Photos for February 2009

Photo detail February 24, 2009	Photo detail February 16, 2009	Marine combat photographer Norm Hatch was an eyewitness to the flag raising during the Battle … February 24, 2009
From left: Keeley Bryant, Laura Schmechel, Zev Knudsen, Catherine Martinez, and Rron Salihu February 20, 2009	Synetic Theater presents "Dante's Inferno" now through Oct. 30. in Crystal City. February 4, 2009	Synetic Theater presents "Dante's Inferno" now through Oct. 30. in Crystal City. February 4, 2009
Synetic Theater presents "Dante's Inferno" now through Oct. 30. in Crystal City. February 4, 2009	This year's candidates (from left) are William Keefe, William Penniman, Linda A. Singer and Vicky … February 11, 2009	Photo detail February 9, 2009
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Photo detail February 16, 2009	Photo detail February 18, 2009	Retirement communities such as Bethesda's Fox Hill, a gated luxury retirement community for those aged … February 26, 2009
Alexander Jones, Liam Rayson, Rishad Malkani, Ethan McCrea—8 & Under Boys—take off from a dive … February 27, 2009	The Kingston Chase (Sydney Douglas, Scout McClain, Mackenzie Kleczynski, Casey Mills), Hiddenbrook (Maddie Morin, Audrey … February 27, 2009	Arianna Chen, 16, doing a breaststroke open-turn during her race. February 27, 2009
Coaches of the Kingston Chase swim team, Katie Boxer, Gabi Perrault, John McNulty and Jenny … February 27, 2009	Ignat Miagkov, 12, displays his first place medal for the 11-12 Boys 50 Meter Backstroke … February 27, 2009	Swimmers in the final heat of the 15-18 Boys 50 Meter Freestyle—Nathan Ouyang, Devin McNulty, … February 27, 2009
Olympian Josh Davis, Mayor Lisa Merkel, and Del. Tom Rust (R-86) all spoke at the … February 27, 2009	Olympic gold medalist Josh Davis speaking at the opening ceremony for the Herndon Olympics. February 27, 2009	Celebrating Joan's 85th birthday (four years ago): Beverly Weise, standing, Jennifer Weise, kneeling, Joan Watkins, … February 10, 2009
Photo detail February 7, 2009	Chantilly’s Wesley Sun set a meet record in the pole vault (15 feet) at George … February 24, 2009	Chantilly senior Justin May, despite a hamstring injury suffered late last month, led the Chargers … February 10, 2009
The Chargers played suffocating defense on Westfield’s Chris Kearney. Led by 6-foot-11 sophomore John Manning, … February 10, 2009	Despite not scoring during the opening 16 minutes, Westfield senior Chris Kearney contributed seven of … February 10, 2009	Sarah Congress of Kingstowne February 4, 2009
South Lakes girls basketball coach Christy Winters Scott was recently named the Liberty District Coach … February 17, 2009	Edison's Tihut Degfae won the 1,000-meter run this past Saturday at George Mason University for … February 24, 2009	Paul VI’s Adam Kosna and Peter Veltri were selected to join the South-Central team last … February 24, 2009
The VISTA Patriots FC, a boys U-16 travel soccer team that competes in the Old … February 24, 2009	The Third Infantry will be recruiting soldiers at Fort Ward on Feb. 28. February 18, 2009	South Lakes’ Andrew Tzikas, bottom, made it to the 152-weight-class district finals before losing to … February 10, 2009
L-R) Ellen McLaughlin as Claire, Kathleen Chalfant as Agnes, Terry Beaver as Tobias, and Carla … February 24, 2009	Senior Madison Rupp scored 32 points to help the Robinson girls swim and dive team … February 16, 2009	The second leg on Robinson’s first-place 400-yard freestyle relay team, sophomore Tori Baker helped the … February 16, 2009
Kacey Liscomb (40) of South Lakes scored all 14 of her points in the second … February 24, 2009	In his second year on Hayfield’s bench, boys basketball coach Ron Palmer has the Hawks … February 17, 2009	Hayfield senior Justin Jefferson finished first in the 55-meter dash at the Patriot District indoor … February 9, 2009
Westfield’s Nick Grinups, a 145-pound junior, pinned Robinson’s Reid Brown in 3 minutes, 40 seconds … February 17, 2009	One of four Westfield wrestlers to win region titles — a first-time occurrence — 130-pound … February 17, 2009	Nero â€” aka Faisal Hasan â€” performs with guitarist Bruce Middle. February 3, 2009
Hank Kuhlmann presents a mixed media exhibit including artwork from his "Tiffany-Style" stained glass panels, … February 3, 2009	"Yin-Yang Oriental Quilt" by Vicki Thompson is one of the quilts featured in an exhibit … February 3, 2009	McLean High’s Sean Fitzgerald (33) and the Highlanders reached the Liberty District tournament basketball semifinals … February 24, 2009
With a 67-46 win over Westfield last Friday at Robinson Secondary School, the Chantilly boys … February 24, 2009	The Langley boys won the Liberty District banner for the second straight year with their … February 24, 2009	Tournament MVP Derek Baker of Langley exalts in the moments following the Saxons’ Liberty District … February 24, 2009
Herndon needed to beat Oakton earlier this week in order to qualify for next week’s … February 17, 2009	Pictured here during a win earlier this season over W.T. Woodson, freshman April Robinson has … February 23, 2009	With 22 points and eight rebounds Monday night, freshman Logan Battle, pictured here battling for … February 23, 2009
Billy Smith, a 2007 George Mason University dance alumnus, is now a regular member of … February 23, 2009	IONA, the East Coast’s premier pan-Celtic group, will perform live Sunday, March 1 at the … February 23, 2009	French gypsy ensemble The Hot Club of San Francisco will perform Saturday, March 7 at … February 23, 2009
Kabel Moody, a senior on the Fairfax boys basketball team, was averaging 16.1 points and … February 17, 2009	Fairfax senior Ellyn Baumgardner finished first in the 100-yard backstroke at the Northern Region championships … February 16, 2009	At the Northern Region swim and dive championships, Fairfax senior Theresa Harvey took second in … February 16, 2009
Loudoun Ballet Company members Therese Spaseff, Grace Manser and Liv Hutton. The company performs with … February 3, 2009	Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart perform as part of the Shenandoah Coffeehouse Series, Feb. 14, … February 3, 2009	The VISTA Patriots FC, a boys U-16 travel soccer team that competes in the Old … February 16, 2009
Jake Smith, a 103-pound freshman at Robinson, won his first Northern Region title this past … February 16, 2009	Emilia Dagradi, George Mason Elementary, 4th grade February 17, 2009	Susie Jang, Polk Elementary, 5th grade February 17, 2009
Patrick Bracken, George Mason Elementary, 5th grade February 17, 2009	The Robinson girls gymnastics team celebrates its second-place finish at last week’s Concorde District tournament. February 9, 2009	Pictured here on Wednesday morning with (left to right) baseball coach Chuck Welch, principal Tim … February 3, 2009
With his parents by his side, Chantilly senior Torrian Pace signed a National Letter of … February 3, 2009	Five Centreville athletes signed National Letters of Intent Wednesday morning. Signing were, from left to … February 3, 2009	Madison senior Gavin Hilburn takes a shot during a recent district game at Langley. February 17, 2009
With 144.250 points last Thursday at Lake Braddock Secondary School, the Chantilly girls gymnastics team … February 17, 2009	Chantilly senior Elly Taura, who won the all-around competition at the Concorde District championships on … February 17, 2009	"Les Miserables" scored many nominations including lead actor, musical direction and director of a musical. February 17, 2009
"Les Miserables" scored many nominations including lead actor, musical direction and director of a musical. February 17, 2009	"Les Miserables" scored many nominations including lead actor, musical direction and director of a musical. February 17, 2009	Herndon’s Randoll Anane, a junior shooting guard, scored five points in the Hornets’ region playoff … February 24, 2009
Both the West Springfield boys and girls swim and dive teams won Patriot District team … February 8, 2009	Hayfield’s Ray Borja, a 125-pound senior wrestler, earned a 6-1 win over Oakton’s Chris Butters … February 16, 2009	Four West Springfield football players signed National Letters of Intent Wednesday morning. From left are … February 3, 2009
Robinson senior Jordan Stanton, left, will play football at James Madison University. A defensive end, … February 3, 2009	Oakton’s Erin McGartland helps bring down the net following the Cougars’ district championship game win … February 24, 2009	Briar Woods’ Thomas Hulcher, right, finished fourth in the 130-weight class at regionals. He will … February 17, 2009
TJ Julia, left, was one of four Briar Woods wrestlers who earned third-place finishes at … February 17, 2009	'Defense is pretty much all heart, and I think that’s something we definitely have,’ said … February 3, 2009	Junior guard Sam Partonen has been one of the Robinson girls basketball team’s most reliable … February 3, 2009
Katelyn Priftis, a 5-foot-7 senior guard at Robinson, drives to the hoop for one of … February 3, 2009	Fifth-year coach T.J. Dade has his Robinson girls basketball team at 10-8 overall, 4-5 in … February 3, 2009	The Chantilly girls gymnastics team won its first Concorde District title since 2000, holding off … February 10, 2009
From left, George Willis, Jon Roberts, Andrew Ennis, Christina Kidd and Joseph LeBlanc rehearse a … February 18, 2009	Marshall High senior Dan Montes, right, captured his first district title by defeating Woodson’s Ben … February 10, 2009	Clockwise from top center, Melissa McConnell, Brittany Washington, Betsy Eames, Lauren Feliz, Erin King and … February 17, 2009
Edison junior Myisha Goodwin, one of the top scoring threats in the area, is averaging … February 3, 2009	Edison senior Meagan Chesley has embraced her new role as a team leader. ‘You have … February 3, 2009	Only a freshman, Brittany Murray has been an important player for the Edison girls basketball … February 3, 2009
In her eighth season on the Edison bench, girls basketball coach Dianne Lewis has found … February 3, 2009	The "Hail to The Chief" exhibit at the Alexandria Archaeology Museum pays tribute to five … February 17, 2009	A rare 1797 medal commemorating George Washington's refusal to accept a third term is part … February 17, 2009
Westfield’s Jacob Ryder helped the Bulldogs to a 53-43 win over Wakefield Monday with 19 … February 24, 2009	Westfield senior Mary Barondess grabbed 11 rebounds during a 36-34 loss to Oakton last Friday … February 24, 2009	Monotype and relief prints by Heather Self will be on exhibit from Feb. 23-March 27 … February 17, 2009
Tom Koucheravy, Robinson's first-year swim and dive coach, led his team to Concorde District titles … February 10, 2009	Senior Becca Shoemaker won the pole vault at last week’s Patriot District indoor track and … February 9, 2009	Lake Braddock senior Mike Santano scorched the competition during this 55-meter hurdles race, finishing in … February 9, 2009
Billy Smith, right, rehearses with Sarah Braverman, as David Parsons and Liz Koeppen watch them. February 25, 2009	Kevin McGaughey ran the floor well and, in the Spartans’ half court game, went to … February 24, 2009	Broad Run, with the championship trophy, celebrates its tournament title following the triumph over Dominion. February 24, 2009
Broad Run coach John Costello, left, and school principal, Edgar T. Markley, enjoy the aftermath … February 24, 2009	Dominion senior Aaron Good goes up for a layup during the Titans’ title game against … February 24, 2009	Deandre Albritton, scoring here on a tip-in basket, finished the championship game with 16 points … February 24, 2009
L0204-300 (15x22) Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Park View's Brian McCarter goes up for a … February 3, 2009	Park View's Brian McCarter goes up for a shot during the Patriots' game at Potomac … February 3, 2009	One of many pleasant surprises for Chantilly this season, junior guard Jenna Marlette has helped … February 3, 2009
Chantilly senior Katie Stillwell finished with eight points and six rebounds during the Chargers’ 56-40 … February 3, 2009	Meagan Carey, a junior forward on the Chantilly girls basketball team, has added an inside … February 3, 2009	McLean High senior center Leonard Gjino (44) tries to defend a layup attempt by Langley’s … February 17, 2009
Chantilly heavyweight Chris Cabe earned a 3-0 decision over Zach Patterson of Fairfax this past … February 10, 2009	This Civil War era photograph shows the Episcopal Seminary surrounded by the desolate landscape of … February 25, 2009	This 19th-century photograph of the Alexandria National Cemetery shows the footpaths that once meandered through … February 25, 2009
A 1911 photograph of shows child workers at a glass factory in Alexandria. February 25, 2009	Dancer and choreographer Maurice Hines works out a routine with Gia Mora and Rosalind "Roz" … February 4, 2009	J.T. Biddison, who spent the last six seasons as the head football coach at Marshall … February 16, 2009
McLean High sophomore Andie Romness, with the basketball in this game against Langley, scored 13 … February 3, 2009	"Morning Clouds" by Tom Zuk, part of the exhibit, Earth, Wind and Water, on display … February 24, 2009	"Leaves" by Lesly-Claire Greenberg, part of a fiber art exhibit at Gallery 222, March 6-28. February 24, 2009
Loudoun Ballet Company will perform its spring production, "Shades of Beauty," Saturday, March 28 and … February 24, 2009	South County’s wrestling team won its first-ever Patriot District title by holding off Hayfield, 220-145.5, … February 10, 2009	Photo detail February 3, 2009
Donna and Mel Bergheim February 4, 2009	Freshmen Genamarie McCant won two events and anchored a first-place relay team for Robinson at … February 24, 2009	Robinson’s Jared Berman, pictured here during the 1,000-meter run, won the 1,600 four events earlier … February 24, 2009
The Robinson girls indoor track and field team won its first Northern Region title since … February 24, 2009	Cheryl Barnes February 11, 2009	These bunnies are available for adoption. February 11, 2009
These bunnies are available for adoption. February 11, 2009	These bunnies are available for adoption. February 11, 2009	These bunnies are available for adoption. February 11, 2009
Tootsie is all smiles, waiting for an adopter. February 11, 2009	These young cats are available. February 11, 2009	Photo detail February 9, 2009
Jane Ross with "Painting Number 3" from the "briar Series" and Karen Danenberger with "Morning … February 9, 2009	Artists Jo Fleming and Bill Moore stand before her painting "Tangle," acrylic on canvas and … February 17, 2009	Robbert Bobbert and the Bubble Machine brings powerpop for little boys and girls to Jammin' … February 16, 2009
Pianist John Eaton will perform a variety of American songs by composers popular in the … February 16, 2009	Folk singer Jonathan Edwards will perform on Friday, Feb. 20 at The Barns at Wolf … February 16, 2009	Shelby Romine, a junior point guard on the Westfield girls basketball team, is averaging 16.2 … February 3, 2009
Eighth-year coach Pat Deegan has his team at 13-6 overall, 7-2 in Concorde District play. … February 3, 2009	Chris Jessop was named all-state in football last fall. February 3, 2009	Chris Jessop, far right, made just three errors last year as Broad Run’s shortstop. February 3, 2009
Potomac Falls High wrestler Ryan Hagen, right, captured 152-weight-class championships at both the Dulles District … February 24, 2009	Park View’s Stephen Penna, right, brings down an opponent during recent postseason mat action. The … February 24, 2009	Potomac Falls’ Nick Rea (103 division) is in an awkward position during this postseason match … February 24, 2009
Fairfax senior Jordan Yost, top, earned a 7-0 win over Centreville’s Emilio Garcia this past … February 16, 2009	Comitia Americana medal, Horatio Gates at Saratoga, 1777, engraved by Nicolas-Marie Gatteaux, Paris, France, 1787. … February 25, 2009	Congress awarded Horatio Gates this gold medal, designed by French engraver Nicolas-Marie Gatteaux and struck … February 25, 2009
Pitcairn Pistols made by John Murdoch, Doune, Scotland, mid-18th century. British major John Pitcairn lost … February 25, 2009	Detail of inscription on the hilt of a French sword, ca. 1750-1770, recording its presentation … February 25, 2009	Attributed to Charles Peale Polk after Charles Wilson Peale, George Washington, ca. 1788-1790, oil on … February 25, 2009
James C. Rees, executive director, Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens, explains how the new exhibit, … February 25, 2009	Jack D. Warren, Jr., executive director, The Society of the Cincinnati, discusses his organization's partnership … February 25, 2009	One of the main attractions of the new exhibit at Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens … February 25, 2009
Emily Shapiro, PhD, curator, Fine and Decorative Arts, Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens, explains some … February 25, 2009	An early map of the eastern seaboard of colonial America highlighting Revolutionary War primary battle … February 25, 2009	A portrait of General Washington graces a detailed explanation of Mount Vernon Estate's latest exhibit, … February 25, 2009
Marian Van Landingham, the guiding light behind the founding of the Torpedo Factory Art Center, … February 4, 2009	A naval torpedo on the first floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center is a … February 4, 2009	A display on the first floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center tells the story … February 4, 2009
A giraffe and friend watch over the studio corridor on the first level of the … February 4, 2009	Art work by art center founder Marian Van Landingham above a locally made torpedo. February 4, 2009	The Torpedo Factory Art Center February 4, 2009
"M168:Tracing the Y Chromosome" by Geraldine Ondrizek is part of the "Bookends: The Book as … February 4, 2009	"Shorthand" by M. Helsenrott Hochhauser is part of the "Bookends: The Book as Art" exhibit … February 4, 2009	From "Dido’s Lament #3" by Kathleen Hancock February 4, 2009
"Persephone Pomegranate Book" by Risa Gettler is part of the "Bookends: The Book as Art" … February 4, 2009	Glass Book Series (detail), "Accordion Book: Teacup Conversation" by Elizabeth Ryland Mears is part of … February 4, 2009	The Madison team displays its winning Liberty District Championship banner in the moments following the … February 24, 2009
Langley’s Rachel Warrick, dribbling the ball against Madison last Friday night, earned all-district tournament honors … February 24, 2009	Behind 152-pound Kevin Koch’s pin of Fairfax’s Ahmad Elhajj, Westfield’s wrestling team — with many … February 10, 2009	Jeremy Ryan (119) earned a 7-2 win over Cory Apps of Fairfax this past Saturday. … February 10, 2009
Potomac Falls junior Michael Oswald (top) wrestles Sean Dunn of Heritage in the 135 finals … February 10, 2009	At the 103 finals, Loudoun County's Tyler Anthony (left) defeated Nick Rea (right) of Potomac … February 10, 2009	Briar Woods' TJ Julia (left) won his 112-division finals match over Park View's Stephen Penna … February 10, 2009
At 130 weight class, Thomas Hulcher of Briar Woods (right) defeated Ryan Snead in the … February 10, 2009	Community outreach coordinator, Sean Whinnie, artistic director Mark Krikstan and spokesperson/set builder Brad Kalbfeld stand … February 10, 2009	Wife, husband, farmhand, EPA agent … the professional cast of "Pig Farm," the third production … February 10, 2009
Dominion High School students in "Arsenic and Old Lace, top row, from left, Matt Eisenburg, … February 3, 2009	Chairman Sharon Bulova (D-At-large) of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors dropped by the Northern … February 24, 2009	Model Lauren McAree shows off her body paint at the Crystal Couture Fashion Festival. February 24, 2009
Brooke Keplinger, left, and Ann Nguyen, both 26, attended the TAT-Tuesday fashion event last week. February 24, 2009	Wedding gowns on display during Wedding Wednesday last week. February 24, 2009	Artistic Sole members gather around their painted sneakers. February 24, 2009
McLean High’s Palmer Dickson, top, controlled his district title match against Madison’s Mason Keena, bottom, … February 10, 2009	In the 130 finals, Marshall’s Andy O’Meara, bottom, fell to Langley’s Jay Ives. O’Meara defeated … February 10, 2009	Lake Braddock senior Emily Parillo finished second to Chantilly’s Elly Taura during the all-around portion … February 16, 2009
Broad Run High junior forward Ahmad Zafar goes strong to the basket in the Spartans’ … February 3, 2009	Charlie Haislip, right, of Potomac Falls, missed last year’s postseason with an injury. But this … February 17, 2009	Potomac Falls High wrestler Ryan Hagen, top, captured the Region II title at the 152-weight … February 17, 2009
Potomac Falls’ Nick Rea, right, advanced to this week’s state meet by finishing fourth at … February 17, 2009	Casino Night guests try their luck at a gaming table hosted by Brennan and Waite. February 23, 2009	Last year, Deborah Brehony bid on a replica Jackie Kennedy silk scarf. February 23, 2009
Langley’s Matt Wilson tries to escape the grip of South Lakes’ Ryan Forest in last … February 10, 2009	Herndon’s Carlon Chambers, shooting the basketball, is averaging 11 points and eight rebounds a game … February 3, 2009	Oakton’s Chris Butters, top, reached the 125 finals at last Saturday’s Concorde District Wrestling Championships. … February 10, 2009
Ta’u Pupu’a February 4, 2009	Scott Jones, a senior at Langley High, has signed a letter of intent to play … February 17, 2009	The Robinson indoor track and field team poses with the Concorde District banner. Despite a … February 9, 2009
Robinson senior Fabian Bailey placed first in the long jump and triple jump last week … February 9, 2009	Herndon’s Josh Pike and Westfield’s John Orchard-Hays met in the 119 finals at last week’s … February 10, 2009	Langley shooting guard Derek Baker converted three 3-pointers against South Lakes last Friday night. February 3, 2009
Madison’s Kristin Kyollo (14) plays strong defense during the Warhawks’ Liberty District basketball title game … February 24, 2009	This past weekend, the Robinson girls swim and dive team won its first Virginia AAA … February 23, 2009	With 206 points, the Robinson boys swim and dive team captured its seventh consecutive state … February 23, 2009
Fairfax senior Frances Dowd helped the 4x200-yard freestyle relay team defend its Virginia AAA state … February 23, 2009	Lake Braddock’s Taylor Moore ran a personal-best split as a part of the first-place 4x800-meter … February 24, 2009	Liana Epstein, a junior, finished the 1,600-meter run last Saturday at the Northern Region championship … February 24, 2009
Oakton senior forward Brianna Johnson scored six points in the Cougars’ important district win over … February 3, 2009	Brett Mandeville, a senior distance runner at South County, broke his own school record in … February 2, 2009	Sarah Chandler, a sophomore on South County’s indoor track and field team, takes an exchange … February 2, 2009
Sophomore Sarah Chandler has set three South County indoor track and field records this season … February 2, 2009	Under second-year coach Greg Rowe, South County’s indoor track and field team has made significant … February 2, 2009	Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, the All-Ireland Fiddle Champion and her band, perform at Wolf … February 3, 2009
Rokia Traore brings progressive West African music to The Barns at Wolf Trap Foundation for … February 3, 2009	Beth Patterson will perform her traditional and original mix of Celtic, Cajun and folk music … February 3, 2009	The Lake Braddock girls gymnastics team won its second straight Patriot District title last Friday … February 9, 2009
W.T. Woodson’s Stephen Stepka, a senior forward, fires a shot through a group of McLean … February 2, 2009	Behind a game-high 21 points from senior forward Stephen Stepka, the W.T. Woodson boys basketball … February 2, 2009	With a injury to junior guard Max Lenox, W.T. Woodson sophomore John Schoof has had … February 2, 2009
The VISTA Patriots FC, a boys U-16 travel soccer team that competes in the Old … February 17, 2009	Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart perform as part of the Shenandoah Coffeehouse Series, Feb. 14, … February 3, 2009	Loudoun Ballet Company members Therese Spaseff, Grace Manser and Liv Hutton. The company performs with … February 3, 2009
Jack Saunders Owen February 25, 2009	Kate Reid February 25, 2009	For Aida Fekir, "Every day reinforces that fact that I have chosen the right path." February 4, 2009
Photo detail February 18, 2009	Francesca Checka Noone has learned "that nothing comes easily; that you can't ever please all … February 25, 2009	Executive director of Stratford Hall Paul C. Reber talks with Leslie Ariail at the party … February 25, 2009
Alexandria Symphony Board chairman Grady C. Frank talks with friends at the party. February 25, 2009	Patricia Montague and Historic Alexandria Foundation president Morgan Delaney. February 25, 2009	Party host John Ariail and Donnan Wintermute. February 25, 2009
Anne Paul and Amy Heiden. February 25, 2009	Chip Andrews and Dick Hobson. February 25, 2009	Chris Andrews, Mary Elizabeth Duke and her mother Ann Paul. February 25, 2009
Osborne Mackie and Susan Anthony. February 25, 2009	Catherine Stanish, Kay Hobson and her daughter Hartley Wensing. February 25, 2009	Burgess Bradshaw, Maira Holden and Paul Reber of Stratford Hall. February 25, 2009
Michael and Burgess Bradshaw and Maira Holden of Stratford Hall. February 25, 2009	From left, Wilmar Sanchez, Ashburn Fire-Rescue; Ron Mecredy, Sterling Rescue; Becca Welsch, Sterling Fire; Dennis … February 24, 2009	Au pair Elena Dauber of Germany celebrates with host moms Leslie Jones, Leslie Snyder and … February 17, 2009
From left, Wilmar Sanchez, Ashburn Fire-Rescue; Ron Mecredy, Sterling Rescue; Becca Welsch, Sterling Fire; Dennis … February 24, 2009	Mount Vernon resident John Langan, left, and Chuck Smith of Ashburn won the grand prize … February 4, 2009	Kate Klim, who recently moved to Old Town Alexandria, won the Pop division in the … February 4, 2009
Makayla, a professional singer. February 4, 2009	Isaia, a lawyer and judge February 4, 2009	Adiya, an actress February 4, 2009
Ariel, a veterinarian February 4, 2009	Zion, a foreign journalist February 4, 2009	Stephanie, an actress February 4, 2009
Winston, a wrestler February 4, 2009	Khanyja, a singer February 4, 2009	Giovanni, a firefighter February 4, 2009
Hunter, a Navy Seal February 4, 2009	Giovanni talks of his dream to grow up and became a firefighter. February 4, 2009	The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department collected perishable food items and delivered them to … February 23, 2009
Reston Community Center is sponsoring its annual Diva Central Prom Dress Drive through Saturday, March … February 9, 2009	Watson is a 2-year-old, neutered male miniature schnauzer. February 10, 2009	Courtesy Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce In December, the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce recognized … February 4, 2009
Robert Locke, Jr. February 11, 2009	Robert Locke, Jr., of Alexandria, graduates from the Commonwealth ChalleNGe Academy. February 11, 2009	Lacey is a 4-year-old, declawed, female domestic shorthair. February 24, 2009
Mason and Clark Bavin join Elizabeth and Page Moon and Andrew Palmieri at the Alexandria … February 11, 2009	Chairman of the Board and COO of Burke & Herbert Charlie Collum and his wife … February 11, 2009	Stanley Taylor of George Mason University, Philip Keating of Bean, Kinney & Korman and former … February 11, 2009
Mike Sattler, Gayle Wyland, Mike Guiffre, past Chamber Chair Richard Dorman and Mike Anderson. February 11, 2009	Margaret Gullen and Henry Wallmeyer February 11, 2009	Jane and Tom Hughes February 11, 2009
Incoming chairman Cathy Puskar greets friends in the ballroom. February 11, 2009	2009 Chamber Chairman Cathy Puskar and Alexandria City Manager Jim Hartmann February 11, 2009	The evening’s Master of Ceremonies Huey Battle of Washington Gas and his wife Cheryl. February 11, 2009
The Chairman’s award for Member of the Year award for outstanding service went to Donald … February 11, 2009	Photo detail February 11, 2009	The students prepare to explore the firetruck that was brought over from Station 8. February 18, 2009
Kindergarten teacher Jennifer Willment joins Natnaeo, Mohammed and Veranyuli in the "big foot" stretch on … February 18, 2009	Kindergarten teacher Jennifer Willment joins Natnaeo, Mohammed and Veranyuli in the "big foot" stretch on … February 18, 2009	The students stepped quickly through the hoops in the first section of the course in … February 18, 2009
Samuel Tucker P.E. instructor Martha Grutza worked with the school PTA to secure a grant … February 18, 2009	Jasmine Williams instructs a child on how to tumble on the mats set up in … February 18, 2009	Jasmine Williams instructs a child on how to tumble on the mats set up in … February 18, 2009
Alexandria firefighter William Dunleavy answers questions posed by the students. February 18, 2009	YMCA staff member Ed Fones coaches the students on the trampolines. February 18, 2009	Lee High School Principal Abe Jeffers took over the position at the beginning of 2009. February 25, 2009
Dr. Christopher R. Good will hosting a free educational seminar on advancements in spinal health … February 9, 2009	Four Mile Run between South Walter Reed and Shirlington Road was clear swimming for the … February 10, 2009	Penny waits on a rock for a moment before taking on the run water. February 10, 2009
Harley and Franklin greet in the off –lease run in the park. February 10, 2009	Jenn Tucker and Penny wander out on the stones in the middle of the run. February 10, 2009	Two shepherds, Hans and Luke, greet the new dogs coming into the park. February 10, 2009
Rocks to prevent erosion on the creek bed also make a natural stairwell down to … February 10, 2009	Walking on the beach, a young dog waits for a ball to be thrown. February 10, 2009	A Jack Russell Terrier parades down the walkway with a prized stick. February 10, 2009
A young dog makes it through the crowd after retrieving a ball in the park. February 10, 2009	Children play on the sandbars with their pets. February 10, 2009	The Herndon High School Navy Junior ROTC unit competed in the Patuxent Drill and Academic … February 9, 2009
Miguel E. Lopez February 10, 2009	Brethren, a Christian Music group, will perform live Sunday, Feb. 22, 6 p.m., at Providence … February 17, 2009	Raina Thompson and her young child, Hope. February 17, 2009
Elder D. Melvin Green February 17, 2009	Elder Ethel Spriggs February 17, 2009	Elder Alfred Forman February 17, 2009
Elder Fred Brooks February 17, 2009	Elder Marian Lee February 17, 2009	Elder Janie Key February 17, 2009
Elder Elmer Harris February 17, 2009	Elder Frances Sellers February 17, 2009	Raina Thompson and Shameeka "Mimi" Brown February 17, 2009
Noni Dabney puts a special medallion on Harambee honoree Marian Lee. February 17, 2009	Shameeka "Mimi" Brown and students from the Walter Reed After School Program sound the drums … February 17, 2009	Sebastian Morefield, Emerson Sieverts and Michael Van Ness. February 3, 2009
Directed by Bill Podolski (left), the production features over 50 students in the orchestra and … February 3, 2009	Violinist Tyson Price. February 3, 2009	The cast takes a break and listens to some changes in by the scene directors. February 3, 2009
Jordan LaBella, Emerson Sieverts and James Sheats. February 3, 2009	Paula De Francis and Miranda Webster February 3, 2009	Emerson Sieverts (Action) and Jack Crawford-Brown (Chino). February 3, 2009
Michael Van Ness February 3, 2009	Miranda Webster February 3, 2009	Jordan LaBella (Tony) talks with James Sheats (Riff). February 3, 2009
Jordan LaBella rehearses his role as Tony in H-B Woodlawn’s performance of "West Side Story," … February 3, 2009	The dance February 3, 2009	Jordan LaBella (Tony) dances with Samantha Taggart (Maria) February 3, 2009
Gertie is a 2-year-old female, black and white, domestic shorthair. February 3, 2009	Marion Fugitt Rice celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Hermitage. Her … February 18, 2009	Marion F. Rice is greeted by her nephew Bill Simpson from North Carolina. February 18, 2009
A great grand niece Anne Briscoe greets her great grand aunt Marion Rice. February 18, 2009	Mittie Simpson Williams talks with Marion Rice. February 18, 2009	Dozens of cards and mementos captured the attention of Marion Rice on her 100th birthday. February 18, 2009
Photo detail February 18, 2009	Mount Vernon resident and owner of the Old Colony Shop, Gary Eyler, enjoys the annual … February 18, 2009	Bundled up and waiting, children huddle on the curb waiting for the parade to continue … February 18, 2009
Times gone by, Ford Model A’s. February 18, 2009	Kena brothers, J Bird Smolins and Daffy Doc Mitchell, warm up for their ride through … February 18, 2009	Hard Times Café co-owner Fred Parker and his former bartender of seven years, now a … February 18, 2009
The Civil Air Patrol practices before being called in the line-up. February 18, 2009	The Civil Air Patrol honor guard came from Leesburg and Southside this year. February 18, 2009	U.S. Rep. Jim Moran talks with Alexandria’s George Washington. Washington had a few questions about … February 18, 2009
Fairfax County School Board Chairman Dan Storck was invited by Mayor Bill Euille this year … February 18, 2009	Brownies for St. Stephen’s St. Agnes School prepare to march. February 18, 2009	Junior Scouts from Alexandria Country Day School cheer as the Fire Department trucks go by. February 18, 2009
The American Legion division. February 18, 2009	On the first volley of fire from the artillery of the First Virginia Regiment of … February 18, 2009	The Kena Color Guard. February 18, 2009
Bob Montague volunteered two of his antique cars for this year’s parade. Staying warm in … February 18, 2009	Alexandria Firefighter Andy Becket waves at the crowds as he passes by in one the … February 18, 2009	This Dalmatian was very vocal about the parade goings on in front of the yard … February 18, 2009
Anna Post, great-great granddaughter of Emily Post and author and business etiquette trainer for The … February 23, 2009	More than 122 students from Hollin Meadows Meadows Science and Math Focus School ran in … February 24, 2009	Marine Corp Marathon race director Rick Nealis answers questions at the special school assembly. Nealis … February 24, 2009
Marine Corp Marathon race director Rick Nealis answers questions at the special school assembly. Nealis … February 24, 2009	Miles, the Marine Corp Marathon "Bulldog" leads the students in a few warm-up exercises. February 24, 2009	The exercises energize the students. February 24, 2009
Jay Sine RN, BSN, CPEN; Gina Harrison RN, BS, CEN, CPEN; and Barb DaCardona RN, … February 3, 2009	Scott A. Surovell February 11, 2009	Dorothy Herberg February 17, 2009
Xavier is a 4-year-old neutered male Siamese mix. February 17, 2009	The Hemingway Cluster was the winner of the 2008 Cluster of the Year Award. The … February 3, 2009	The National Council of Negro Women and The American Association of University Women held their … February 3, 2009
St. Joseph's School Boy Scout Troop 913 of Herndon endured Arctic conditions during a January … February 3, 2009	Bec Koopâ€™s family, mother Suzi Klyber, Suziâ€™s husband Greg Sieb and siblings Nick Koop and … February 3, 2009	Washington-Lee senior David Carter runs the third leg of the boy’s 4x200-meter relay during last … February 3, 2009
Yorktown sophomore Kelsey Coia won both the 1000- and 1600-meter runs, helping lead the Patriots … February 3, 2009	Yorktown senior Jared Smith runs a portion of the 4x200-meter relay, an event where the … February 3, 2009	Monotype and relief prints by Heather Self will be on exhibit from Feb. 23-March 27 … February 17, 2009
Emilia Dagradi, George Mason Elementary, 4th grade February 17, 2009	Susie Jang, Polk Elementary, 5th grade February 17, 2009	Patrick Bracken, George Mason Elementary, 5th grade February 17, 2009
Freshman Abigail Cox of the T.C. Williams swim and dive team February 17, 2009	Mount Vernon junior Ebonee Davis was born without part of her left arm due to … February 10, 2009	Mount Vernon senior Elizabeth Ball is looking to repeat as Northern region champion in the … February 10, 2009
Mount Vernon junior Gabe Grayson takes off during the final leg of the boy’s 4x200-meter … February 10, 2009	West Potomac senior Sam Agyemang (145 pounds) works a pinning combination during practice on teammate … February 3, 2009	West Potomac wrestlers Sam Agyemang (left) and Artis Rutledge (right) drill during a recent practice. … February 3, 2009
West Potomac seniors John Rice (left), Sam Agyemang (middle), and Artis Rutledge (right) are looking … February 3, 2009	The T.C. Williams boy’s basketball team celebrates its fourth-consecutive Patriot District Tournament title last Friday … February 24, 2009	T.C. Williams senior Gavin Peterson cuts a piece of the net off at Lake Braddock … February 24, 2009
T.C. Williams seniors Charnelle Huggins (left), Tierra Ruffin-Pratt (center), and Khalia Boston (right) lead the … February 24, 2009	West Potomac junior Peter Stebbins finishes the last leg of the boy’s 4x800-meter relay with … February 24, 2009	Mount Vernon sophomore Amira Hill (middle) finished in first place in the girl’s 55-meter hurdles … February 24, 2009
West Potomac junior Kiara Artis was named an all-Patriot District honorable mention after averaging around … February 17, 2009	Hank Kuhlmann presents a mixed media exhibit including artwork from his "Tiffany-Style" stained glass panels, … February 3, 2009	Senior Simon Kilday (34) will be the catalyst if Yorktown is to repeat as National … February 17, 2009
W-L sophomore Michelle Dirieux and the Generals are the No. 4 seed in the National … February 17, 2009	Yorktown senior LaNia Charity had a team-high 15 points Monday against Westfield, while fighting through … February 24, 2009	Yorktown sophomore Lena Negri goes up for a shot in Monday night’s first round Northern … February 24, 2009
Wakefield senior Corey Levenberry goes up for a shot during his team’s 53-43 loss to … February 24, 2009	Mount Vernon coach Alfonso Smith (right) listens in as Wakefield coach Tony Bentley talks with … February 3, 2009	Two-time defending National District Player of the Year, senior Alex Herrara (bottom center), recently signed … February 17, 2009
Yorktown’s Amber Haling (center) recently signed a letter-of-intent to play women’s soccer at the Naval … February 17, 2009	Photo detail February 17, 2009	From left to right: award winner and coach Rob Richardson, youth sports supervisor Mac Slover, … February 3, 2009
T.C. Williams senior Larry Dow set school records in the 200-yard IM and the 100-yard … February 10, 2009	West Potomac senior Jon McCants took home Patriot District titles in the 500- and 300-meter … February 10, 2009	West Potomac sophomore Mark Mattis (left) and freshman Reanna Dona (right) were standouts for the … February 10, 2009
First row (from left): Phyllis Montgomery, Mom; Chris Montgomery; and Terry Montgomery, Dad; second row: … February 17, 2009	West Potomac’s Reanna Dona was the top swimmer for the Wolverines at last weekend’s Northern … February 17, 2009	“Students just gravitate to them,” said Episcopal soccer coach Rick Wilcox of seniors Yao Sithole … February 3, 2009
Given Kalipinde (right) and Yao Sithole (left) have led the Episcopal basketball team in scoring … February 3, 2009	Yorktown’s Abigail Ortmeyer swims the butterfly during last weekend’s Northern Region Swim and Dive Championships. … February 17, 2009	Photo detail February 17, 2009
Loudoun Ballet Company will perform its spring production, "Shades of Beauty," Saturday, March 28 and … February 24, 2009	"Leaves" by Lesly-Claire Greenberg, part of a fiber art exhibit at Gallery 222, March 6-28. February 24, 2009	"Morning Clouds" by Tom Zuk, part of the exhibit, Earth, Wind and Water, on display … February 24, 2009
Wakefield’s Johnathan Ford attempts a shot over Yorktown’s Will Carey during last Friday’s boy’s basketball … February 3, 2009	Yorktown senior Simon Kilday (18 points) goes for a rebound over Wakefield’s Corey Levenberry (eight … February 3, 2009	Washington-Lee senior Jen McCue guards Wakefield’s Veronica Paz during Monday night’s boy/girl basketball doubleheader between … February 10, 2009
Senior Everett Epstein (on top) gained All-American status by finishing in sixth place at the … February 24, 2009	The Titans 12 youth volleyball team February 24, 2009	Marian Van Landingham, the guiding light behind the founding of the Torpedo Factory Art Center, … February 3, 2009
A naval torpedo on the first floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center is a … February 3, 2009	A display on the first floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center tells the story … February 3, 2009	A giraffe and friend watch over the studio corridor on the first level of the … February 3, 2009
Art work by art center founder Marian Van Landingham above a locally made torpedo. February 3, 2009	The Torpedo Factory Art Center February 3, 2009	"M168:Tracing the Y Chromosome" by Geraldine Ondrizek is part of the "Bookends: The Book as … February 3, 2009
"Shorthand" by M. Helsenrott Hochhauser is part of the "Bookends: The Book as Art" exhibit … February 3, 2009	From "Dido’s Lament #3" by Kathleen Hancock February 3, 2009	"Persephone Pomegranate Book" by Risa Gettler is part of the "Bookends: The Book as Art" … February 3, 2009
Glass Book Series (detail), "Accordion Book: Teacup Conversation" by Elizabeth Ryland Mears is part of … February 3, 2009	Comitia Americana medal, Horatio Gates at Saratoga, 1777, engraved by Nicolas-Marie Gatteaux, Paris, France, 1787. … February 24, 2009	Congress awarded Horatio Gates this gold medal, designed by French engraver Nicolas-Marie Gatteaux and struck … February 24, 2009
Pitcairn Pistols made by John Murdoch, Doune, Scotland, mid-18th century. British major John Pitcairn lost … February 24, 2009	Detail of inscription on the hilt of a French sword, ca. 1750-1770, recording its presentation … February 24, 2009	Attributed to Charles Peale Polk after Charles Wilson Peale, George Washington, ca. 1788-1790, oil on … February 24, 2009
James C. Rees, executive director, Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens, explains how the new exhibit, … February 24, 2009	Jack D. Warren, Jr., executive director, The Society of the Cincinnati, discusses his organization's partnership … February 24, 2009	One of the main attractions of the new exhibit at Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens … February 24, 2009
Emily Shapiro, PhD, curator, Fine and Decorative Arts, Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens, explains some … February 24, 2009	An early map of the eastern seaboard of colonial America highlighting Revolutionary War primary battle … February 24, 2009	A portrait of General Washington graces a detailed explanation of Mount Vernon Estate's latest exhibit, … February 24, 2009
St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes guard Richard Pastorino works his way through the traffic during last Saturday’s … February 10, 2009	ESPN analyst Paul Biancardi was at Bishop O’Connell High School last Tuesday night as part … February 24, 2009	O’Connell’s Larry Savage goes for a dunk over DeMatha’s Mikael Hopkins during last Tuesday’s primetime … February 24, 2009
T.C. Williams senior Dominique Copeland had five points in the Titans’ first-round district playoff win … February 17, 2009	T.C. Williams sophomore Demi Williams goes up for a shot during Tuesday’s first-round Patriot District … February 17, 2009	T.C. Williams senior Tynita Butts set a Patriot District Championship meet record in the long … February 10, 2009
The Mount Vernon girl’s basketball team celebrates after defeating Edison for the outright National District … February 24, 2009	Mount Vernon junior Robert Smith goes behind his back past Stuart’s William Ford in the … February 24, 2009	Senior Tynita Butts (center) took first place in the 55-meter dash at last weekend’s Northern … February 24, 2009
"Yin-Yang Oriental Quilt" by Vicki Thompson is one of the quilts featured in an exhibit … February 3, 2009	W-L senior Kimsue Grant competes in the shot put during last week’s National District Indoor … February 10, 2009	W-L senior Kimsue Grant (right) waits her turn with teammate Sierra Riddle during the 4x200-meter … February 10, 2009
Yorktown’s Lindsey Hunt took home district titles in both the 1600-meter and 3200-meter races. February 10, 2009	Photo detail February 3, 2009

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