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A Perfect Attendance

McLean High graduate Catherine Overberg clocks in perfect attendance K-12.

Graduating from McLean High School on June 17, Catherine Overberg sealed in her perfect attendance record for thirteen full years of school. That’s right—not a day missed, not even an hour.

Vienna Police Are in Annual Torch Run

Several members of the Vienna Police Department participated June 5 in the 29th annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Virginia Special Olympics.

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Cougars Congratulated

About 500 Oakton High School students graduated Thursday morning, June 19.

With a handshake from the principal and a snap of a camera, about 500 Oakton High School seniors graduated Thursday morning, June 19 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax.

Grace Wolf appointed to state commission.

Town Council Member Grace Han Wolf was appointed to the Virginia Commission for the Arts.

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Classical Ballet Theatre Student Accepts Professional Contract

Alexandra Nix, a Classical Ballet Theatre (CBT) student and former Leesburg resident, has earned one of the highest honors in the dance world – a position with a professional company, more specifically, the Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater.

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Seahawks Take Flight

Over 500 students graduated from South Lakes High School Wednesday, June 18.

In their signature royal blue caps and gowns and Kelly green sashes, over 500 South Lakes High School seniors crossed the Patriot Center stage and joined the ranks of high school graduates Wednesday, June 18.

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Eagle Scout Project Collects Electronic Hardware

Community and friends hold successful electronic recycling event.

Approximately 20,540 pounds of electronics were collected for recycling at an electronics recycling drive held June 21 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, in Herndon.

‘Go into the World Fearlessly’

Madison High graduates 496 students on June 18.

Turning their tassels and tossing their caps into the air, nearly 500 Madison High students graduated last Wednesday, June 18, in Robinson Secondary School’s field house.

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Home Depot Builds “Cruise Bridge” for SLHS

When Home Depot paint department manager Autumn Barkley was asked the best way to create a walkway for South Lakes High School’s senior all-night graduation party, she decided the Reston store would take care of the project - and cover all the costs.

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Schooling Show at Turner Farm

On June 15, Turner Farm Events held its 4th Annual Schooling Show.

New Vienna Officer Academy Graduate

Vienna Police Officer Andrew Slebonick graduated May 5 from the 61st Session of the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy.

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Bicyclists, Pedestrians Shape Phase 2 Planning

Results of Herndon Metrorail Stations Study announced.

On June 18, a final public workshop was held at McNair Elementary School in Herndon to provide the results and final recommendations of the Herndon Metrorail Stations Access Management Study (HMSAMS) effort.

Silver Line to Open July 26

The Silver Line metro stations will be open July 26.

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Observatory Groundbreaking, Pavilion Ribbon Cutting

Turner Park’s facelift

Years after money first began being raised to revitalize the land for a park, the pavilion had a ribbon cutting and the roll-top observatory had its groundbreaking on the drizzly Saturday morning.

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Class 2014 Ready for the ‘Concert of Their Lives’

McLean High graduation speakers talk geek acceptance and music.

During the afternoon ceremony, nearly 500 students received their diplomas and recognition for committing to the military, placing in an honor society and receiving the President’s Award for Educational Excellence.