Arlington: Triumph Over Loss at Yorktown Graduation
Parents and students celebrate perseverance.
The Green Household is going to be a little quieter after graduation. On June 23, Viktor Green was one of the 440 graduates from Yorktown to walk across the stage at Constitution Hall in D.C. Viktor Green lives one block away from Yorktown High School, and so throughout the sports seasons the teams would come over to their house for lunches and snacks.
Wakefield High School: Hard Work and Proud Parents
Doug Johnson struggled to explain what it feels like to be a father watching his daughter graduate.
Arlington: The More Things Change at H-B Woodlawn ...
A new principal at H-B embraces an old school tradition.
H-B Woodlawn is a little different.
Arlington Snapshot: ‘Breaking the Box’
Del. Patrick Hope (D-47) answers questions about Virginia’s solitary confinement of prisoners after the film “Breaking the Box” at Rock Spring UCC on June 23.
Arlington Snapshot: Police Chief-for-the-Day
“Do you Nathnael Abrahams, solemnly swear?” Nathnael was being sworn in as 2016 Police Chief-for-the-Day at the Arlington County Justice Center Plaza on June 21 by Deputy Chief Andy Penn.
Arlington: Washington-Lee Graduates Say They’re Ready for the Future
Appreciative of what they learned.
Despite humidity and the looming chance of thunderstorms, members of Washington-Lee’s graduating class received their diplomas at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. on the morning of June 23.
Clarendon Brewery To Host Opera Performer
Danielle Talamantes will mix classical opera with jazz at Sehkraft Brewing.
An unlikely combination of classical opera, jazz and beer is coming to Clarendon on Thursday when Danielle Talamantes, an opera singer who has performed at the Met, takes the stage for a free performance at Sehkraft Brewing.
Herndon’s Gary Hall Resigns as Boys’ Basketball Head Coach
Former players’ remember Hornet legend.
For those around the Herndon Hornet’s athletic department, in the next few weeks and months they might feel like something’s missing.
Arlington: Shenkman Wins Cappie Award
The 17th Annual Cappies Gala honoring high school theater was held Sunday, June 12 at The Kennedy Center.
Arlington: Two Named Hispanic Teachers of the Year
Claudia Delgadillo, a first grade teacher at Claremont Immersion School, and Lilliana Maldonado-Mendez, a Spanish teacher at Washington-Lee High School, were honored with the Victoria D. de Sanchez Hispanic Teacher of the Year Award from the Hispanic Youth Foundation of Northern Virginia.
Arlington Letter: Hurdles to Clean Energy
Letter to the Editor
Bella Jones [Letter, “Benefits of Clean Energy,” June 22] is right that “a strong, growing clean energy sector could provide an abundance of high-paying jobs” in the Commonwealth (“Benefits of Clean Energy,” June 21), and she is also right that “Virginia could be a leader in clean energy.”
Column: Continuing Together as One Arlington
Commentary
The following is a statement issued last week from the Arlington County Board concerning immigration.
Arlington Column: Join in Effort To Reduce Gun Violence
Commentary
I was moved and inspired last week by my colleagues — starting with the great civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis — who had the tenacity and creativity to launch a sit-in on the floor of the House of Representatives to demand a vote on solutions to gun violence.
Oakton: A Joyful Occasion Despite Heavy Storms
Members of Oakton graduating class of 2016 celebrate at the EagleBank Arena.
Vienna Hawks Finish a Perfect Season
Fifth and sixth graders smothered competition throughout lacrosse season.
Fox 5 Zip Trip Comes to Vienna
Morning program broadcast live from Town Green and Church Street.
McLean and Vienna: Marshall High Bids Farewell To Class of 2016
Spencer Gilbert and Megan Kenny receive the Statesman Award.
McLean: Cleaning Up History of Hickory Hill
McLean historian Carole Herrick hits the bookshelves again with biography of Hickory Hill and its famous inhabitants.
McLean: Hunter Watson, 20, Dies in a Car Crash
Family, friends to celebrate Watson’s life and memory on July 9.
Family, friends to celebrate Watson’s life and memory on July 9.
Week in Great Falls
Weekly happenings in Great Falls.