* Dana Trask of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science degree cum laude in psychology from the College of Science.
* Heather Tydings of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science degree magna cum laude in biological sciences from the College of Science.
* Heather Tydings of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude in political science from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Edward Wang of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science degree in apparel, housing and resource management from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Laura Welsh of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science degree in human nutrition, foods and exercise from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
* Heather Yandziak of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science degree cum laude in human nutrition, foods and exercise from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
* Robert Zayas of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree cum laude in finance from the Pamplin College of Business.
* Joseph Arthur of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from the
College of Science.
* Jason Gdowik of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree in finance from the Pamplin College of Business.
* Skye Harris of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree summa cum laude in accounting and information systems from the Pamplin College of Business.
* Kevin Hennessy of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Jacqueline Nguyen of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree in accounting and information systems from the Pamplin College of Business.
* Eric Rigel of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from the College of Science.
* Jessica Wolfe of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude in English from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Jessica Wolfe of Ashburn received a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude in history from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Monika Guerrero of South Riding received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree in marketing management from the Pamplin College of Business.
* Natalie Madeja of South Riding received a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from the College of Science.
* Nicholas Balanc of Sterling received a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from the College of Science.
* Steven Blankenship of Sterling received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree in marketing management from the Pamplin College of Business.
* Christian Bongard of Sterling received a Bachelor of Science in Biological Systems Engineering degree in biological systems engineering from the College of Engineering.
* Krystina Cocco of Sterling received a Bachelor of Science degree in biological sciences from the College of Science.
* Michael Cresson of Sterling received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Thomas Easton of Sterling received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree in marketing management from the Pamplin College of Business.
* Robert Griffin of Sterling received a Bachelor of Science degree in wildlife sciences from the College of Natural Resources.
* Leanne Griffith of Sterling received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree in hospitality and tourism management from the Pamplin College of Business.
* Denise Hommel of Sterling received a Bachelor of Science degree in biological sciences from the College of Science.
* Andrew Jackson of Sterling received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree in electrical engineering from the College of Engineering.
* Syeda Kutub of Sterling received a Bachelor of Science degree magna cum laude in psychology from the College of Science.
* Jamie Leidelmeyer of Sterling received a Bachelor of Science degree in human nutrition, foods and exercise from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
* Scott Miller of Sterling received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree magna cum laude in civil engineering from the College of Engineering.
* Katherine Nguyen of Sterling received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree in finance from the Pamplin College of Business.
* Eric Pankau of Sterling received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree in marketing management from the Pamplin College of Business.
* Jamie Sinclair of Sterling received a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude in communication from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Carly Smith of Sterling received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Sean Stuekerjuergen of Sterling received a Bachelor of Science degree in biological sciences from the College of Science.
* Kenny Tran of Sterling received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree cum laude in mechanical engineering from the College of Engineering.
* John Warner of Sterling received a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Mitchell Witte of Sterling received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree in marketing management from the Pamplin College of Business.
* Yusuf Abugideiri of Sterling received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree cum laude in finance from the Pamplin College of Business.
* Kacie Brosious of Potomac Falls received a Bachelor of Science degree cum laude in human nutrition, foods and exercise from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
* Marilyn Coover of Sterling received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree in accounting and information systems from the Pamplin College of Business.
* Eric Dvorak of Potomac Falls received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree cum laude in mechanical engineering from the College of Engineering.
* Matthew Gazda of Potomac Falls received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree in finance from the Pamplin College of Business.
* Matthew Gazda of Potomac Falls received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree in economics from the Pamplin College of Business.
* Kirsten Gheen of Sterling received a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering degree cum laude in industrial and systems engineering from the College of Engineering.
* Elizabeth Goodman of Sterling received a Bachelor of Science degree in apparel, housing and resource management from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Sundeep Goswami of Potomac Falls received a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering degree in industrial and systems engineering from the College of Engineering.
* Brian King of Potomac Falls received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree in mechanical engineering from the College of Engineering.
* Curtis Kobelski of Potomac Falls received a Bachelor of Science degree summa cum laude in computer science from the College of Engineering.
* Kristen Linn of Sterling received a Bachelor of Architecture degree cum laude in architecture from the College of Architecture and Urban Studies.
* Travis Lockhart of Potomac Falls received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree in finance from the Pamplin College of Business.
* Stephen Luhman of Potomac Falls received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree in mechanical engineering from the College of Engineering.
* Arjun Mahajan of Sterling received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree in accounting and information systems from the Pamplin College of Business.
* Nahed Najmyar of Potomac Falls received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree magna cum laude in finance from the Pamplin College of Business.
* Nahed Najmyar of Potomac Falls received a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude in political science from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Erin Nolan of Sterling received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree magna cum laude in fine arts from the College of Architecture and Urban Studies.
* Nicole Shyti of Potomac Falls received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree cum laude in marketing management from the Pamplin College of Business.
* Kristina Velarde of Sterling received a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the College of Science.
* Megan Widman of Sterling received a Bachelor of Science in Business degree in finance from the Pamplin College of Business.
* Kevin Williamson of Sterling received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Sean Wilson of Potomac Falls received a Bachelor of Science degree summa cum laude in biological sciences from the College of Science.
* Xiaoyi Zhong of Potomac Falls received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in fine arts from the College of Architecture and Urban Studies.
* Faysal Sikder of Sterling received a Bachelor of Science degree in physics from the College of Science.

Grant Pan of Ashburn, a junior majoring in computer science in the College of Engineering, was recently inducted into the Virginia Tech chapter of Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society.

Michael Schaefer of Sterling, a senior majoring in computer science in the College of Engineering, was recently inducted into the Virginia Tech chapter of Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society.

John Goodwyn, the son of Emily Goodwyn of Ashburn, was named to the President's List for the fourth quarter at Randolph-Macon Academy (R-MA). Only students who maintain a grade point average above 4.0 are eligible for the President's List. John is entering eighth grade at R-MA this fall.