Getting Books into Homes
Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology kindergarten students’ selection of a new book to take home for their own personal library served as the “kick off” for the new “Books in Alexandria Kids’ Homes” initiative.
Speaking with Living Legends
Two of Alexandria's Living Legends, Carolyn Griffin (2007-08), and Jon Liss (2010) were interviewed last month by students in the Alexandria Speaks class led by T.C. Williams High School teacher Todd Koren.
SSSAS Celebrates Class of ‘12
The St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School Commencement for the Class of 2012 was held on Saturday, June 9.
Spartans Reach for the Stars
West Springfield High’s alumnus Patrick Forrester, NASA astronaut, delivers a keynote speech.
West Springfield High School Principal Mark Greenfelder launched the school’s 45th commencement ceremony at the Patriot Center with an inspiring message: "Spartans should always reach for the stars."
MountainView’s Turbok Wins TurnAround Life Award
At MountainView Alternative High School’s senior luncheon on June 13, Casey Turbok won the $1,000 TurnAround Life Award.
Three Fairfax High Students Are Honored
During last week’s graduation ceremony, Fairfax High honored three seniors with special awards. Robbie Ashton received both the Outstanding Senior and Service awards. Shannon Parker was given the Faculty Award, and Jake Snyder, the Fairfax Award.
‘This Is Fairfax; This Is a Family’
High school graduates 587 students.
As the seniors in royal-blue caps and gowns entered Fairfax High’s field house for their graduation, last week, parents eagerly waved and shouted, hoping to catch their children’s eyes, if only for a second. And with 587 students graduating last Thursday, June 14, that wasn’t easy to do.
Principal Jagels: Words of Advice
At the start of Mountain View High’s graduation ceremony, last Friday, June 15, Assistant Principal Gary Morris told the seniors, “Do not follow where the path may lead. Instead, go where there is no path and leave a trail.”
‘Rocking It Out’ at Lake Braddock
Sen. Webb delivers an inspirational speech to his granddaughter’s graduating class.
Being a vice president of the Student Government Association has its perks. Brianna Hogan, a Lake Braddock Secondary School senior, had the honor of introducing the guest speaker at the school’s graduation ceremony on Friday, June 15 at the Patriot Center.
Westfield ESOL Student Thrives
Juan Castro receives School Board’s Character Award.
When Juan Castro came to the U.S. from El Salvador, six years ago, he only spoke a few words of English and was a stranger in a strange place. But he adapted well, learned quickly and worked hard at school and in his community.
‘Tomorrow Is Up to Us,’ Woodson Graduates Told
W. T. Woodson High School graduates its senior class.
Parents and friends settled into their seats just before 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, all eager to watch the seniors of W. T. Woodson High School become graduates.
Strong Leaders and Great Followers
Robinson’s Class of 2012 graduates.
The seniors enjoyed their last few hours as Robinson students at their graduation ceremony reminiscing about old memories and new beginnings. On May 14, in the Patriot Center at George Mason University, Robinson Secondary School’s class of 2012, their teachers and parents said goodbye.
Olympic Hopefuls
Two area divers qualify for 2012 USA Diving Olympic trials.
Dominion Dive Club, a top six nationally ranked USA Diving club, announced that two of its divers – current and former – have qualified for the 2012 USA Diving Olympic Trials.
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