People

Cappie Review: The Wiz’ at MVHS

Take a look through your emerald colored glasses and see a parade of mischievous munchkins, some soulful singing, and a truly heart-filled production of “The Wiz” by Mount Vernon High School.

Cappies Review:‘Young Frankenstein the Musical’ at WPHS

If you’re blue and you don’t know where to go to, go to West Potomac High School’s production of Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein the Musical.”

Business Notes

The American Horticultural Society has received a 2013 Award of Excellence from National Garden Clubs Inc. American Horticultural Society Executive Director Tom Underwood accepted the award at the National Garden Clubs’ annual convention.

Commentary: Welcoming New Citizens

Saturday, May 25, was a beautiful, albeit windy day on Mason Neck, and I had the honor of participating in a very moving ceremony conducted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and hosted by Gunston Hall, home of George Mason.

On Her Way to Carnegie Hall

Maggie Kirtley Rocky Run Middle School student.

As a finalist in the American Fine Arts Festival competition, Maggie Kirtley, has earned the opportunity to perform piano in Carnegie Hall in New York City.

State Title

Chantilly High's Alex Watson and Jonah Williams won the Virginia State Title for Public Forum Debate at the VHSL State Debate Tournament.

Yard Sale Season

Dozens of families participated in a multi-family yard sale on Saturday, May 4, in Mount Vernon. From Waynewood to Collingwood Road, signs blossomed on light poles directing shoppers to the next sale.

Koons, DeBlass Engaged

John and Katrina Koons of Centreville have announced the engagement of their son, Matthew “Tyler” Koons, of Centreville, to Allison Jacobs DeBlass, of Williamsburg.

Letter:Candidacy Offered

Del. Scott Surovell (D-44) is expected to be re-elected in November, and rumor has it, the Republicans do not intend to oppose.

Letter: Who Speaks For Majority?

To the Editor: Mary Jo Detweiler's letter [“Nothing Secret about Friends Group”] in last week's Gazette characterized my letters as "rants." Since my letters typically provide documented facts, they are hardly "rants."

Encouraging Volunteers

The Mount Vernon Democrats held an event on May 15 at Pane e Vino Ristorante in Lorton to get their volunteers focused on this year's elections

Tour on Phone

Hollin Meadows Elementary School was recently awarded the Judges Award for creating an application for smart phones of a tour of the school garden

At Ribbon-Cutting

Military Child Education Coalition board member Patricia Shinseki distributes MCEC coins to Mount Vernon High School students.

‘Ghost-Writer’ Extended to June 16

Playwright joins cast for Talk Back.

Michael Hollinger, the playwright behind “Ghost-Writer,” paid a visit to Alexandria to see the MetroStage production of his play and participate in a Talk Back following the June 1 performance.

Living Legends

Joann Miller: Encouraging Women To Get Involved

In 1967 Alexandria won the luck of the draw. Ed Miller received orders to report to the Pentagon after his posting as an Air Force attaché in Italy.

The Connection