Education

Dream Big, Hornets Told

More than 500 graduate from Herndon High.

Herndon High School’s Class of 2014 received their diplomas at George Mason’s Patriot Center on June 23.

"I feel amazing," began Aaron Jenkins, the commencement speaker for Robert E. Lee High School. He then proceeded to take a selfie from the stage with the more than 350 seniors in the background. Jenkins thanked all the families, friends, and significant others who helped the graduates get to this moment. He told the audience of eager graduates, "I see the world when I look at you," and urged them to wear their robes and caps all day long in celebration. Jenkins, the program director of Operation Understand D.C., asked the captive audience "who are you? Who do you want to be? Make a choice, choose the road, and keep standing out."

Stallions of 2014 Celebrate Graduation

Over 500 students graduated from South County High School and celebrated their achievement at the commencement on June 19 at the Patriot Center.

National Championship for Fairfax High School

Robotics team captures first place in Mini-Urban Challenge.

Fairfax High School is a national champion. On June 14, at the Emerald Coast Conference Center in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., its robotics team won a national competition called the Mini-Urban Challenge.

On Mission ‘To Change the World’

Lake Braddock Class of 2014 graduates.

The Lake Braddock Secondary School Class of 2014 received their diplomas and threw their caps in the air, as over 650 seniors graduated on June 23. Staged in the Patriot Center at George Mason University, parents and friends cheered on the graduates from their seats in the gallery.

Lake Braddock Student Honored

JROTC AWARD - Cadet Julio Negron of Lake Braddock High School was presented with the Sons of the American Revolution Bronze Medal during a ceremony held May 28.

Fairfax County Students Receive DAR Awards

Providence Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has announced the 2014 recipients of two DAR awards. The DAR Youth Citizenship Medal is presented to fifth and sixth grade students who fulfill the qualities of honor, service, courage, leadership, and patriotism. The Outstanding Work in American History Medal is presented to students in any grade for excellence in American history studies.

Summer With Books

Burke Centre Library kicks off summer reading program.

Burke Centre Library started their summer reading program on June 20. This year each branch of the Fairfax County Public Library created its own suggested reading lists. There are reading programs for adults, as well as children.

Graduation 2014: Leia Moran, Salutatorian

Fulfill the Promise

A speech given by the Salutatorian at the 2014 T.C. Williams commencement ceremony.

Graduation 2014: Suzanne Maxey, Principal

Lessons for a Lifetime

A speech given by the Principal at the 2014 T.C. Williams commencement ceremony.

Graduation 2014: Isabelle Harris, Senior Class President

Another Chapter

A speech by the Senior Class President at the 2014 T.C. Williams Commencement Ceremony.

Graduation 2014: Dr. Alvin L. Crawley

The Journey Ahead

Speech given by the Superintendent of School at the T.C. Williams Commencement Ceremony.

Graduation 2014: Carter Goodwin, Valedictorian

America's High School

Speech given by the valedictorian at the T.C Williams Commencement Ceremony of 2014

Trophies and Cookies

CHS wins its eighth economic state championship

Sure, a school might win the state championship in economics one or two times — but Chantilly High recently won it for the eighth time.

Former Hayfield Principal Dave Tremaine Dies

Dave Tremaine, a former principal at Hayfield Secondary School, died June 16. Tremaine recently retired from his position as principal at Hayfield, where he has worked since 2010.

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