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Robinson Yearbook editor of the School’ Robinson Yearbook editor of the School’ Sarah Gaulke, a senior who has been on the staff News,News, PagePage 33 of Above and Beyond since freshmanfreshman year,year, lookslooks atat pages for this year’s yearbook layout.

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Send notes to the Connection at south@ United States has more people in jail than any na- connectionnewspapers.com or call 703-778-9416. tion in the history of the world. Unintended Deadline is Friday. Dated announcements should be consequences of this Mass Incarceration are espe- submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. cially devastating to poor communities of color. Young African-American Men are more likely to go Mothers and daughters, come together to to jail than to college. Many drug offenders are dis- enjoy Bingo, crafts, games, refreshments and more. criminated against in housing, voting and education Bring your favorite teacup and wear your best tea after they have served their sentences. How do we party hat for special contest categories. The cost is minimize the human costs of the Drug War and $25/couple with an extra $5 for each additional Mass Incarceration and fix this crisis? For more info sibling. got to www.accotinkuuc.org - or call 703-503-4579 The Tea is Saturday, April 5, from 2-4 p.m. at and ask for Reverend Scott Sammler-Michael Burke United Methodist Church. There will also be a silent auction with a portion of the proceeds to Fairfax Baptist Temple, at the corner of benefit SHARE - Share Her Annual Real Expenses Fairfax County Parkway and Burke Lake Roads, - a Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital pro- holds a bible study fellowship at 9 a.m. Sundays gram that provides funding for Girl Scout followed by a 10 a.m. worship service. Nursery care campsites, leader training and financial aid. and children’s church also provided. 6401 Mission- For reservations contact Sandy Latta at 703-495- ary Lane, Fairfax Station, 703-323-8100 or 0063 or [email protected]. Reservations www.fbtministries.org. close March 29. The Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center, 10875 The Cancer Treatment Centers of Main St., Fairfax City provides free classes to both America, sponsored by the Cancer Support Team, newcomers and advanced practitioners of Tibetan Ministry of Greater Little Baptist Church, Fairfax, Buddhism. The center emphasizes working with will present “Restore: The Journey Toward Self the mind and learning how to understand the Forgiveness & Physical Health” on Saturday, April workings of the mind, overcoming innner causes of 5, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greater Little Zion Bap- suffering, while cultivating causes of happiness. tist Church, 10185 Zion Drive, Fairfax. This is a free Under the direction of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, the event. To RSVP, call the church at 703-764-9111 center is a place of study, contemplation and medi- or email Cancer Support Team Ministry at tation. Visit http://www.guhyasamaja.org for more [email protected] information. The speaker will be Rev. Dr. Michael Barry au- thor of the Forgiveness Project and Director of Lord of Life Lutheran offers services at two Pastoral Care at Cancer Treatment Centers of locations, in Fairfax at 5114 Twinbrook Road and America in Philadelphia, Pa. in Clifton at 13421 Twin Lakes Drive. Services in Fairfax are held on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and The Effects of Mass Incarceration: A Pub- Sundays at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Services in Clifton are lic Forum on Criminal Justice Sentencing held on Sundays at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. 703-323- Reform will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2 - 4 p.m. 9500 or www.Lordoflifeva.org. at Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church, 10125 Lakehaven Drive, Burke. The panelists include state First Baptist Church of Springfield offers Sen. Dave Marsden, the Sentencing Project’s Nazgol Sunday school at 9:15 a.m., followed by a 10:30 Ghandnoosh, Fairfax’s Deputy County Executive a.m. worship service at 7300 Gary St., Springfield. David Rohrer. They will engage these concerns: the 703-451-1500 or www.fbcspringfield.org.

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Robinson Secondary School graduate Tom Bozetirnik and yearbook advisor Pat Hinman work together during class. The 2013 additions of Robinson’s high school Photo contributed yearbook, Above and Beyond, and its Anna Rozelsky, a co-editor at Above and Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) speaks before a House middle school yearbook, Sentry, were Beyond, looks at last year’s Robinson Committee on the importance of new concussion recently named finalists for the National yearbook, which has been named a finalist legislation. Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) Year- for the National Scholastic Press Associa- book Pacemaker awards. tion Yearbook Pacemaker awards. Helping Students ‘Unsung Heroes of the School’ Photos by Janelle Germanos/The Connection Fully Recover Robinson students create New concussion legislation goes yearbooks year after year. before the governor for signature. By Janelle Germanos The Connection el. Eileen Filler-Corn’s Del. Filler-Corn said, “Plain Dbill, HB 1096, which and simple, students who suf- lthough they’ve faced multiple snow days places language for fer a concussion need the this year, staff members of Above and Be- “Return to Learn” protocol into proper time away from sports Ayond, Robinson Secondary School’s high the Virginia Board of and the classroom in order to school yearbook, are well on their way to Camille Sides, a co-editor of Above and Education’s concussion guide- fully recover. completing the 2014 edition. Beyond, works on yearbook layout during lines passed the House of Del- “This idea can be extremely “Snow has definitely been a huge challenge this class. Sides was editor of last year’s year- egates and Senate unanimously beneficial to ensure our stu- year,” said Sarah Gaulke, an editor of the high school book, along with Gwendolyn Apgar, and this General Assembly Session. dents receive the proper care to yearbook. Annie Goetz, which was just named a It will now go before the Gov- return to class. It can also ex- The staff’s dedication and hard work are evident finalist for the National Scholastic Press ernor for signature. Current pedite the return to the class- through their production schedule, which includes a Association Yearbook Pacemaker awards. guidelines spell out protocol for room by noticing symptoms great deal of class time and Saturday work sessions. student athletes returning to early and providing the neces- This year, the publications were recognized for their said. “Most students don’t really think about how the the playing field, but do not in- sary recovery time,” Filler-Corn work. Above and Beyond, along with Robinson’s yearbook is made. They just expect one at the end of clude information for the stu- said middle school yearbook, Sentry, were named final- the year. Nobody realizes how much work it is.” dents returning to the class- The new legislation will re- ists for the National Scholastic Press Association The class is more demanding than the typical elec- room. quire school personnel to ac- (NSPA) Yearbook Pacemaker awards at the end of tive, Hinman said. A recent study from commodate the gradual return February for their 2012-2013 yearbooks. “At the beginning of the year, I always tell the kids: Children’s Hospital Boston to the classroom of a student The contest, which received 368 entries, is judged ‘We have 124 blank pages-it’s your job to fill them,’” looked at more than 300 stu- suffering a concussion. The ap- by journalism educators and professionals. she said. dent athletes who suffered con- propriate time away will be Camille Sides, Gwendolyn Apgar, and Annie Goetz Students in the class must be responsible and com- cussions. They found those who based on a recommendation of were editors of the 2012-2013 edition of Robinson’s mitted, as deadlines are important to ensuring the did not take a break from school the student’s doctor, in consul- high school yearbook recognized for the award. Mary yearbook is published. work took, on average, 100 tation with school administra- Kate Foley and Sara Goetzinger were editors of Sen- In addition to yearbook, many of the students, in- days to recover. Those who cut tors. try, Robinson’s middle school yearbook. cluding the editors, are in advanced classes and par- back on homework and online Del. Filler-Corn worked with “I was a little surprised, but we worked really hard. ticipate in sports. activity recovered in 20 to 50 the Brain Injury Association of I’m glad we were recognized,” said Anna Rozelsky, “Yearbook is my main focus,” Sides said. days. The researchers say this Virginia and the Virginia Asso- an editor for the high school publication. Several editors, including Sides, said that having study adds to the evidence that ciation of Athletic Trainers on Camille Sides, a senior who was editor of the year- Hinman as the advisor has made the class enjoyable. concussion patients benefit this bill and its passage saw book last year as well as this year, said she was also “She is just so passionate about what she does,” from cognitive rest just as much wide bipartisan support. somewhat surprised when she heard the news. Sides said. “I’ve gone on a lot of yearbook-related as physical rest. “One of the judges called our book ‘a feast for the trips with her, and am going to California with her eyes.’ The award has always been a goal,” Sides said. this year for a convention. I wouldn’t do that with “Plain and simple, students Yearbook is a popular elective at Robinson, with just anybody.” two classes set aside just for the high school publica- Hinman says her job is really to be a facilitator be- who suffer a concussion need tion. Above and Beyond has four editors, with two in tween the students and the rest of the school. each class. “The most enjoyable part is working with the stu- the proper time away from “I’ve come out of my shell as editor. I didn’t see dents,” she said. myself as a leader before,” said Sides. Despite all the days off from school due to snow sports and the classroom in Pat Hinman, who serves as advisor for the middle making the process a little hectic, the yearbook will and high school yearbooks, calls her staff the “un- be coming out at the end of May. order to fully recover.” sung heroes” of the school. “The pages still have to be completed, no matter — Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) “This is really a behind-the-scenes job,” Hinman what,” Hinman said. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ March 20-26, 2014 ❖ 3 News Community Welcomes Homeless Into New Homes

ing the best of her situation. FACETS TRIUMPH II Housing is part of the 100,000 homes campaign. “Without the people in FACETS and the other organizations that By Janelle Germanos “It just helps them get a first leg- are helping these people, honestly The Connection up and a fresh start,” said Kathie I wouldn’t be standing here right Baumgart, director of Gracing now,” she said. “People do appre- s part of the 100,000 Spaces. ciate everything you guys are do- Homes Campaign, FAC- Andere said that while programs ing. I’m very grateful.” AETS welcomed 18 pre- like shelters are important, the Perry welcomed attendees of the viously chronically community needs to focus on pro- housewarming event into her homeless individuals into housing viding permanent housing for apartment, which was decorated on March 18 at a housewarming those who are homeless. and put together thanks to Grac- celebration. “If we want to make change in ing Spaces. “These are the days that I love, our community, we have to figure David Vernon also opened his love, love my job because we get out how we are going to end new apartment up to visitors. to celebrate welcoming home 18 homelessness and that is through “I really like it here,” Vernon people who have been homeless moving people into housing,” she said. for many years and finally have said. Andere said FACETS is growing housing. We are so excited about Sandra Perry, 29, a FACETS cli- and moving in the right direction. that,” said Amanda Andere, the ent who just moved into TRIUMPH “Five years ago when I started executive director of FACETS. II housing, shared her story at the at FACETS, we had just spent a 100,000 Homes is a national Photo by Janelle Germanos/The Connection housewarming event. year moving nine people into movement to house 100,000 FACETS executive director Amanda Andere stands with Perry, who grew up in the Mount housing. And then we moved in chronically homeless individuals. Sandra Perry in Perry’s new apartment. Vernon area, says her family had 10. Just this last month, we moved Last year during the 100,000 alcohol addictions, which led to in 18,” she said. Homes Fairfax Registry Week, we created a plan, we took action. month by FACETS are now part of Perry entering the foster care sys- Of the almost 2,900 homeless FACETS joined several other orga- We had a goal of housing 50 of our TRIUMPH II Housing, funded by tem. people in Fairfax County, 14 per- nizations in going out into the most vulnerable in our community. a Housing and Urban Develop- “I pretty much had to find my cent are chronically homeless. As community and interviewing With our partners in the room to- ment (HUD) grant. own way. I am a product of an the 100,000 Homes Campaign homeless people. day, we housed 45 people,” Andere Organizations such as Gracing addict,” Perry said. moves forward, organizations like “I’m so proud today to say a year said. Spaces have helped to furnish Although she has faced FACETS are working to house later, we didn’t just go out and talk The 18 previously homeless in- apartments that are part of TRI- homelessness and used to sleep in these chronically homeless indi- to people and create a registry list, dividuals moved into housing this UMPH II Housing. the woods, Perry said she is mak- viduals.

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when he first ran for a seat on the Don Beyer top vote getter at event’s Fairfax County Board of Supervi- sors. The event has grown to be eighth District Straw Poll. the largest annual political event in Northern Virginia. An army of ledging to continue to Attendees at the annual event dedicated community activists, fight on Capitol Hill for dined on a full spread of tradi- assisted by the Fairfax County Fire Pthe values and rights of tional Irish fare and enjoyed Irish Fighters and others, come together Northern Virginians, music at the annual event which year after year to help plan and Photo contributed Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) kicked began two decades ago as a small stage the event on what Connolly Rep. Gerry Connolly speaks at his 20th annual St. off his campaign for a fourth term gathering in Connolly’s backyard calls his “holiest day of the year.” Patrick’s Day Fete. in the U.S. House of Representa- tives Monday night before a packed house of supporters at his 20th annual St. Patrick’s Day Fete. More than 1,000 supporters from Fairfax, Prince William, and across Northern Virginia defied the aftermath of the region’s latest snowfall, which dropped between 5 and 10 inches across Fairfax, to attend Northern Virginia’s largest annual Democratic gathering. Introduced by Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova, Connolly praised the assembled Democrats, elected officials, and candidates for “trans- forming the political landscape of Virginia.” Connolly reaffirmed his commitment to a woman’s right to choose, access to health care, and equal protection under the law for all Americans. He also reiterated his support for federal workers and “ensuring that the right to vote is uni- versal, early, easy, and for everyone.” Many attendees cast their votes in a straw poll measuring support among the 11 Democrats seeking the Democratic nomination to suc- ceed retiring Rep. Jim Moran as Virginia’s 8th District congressman. Don Beyer topped the field, followed by Charniele Herring, Lavern Chatman, and Adam Ebbin. Beyer, the former lieutenant governor and Ambassador to Switzer- land, garnered 34 percent of the vote from the assembled Demo- crats for the 8th Congressional Dis- trict nomination followed by Her- ring, a Virginia delegate and former state Democratic Party chair with 13 percent, Chatman, the former NoVA Urban League president with 12 percent, and Ebbin, a state sena- tor, with 11 percent.. Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille and Virginia Delegates Patrick Hope and Alfonso Lopez each received 7 percent of the votes cast, while talk show host and lawyer Mark Levine got 6 percent. Candidates Satish Korpe, Bruce Shuttleworth, Nancy Najarian, and Derek Hyra each received 1 percent or less. Connolly was joined on stage by Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring, Fairfax County supervisors, state senators and delegates, and many other elected officials and candidates from across North- ern Virginia. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ March 20-26, 2014 ❖ 5 Opinion Burke

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Income Gap Alive and Well @BurkeConnection An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. Statistics make life in the area sound idyllic, In Northern Virginia, we have our own in- Published by Local Media Connection LLC come gap, and likely our own longevity gap. but many families are left out in the land of plenty. In Northern Virginia, we have a health care 1606 King Street crisis. In Northern Virginia, we do have an af- Alexandria, Virginia 22314 orthern Virginia is a place of tals, recreation centers, shops, restaurants, fordable housing crisis. Free digital edition delivered to wonder and plenty. So says the grocery stores, nursing homes and day care Tens of thousands of working poor people your email box. Go to connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe N New York Times this past week centers, with public and private entities pro- in Northern Virginia, families with at least one in, “Income Gap Meet the Lon- viding cradle-to-grave services to prosperous full time job, cannot afford to rent an apart- NEWS DEPARTMENT: gevity Gap,” (March 15, 2014). communities.” ment. Earnings of at least $1,100 a week would To discuss ideas and concerns, Fairfax County is cited as place whose resi- But here is where the crack in the wall ap- be required to afford market rate rent in Fairfax Call: 703-778-9410 dents “are among the longest-lived in the coun- pears: “The jobs tend to be good jobs, provid- County according to the Northern Virginia Af- e-mail: [email protected] try,” and compared to McDowell County, W.Va., ing health insurance and pensions, even if there fordable Housing Alliance. But the county’s where residents have one of the shortest life is a growing low-wage work force of health 50,000 retail workers, for example, average Kemal Kurspahic Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 expectancies. In Fairfax, “men have an aver- aides, janitors, fast-food workers and the like.” about $635 a week according to the Virginia [email protected] age life expectancy of 82 years and women, In Fairfax County Public Schools, more than Employment Commission. The county’s Amna Rehmatulla 85, about the same as in Sweden. In McDowell, 49,000 of the 185,000 students are poor 40,000-plus food service workers average $415 Editorial Assistant the averages are 64 and 73, about the same as enough to qualify for subsidized or free meals. a week. Even the county’s 38,000 local gov- 703-778-9410 ext.427 in Iraq.” In Fairfax County, more than 100,000 people ernment employees average $950 weekly, a [email protected] If you are reading this, chances are that the lack health insurance, including 35,000 who stretch in this area. Victoria Ross Connection was delivered to your single fam- could be covered now at no cost to themselves To read the story in the New York Times, go County Reporter 301-502-6027 ily home in an affluent neighborhood. In fact, or the state if they lived in West Virginia be- to www.NYTimes.com and search “income [email protected] many of us do live in the Northern Virginia cause West Virginia has embraced the expan- gap.” described in the New York Times. All it takes sion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, Jon Roetman Sports Editor is money. so its poorest residents do have access to health — Mary Kimm, 703-778-9410 “In Fairfax, there are ample doctors, hospi- care. Not so in Virginia. [email protected] [email protected] @jonroetman

ADVERTISING: Board of Supervisors Names March For advertising information Celebrating Inclusion e-mail: Intellectual and Developmental [email protected] By Supervisor John area, explains that Steve Hogan C. Cook this “simple day out Disabilities Inclusion Month. Display Advertising, 703-778-9418 (R-Braddock District) and about is designed [email protected] to help raise aware- after high school graduation? The move toward a more independent Andrea Smith he Board of Super- ness and generate club focuses on offering life-skill life. Whether or not intellectual or Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 [email protected] visors has desig- some conversation and vocation skill development as developmental disabilities directly T Debbie Funk nated March “Intel- about people with in- the club members learn to become affect your family, this is a com- National Sales lectual and Developmental tellectual and devel- self-advocates. Demand for these munity issue that affects all of us. 703-778-9444 Disabilities Inclusion opmental disabilities. services is so high that the club has I am confident through these ini- [email protected] Month” in Fairfax County. This one-day move- a waiting list of individuals that tiatives and more we can develop Both those with disabilities and ment will serve to harness our col- would like to join. strong partnerships to improve Editor & Publisher those without have their lives en- lective power to gain allies, foster In addition to the great re- lives, so let’s continue the discus- Mary Kimm 703-778-9433 riched when people with disabili- understanding, dispel myths and sources available through the ARC sion here in Fairfax County about [email protected] ties are fully included in the com- encourage a greater understand- of Northern Virginia and SPARC, steps we can take to make our area @MaryKimm munity. This special month seeks ing among people without a dis- Fairfax County offers opportunities more inclusive. We should use this Executive Vice President to help those with disabilities find ability.” The ARC of Northern Vir- for community involvement for celebration as an opportunity to Jerry Vernon ways to be involved in the com- ginia provides many resources to individuals with disabilities. The strive for an inviting and engag- [email protected] munity, and bring awareness to people with disabilities in our area County assists these community ing community. Editor in Chief others of these engaged neighbors. including support for families, em- members through increased trans- For more information on The Steven Mauren Managing Editor On March 29, a special move- ployment programs, and leisure portation, training, community ARC of Northern Virginia please Kemal Kurspahic ment of inclusion will take place. and recreational programs. advocacy, and more. The John visit www.thearcofnova.org. For Photography: In Fairfax County and in commu- An organization here in Hudson Internship Program is a more information on SPARC Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, Craig Sterbutzel nities across the country, people Braddock that also offers services great example. This paid intern- please visit Art/Design: with intellectual and developmen- for adults with life-long disabili- ship program in Fairfax County www.sparcsolutions.org. For in- Laurence Foong, John Heinly Production Manager: tal disabilities will spend time do- ties is SPARC (Specially Adapted Government is for college students formation about resources avail- Geovani Flores ing things they love out in the Resource Club). By providing a and recent graduates with disabili- able for those with disabilities in community. The ARC, an organi- different solution for long-term ties, and is accepting applications our area, please visit the Fairfax Special Assistant to the Publisher Jeanne Theismann zation that advocates for and care, SPARC helps parents answer through April 13. County Long Term Care Coordi- 703-778-9436 serves people with intellectual and the difficult question “What will All of these organizations seek nating Council website at [email protected] developmental disabilities in our my adult child with disabilities do to empower individuals as they www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd/ltccc/. @TheismannMedia

Letters to the Editor CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 Circulation Manager: tended provisional ballot determi- Ann Oliver Commending Election Officials During Sunshine Week nation process, later on providing [email protected] To the Editor: Elections for their transparency counts in the races for Virginia details about the progress of the During this year’s Sunshine and willingness to share informa- Attorney General and 33rd District recounts, all the while describing Week, the League of Women Vot- tion with the public in the follow- Senate seats exemplified the best the safeguards in place to protect ers of the Fairfax Area salutes the up to the 2013 general election. principles of open government. the integrity of the ballot. Fairfax County Electoral Board, Their handling of the election The Office of Elections frequently That integrity is essential for our General Registrar and employees reporting, canvass, provisional published updates on election re- of the Fairfax County Office of ballot determinations and reporting problems and the ex- See Letters, Page 7

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From Page 6 isn’t cute at all, but rather sad; for as many as 400,000 Virginians. those that unknowingly read your Nor do they offer an acceptable system of government to work. predictable, shortsighted and alternative. This is why during Sunshine poorly vetted “opinion” with the Week we commend the Fairfax hope that there is a feasible, sus- Bruce Neilson County Office of Elections for shar- tainable solution to be found in Fairfax ing important voting results and there somewhere. But also rather information with the residents of insulting; that you do not realize You Can Make a Difference Fairfax County, detailing exactly that most of your readers are not Expand how their votes in these important so gullible. At least the Connec- elections were counted and pro- tion is “free;” even if federal Medicaid in tected. money isn’t. VIrginia Jones and Helen Kelly, Brent Emory To the Editor: Co-Presidents Vienna Do you know someone who League of Women Voters of the works but cannot afford health Fairfax Area insurance? I do. My hairdresser Saying ‘No’ With supports an adult son who cannot Cats benefit from being in a foster work because of a physical condi- Not Cute at All No Alternative tion, and her four-year-old grand- home. We need long- and short-term To the Editor: To the Editor: daughter. She simply does not fosters for cats of all ages, mothers There you go again, Mary, spot- Thank you for your considerate have the money to buy insurance ting that “free” federal money opinion that a vote against Med- even under the Affordable Care with litters and kittens on their own. [“Voting against Virginia?” – Con- icaid expansion is a vote against Act. And she is not alone. In Vir- Email [email protected]. nection, March 12-18, 2014]. Virginia. This opinion unfortu- ginia, 70 percent of the uninsured Don’t you realize that many, if not nately gets little attention in the come from families where at least most, of your readers see through debate. one person is employed. your flowery attempts to sell an Those opposed to health care for According to the Centers for Dis- Consider imaginary utopia? I mean, it used the working poor in Virginia also ease Control, the uninsured are to be cute to read your “pie in the opposed an increase in the mini- more likely to use the Emergency Fostering sky” collectivist fantasies when mum wage, which has not been Room because they do not have a one could assume that your “in- increased at the Federal level since family doctor. Hoping their symp- visit the website, click on Participate tentions were good.” But that 2009. toms will go away, they often de- same old intellectually deficient, And there is no logic to their lay getting medical help until their Adopt/Donate/Volunteer at emotional appeal doesn’t manage reasoning why they oppose an ex- www.lostdogrescue.org to pass the sniff test anymore. It pansion in health care coverage for See Letters, Page 10

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A student at The Madeira School in McLean enjoys art in the school’s art room. Stacie Steinke, chair of Great Irish Food the Arts Depart- ment, says the During March school’s approach to art draws on a student’s natural curiosity, ability to perceive art in for different forms Visitors look at art created by students The McLean Project for the Arts’ youth art Homemade Burgers, and ability to from Fairfax County Public Schools in the show features the work of students from think spatially. McLean area as part of the McLean Project Fairfax County Public Schools in the Pizza, Pasta, Soups, Salads, for the Arts’ youth art show. McLean area. Photo courtesy of The Madeira School Steaks, Friendly Service & Cold Drinks Art Educators, Galleries Celebrate Youth Art Month Sunday Brunch Menu sion. 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Offer expires 4/15/14. scapes dotted with spring flowers skills, including creativity, problem solving, Experts said art education also devel- that there is anything wrong with how Not valid with any other offers. Not valid with any other offers. Band hand-carved sculptures fill a determination, concentration, collaboration ops self-expression and an appreciation gallery at the McLean Project for and confidence,” said Samantha Marques- for the work of others. “Elementary 5765-C Burke Centre Pkwy • Burke • 703-239-9324 the Arts in McLean. All of the art was cre- Mordkofsky, education and outreach manager school students create art with such un- they create art. ated by local school children. Meanwhile, for the Arlington Arts Center in Arlington. bridled enthusiasm for painting, draw- — Dabney Cortina, McLean Project for the Arts in Alexandria, parents and tots dip their fin- “Regardless of what field a child pursues later ing and creating things,” said Dabney gers in glue, clay and paint to create col- in life, these skills will translate and he or Cortina, communications director for the meaning to learning.” lages, sculptures and paintings. she will be better rounded because of … art. McLean Project for the Arts. “I think it’s be- For example, said Lyons, on a recent trip “It is a true delight to see parents and chil- We also offer multidisciplinary classes like cause they haven’t been told that there is to the Phillips Collection in Washington, dren making things together in the studio. Book Illustration, Amazing Architects & En- anything wrong with how they create art. D.C., art and French teachers worked to- “A Smile to last a Lifetime” Joy is found in the stuff they make — the gineers, and Murals: Big Art, Big Ideas where Currently going on is our youth art show gether to bring the Van Gogh Exhibition to collages, paintings, drawings and sculptures students have the opportunity to master tech- featuring Fairfax County Public Schools in life in both English and French. — as well as the more intangible things we nical skills in art while simultaneously learn- the McLean area. It is incredible to look at. Stacie Steinke, chair of the Arts Depart- build: relationships, confidence, creativity, ing about other subjects.” You see the talent they have. It is totally ment at The Madeira School in McLean sug- persistence and the many ways we make “What our art educators have known for amazing.” gests art education might not be taken as meaning through art,” said Kathryn Horn many years research is now confirming,” Eileen Lyons, chair of the Fine Arts De- seriously as other disciplines. “Schools in Coneway of Art at the Center in Mount said Benita Cathey, director of admissions partment at Connelly School of the Holy general have been responding to trends that Vernon. at Grace Episcopal School in Alexandria. “Art Child in Potomac, Md., said that the arts are you need more science and math education These are just some of the local art activi- helps develop critical thinking and reading a vital part of the school’s curriculum. “Arts and have been teaching to tests. Not at Ma- ties for children. In fact, Youth Art Month is skills. Art education is vital because it builds education helps students learn how to solve deira, but at some other schools, art educa- an annual observance held each March to concentration, motivation and confidence.” problems in unique ways and it deepens tion has diminished,” she said. “We look at emphasize the value of art and art educa- Jorge Luis Somarriba, art teacher and art- their overall learning experience,” she said. arts as a process. Our students learn to work tion. This year’s theme is “Start With Art, ist-in-residence at Norwood School in “Through collaboration and cross-curricular effectively with others. Our approach draws Learn for Life,” which was chosen by the Bethesda, Md., says the school is a commu- projects, teachers at Holy Child work closely on a student’s natural curiosity, ability to Council for Art Education, a sponsor of Youth nity of artists. “We believe in a process-ori- together to engage students in the arts on perceive art in different forms and ability to Art Month. ented and child-centered philosophy,” he many different levels. Art teachers collabo- think spatially. They develop cognitive Local art educators are using the month said. “Art nurtures self-confidence through rate with language, social studies, English growth, so they learn to see how parts re- as an opportunity to emphasize the impor- self-discovery and personal visual expres- and geometry teachers to bring deeper late to a whole.”

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Bring your fa- a musical murder mystery comedy set vorite teacup and wear your best tea in the 1920’s. party hat for special contest categories. Annie Jr.! The Musical. 7 p.m. Kings The cost is $25/couple with an extra $5 Glen Elementary, 5401 Danbury for each additional sibling. Forest Drive, Springfield. Tickets cost The Tea is Saturday, April 5, from 2- $4 in advance and $5 at the door. 4 p.m. at Burke United Methodist Call 703-239-4000 today to purchase Church. There will also be a silent auc- tickets in advance. Come out to the Northern Virginia’s Premier Party-Planning Expo on March 23 for all of tion with a portion of the proceeds to FRIDAY/MARCH 21- your party needs at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia. benefit SHARE - Share Her Annual Real SUNDAY/MARCH 23 Expenses - a Girl Scout Council of the “The Sound of Music.” Friday and Nation’s Capital program that provides Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 Fairfax. Verbal appraisals given by six Anniversary of English composer and free parking. Everyone welcome. funding for Girl Scout campsites, leader p.m. The Church of the Good appraisers. $5.00 admission (1 item Benjamin Britten, set in a framework Vendors include: DJs, photographers, training and financial aid. Shepherd, 9350 Braddock Road, included), $3.00 each additional item of works traditional and modern. photo booth, entertainment, venues, For reservations contact Sandy Burke. Join in and watch the all time (limit 2). Gershwin, By George! 8 p.m. Fairfax invitations and decorations, caterers, Latta at 703-495-0063 or classic musical with family and Shining Night: A Portrait of High School, 3501 Rebel Run, make-up artists, event planners and [email protected]. Reserva- friends. Tickets are available at the Composer Morten Lauridsen. Fairfax. In 1914 a sixteen year old more! 703-323-0880. tions close March 29. door or at HTTP:// 2:15 p.m. The Angelika Film Center named George Gershwin quit high The Fairfax Symphony Up Close GSPSOUNDOFMUSIC.BPT.ME in the Mosaic District, 2911 District school to become a “Tin Pan Alley and Personal. 2 p.m. GMU Harris First Baptist Church of Spring- Avenue, Fairfax.ºScreening of this song plugger.” Oneºhundred years Theater, 4400 University Drive, field offers Sunday school at 9:15 a.m., award-winning documentary film, later, we celebrate this American Fairfax. Celebrating the 100th FRIDAY/MARCH 21 followed by a 10:30 a.m. worship service including a post-film discussion with icon’s contribution to the world of Anniversary of English composer at 7300 Gary St., Springfield. 703-451- “Death at The Devereux.” Doors Mr. Lauridsen. Tickets $20 at the music, in an all-Gershwin Benjamin Britten, set in a framework 1500 or www.fbcspringfield.org. open at 7 p.m. with hors d’oeuvre, door or $18 in advance programºfeaturing his many songs of works traditional and modern. show starts at 8. Clifton Town onºwww.fairfaxchoralsociety.org and symphonic work, produced Meeting Hall, 12641 Chapel Road, “Death at The Devereux.” Doors during his tragically short but prolific WEDNESDAY/MARCH 26- Letters Clifton. Tickets include dinner and open at 7 p.m. with hors d’oeuvre, career. SUNDAY/MARCH 30 the show and are $40. The Clifton show starts at 8. Clifton Town 6th Annual Used Book Sale. Hours From Page 7 Dinner Theater spring performance is Meeting Hall, 12641 Chapel Road, March 26 8 a.m. – 4p.m.; March 27. a musical murder mystery comedy set Clifton. Tickets include dinner and SUNDAY/MARCH 23 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; March 28 8 a.m. – 4 in the 1920’s. the show and are $40. The Clifton Northern Virginia’s Premier p.m.; and March 30 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. condition is serious and more ex- Dinner Theater spring performance is Party-Planning Expo. 12-4 p.m. Gesher Jewish Day School, 4800 a musical murder mystery comedy set Jewish Community Center of Mattie Moore Court, Fairfax. Over pensive to treat. SATURDAY/MARCH 22 in the 1920’s. Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River 10,000 neatly sorted gently read Those of us who can afford in- The Annual Antiques & Trinkets The Fairfax Symphony Up Close Turnpike, Fairfax. If you’re planning books will be offered for sale at surance bear the cost of the unin- Appraisal Show. 10 a.m.-12:30 and Personal. 8 p.m. GMU Harris a milestone celebration, the NoVA prices from $0.50 to $2.50. On March p.m. Stacy C. Sherwood Community Theater, 4400 University Drive, Simcha Expo is your all-in-one 30, all books are $5 a bag. sured (working folks, pregnant Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Celebrating the 100th shopping experience. Free admission women and children) in several ways. The General Assembly usu- ally appropriates $100M from the General Fund (our tax revenues) The Messiah Festival Chorus for indigent care at state teaching hospitals. Hundreds of millions Robert Rudolph, conducting more are lost by private hospitals when they don’t get paid by the presents uninsured. Those of us who do have insurance pick up these costs in higher premiums. Virginia is the eighth wealthiest state, yet it is 46th in Medicaid Charles Wood’s expenditure. If Virginia accepts Washington’s help to make more people eligible for Medicaid, the federal government will pay 100 percent of the St. Mark cost through 2016 and 90 percent thereafter. And if sometime in the future, the federal government reduces its contribution to Medic- aid expansion, Virginia can modify Passion its program. The state budget al- ready includes language that com- pels the Department of Medical Assistance Services to disenroll the Sunday, March 23 expansion population if the federal match rate falls below current le- gal requirements. at 3 P.M. I’d like to see my federal tax dollars used to insure my hairdresser and other hard-working people right here in Virginia so Admission is free! Childcare is available. they can address health problems before they become health emer- Messiah United Methodist Church gencies. It’s a more common-sense 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield 22152 approach and a better use of our tax dollars. 703-569-9862 www.messiahumc.org Helen Kelly Herndon

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From left - Katie Tisler, Katie Klemmer, Nyc Nguyen, Will Peters, Stephen Diggs, Meagan Espinoza, Jordan Koontz, Jenna Gilbert, Catherine Ariale and Josh Lee.

Photos by John Ariale Children of Eden at the Burke Stage Burke youth wow community audiences at the Burke Presbyterian Church.

enior and junior high school youth from Burke From left — S Presbyterian Church pre- Nick Yoon, sented the musical Chil- Catherine dren of Eden in four performances Ariale, on March 13-16. The free events Garrett Niles, were open to the community. The Hunter Garden of Eden, Noah’s Ark, and Thomas, other stories of the Old Testament Michelle Ross were brought to life on the stage. and Abbey The cast and crew comprised Brewer. students from Robinson and Lake Braddock Secondary Schools, West Springfield High School, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science 60 and Technology, Immanuel Chris- PansiesPansies tian School, Irving Middle School, 50-75% Off Pottery areare Here!Here! COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Herndon Middle School, Canter- Oriental Fishbowls, Orchid bury Woods Elementary School and Bonsai Pots now OnOn SaleSale 97¢97¢ and Keene Mill Elementary Reg.Reg. priceprice $1.89$1.89 40% Off Lowest Prices Reg.Reg. priceprice $1.89$1.89 School. Director was Charlie Brady 40% Off Since 2008! of Burke, who himself is an alum- Landscape/Hardscape Sale Bulk Mulch, nus of musical productions at BPC. Off-Season Pricing – Playground Chips “It was a great joy to watch our Best Prices of the Year! Patios, Walkways, Retaining FREE Fill& Organic Compost incredibly talented youth bring Walls, Landscaping 99 this show to life,” said Linda Kurtz FREE ESTIMATES! $29. /cu. yd. of Burke, stage manager for the 9023 Arlington Blvd., production. “Each performance Fairfax, Virginia seemed better than the one before 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. 25%-75% OFF 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) it, and I was proud of the cast and 703-573-5025 crew for giving these important Trees, Shrubs & Perennials Open 7 days a week Biblical stories their all.” ➠ Visit our new Web site: www.cravensnursery.com Jubilee 9800 Old Keene Mill Rd. The show features music and Christian Center 703-455-7041 lyrics by Broadway award winning “Experience the Difference” composer Stephen Schwartz. The Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM Sunday School story is based on the story of Gen- Sunday School 10:10 AM 9:15 AM esis and is a heartfelt and often THIS IS “ECHO” Sunday Evening - Realtime Worship & Youth 6 PM Worship Service humorous examination of the age- Echo is a BIG sweetheart of a Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM Call for our Home Life Group schedule 10:30 AM old conflict between parents and girl! She is a loving, charming visit our website: www.jccag.org children. Adam, Eve, Noah and the 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax kitty, who loves her food and www.calvaryfamily.com “Father” who created them deal Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 attention! She was a very “Continuing the ministry of with the headstrong, cataclysmic Christ on earth” good momma to her 3 sweet actions of their respective children. The show ultimately deliv- kittens, but now it’s her turn ers a bittersweet but inspiring to be cared for and loved! message: “the hardest part of Copy/paste the link below to love... is letting go.” apply now to be her “Furever This is the 18th musical presented Home!”: by the church for the local commu- http://www.hsfc.org/app_cat.php nity. For a look back at the history b b of the program at Burke Presbyte- HUMANE SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY To Advertise Your Community of rian Church, visit http:// Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3 • 703-385-PETS Adoptions: By appointment only. • www.hsfc.org Worship, Call 703-778-9418 www.burkepreschurch.org/musical www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ March 20-26, 2014 ❖ 11 Sports Lake Braddock Baseball Looking for Missing Pieces Bruins graduated five Division I players from last season. By Jon Roetman The Connection

he Lake Braddock baseball team entered the 2013 season in a cloud of uncertainty, Twith several key athletes battling injuries. Senior right-hander Joe Darcy enters the The Bruins managed to right the ship, 2014 season as the ace of the Lake however, winning the Northern Region champion- Braddock pitching staff. ship and reaching the state semifinals. Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection One year later, the Bruins again face a sense of uncertainty. This time, graduation, not injury, is the culprit. Lake Braddock, a perennial Northern Virginia power two years removed from winning its first state championship, enters the 2014 campaign having graduated five Division I players from last year’s Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection team. Gone are pitcher Thomas Rogers (North Caro- West Springfield senior Amy Berglund will compete lina), outfielder Alex Gransback (VCU), catcher in the 10th Suburban Classic girls’ basketball all-star Garett Driscoll (George Mason), and infielders Alex game on Sunday, March 23 at Oakton High School. Lewis (Longwood) and Mitch Spille (Radford). Pitcher Nick McIntyre went to Division III Mary Wash- ington. Lake Braddock junior Nick Neville will The Bruins return a solid group of talented ath- move up in the batting order this season Going to Oakton letes, but the team has more holes to fill than usual. and pitch for the first time in years. “We’ve got a talented core back, it’s just at the level we’re used to playing, it’s going to take nine guys On the mound, Darcy, a 6-foot-2, 200-pound right- For All-Star Game and we’re trying to figure out who our best nine are hander, transitions into the role of staff ace. Darcy right now and where they fit in and where they’re gained experience as a starting pitcher last season going to play,” head coach Jody Rutherford said. “In and has “established himself as the go-to guy right Edison head coach Dianne Lewis the past three or four years, we needed to find one, now,” Rutherford said. two, three pieces. This year, we’re looking at five “Offensively, we’re just as good as any other year,” to lead the East team, including pieces that we need to find.” Darcy said. “The only area that we lack, really, is pitching, which, we’re all trying to step up and be Amy Berglund (West Springfield), SENIOR SHORTSTOP Jack Owens, who will play better pitchers and help our team win.” collegiately at East Carolina, is Lake Braddock’s top Rutherford said injuries will keep Supko (elbow/ Amber Bryson (Lee) and Tatiana returning player. Owens is working his way back from Tommy John surgery) and junior Colby Wallmow an injury to his right wrist, but said he should be (torn labrum) off the mound this season. In need of Torres (Edison). fine. depth, Neville will pitch for the first time in several “What we lost were good, all- years. he 10th Suburban Clas- Schedler (T.C. Williams), around baseball players — hit- Neville, a 6-foot-1, 185- Tsic girls’ basketball all- Samantha Porter (Mount ters and pitchers,” Owens said. “In the past three or pound right-hander, throws a star game will be held Vernon) and DJ Jean Pierre “Trying to fill their positions is fastball, curve ball and change- on Sunday, March 23 at Oakton (Mount Vernon). something we can’t do, but we four years, we needed up. High School. The West team is led by Madi- can find other ways to win. … “I came up to [Rutherford] The game features some of son head coach Kirsten Stone. We’ll always find ways to win. to find one, two, three this winter and told him that I the top seniors from the 6A The roster includes: Abby If it’s not hitting home runs and pieces. This year, we’re wanted to pitch,” Neville said. North and 5A North regions. Rendle (South Lakes), Caitlin hitting doubles, it will be “It was just something that I There is a 3-point shootout at 2 Jensen (South Lakes), Jenna bunting and dribbling balls be- looking at five pieces wanted to do to help the team p.m., followed by the main Green (Centreville), Katie tween infielders.” out.” event at 3 p.m. Blumer (Centreville), Bailey Junior infielders Nick Neville that we need to find.” Kevin Haswell, a 6-foot-2, The East team, led by Edison Dufrene (Osbourn), Arnelle and Evan Eschenburg, and se- — Lake Braddock baseball coach 200-pound junior right-hander, head coach Dianne Lewis, in- Collins (Freedom-South niors Ryan Henderson (out- will also pitch for Lake cludes West Springfield Riding), Katie Kerrigan (Madi- field) and Joe Darcy (pitcher/ Jody Rutherford Braddock. standout Amy Berglund, who son), Kayla Hix (Stonewall outfield) will provide Lake led the Spartans to a 25-3 Jackson), Nicole Zubovich Braddock with strength at the top and in the middle LAKE BRADDOCK will open the season at home record, a Conference 7 cham- (Freedom-South Riding) and of the batting order. against Flint Hill at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March pionship and a trip to the state Alexia Johnson (Broad Run). “Our top of the order is pretty good,” Rutherford 20. The Bruins will host Oakton in a rematch of last tournament. Admission is $5, with senior said. “It’s just as good as it has been the past couple season’s Northern Region championship game at 1 The rest of the East roster in- citizens and children younger years. [It’s all about] finding who is going to pro- p.m. on Saturday, March 22. cludes: Amber Bryson (Lee), than 5 admitted for free. Pro- duce at the bottom of the order. That’s what sepa- “We’ll find a way to get it done; we’ll have to do a Tatiana Torres (Edison), ceeds help to fund the North- rates your offense from other [teams].” better job of coaching,” Rutherford said. “It’s easy Michele Noel (Wakefield), ern Virginia Women’s Basket- Rutherford said senior Ian Reilly and junior Matt when you have good players to sit back and take all Cami Prock (McLean), Tykera ball Coaches Association schol- Supko have a chance to be contributors in the Bruin the credit as a coach. I guess I’ve got to really actu- Carter (T.C. Williams), Angie arship program. lineup. ally do some work this year.”

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AY AY COMING SOON! OPEN OPEN Extraordinary custom home featuring over 7,000 Sq. Ft. of luxury living SUND SUND space! Incredible location—just 1 block to Alexandria! 3-Car garage, prime cul-de-sac location with THE BEST VIEW IN ANNANDALE! Overlooking Pinecrest Golf Course and within walking distance to 2 Parks……it just doesn’t get any better than this magnificent home! Please call for further Clifton - $674,900 Fairfax Station - $1,095,000 Custom “Acorn” home on 1 acre backing to parkland Custom “Deck House” on beautiful 5 acres w/ barn information! View more photos at www.hermandorfer.com Kim McClary 703-929-8425 JUDY SEMLER DIANE SUNDT Jen & John Boyce 703-425-JOHN (5646) 703-503-1885 703-615-4626 [email protected] [email protected] Military Relocation Specialist www.JudysHomeTeam.com www.425JOHN.com Classic Hollow in Manassas $765,900 Grand 8 BR, 7.5 BA 3 fin lvl home on 2 acres * 2- story foyer w/dual curved staircases * SPRINGFIELD $629,900 Formal liv & din rms * Butler pantry * Eat-in gourmet kit w/SS appli- Gorgeous 4 BR/2.5 BA on nearly 1/2 an acre lot! Large eat-in Burke $1,800 ances, granite, island w/prep sink * 2-story fam rm w/stone fireplace * kitchen has been totally redone. Granite countertops & a center Lorton $680,000 Beautiful 3 finished level townhome near public transportation, commuter Back staircase * 2 main lvl BR suites * Upper lvl features master island. Updated bathrooms, too. Huge master bedroom with 2 3 Level Finished, Walk-out Basement, 1/2 Acre, High End Kitchen, routes, shopping & restaurants * 3 bedrms * 2.5 baths * Newly updated suite w/sitting rm, 4 other BRs, 4 BAs & 2nd fam rm * W/O basement walk-in closets. Main level office/den & laundry room. Finished Spa-Like Master Bath & Upgraded Guest Baths, Newer Hardwood kitchen * Step-down living room w/fireplace * Walkout recreation room. w/rec rm, BR, full BA & huge unfinished area. basement. Fantastic neighborhood & schools. This will not last! Floors, New Carpet, Fresh Paint, Porch & Large Deck, 4BRs, 3.5BAs. Call Judy 703-503-1885 Call Judy 703-503-1885 Call Diane at 703-615-4626 Jen & John Boyce 703-425-5646

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