Stories for June 2008

Stories for June 2008

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Monday, June 30

Rhythm of Life

Great Falls singer-songwriter launches her new CD.

Rhythm of Life

Brindley Concert among Friends, Family

Jammin Java performance brings together enthusiastic crowd.

Brindley Concert among Friends, Family

Sunday, June 29

Former Ireton Basketball Stars Find New Homes

Williams headed for Duquense; Walker to Loyola.

Former Ireton Basketball Stars Find New Homes

Former Ireton Basketball Stars Find New Homes

Williams headed for Duquense; Walker to Loyola.

Former Ireton Basketball Stars Find New Homes

Former Ireton Basketball Stars Find New Homes

Williams headed for Duquense; Walker to Loyola.

Former Ireton Basketball Stars Find New Homes

Thursday, June 26

School Notes

School Notes

Sports Briefs

Sports Briefs

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Military Notes

Military Notes

Worth Noting

Worth Noting

Wednesday, June 25

Senior Send-Off 2008: A Quick Study

Three-sport SSSAS alum headed to Amherst

Senior Send-Off 2008: A Quick Study

Chinese Festival at Clifton Elem.

Chinese Festival at Clifton Elem.

Getting To Know …

Col. Rick Rappoport, City of Fairfax chief of police.

Getting To Know …

Getting to Know...

Aimee Holleb, principal of Mark Twain Middle School.

Getting to Know...

2008 Senior Send-Off: Haeuptle a Leader for the Spartans

West Springfield grad scored 25 runs, had 18 RBI and 20 stolen bases this spring.

2008 Senior Send-Off: Haeuptle a Leader for the Spartans

Senior Send-Off 2008: A Silent Secret

Crowe will play softball at Mary Washington next season.

Senior Send-Off 2008: A Silent Secret

Calendar 6/26

Calendar 6/26

Senior Send-Off 2008: 'There's Nobody Else Like Him'

Derek Bui leaves a legacy at Robinson.

Senior Send-Off 2008: 'There's Nobody Else Like Him'

Senior Send-Off 2008: A Quick Study

Three-sport SSSAS alum headed to Amherst

Senior Send-Off 2008: A Quick Study

Senior Send-Off 2008: It’s All in the Family

White heading to play field hockey at Virginia Wesleyan.

Senior Send-Off 2008: It’s All in the Family

To Market, To Market

Farmers Markets offer food, festivity for residents.

To Market, To Market

Senior Send-Off 2008: Driven To Succeed

Taylor will try to continue winning ways at U-Va.

Senior Send-Off 2008: Driven To Succeed

Senior Send-Off 2008: A Rower Of the Year

T.C. Williams grad headed for University of Indiana.

Senior Send-Off 2008: A Rower Of the Year

Senior Send-Off 2008: Driven To Succeed

Taylor will try to continue winning ways at U-Va.

Senior Send-Off 2008: Driven To Succeed

Senior Send-Off 2008: A Quick Study

Three-sport SSSAS alum headed to Amherst

Senior Send-Off 2008: A Quick Study

Clifton Celebrates Colonial Day

Clifton Celebrates Colonial Day

Senior Send-Off 2008: A Rower Of the Year

T.C. Williams grad headed for University of Indiana.

Senior Send-Off 2008: A Rower Of the Year

Bulletin Board

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Bulletin Board

Fairfax student Is Governor of Virginia Girls State

Fairfax student Is Governor of Virginia Girls State

Health Notes 6/26

Health Notes 6/26

Faith Notes 6/26

Faith Notes 6/26

Tomhave Honored With Virginia Lottery Super Teacher Award

Tomhave Honored With Virginia Lottery Super Teacher Award

Bulletin Board

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Bulletin Board

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Getting To Know …

Fred Ansick, Clifton Day organizer.

Getting To Know …

Classified Advertising

Classified Advertising

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Senior Send-Off 2008: Robinson's Brick Wall

Katherine Yount dominated in goal for the Rams' girls soccer team.

Senior Send-Off 2008: Robinson's Brick Wall

2008 Senior Send-Off: A Rebel Champion

Fairfax’s Emily Ferguson a leader on the Rebels’ state title winning swim squad.

2008 Senior Send-Off: A Rebel Champion

2008 Senior Send-Off: Bruin Seniors Set To Star in ACC

Halley, Akwule ready to compete in major college conference.

2008 Senior Send-Off: Bruin Seniors Set To Star in ACC

2008 Senior Send-Off: A Desire To Win

Losing wasn’t an option for Woodson’s Mike Muldoon.

2008 Senior Send-Off: A Desire To Win

2008 Senior Send-Off: Klippstein 'Really Came Into Her Own' This Season

Soccer star led West Springfield to 12 wins.

2008 Senior Send-Off: Klippstein 'Really Came Into Her Own' This Season

Senior Send-Off 2008: 'Coachable' Carmichael Sets Sights on Seahawks

West Potomac distance specialist will run at UNCW.

Senior Send-Off 2008: 'Coachable' Carmichael Sets Sights on Seahawks

Ready for the Next Step

Four local musicians hone their craft as Cerca Trova.

Ready for the Next Step

Senior Send-Off 2008: A Twist of Fate

Mount Vernon diver first Major individual state champion in nine years.

Senior Send-Off 2008: A Twist of Fate

2008 Senior Send-Off: Diamond’s Not So Static Life

Centreville graduate Drake Diamond made sure to get the most out of his college experience.

2008 Senior Send-Off: Diamond’s Not So Static Life

Senior Send-Off 2008: Hoath Ready To Join Sister

Mount Vernon field hockey, soccer standout heading to Lynchburg.

Senior Send-Off 2008: Hoath Ready To Join Sister

2008 Senior Send-Off: Four Years, Three Years, 12 Seasons

Chantilly’s Christina Patten excelled in field hockey, basketball and lacrosse.

2008 Senior Send-Off: Four Years, Three Years, 12 Seasons

Senior Send-Off 2008: A Wrestling Mill

Hayfield grad heading to West Point next week.

Senior Send-Off 2008: A Wrestling Mill

2008 Senior Send-Off: Overcoming Adversity

Westfield volleyball’s Kelsey Maloney returned for her senior season after battling Lyme disease.

2008 Senior Send-Off: Overcoming Adversity

2008 Senior Send-Off: Glennon Leaves Legacy at Westfield

Following in his brother’s footsteps, Mike Glennon leads Westfield to state football title.

2008 Senior Send-Off: Glennon Leaves Legacy at Westfield

Senior Send-Off 2008: Bruin Seniors Set To Star in ACC

Halley, Akwule ready to compete in major college conference.

Senior Send-Off 2008: Bruin Seniors Set To Star in ACC

2008 Senior Send-Off: A Born Leader

Fairfax’s Carlos Perez led by example on the baseball diamond and in the swimming pool.

2008 Senior Send-Off: A Born Leader

Calendar

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Calendar

2008 Senior Send-Off: Quiet Confidence

Madison’s A.J. Cybulski excelled in football and lacrosse.

2008 Senior Send-Off: Quiet Confidence

Senior Send-Off 2008: Gropp Graduates Head of the Class

Three-sport valedictorian heading to Virginia Tech.

Senior Send-Off 2008: Gropp Graduates Head of the Class

2008 Senior Send-Off: Beal’s Future up in Air

South County graduate could enter college or sign with Baltimore Orioles.

2008 Senior Send-Off: Beal’s Future up in Air

2008 Senior Send-Off: Determination in His Eyes

Oakton’s Joe LoRusso finishes high school career with 15 titles in distance running.

2008 Senior Send-Off: Determination in His Eyes

Senior Send-Off 2008: The Bronder The Better

Lee grad playing legion baseball, hopes to walk-on at Christopher Newport.

Senior Send-Off 2008: The Bronder The Better

2008 Senior Send-Off: Standing Out in the Crowd

Oakton’s Ashley Kimener leaves her mark.

2008 Senior Send-Off: Standing Out in the Crowd

Calendar

Calendar

Tuesday, June 24

2008 Senior Send-Off: Kurtzke Keeps It In The O’Connell Family

O’Connell wrestler sees familiar faces, headed to Notre Dame.

2008 Senior Send-Off: Kurtzke Keeps It In The O’Connell Family

2008 Senior Send-Off: Getting Back on Track

Dahlstrom overcomes back injury, stars in three sports at W-L.

2008 Senior Send-Off: Getting Back on Track

Alexandria Bulletin

Alexandria Bulletin

Obituary: Roger E. Wheeler

Obituary: Roger E. Wheeler

Classes & Workshops, June 25-July 1

Classes & Workshops, June 25-July 1

Volunteers June 26-July 3

Volunteers June 26-July 3

Camps & Schools, June 25-July 1

Camps & Schools, June 25-July 1

Health & Fitness June 26-July 3

Health & Fitness June 26-July 3

Lauritzen: A Career And Life In Transition

BRAC has defined the end chapter in an interconnected career.

Lauritzen: A Career And Life In Transition

Classes, June 25 - July 1

Classes, June 25 - July 1

Business Notes, June 25 - July 1

Business Notes, June 25 - July 1

Music Of Red Molly

Red Molly performs at IOTA.

Music Of Red Molly

Schools June 26-July 3

Schools June 26-July 3

Sangria Prohibition Draws to a Close

Holdover 1930s regulation ends on July 1, legalizing the traditional Spanish cocktail.

Sangria Prohibition Draws to a Close

Burnt Sienna Comes to Herndon Town Green

Band’s local venues include Friday Night Live and Ned Devine's.

Burnt Sienna Comes to Herndon Town Green

Enjoying the Best Outdoors

Arlington’s "Arts al Fresco" offers music, films and food in a summer-long arts festival.

Enjoying the Best Outdoors

2008 Senior Send-Off: A Career for the Record Books

Potomac Falls boys’ soccer standout Uche Onyeador is perhaps the best Virginia high school player ever.

2008 Senior Send-Off: A Career for the Record Books

The Arts, June 25-July 1

The Arts, June 25-July 1

Warren Brown Puts CakeLove on Paper

Warren Brown Puts CakeLove on Paper

Calendar, June 25 - July 1

Calendar, June 25 - July 1

A Summer For the Arts

A Summer For the Arts

2008 Senior Send-Off: Playing the Sport With a Passion

Herndon High softball center fielder Marra Hvozdovic helped lead Hornets to the state playoffs.

2008 Senior Send-Off: Playing the Sport With a Passion

2008 Senior Send-Off: Torres Tears Through Wakefield

A decade removed from Peru, recent Warrior grad never imagined current path.

2008 Senior Send-Off: Torres Tears Through Wakefield

2008 Senior Send-Off: Breaking Through Walls

Bishop O’Connell senior set to run at South Carolina.

2008 Senior Send-Off: Breaking Through Walls

Season of Plenty

Season of Plenty

Faith Notes, June 25 - July 1

Faith Notes, June 25 - July 1

Getting to know…Denise Morgan

Getting to know…Denise Morgan

2008 Senior Send-Off: A Cool Cavalier in The Boat

Injury derails senior season, but Abecia keeps looking forward.

2008 Senior Send-Off: A Cool Cavalier in The Boat

2008 Senior Send-Off: Dean of The House

Yorktown senior headed to play lacrosse at Christopher Newport.

2008 Senior Send-Off: Dean of The House

2008 Senior Send-Off: Kouril Holding a Winning Hand

Kouril breaks hand, but still gave Yorktown baseball a boost.

2008 Senior Send-Off: Kouril Holding a Winning Hand

2008 Senior Send-Off: Huff Is An Atypical Athlete

At a school without sports, H-B Woodlawn student golfed for Wakefield.

2008 Senior Send-Off: Huff Is An Atypical Athlete

Plentiful Market

Plentiful Market

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Faith Notes June 25-July 2

Faith Notes June 25-July 2

SAA Honors 40 Years Of Volunteerism

SSA to hire a development specialist to reach major donors.

SAA Honors 40 Years Of Volunteerism

TC Celebrates Graduation

TC Celebrates Graduation

People Notes, June 25-July 1

People Notes, June 25-July 1

2008 Senior Send-Off: `Dee Dee’ Proved Dominant at Dominion

Fryer was four-time team MVP for Titans’ softball.

2008 Senior Send-Off: `Dee Dee’ Proved Dominant at Dominion

Business Notes, June 25 - July 1

Business Notes, June 25 - July 1

Health Notes, June 25-July 1

Health Notes, June 25-July 1

Mt. Vernon Bulletin

Mt. Vernon Bulletin

Clubs & Organizations, June 25 - July 1

Clubs & Organizations, June 25 - July 1

People Notes, June 25 - July 1

People Notes, June 25 - July 1

Volunteering, June 25 - July 1

Volunteering, June 25 - July 1

Health & Fitness June 25-July 2

Health & Fitness June 25-July 2

School Notes, June 25 - July 1

School Notes, June 25 - July 1

Clubs & Organizations, June 25 - July 1

Clubs & Organizations, June 25 - July 1

Kitten Tangles With Lawnmower

Despite being run over by an industrial lawnmower, Joe is now thriving and waiting to be adopted.

Kitten Tangles With Lawnmower

Pet of the Week, June 25 - July 1

Pet of the Week, June 25 - July 1

Civic Calendar, June 25 - July 1

Civic Calendar, June 25 - July 1

Faith Notes June 26-July 3

Faith Notes June 26-July 3

Helping County Wildlife

Helping County Wildlife

Gum Springs Celebrates Its 175th

Gum Springs Celebrates Its 175th

Marshall Students Excel at Regional Science Fair

Marshall Students Excel at Regional Science Fair

Pets of the Week

Pets of the Week

Members of the West Potomac Forensics Team.

Members of the West Potomac Forensics Team.

Students Win Cappie Awards

Students Win Cappie Awards

Bulletin Board, June 25-July 1

Bulletin Board, June 25-July 1

Community, June 25 - July 1

Community, June 25 - July 1

Senior Living June 25-July 2

Senior Living June 25-July 2

Physician Concocts Medical Thrillers

Herndon internist writes medical mystery novels.

Physician Concocts Medical Thrillers

College Notes, June 25 - July 1

College Notes, June 25 - July 1

The Mystery of Irma Vep" - An Excuse To Guffaw

The Mystery of Irma Vep" - An Excuse To Guffaw

2008 Senior Send-Off: Man for All Sports Seasons

Stone Bridge’s Kevin Elliott was part of three sports teams in his lone year at the Ashburn school.

2008 Senior Send-Off: Man for All Sports Seasons

Words of Youth

The Young Voices Foundation creates a support network for young writers.

Words of Youth

2008 Senior Send-Off: The Spartans’ Steady Soccer Force

Senior Kelly Smith was a key contributor to Broad Run’s state AA girls’ soccer title run.

2008 Senior Send-Off: The Spartans’ Steady Soccer Force

2008 Senior Send-Off: South Lakes’ Assist Man

Distributing the ball was basis of Cerda’s soccer success at South Lakes.

2008 Senior Send-Off: South Lakes’ Assist Man

Fine Arts, June 25 - April 1

Fine Arts, June 25 - April 1

2008 Senior Send-Off: Staying in the Game

Following injury, Langley’s Meadows Gave Saxons Her All From the Bench.

2008 Senior Send-Off: Staying in the Game

Calendar, June 25-July 1

Calendar, June 25-July 1

2008 Senior Send-Off: The Lone Statesmen Senior

Marshall’s Sulser went from role player to All-District selection.

2008 Senior Send-Off: The Lone Statesmen Senior

Clare Has Her Reasons

Clare and The Reasons are coming to IOTA.

Clare Has Her Reasons

Pianist Plays Lyceum

Joshua Rich performs music that speaks to his story as a father, son.

Pianist Plays Lyceum

2008 Senior Send-Off: Position Change? No Problem

Park View softball’s Louk emerged into a steady backstop and team leader.

2008 Senior Send-Off: Position Change? No Problem

Calendar June 26-July 3

Calendar June 26-July 3

2008 Senior Send-Off: Briar Woods’ Center of Attention

Falcons’ football center Maghamez was a cornerstone player for coach Charlie Pierce’s program.

2008 Senior Send-Off: Briar Woods’ Center of Attention

Bucking into Leesburg

Bucking into Leesburg

The Long View

Ten members of the Washington Society of Landscape Painters have paintings on exhibit through Aug. 8 at the Athenaeum.

The Long View

Theater, June 25 - July 1

Theater, June 25 - July 1

New Children’s Show Set for Chantilly High

New Children’s Show Set for Chantilly High

It's a Mystery

Writers share thoughts on writing.

It's a Mystery

Calendar June 25-July 2

Calendar June 25-July 2

Food & Drink, June 25 - July 1

Food & Drink, June 25 - July 1

2008 Senior Send-Off: Roffman Kept Highlanders’ Spirits Up

Baseball catcher excelled in first season as starting backstop.

2008 Senior Send-Off: Roffman Kept Highlanders’ Spirits Up

Monday, June 23

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

It's a Tie!

It's a Tie!

Woodson Students to Attend Governor’s School

Woodson Students to Attend Governor’s School

Osher Lifelong Learning: The New Retirement

Program keeps retirees engaged in their community.

Osher Lifelong Learning: The New Retirement

Labyrinth Offers Quiet Reflection

Labyrinth Offers Quiet Reflection

Community Notes

Community Notes

West Springfield Wins Cappie Nominations

West Springfield Wins Cappie Nominations

West Potomac Indoor Drumlines Excels at IAI Championships

West Potomac Indoor Drumlines Excels at IAI Championships

Greater Burke Area Orchestra Performs

Greater Burke Area Orchestra Performs

World Heritage Night at Wolftrap Elementary

World Heritage Night at Wolftrap Elementary

West Potomac Bands in the News

West Potomac Bands in the News

Cia Makrigiorgos Honored in River of Words

Cia Makrigiorgos Honored in River of Words

Walk and Bike to School Challenge

Walk and Bike to School Challenge

Calendar

Calendar

Local Band Wins Fox Rocks Contest

WD Miller Band beat out 105 other bands for the chance to perform live on Fox Morning News.

Local Band Wins Fox Rocks Contest

Sunday, June 22

Fairfax DECA "Making a Difference"

Fairfax DECA "Making a Difference"

Poster Winners

Poster Winners

Flint Hill Stages "Willy Wonka Jr."

Flint Hill Stages "Willy Wonka Jr."

Langley School Holds Cricket Match

Langley School Holds Cricket Match

Kara Fahy at Air and Space Museum

Kara Fahy at Air and Space Museum

Keene Mill Plants Flowers for Earth Day

Keene Mill Plants Flowers for Earth Day

Mount Vernon Students Write Plays

Mount Vernon Students Write Plays

Bishop Ireton Has Cappies Nominees

Bishop Ireton Has Cappies Nominees

Figuring on 50!

Figuring on 50!

David Tran Is Merit Scholar

David Tran Is Merit Scholar

Oakcrest School Holds Math-A-Thon for St. Jude’s

Oakcrest School Holds Math-A-Thon for St. Jude’s

Franconia Library Dedicated to Judith Jackson

Franconia Library Dedicated to Judith Jackson

Case Named FCPS First-Year Teacher of the Year

Case Named FCPS First-Year Teacher of the Year

Madison Cappies

Madison Cappies

Local Students Win DAR Medals

Local Students Win DAR Medals

Long-Time Teacher Retiring

Linda Franklin-Carroll steps down after 34 years in Fairfax County Public Schools.

Long-Time Teacher Retiring

Clifton Elem. Visits Manassas Battlefield

Clifton Elem. Visits Manassas Battlefield

South County Cappies

South County Cappies

South County Middle School’s Jazz Band.

South County Middle School’s Jazz Band.

West Springfield Students

West Springfield Students

Lake Braddock Nominated for Cappies

Lake Braddock Nominated for Cappies

Robinson’s Yearbook Wins Gold Crown Award

Robinson’s Yearbook Wins Gold Crown Award

Terra Centre Students Create Banner for Troops

Terra Centre Students Create Banner for Troops

Medieval Day at Clifton Elementary

Medieval Day at Clifton Elementary

Langley High Students to Attend Governor's School

Langley High Students to Attend Governor's School

Daisy Dash

Daisy Dash

Fairfax High Nominated for Cappies

Fairfax High Nominated for Cappies

Langley High, Longfellow Middle Students Advance to National Science Olympiad

Langley High, Longfellow Middle Students Advance to National Science Olympiad

Robinson Nominated for Cappies

Robinson Nominated for Cappies

McLean High's "Highlander" Wins Silver Crown Award

McLean High's "Highlander" Wins Silver Crown Award

Cooper Middle Holds International Fest

Cooper Middle Holds International Fest

Brain Games at Nysmith School

Brain Games at Nysmith School

Kings Glen SCA Collects Funds for Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kings Glen SCA Collects Funds for Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Hayfield High in the News

Hayfield High in the News

Teen Raises Funds to Help Stop Child Abuse

Teen Raises Funds to Help Stop Child Abuse

News From Hayfield

News From Hayfield

WWII Vets, French Visitors at West Springfield High

WWII Vets, French Visitors at West Springfield High

Let The Games Begin!

Let The Games Begin!

Herndon Nominated for Cappies

Herndon Nominated for Cappies

Panik Named VEA Support Professional of the Year

Panik Named VEA Support Professional of the Year

New Langley High Principal

Matt Ragone hails from Chantilly High.

New Langley High Principal

South County Students Attend Governor's School

South County Students Attend Governor's School

Lake Braddock Teacher Named State Math Teacher of the Year

Lake Braddock Teacher Named State Math Teacher of the Year

Angelus Academy Serenades the Interior Secretary

Angelus Academy Serenades the Interior Secretary

Students Awarded Corporate-Sponsored Nat’l Merit Scholarships

Students Awarded Corporate-Sponsored Nat’l Merit Scholarships

Tadie Nominated for Bob Beatty Award

Tadie Nominated for Bob Beatty Award

Langley High Students Compete in Science Olympiad

Langley High Students Compete in Science Olympiad

Fairfax Latin Students Win State Title

Fairfax Latin Students Win State Title

Adult Education’s Jane Cruz Honored by County

Adult Education’s Jane Cruz Honored by County

McLean High's "Highlander" Wins Silver Crown Award

McLean High's "Highlander" Wins Silver Crown Award

Governor’s School Alternates at Herndon High

Governor’s School Alternates at Herndon High

Robinson Secondary Students Attend Governor’s School

Robinson Secondary Students Attend Governor’s School

New Mural at Hunters Woods Elementary

New Mural at Hunters Woods Elementary

Learning Fun School Holds Spanish Fiesta

Learning Fun School Holds Spanish Fiesta

Senior Prank at Flint Hill School

Senior Prank at Flint Hill School

Boyd School Holds International Festival

Boyd School Holds International Festival

McLean High Wins Cappie Nominations

McLean High Wins Cappie Nominations

Benjamin is Presidential Scholar Semifinalist

Benjamin is Presidential Scholar Semifinalist

Quander Road Starts PTSA

Quander Road Starts PTSA

Thursday, June 19

Optimists Honor Young Volunteer

Del Ray resident recognized for service to his community.

Optimists Honor Young Volunteer

Virginia Commerce Bank Celebrates 20 Years

The bank decided to mark its anniversary by working with local charities.

Virginia Commerce Bank Celebrates 20 Years

Getting to know...Barbara Rice

Getting to know...Barbara Rice

Wednesday, June 18

Classes, June 18-24

Classes, June 18-24

Civic Calendar, June 18-24

Civic Calendar, June 18-24

Children’s Author William Boniface Visits Rolling Valley

Children’s Author William Boniface Visits Rolling Valley

Wild, Wild West at Clifton Elementary

Wild, Wild West at Clifton Elementary

Fine Arts, June 18-24

Fine Arts, June 18-24

Langley Students ‘Sail Into Style’ at Annual Fashion Show

Langley Students ‘Sail Into Style’ at Annual Fashion Show

Artist Creates Sculpture at Little Run

Artist Creates Sculpture at Little Run

Robinson’s DECA Wins Internationally

Robinson’s DECA Wins Internationally

Langley School graduates 34 students

Langley School graduates 34 students

Langley School Teacher Chosen for Russian Exchange Program

Langley School Teacher Chosen for Russian Exchange Program

Girl Scouts Hold Bridging Ceremony

Girl Scouts Hold Bridging Ceremony

Accotink Academy Preschool Holds International Fest

Accotink Academy Preschool Holds International Fest

Lee High Footballers Are Role Models

Lee High Footballers Are Role Models

Sandburg Middle School Math Counts

Sandburg Middle School Math Counts

Principal Lynch Retires from Longfellow

Principal Lynch Retires from Longfellow

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Fife & Drums at Silverbrook

Fife & Drums at Silverbrook

West Potomac Indoor Drumlines Excels at IAI Championships

West Potomac Indoor Drumlines Excels at IAI Championships

Business Notes

Business Notes

Olde Creek Elementary Helps Make-a-Wish Foundation

Olde Creek Elementary Helps Make-a-Wish Foundation

Waynewood Students Collect Pennies for Peace

Waynewood Students Collect Pennies for Peace

Wolftrap Performs`Eco-Musical’ on Chesapeake Bay

Wolftrap Performs`Eco-Musical’ on Chesapeake Bay

Andre Gerner Wins Grand Prize at Regional Science Fair

Andre Gerner Wins Grand Prize at Regional Science Fair

Green Knights Help ‘Keeping Our Forest Clean’

Green Knights Help ‘Keeping Our Forest Clean’

Oakton High School Takes Part in Festival Disney

Oakton High School Takes Part in Festival Disney

West Springfield Gets Wet and Wild

West Springfield Gets Wet and Wild

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Potomac School Breaks Ground for Building

Potomac School Breaks Ground for Building

Getting to Know...

Patricia Sanitate, personal chef with A Capital Cuisine.

Getting to Know...

Calendar, June 18-24

Calendar, June 18-24

Theater, June 18-24

Theater, June 18-24

GMU Goes Hollywood

College welcomes film producer Marshall Herskovitz for lecture, screening of ‘quarterlife’ TV series.

GMU Goes Hollywood

Summer Swim: Everybody into the Pool

The CSL and NVSL kicks off their 2008 swim season.

Summer Swim: Everybody into the Pool

Calendar

Calendar

Tuesday, June 17

Health Notes, June 18-24

Health Notes, June 18-24

Health & Fitness June 19-25

Health & Fitness June 19-25

Mount Vernon Bulletin June 19-25

Mount Vernon Bulletin June 19-25

Volunteers June 19-25

Volunteers June 19-25

Alexandria Bulletin

Alexandria Bulletin

Business Notes, June 18-24

Business Notes, June 18-24

Connection Classified

Connection Classified

Senior Living June 18-24

Senior Living June 18-24

Health & Fitness June 18-24

Health & Fitness June 18-24

Classes & Workshops, June 18-24

Classes & Workshops, June 18-24

The Arts, June 18-24

The Arts, June 18-24

Marching On

The Loudoun Border Guards Fife and Drum Corp bring traditional music to the county.

Marching On

Calendar June 19-25

Calendar June 19-25

Smashing Good Time

Film Review

Smashing Good Time

Ongoing Events, June 18-24

Ongoing Events, June 18-24

A Pike Full Of Blues

A long-running blues festival returns to South Arlington.

A Pike Full Of Blues

Business Notes, June 18-24

Business Notes, June 18-24

People Notes, June 18-24

People Notes, June 18-24

Robinson Gets 'Pinked'

Robinson Gets 'Pinked'

Pet of the Week, June 18-24

Pet of the Week, June 18-24

Clubs & Organizations, June 18-24

Clubs & Organizations, June 18-24

Bishop Ireton Celebrates Graduation

Bishop Ireton Celebrates Graduation

People Notes, June 18-24

People Notes, June 18-24

Islam Wins College Access Scholarship

Islam Wins College Access Scholarship

Pirates Invade Pohick Bay

Pirates Invade Pohick Bay

Designer Hosts Tour

Designer Hosts Tour

Fort Hunt Students Win NSDAR Essay Contest

Fort Hunt Students Win NSDAR Essay Contest

The Armenian Connection

The Armenian Connection

Faith Notes

Send notes to the Connection at south@connectionnewspapers.com or call 703-917-6459. Deadline is Friday. Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event.

Faith Notes

Celebrating Graduation

Celebrating Graduation

Alexandria Bulletin June 19-25

Alexandria Bulletin June 19-25

Faith Notes June 18-24

Faith Notes June 18-24

Bulletin Board

Send notes to the Connection at south@connectionnewspapers.com or call 703-917-6459. Deadline is Friday. Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event.

Bulletin Board

Running for Kelley Cares

Running for Kelley Cares

Maritza Castro Wins College Access Scholarship

Maritza Castro Wins College Access Scholarship

One Last Dance

One Last Dance

Bulletin Board

Send notes to the Connection at south@connectionnewspapers.com or call 703-917-6459. Deadline is Friday. Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event.

Bulletin Board

Cooper Middle Holds International Fest

Cooper Middle Holds International Fest

Obituary: Captain Ward Boston Jr. Dies June 12

Obituary: Captain Ward Boston Jr. Dies June 12

Clubs & Organizations, June 18-24

Clubs & Organizations, June 18-24

Galicia Wins College Access Scholarship

Galicia Wins College Access Scholarship

Flag Dedicated at Dranesville Elementary

Flag Dedicated at Dranesville Elementary

Choeung Wins College Access Scholarship

Choeung Wins College Access Scholarship

Volunteering, June 18-24

Volunteering, June 18-24

School Notes, June 18-24

School Notes, June 18-24

Weschler Is College Access Scholar

Weschler Is College Access Scholar

Bulletin Board, June 18-24

Bulletin Board, June 18-24

Fairfax High Dance Team: Grand Champions

Fairfax High Dance Team: Grand Champions

Arlington Bulletin Board June 18-24

Arlington Bulletin Board June 18-24

Faith Notes June 19-25

Faith Notes June 19-25

Roth Wins College Access Scholarship

Roth Wins College Access Scholarship

Gunston Students in Reflections Contest

Gunston Students in Reflections Contest

Cheering the Graduates

Cheering the Graduates

Faith Notes, June 18-24

Faith Notes, June 18-24

Camps & Schools, June 18-24

Camps & Schools, June 18-24

Darab Wins College Access Scholarship

Darab Wins College Access Scholarship

Kassa Wins College Access Scholarship

Kassa Wins College Access Scholarship

Alexandria Symphony Orchestra’s Annual Children’s Festival

Alexandria Symphony Orchestra’s Annual Children’s Festival

Pickin’ Weekend Delight

Pickin’ Weekend Delight

At the Movies

Seniors gather for free movie morning

At the Movies

Food & Drink, June 18-24

Food & Drink, June 18-24

Del Ray's Family Affair — Italian Style

Italian summer fare beats the heat with delectable dishes.

Del Ray's Family Affair — Italian Style

Sidewalk Daredevils

City of Fairfax host second annual Skate Fest at Van Dyck Park.

Sidewalk Daredevils

Smashing Good Time

Film Review

Smashing Good Time

Monday, June 16

Six Steps to Friendly Trails

Great Falls Trailblazers produce a Handbook 2008.

Six Steps to Friendly Trails

Calendar

Calendar

McLean Drama Company Presents ‘Thousands of Years — Rome’

McLean Drama Company Presents ‘Thousands of Years — Rome’

Thursday, June 12

Business Notes

Business Notes

Military Notes

Military Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Sports Notes

Sports Notes

Worth Noting

Worth Noting

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Wednesday, June 11

Faith Notes, June 11-17

Faith Notes, June 11-17

Classes, June 11-17

Classes, June 11-17

Calendary, June 11-17

Calendary, June 11-17

Health Notes, June 11-17

Health Notes, June 11-17

College Notes, June 11-17

College Notes, June 11-17

Civic Calendar, June 11-17

Civic Calendar, June 11-17

Getting To Know ...

Linda Masnik, branch manager of the Kingstowne Library.

Getting To Know ...

Getting to Know...

Colvin Wang, who will be competing in the Summer Olympics in China.

Getting to Know...

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

RCTV

RCTV

HCTV

HCTV

Fine Arts, June 11-17

Fine Arts, June 11-17

Theater, June 11-17

Theater, June 11-17

Calendar

Calendar

And One for the Thumb: Rams Win Fifth State Title

Baxter’s goal in the 89th minute gives Robinson a 2-1 win over Battlefield.

And One for the Thumb: Rams Win Fifth State Title

Tuesday, June 10

Mount Vernon Bulletin June 12-18

Mount Vernon Bulletin June 12-18

Health & Fitness June 12-18

Health & Fitness June 12-18

Senior Living June 11-17

Senior Living June 11-17

Classes & Workshops, June 11-17

Classes & Workshops, June 11-17

Lady Managers Celebrate

Lady Managers Celebrate

Classified Advertising

Classified Advertising

Calendar June 12-18

Calendar June 12-18

Bloomer Humor Works On Stage

Steve Martin's "Underpants" adaptation gets lots of laughs.

Bloomer Humor Works On Stage

Ongoing Events, June 11-17

Ongoing Events, June 11-17

Target Gallery Features ‘Artist Of The Year’

Joyce McCarten returns to her "first love—painting."

Target Gallery Features ‘Artist Of The Year’

Calendar, June 11-17

Calendar, June 11-17

Crown Them Champions Once Again

Unbeaten Broad Run softball wins state title for second straight year.

Crown Them Champions Once Again

Beatlemania At Reston Town Center

Beatlemania At Reston Town Center

Parrothead Paradise: The 5th Annual Fostering the Future Cruise

Parrothead Paradise: The 5th Annual Fostering the Future Cruise

Golf Notes: Menefee Leads Combined Zone Qualifying Tourney

Golf Notes: Menefee Leads Combined Zone Qualifying Tourney

Keeping Shop

Working at …Hooray for Books!

Keeping Shop

Golf Notes: Menefee Leads Combined Zone Qualifying Tourney

Golf Notes: Menefee Leads Combined Zone Qualifying Tourney

People Notes, June 11-17

People Notes, June 11-17

Clubs & Organizations, June 11-17

Clubs & Organizations, June 11-17

Business Notes, June 11-17

Business Notes, June 11-17

Julia Johns Award Presented

Julia Johns Award Presented

Garden Party

Garden Party

Pet of the Week, June 11-17

Pet of the Week, June 11-17

Business Notes, June 11-17

Business Notes, June 11-17

People Notes, June 11-17

People Notes, June 11-17

Bulletin Board, June 11-17

Bulletin Board, June 11-17

Volunteers June 11-18

Volunteers June 11-18

Faith Notes June 12-18

Faith Notes June 12-18

Bulletin Board June 11-17

Bulletin Board June 11-17

T C’s Prom Night

T C’s Prom Night

School Notes, June 11-17

School Notes, June 11-17

Faith Notes, June 11-17

Faith Notes, June 11-17

Column: The Cat from Iraq

Column: The Cat from Iraq

Alexandria Bulletin June 12-18

Alexandria Bulletin June 12-18

School Notes, June 11-17

School Notes, June 11-17

Clubs & Organizations, June 11-17

Clubs & Organizations, June 11-17

Camps & Schools, June 11-17

Camps & Schools, June 11-17

Profiles in Conflict

New documentary features those who found their voices by speaking out against the war in Iraq.

Profiles in Conflict

Food & Drink, June 11-17

Food & Drink, June 11-17

A Season to Remember for Herndon Softball

Outstanding spring concludes with state playoff loss at Hickory.

A Season to Remember for Herndon Softball

Dad Can Be "Chief" On Father's Day

Dad Can Be "Chief" On Father's Day

Brewing Up Fun

The Summer Brewfest returns to Loudoun with Vintage 50.

Brewing Up Fun

Spartans Jump Out Early, Defeat Salem

Softball team reaches state title game with semifinals win.

Spartans Jump Out Early, Defeat Salem

Calendar June 11-17

Calendar June 11-17

South Lakes Track and Field Flying High

Motivated Seahawks capture district, region boys championships.

South Lakes Track and Field Flying High

Schneider Stepping down as Park View Hoops Coach

High School Notebook

Schneider Stepping down as Park View Hoops Coach

Father's Day Flight

Father's Day Flight

Jazz Time

Profile

Jazz Time

Perfect Season for Spartan Girls in Soccer

Wins over Hidden Valley in semis and Courtland in finals land Broad Run the state title.

Perfect Season for Spartan Girls in Soccer

The Arts, June 11-17

The Arts, June 11-17

Bluegrass and Barbeque

Bluegrass and Barbeque

‘I Want To Perform’

Isabelle Chester travels the area playing music for children as Miss Belle.

‘I Want To Perform’

A Police Drama With A Twist

Port City Playhouse mounts taut "Spit Second."

A Police Drama With A Twist

Monday, June 9

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Calendar

Calendar

Succumb to Your Sweet Tooth

Small, locally run ice cream shops offer retreat from the heat.

Succumb to Your Sweet Tooth

Community

Community

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Faith Note

Faith Note

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

‘An American in Paris’ Comes to Alden Theatre

Great Falls-based School of Theatrical Dance presents its Annual Performance.

‘An American in Paris’ Comes to Alden Theatre

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Sunday, June 8

Classified Advertising

Classified Advertising

Friday, June 6

And One for the Thumb: Rams Win Fifth State Title

Baxter’s goal in the 89th minute gives Robinson a 2-1 win over Battlefield.

And One for the Thumb: Rams Win Fifth State Title

One More: Chargers Add State Title to Trophy Case

Chantilly beats Oakton, 12-5, to win VHSL state title.

One More: Chargers Add State Title to Trophy Case

Rams Fall Short of State Title

Robinson boys soccer braves heat but falls to Deep Run, 1-0.

Rams Fall Short of State Title

Thrice as Nice: Cougars Wear State Crown

Oakton girls lacrosse beats Chantilly, 20-11, to win third consecutive state title.

Thrice as Nice: Cougars Wear State Crown

Courtney the King of Virginia Tennis

Robinson senior wins two more AAA Virginia state crowns to bring high school career total to 10.

Courtney the King of Virginia Tennis

Thursday, June 5

Bruins’ Streak Snapped in Semifinals

Three-run sixth propels Colonial Forge over Lake Braddock, 7-6.

Bruins’ Streak Snapped in Semifinals

Wednesday, June 4

Burke Basketball Holds Jimmy V Tourney

First annual Jimmy V Foundation Tournament to fund cancer research.

Burke Basketball Holds Jimmy V Tourney

Military Notes

Military Notes

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Health

Health

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Calendar

Calendar

Tuesday, June 3

Thomas Leaving T.C. Williams

Mere months removed from the school’s second-ever state title, Ivan Thomas resigns as varsity basketball coach.

Thomas Leaving T.C. Williams

Camps & Schools, June 4-10

Camps & Schools, June 4-10

Mount Vernon Bulletin June 5-11

Mount Vernon Bulletin June 5-11

Military Notes

Military Notes

Business Notes

Business Notes

Clubs & Organizations, June 4-10

Clubs & Organizations, June 4-10

Faith Notes, June 4-10

Faith Notes, June 4-10

Local Groove

Profile

Local Groove

Calendar, June 4-10

Calendar, June 4-10

When Music Goes Wild

Area students hold concert to help support wildlife.

When Music Goes Wild

Reese Pitches Cougars into Semifinals

Senior pitcher strikes out five in Oakton’s 7-3 win over Stone Bridge.

Reese Pitches Cougars into Semifinals

Calendar June 4-10

Calendar June 4-10

Calendar June 5-11

Calendar June 5-11

Local Musicians Perform at Festival

Virginia Coalition will perform at the Waterfront Festival on Saturday, June 14.

Local Musicians Perform at Festival

Calendar, June 4-10

Calendar, June 4-10

Shaking Up Shakespeare

Shaking Up Shakespeare

Afriyie Wins Discus for T.C. Williams

Boys place eighth in state track meet.

Afriyie Wins Discus for T.C. Williams

Two Former Saints Honored at Cal

Two Former Saints Honored at Cal

Avengers Sitting at .500 With Playoffs Looming

Avengers Sitting at .500 With Playoffs Looming

Aces Set To Debut on Friday

Aces Set To Debut on Friday

Two Former Saints Honored at Cal

Two Former Saints Honored at Cal

Avengers Sitting at .500 With Playoffs Looming

Avengers Sitting at .500 With Playoffs Looming

Aces Set To Debut on Friday

Aces Set To Debut on Friday

Afriyie Wins Discus for T.C. Williams

Boys place eighth in state track meet.

Afriyie Wins Discus for T.C. Williams

Senior Living June 4-10

Senior Living June 4-10

Thomas Leaving T.C. Williams

Mere months removed from the school’s second-ever state title, Ivan Thomas resigns as varsity basketball coach.

Thomas Leaving T.C. Williams

Clubs & Organizations, June 4-10

Clubs & Organizations, June 4-10

Two Former Saints Honored at Cal

Two Former Saints Honored at Cal

Avengers Sitting at .500 With Playoffs Looming

Avengers Sitting at .500 With Playoffs Looming

Aces Set To Debut on Friday

Aces Set To Debut on Friday

Classes & Workshops, June 4-11

Classes & Workshops, June 4-11

Presenting Puccini

Presenting Puccini

Obituary: Michael Ward Dies

Obituary: Michael Ward Dies

Old Town Hardware -- Yesteryear Today

Everything for every need for everyone

Old Town Hardware -- Yesteryear Today

Volunteering, June 4-10

Volunteering, June 4-10

Faith Notes June 5-11

Faith Notes June 5-11

School Notes

School Notes

Obituary: Louise S. Young Dies

Obituary: Louise S. Young Dies

Musician Is ‘Over the Rainbow’

Madeline MacNeil performs at The Athenaeum on Thursday, June 12.

Musician Is ‘Over the Rainbow’

Health & Fitness June 5-11

Health & Fitness June 5-11

Classes, June 4-10

Classes, June 4-10

Schools Notes

Schools Notes

Health Notes, June 4-10

Health Notes, June 4-10

Business Notes, June 4-10

Business Notes, June 4-10

Worldwide Celebration

Worldwide Celebration

Business Notes, June 4-10

Business Notes, June 4-10

Civic Calendar, June 4-10

Civic Calendar, June 4-10

Alexandria Bulletin June 5-11

Alexandria Bulletin June 5-11

Fresh Flowers, Local Produce

Fresh Flowers, Local Produce

Pet of the Week, June 4-10

Pet of the Week, June 4-10

Schools Notes, June 4-10

Schools Notes, June 4-10

CARIS USA Relocates To Alexandria

CARIS USA Relocates To Alexandria

Mt.Vernon Honors Fourth Book Prize Recipient

University of Pittsburgh historian named.

Mt.Vernon Honors Fourth Book Prize Recipient

Community Notes, June 4-10

Community Notes, June 4-10

Fine Arts, June 4-10

Fine Arts, June 4-10

Worth Noting

Worth Noting

People Notes, June 4-10

People Notes, June 4-10

Bulletin Board, June 4-10

Bulletin Board, June 4-10

Faith, June 4-10

Faith, June 4-10

People Notes, June 4-10

People Notes, June 4-10

A Postseason Parade for the Patriots

Park View boys’ soccer putting together memorable playoff run.

A Postseason Parade for the Patriots

The Arts, June 4-10

The Arts, June 4-10

Visitors To Take Home Mt.Vernon China

Dual promotion partnership formed with Corcoran Art Gallery

Visitors To Take Home Mt.Vernon China

Midsummer’s Night Dream

Midsummer’s Night Dream

Ongoing Events, June 4-10

Ongoing Events, June 4-10

Billy Coulter Performs

He performs on June 7 at the Birchmere.

Billy Coulter Performs

Kander & Ebb Festival Wraps Up With Rivera & Hearn

Kander & Ebb Festival Wraps Up With Rivera & Hearn

Dominion Stage's Bizarre "Blue Leaves"

Pope's visit triggers pandemonium.

Dominion Stage's Bizarre "Blue Leaves"

Theater, June 4-10

Theater, June 4-10

Food & Drink, June 4-10

Food & Drink, June 4-10

Herndon Coach Going Out in Style

O’Hearn leads Hornets to first state playoff appearance.

Herndon Coach Going Out in Style

Bulldogs Reach the Top of Region in Boys' Soccer

May won at West Springfield, and he's winning at Stone Bridge.

Bulldogs Reach the Top of Region in Boys' Soccer

Nelson Tapped to Lead Rams

Former Langley assistant will take over Robinson’s boys basketball program.

Nelson Tapped to Lead Rams

Local Musicians Head to Waterfront

Carbon Copy will perform at Red Cross Waterfront Festival on Saturday, June 14.

Local Musicians Head to Waterfront

Spartans Set to Defend State Crown

Unbeaten Broad Run softball at the top of their game.

Spartans Set to Defend State Crown

Broad Run Girls Capture Dulles Soccer Title

Spartans handle Briar Woods in finals.

Broad Run Girls Capture Dulles Soccer Title

Monday, June 2

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Celebrating Freedom

Arlington and Alexandria honor the freeing of slaves on Juneteenth.

Celebrating Freedom

Calendar

Calendar

Success in the City Hosts Movie Premiere

Netwoirking group hosts ‘Sex And The City’ premiere.

Success in the City Hosts Movie Premiere

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar