Westfield High School Show Choir is putting on "Disney Dazzle" — a song-and-dance cabaret concert. The Westfield High School Show Choir and Disney Ensemble will perform the most popular childhood favorites. The dates are on Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m.; Friday, April 18 at 7 p.m.; and Saturday, April 19 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $7/adults, $5/children/students/seniors at the door. Tickets will also be available online beginning April 10 at www.westfieldhschoral.org.
Motivational speaker Chris Skinner will give a talk on Friday, April 18 at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Westfield High. Chris teaches personal responsibility and good decision-making skills, with an emphasis on academic achievement, overcoming negative influences, and avoiding high-risk behaviors such as the use of drugs and alcohol. In a dramatic presentation that covers his own ultimate learning experience, Chris reviews the decisions he made that put him in a wheelchair for life. This program offers a strong message for responsible choices and focuses on the power of those choices in determining how our lives progress. The event is sponsored by Westfield High School, the Westfield PTSA, the Westfield Community Coalition, and Westfield Business Owners Association.
Fair Oaks Mall is looking for stylish guys and gals for the 2008 Just Right for Prom Night Spring Fashion Show featuring the hottest fashions for prom and after-prom parties. The model call will be held Saturday, April 19 from 2-4 p.m. in the Grand Court. Selected models will appear in the Fashion Show on Saturday, April 26 at 2 p.m. Visit www.ShopFairOaksMall.com or call 703-359-8302.
Bull Run Elementary School is currently seeking golfers for its annual BRES Golf Tournament at Pleasant Valley County Club on Sunday, April 20 at 1 p.m. All proceeds from this tournament benefit the 2008-2009 sixth- grade field trip to Camp Highroads. Fees of $110 per player or $400 per foursome include greens fees, cart fees, range balls, professional scoring, GPS leader board, closest to the pin and longest drive contest, lunch and a complimentary gift bag. Prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. Single players and pairs will be placed in a foursome. Contact Bull Run Elementary School at 703-227-1400.
Chantilly High will hold its version of "Saturday Night in the Suburbs," on Monday, April 21, at 7 p.m., in the school media center. A panel of students will talk to parents about teenage drug use, alcohol, parties, driving and communication between teens and parents. It’s presented by the Chantilly Community Coalition, Chantilly High PTSA and the Chantilly Department of Student Services. Contact Peggy Gould at dbgould@starpower.net.
The Chantilly Community Coalition and the Chantilly High School PTSA are sponsoring a Saturday Night in the Suburbs on Monday, April 21 7 p.m. in the media center.
Westfield High is having a Teen Driving Assembly for sophomores on Tuesday, April 22 at 1 p.m. WJLA-TV’s Leon Harris will speak.
The 2008 Centreville Pyramid Art Show will be held Thursday, April 24 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Centreville High School. The show represents the artwork of Centreville High students as well as students from the Centreville Pyramid. Those include: Liberty Middle School, Centreville, Centre Ridge, Bull Run, Colin Powell, and Union Mill elementary schools.
KinderCare of Chantilly will hold its Spring Open House on Saturday, April 26 from 6-8 p.m. The school is located at 4216 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, across from Chantilly High School. Call 703-817-0430
Clifton Children's Academy will be holding a Registration Open House for kindergarten and morning, afternoon and full-day preschool classes on Thursday, April 24 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. This is for registration for Fall 2008. Bring your child and come to tour the school. The school is located at 14315 Compton Road in Centreville. Call 703-968-8455. Go to the Web site at www.childrensacademy.com.
Theatre Centreville presents "Senioritis," their Cappies performance for the year, on May 1-3 in the Skip Maiden Theatre. "Senioritis" is a student-written musical performed at the Kennedy Center by Cappie Award winners in August of 2007. The show is about seniors of Erma Schmoe High School who are stressed out by their parents, teachers and friends. They are consumed by college admissions, conflicting friendships and end of the year grades The show is at 7:30 p.m. May 1-3, with a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students. Visit the Web site at www.theatrecentreville.com.
The Alliance Theatre presents "Capital Cabaret," combining the talents of some of the area’s most noted performers, on May 2, 3, 9,10 at 8 p.m. at Mountain View High School in Centreville. Tickets are $8-$10. Produced by Elaine Wilson and choreographed by Stacy Crickmer and Annie Ermlick. Seven creative people will sing and dance the songs of Broadway and beyond. With Cathy Arnold, Stacy Crickmer, Annie Ermlick, Jim Mitchell, Scott Pafumi, Joe Philipoom as the vocalists and Charlie Manship on the keyboard, the group presents a Broadway tour of America’s most beloved shows. Tunes from "Hairspray," "Spamalot," "Chicago," "Oklahoma" and other favorite shows are featured throughout this musical revue. A bit of nostalgia turns up with a twist of the 50’s and 60’s.
Capital Cabaret will be The Alliance Theatre’s third show in partnership with Mountain View High School.
After opening in May the group will be traveling around the area performing at conventions, conferences, community events and organizations. Capital Cabaret will be available all year to make your group’s evening sparkle with a musical beat. The Cabaret makes a great fund-raiser for local organizations. These entertainers enjoy adapting special numbers for specific occasions. Contact ewilson16@cox.net to book the show.
John Wellington of Westfield High School was named a Silver Award winner in the national Scholastic Art Awards competition sponsored by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers. He won for his Photography Portfolio.
Caroline Houston of Westfield High School was named a Gold Award winner in the national Scholastic Art Awards competition sponsored by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers. She won for her work, "Tennis, Maybe."
Alia Yusuf of Centreville High School was named a Silver Award winner in the national Scholastic Art Awards competition sponsored by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers. She won for her work, "Glass Slipper."
Stephanie Franz of Centreville High School was named a Silver Award winner in the national Scholastic Art Awards competition sponsored by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers. She won for her work, "Golden Tree."
St. Veronica Catholic School Open House: Tuesdays from 9-10:30 a.m. on these dates: April 29 and May 27. The school is located at 3460-B Centreville Road in Chantilly. Call 703-773-2020.
News from Colin Powell Elementary
* April 16 — Spaghetti Family Dinner (also, book fair that same night)
* May 5 — Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week Starts
* May 10 — Fun(d) Run
* May 13 — Chorus Spring Concert (7:30 p.m. cafeteria)
* May 16 — Field Day
* June 6 — Family Dance
* June 9/10 — SCA voting for new student officers
* June 13 — Faculty vs. Student Soccer game
* June 16 — 6th grade graduation in the evening
The application for the Westfield Athletic Booster Club Scholarship is available on the booster club Web site at www.westfieldathletics.org. Each year the board awards at least one senior boy athlete and one senior girl athlete with a scholarship that can be applied toward their first year tuition. To qualify, graduating seniors or someone in their immediate family must be a current member of the WABC. They should have played any sport, for any one season, as a student at Westfield High School. Applications must be turned in to the career center no later than Friday, April 25. Scholarships are not based on athletic ability.
News from Colin Powell Elementary:
* Wednesday, April 16 — School Book Fair and Family Fun Dinner.
* Tuesday, May 13 — Spring Chorus Concert at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.
A mandatory meeting for those interested in becoming a Chantilly High Charger Dancer for the 2007-2008 season will take place Thursday, May 8 at 2:30 p.m. for high school students; and 3:30 p.m. for middle school students. The meeting is in Ms. Hassinger’s classroom (room 815). Call Hassinger if you cannot attend (carly.hassinger@fcps.edu, phone 703-222-8129). The Web page is at chantillysports.org.
An Armed Forces Day "Block Party" will take place Saturday, May 17 from 7:30-11 p.m. at Centreville High’s cafeteria. Join your neighbors for food, live music and dancing! The event is a fund-raiser for the project "Instant Messaging," a new theatrical production by The Olney Theatre providing support and encouragement to wounded veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Admission is free. All donations are tax deductible and directly support the project. Contact Mark Peterson: 703-966-0925 or petersonma@cox.net.
ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE) is looking for volunteers to serve as Area Representatives in the community. ASSE provides academic year, semester and short-term exchange programs in the U.S. for high school-aged students from around the world. Students are 15-18 years old, have passed a series of academic and character requirements. Contact Louise Hackman at 540-286-2529 or call 1-800-677-2773.
Heather Ward of Centreville, a second degree nursing student at Marymount University, recently received a BB&T/Inova Scholarship for the 2007-2008 academic year. Ward was one of 10 students to be awarded a $7,500 scholarship. She previously earned a B.S. in Business at Virginia Tech.
Host a Chinese Exchange student for two weeks in your home through the U.S.-China Friendship Exchange. A group of students will be here July 8-20 to study English and American culture. Hosts will provide room, board, and hospitality for these visiting students. Students come from Shanghai and Beijing, China, and are 15-17 years old. The students will be attending Intensive English language courses at the ASTAR Language School in the community. Pays $250 per student. Call 1-888 893-6783 or email andrew@forteintl.com.
The CVHS Wildcat Music Department is holding the following concerts:
* Band – May 22;
* Choir – March 26, June 5, June 6;
* Orchestra – May 29;
* Guitar — May 9.
The following students enrolled at Virginia Tech were named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2007 semester. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must attempt at least 12 credit hours graded on the A-F option and earn a 3.4 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) during the semester.
FROM CENTREVILLE:
* Parisa E. Ahmadi of Centreville, a sophomore majoring in architecture in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies.
* Jeneffer P. Bey, of Centreville, a senior majoring in biological sciences in the College of Science.
* Emily C. Brown of Centreville, a senior majoring in psychology in the College of Science.
* Vanessa G. Bush, of Centreville, a sophomore majoring in theatre arts in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Michael S. Casey of Centreville, a sophomore majoring in general engineering in the College of Engineering.
* John R. Cassara of Centreville, a senior majoring in history in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Jiyoung Cho of Centreville, a freshman majoring in university studies at Virginia Tech.
* Sara K. Church of Centreville, a junior majoring in biological sciences in the College of Science.
* Megan A. Cole of Centreville, a sophomore majoring in psychology in the College of Science.
* Kathleen V. Corcoran of Centreville, a junior majoring in biological sciences in the College of Science.
* Tara A. Darby of Centreville, a junior majoring in marketing management in the Pamplin College of Business.
* Michelle L. Decker of Centreville, a junior majoring in management in the Pamplin College of Business.
* Mary K. Dennie of Centreville, a senior majoring in chemical engineering in the College of Engineering.
* Patrick J. Dohmann of Centreville, a sophomore majoring in geography in the College of Natural Resources.
* Colleen N. Dolinger of Centreville, a sophomore majoring in fine arts in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies.
* James E. Dorman of Centreville, a senior majoring in aerospace engineering in the College of Engineering.
* James M. Duffy of Centreville, a senior majoring in mathematics in the College of Science.
* Nga T. Duong of Centreville, a freshman majoring in university studies at Virginia Tech.
* Katherine E. Dye of Centreville, a sophomore majoring in biochemistry in the College of Science.
* Susan A. Furst of Centreville, a senior majoring in statistics in the College of Science.
* Jordan M. Gallivan of Centreville, a freshman majoring in general engineering in the College of Engineering.
* Jennifer E. Given of Centreville, a junior majoring in communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Kaitlin T. Glennon of Centreville, a junior majoring in marketing management in the Pamplin College of Business.
* Matthew J. Grimsland of Centreville, a freshman majoring in university studies at Virginia Tech.
* Michael C. Hahl of Centreville, a freshman majoring in accounting and information systems in the Pamplin College of Business.
* Saira Haider of Centreville, a senior majoring in communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Andre K. Han of Centreville, a freshman majoring in biochemistry in the College of Science.
* Jessica L. Hastie of Centreville, a sophomore majoring in biological sciences in the College of Science.
* Brian A. Howell of Centreville, a junior majoring in geography in the College of Natural Resources.
* Mark T. Jeon of Centreville, a freshman majoring in business in the Pamplin College of Business.
* Jennifer A. Kilby of Centreville, a freshman majoring in biological sciences in the College of Science.
* Ji Won Kim of Centreville, a freshman majoring in university studies at Virginia Tech.
* Ryan Kim of Centreville, a sophomore majoring in university studies at Virginia Tech.
* Tristan J. Kissell of Centreville, a junior majoring in psychology in the College of Science.
* Young H. Kuen of Centreville, a sophomore majoring in human nutrition, foods, and exercise in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
* Stephanie C. Ladwig of Centreville, a sophomore majoring in university studies at Virginia Tech.
* Christopher J. Lane of Centreville, a freshman majoring in economics in the College of Science.
* Claire E. Lang of Centreville, a sophomore majoring in university studies at Virginia Tech.
* Jennifer M. Lawall of Centreville, a freshman majoring in university studies at Virginia Tech.
* Samuel C. Linton of Centreville, a freshman majoring in history in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Priyanka Malla of Centreville, a junior majoring in industrial and systems engineering in the College of Engineering.
* Joseph B. Marshall of Centreville, a junior majoring in finance in the Pamplin College of Business.
* Erin G. Meschter of Centreville, a sophomore majoring in business information technology in the Pamplin College of Business.
* Tara A. Mitchell of Centreville, a junior majoring in hospitality and tourism management in the Pamplin College of Business.
* Thomas B. Mitchell of Centreville, a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering.
* Mary F. Moussa of Centreville, a freshman majoring in university studies at Virginia Tech.
* Kelly A. Munt of Centreville, a senior majoring in sociology in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Natalie B. Mutchler of Centreville, a sophomore majoring in architecture in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies.
* Alexandra N. Ong of Centreville, a freshman majoring in hospitality and tourism management in the Pamplin College of Business.
* Carla J. Perez of Centreville, a senior majoring in marketing management in the Pamplin College of Business.
* Christopher J. Perry of Centreville, a junior majoring in business information technology in the Pamplin College of Business.
* Andrew D. Pittman of Centreville, a freshman majoring in general engineering in the College of Engineering.
* Kathryn A. Prociv of Centreville, a freshman majoring in geosciences in the College of Science.
* Lauren M. Prociv of Centreville, a freshman majoring in university studies at Virginia Tech.
* William E. Quinn of Centreville, a sophomore majoring in theatre arts in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Sarah A. Reeves of Centreville, a freshman majoring in university studies at Virginia Tech.
* Kathryn C. Rismiller of Centreville, a sophomore majoring in communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* John Y. Saad of Centreville, a freshman majoring in general engineering in the College of Engineering.
* Farihah Saleem of Centreville, a freshman majoring in interior design in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies.
* Jillian N. Saltpaw of Centreville, a senior majoring in fine arts in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies.
* Eunjung Shin of Centreville, a freshman majoring in general engineering in the College of Engineering.
* Brendan P. Simpers of Centreville, a senior majoring in management in the Pamplin College of Business.
* David H. Slover of Centreville, a freshman majoring in university studies at Virginia Tech.
* Michael E. Smith of Centreville, a senior majoring in accounting and information systems in the Pamplin College of Business.
* Hannah J. Soh of Centreville, a sophomore majoring in art in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies.
* Erik J. Stange of Centreville, a senior majoring in architecture in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies.
* Brian M. Stewart of Centreville, a senior majoring in building construction in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies.
* Lan-Anh T. Tran of Centreville, a freshman majoring in biological sciences in the College of Science.
* Karen E. Tucker of Centreville, a junior majoring in industrial and systems engineering in the College of Engineering.
* Daniel Won of Centreville, a freshman majoring in general engineering in the College of Engineering.
* Allison M. Woo of Centreville, a junior majoring in human nutrition, foods, and exercise in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
* Lauren C. Young of Centreville, a senior majoring in industrial and systems engineering in the College of Engineering.
* William M. Banick of Centreville, a sophomore majoring in psychology in the College of Science.
* Michelle E. Colandro of Centreville, a freshman majoring in university studies at Virginia Tech.
* Caitlin A. Flynn of Centreville, a senior majoring in animal and poultry sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
* Matthew W. Ho of Centreville, a freshman majoring in university studies at Virginia Tech.
* Ashleigh R. Joshua of Centreville, a senior majoring in finance in the Pamplin College of Business.
* Daniel D. Kim of Centreville, a junior majoring in interdisciplinary studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Juliana Ko of Centreville, a freshman majoring in English in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Divya R. Kumar of Centreville, a junior majoring in international studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Sarah E. Long of Centreville, senior majoring in communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Lindsay C. Martin of Centreville, a freshman majoring in biochemistry in the College of Science.
* Jaeho Oh of Centreville, a freshman majoring in accounting and information systems in the Pamplin College of Business.
* Matthew O. Spencer of Centreville, a sophomore majoring in economics in the College of Science.
* James M. Strange of Centreville, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering.
* Matthew D. Taylor of Centreville, a senior majoring in communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Dawit Tesfaye of Centreville, a junior majoring in marketing management in the Pamplin College of Business.
* Jenkey Van of Centreville, a senior majoring in electrical engineering in the College of Engineering.
* Brian J. Wright of Centreville, a senior majoring in statistics in the College of Science.
FROM CLIFTON
* Cameron D. Berthelsen of Clifton, a freshman majoring in university studies at Virginia Tech.
* Amit Bery of Clifton, a senior majoring in finance in the Pamplin College of Business.
* Michael L. Blecker of Clifton, a freshman majoring in general engineering in the College of Engineering.
* John H. Boatner of Clifton, a sophomore majoring in biological sciences in the College of Science.
* Dana L. Comber of Clifton, a sophomore majoring in human nutrition, foods, and exercise in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
* Jennifer L. Comber, a senior majoring in accounting and information systems in the Pamplin College of Business.
* Christina T. Conrad of Clifton, senior majoring in accounting and information systems in the Pamplin College of Business.
* Blake A. Day, a sophomore majoring in English in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Kristen L. Garrett of Clifton, a junior majoring in sociology in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Marissa R. Gavaghan of Clifton, a senior majoring in wildlife science in the College of Natural Resources.
* Ryan R. Giorgiani of Clifton, a freshman majoring in general engineering in the College of Engineering.
* Elise N. Glaum of Clifton, a junior majoring in communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Alexandra M. Joachim of Clifton, a sophomore majoring in communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Rachael M. Johnson of Clifton, a freshman majoring in psychology in the College of Science.
* Raymond J. King of Clifton, a senior majoring in engineering science and mechanics in the College of Engineering.
* Paul D. Le Bel of Clifton, a junior majoring in environmental science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
* Jennifer K. Libbares of Clifton, a sophomore majoring in communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Stephanie K. Lizza of Clifton, a sophomore majoring in international studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Amanda N. Marshall of Clifton, a junior majoring in communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
* Christine M. Munchak of Clifton, a sophomore majoring in fine arts in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies.
* Kunal Namballa of Clifton, a senior majoring in psychology in the College of Science.
* Kimberly K. Nguyen of Clifton, a junior majoring in fine arts in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies.
* Alyssa M. Peltier of Clifton, a sophomore majoring in fine arts in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies.
* David C. Rigotti of Clifton, a freshman majoring in general engineering in the College of Engineering.
* Bridget S. Ripa of Clifton, a sophomore majoring in human nutrition, foods, and exercise in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
* Samantha P. Schneck of Clifton, a junior majoring in psychology in the College of Science.
* Laura S. Shapalis of Clifton, a sophomore majoring in wildlife science in the College of Natural Resources.
* Bryan B. Tropeano of Clifton, a senior majoring in marketing management in the Pamplin College of Business.
* Thomas C. Whitehead of Clifton, a junior majoring in accounting and information systems in the Pamplin College of Business.
* Stephanie N. Yang of Clifton, a sophomore majoring in accounting and information systems in the Pamplin College of Business.