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HomeHome LifeStyleLifeLifeStyleStyle With music including a rendition of “Halo” amongst the set list, the concert Special Section Inside would not be complete without an electric guitar or two. Langley senior Alex Blankinship played the electric bass dur-

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Clinical Psychologist Jennifer Leyton-Armakan talks to teens during the Teen-to-Teen Mental Health Sum- mit Thursday. Teens Talk Depression Mental Health Summit focused on

The team members hold their first place trophy in front of FIRST’s festival banner. destigmatizing depression.

By Reena Singh Hanna Hunt took her pageant World Champions The Connection crown off of her head that night to reveal herself as a Langley But if robot construction wasn’t hat if mental illness student who suffered from anxi- Great Falls’ Lego and suicide didn’t ety. The 17-year-old junior made enough, the team also recruited W the aid of MIT professors and the have a stigma? That’s teen depression and anxiety her Robotics Team National Institute of Health (NIH) a question Safe Community Coa- platform after winning the pag- to tackle the problem of safe drink- lition and the Josh Anderson eant. brings home first ing water in the wake of disasters. Foundation hope to make into a She said she often feels alone According to their findings, the reality. and like a failure even after hav- place at World demand for potable drinking wa- The two organizations invited ing successes. ter is expected to exceed supply students from schools through- “I didn’t want to go to therapy Festival. by 40 percent in the next two de- out the area and parents to the because you don’t want to think cades. Teen-to-Teen Mental Health you’re crazy,” she said. Rachel Stone Using labs at NOVA, the team Summit at McLean Community After the panelists spoke, The Connection created patented prototypes of a Center on Thursday to listen to teens and parents separated. water purifier, which filters all a panel of teenagers about their Parents were informed the best here some might see from heavy metals to hurricane experience with depression and way to help teens deal with de- how to help those who may be pression and anxiety while the colorful bricks, the six The team takes a field trip contaminants. “We also grew e- W fighting the problem themselves. students had a break-out session members of Team Posi- from competing to the St. coli cultures to test the bacterial “You have to speak up, or you to figure out the best way to tive Aftermath see Legos as the Louis Gateway Arch. effect of colloidal silver,” explained building blocks of the future. In a seventh grader Aaraj Vij, “Doing will be battling it alone,” said destigmatize depression at brain-charged feat at the St. Louis FIRST (For Inspi- the experiments ourselves and seeing the results was Will Rau, senior at Langley High school. ration and Recognition of Science and Technology) both fun and educational!” Their creativity and in- School. “Happy thoughts or After the teens discussed op- Robotics World Festival, these elementary and middle tellect is destined for good. “Our dream has come wishful thinking won’t cut it.” tions, they presented the list to school students won rave reviews for their robot and true, and we want to keep pushing forward until our Each of the six panelists - from other groups. Many students research. Returning home to Great Falls, their heads solution is in stores internationally,” said seventh schools like Thomas Jefferson found the event and discussion were filled with new ideas, and their arms toted their grader Vishnu Murthy. High School of Science and Tech- helpful and enlightening. first place trophy award for innovative solutions and Even after brainstorms and Google hangouts, these nology, McLean High and Lan- “I have experience with de- research. members aren’t ready to split. They enjoy dozens of gley High - urged those with depression,” said 17-year-old Along with regional and state contests, a year of hours of time together—on field trips, fundraising pression to get professional help. Jamie Simon, Reston. “It was preparation under expert coach Aditi Vij brought the for the Red Cross, and mentoring younger teams. The first step for many was to good to hear other people tell team to St. Louis for the world championship of Lego “We tend to bring out the best in each other!” said tell their parents. their stories, and I felt a ground- robotics. They faced over 600 teams under one roof, seventh grader Siona Prasad. “Telling my parents was one of ing experience that helped me flown in from 70 regions around the globe. the best things in my life because orient myself.” Much unlike athletic competitions, FIRST THEIRS IS A TEAM that bridges school bound- at that point, things started to Others came to the event be- innovatively encourages inter-team cooperation, aries and earth’s four corners; they attend five area change,” said Jack Saunders. cause they had friends who which fosters enduring international friendships. schools and their nationalities include French, In- Saunders said he was a happy were dealing with depression “Our favorite part was definitely meeting all the other dian and Chinese. One fun tradition has been learn- kid, but he began feeling a and did not know how to help teams!” remembered sixth grader Alex Tisseront. ing a new dance each year—this year, the robot dance change in his mood when he was them. In February, two students itself—and sharing their interests of chess, music, in middle school. at Langley High School killed THE TEAM’S ROBOT “Bubbles” was lauded by athletics and even comedy. “I was always a happy person,” themselves in the same week judges for its multi-geared cage design and pneu- Zach Wang, a sixth grader, thanks the coaches for he said. “My parents would call due to unspoken depression, matic function, which maximized accuracy and effi- fine-tuning his public speaking skills. “At first, I didn’t me their sunshine.” causing a surge of interest in the ciency. “Our team went through at least six different like to talk, and now I’m much less shy,” he said. By the time he was in high topic and a hope for change. robots before coming up with our final design,” re- Parent Astrid Tisseront also listed First Lego League school, he coped with his stress “I came here because I’m in- marked sixth grader Sanjana Meduri. “So giving up contributions of real-life skills: everything from re- by scratching, then cutting, his terested in this topic,” said 16- is not a word in our dictionary!” search presentation and receiving feedback, to ana- arm. He also coped through al- year-old Apiding Osika, As in any project, the final product was the result lytical questioning and product marketing. “These cohol, and nearly drank enough McLean. “A lot of people at my of apportioned roles and teamwork. Programming, are certainly not the first things ‘legos’ and ‘robotics’ to kill himself one night. school have these issues, and I digital design, research and documentation, construc- bring to mind.” “I wanted to get better, and don’t know how to help them. tion, and professional outreach were all on the team’s Now heading into its fifth year, Team Positive Af- that was a big part of it,” he said. It helped me to see how to deal agenda. With perseverance, the end result was real- termath encourages fellow students at school and in “You have to want to get better.” with the issue and see how com- ized through long weekend practices, evening calls, the community to join them. Learn more at Miss State Fair of Virginia mon it is.” and biweekly meetings. www.usfirst.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ June 11-17, 2014 ❖ 3 News

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The award for Best Play went to “The Children’s Hour” at Langley High School. (From left): Hayley Wenk, Madeleine Chalk, Kathleen Welch and Rachel Mayman. Cappies Awarded for High School Theater

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The award for Graduating The award for Supporting Critic went to Jamie Actress in a Play went to Joeyen-Waldorf of Great Lily Brock of Herndon for Falls from Langley High “The Children’s Hour” at School. Langley High School. Cappies From Page 4 schools from Arlington, Fairfax, award went to Langley High Fauquier, Loudoun, Montgomery School for “The Children’s Hour.” and Prince William counties, the The Cappies’ show season ex- cities of Falls Church, Alexandria tended from October 2013 to May and Manassas, and Washington, 2014, and Cappies shows were D.C. The event was hosted by Judy attended, on average, by 45 stu- Bowns, Janie Strauss and Ed dent critics. This year’s event in- Monk. cluded 58 public and private high — Steve Hibbard

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Clearing the Air on New Carbon Standards An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered By Congressmen Gerry lic does not want the “boot of gov- to homes and businesses. Published by Connolly (VA-11) and ernment regulation on their neck.” Local Media Connection LLC Paul Tonko (NY-20) To the contrary, when it comes to 1606 King Street basic health protections, the Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Co-chairs, Sustainable Energy American public overwhelmingly Free digital edition delivered to and Environment Coalition has said it doesn’t want the threat your email box. Go to of pollution on its neck. A 2012 connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe he EPA’s new proposal American Lung Association report found that Americans support the NEWS DEPARTMENT: to safeguard the air we To discuss ideas and concerns, breathe and contain a Clean Air Act by a 2-to-1 margin. Call: 703-778-9410 T The same report found nearly 3 e-mail: primary driver of cli- [email protected] mate change by reducing carbon out of 4 respondents believe we shouldn’t have to choose between Kemal Kurspahic emissions from existing power Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 plants is the lynchpin to reducing health and safety standards and [email protected] promoting the economy. They un- our carbon footprint. As co-chairs Amna Rehmatulla of the House Sustainable Energy derstand that the opponents are Editorial Assistant Connolly Tonko presenting them with a false 703-778-9410 ext.427 and Environmental Coalition, we [email protected] welcome action on carbon pollu- choice and that we can and must do both. And when it comes to Reena Singh tion and look forward to working repeated, will jeopardize the tre- The fact is that these standards Community Reporter with all stakeholders in a respon- mendous strides we’ve made in have been a catalyst for a new gen- setting limits on carbon pollution 757-619-7584 sible manner to advance a 21st protecting public health. Unfortu- eration of clean energy, new in- from power plants, a February [email protected] century energy economy for nately, some took to attacking the vestment in plants and equipment, 2014 poll found 7 out of 10 Ameri- Jon Roetman cans support these safeguards. Sports Editor ❖ 703-752-4013 America. EPA’s latest proposal even before and the creation of thousands of [email protected] Power plants are responsible for it was released. Last week, domestic jobs. Employment in the Seventy percent! @jonroetman But you won’t hear the House 40 percent of U.S. carbon pollu- Speaker Boehner said the EPA is American solar industry, for ex- Victoria Ross tion. Without addressing this “hurting our economy” with such ample, grew ten times faster than majority reminding the public of County Reporter ❖ 301-502-6027 source of pollution our efforts fade proposals, though he did note he the national employment average these inconvenient truths. They [email protected] in significance. Similar safeguards was no expert on climate change rate last year. prefer reckless rhetorical arguments and irresponsible inaction. ADVERTISING: already exist for other hazardous and had not yet seen the proposed Another tired but predictable For advertising information pollutants such as lead, arsenic, regulation. Let’s move beyond claim opponents will make is that Reducing carbon emissions poses e-mail: and mercury. And they have such rhetoric and look at the facts. electricity rates will increase. The a significant challenge, and we [email protected] worked. Why shouldn’t the same Take the first claim that carbon Washington Post’s fact checker, look forward to working with in- Salome Howard-Gaibler dustry, the environmental commu- Display Advertising apply for carbon? By targeting this pollution restrictions will kill jobs who does not take a position on 703-778-9421 source of pollution, we protect and devastate the economy. Evi- EPA rules, debunked this allega- nity, and stakeholders at the local, [email protected] state, and federal levels to address public health, the economy, and dence tells us that we can have tion noting that “this [claim] does Andrea Smith national security. both a clean environment and a not pass the laugh test.” The Clean this challenge. But first we must Classified Advertising be willing to move beyond these 703-778-9411 Unfortunately, there are those strong economy. In a recent op- Air Act amendments of 1990 also [email protected] who would have us believe that ed, Christine Todd Whitman, a were assailed by similar attacks. campaigns of fear and deception. Thankfully, there are indications Debbie Funk these and other EPA safeguards Republican, who is the former So what happened to electricity National Sales threaten our shared national pri- Governor of New Jersey and was rates? They decreased. Between that industry and the public un- 703-778-9444 orities. Just as they did when Con- EPA Administrator under Presi- 1990 and 2006, electricity rates derstand this. For example, use of [email protected] gress, in a bipartisan fashion, dent George W. Bush, highlighted fell by 47 percent in Arkansas, 332 solar power by American companies increased by 40 percent last Editor & Publisher adopted the Clean Air and Clean that “…between 1970 and 2006, percent in Georgia, 64 percent in Mary Kimm Water acts a generation ago, these U.S. GDP grew by 195 percent, yet Illinois, 28 percent in Indiana, 35 year. 703-778-9433 Those businesses, and their cus- [email protected] critics offer the same hackneyed thanks to regulatory changes an- percent in Michigan, 30 percent @MaryKimm arguments they always make: they nual emissions of carbon monox- in North Carolina, 18 percent in tomers, understand the value of investing in American ingenuity Executive Vice President contend the public does not want ide, nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide, Ohio, 36 percent in Pennsylvania, Jerry Vernon these protections, they will kill and lead all decreased signifi- 40 percent in Utah, and 36 per- and innovation – a healthier envi- [email protected] ronment, a sustainable source of jobs, bankrupt the economy, and cantly.” In other words, economic cent in Virginia. Even the power Editor in Chief cause electricity rates to double. growth and regulation can and do companies agree. The CEO of domestic energy, creating new Steven Mauren high-skilled jobs. Managing Editor This is the same crowd that waged intertwine successfully. American Electric Power, one of Kemal Kurspahic deceitful campaigns warning of Investing in new energy stan- our nation’s largest utilities, said The Obama Administration has Photography: taken a bold step in proposing a Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel death panels, a government-run dards actually has helped fuel that that with enough time to prepare, Art/Design: takeover of healthcare, and social- economic growth. For example, the transition to a cleaner energy 30 percent reduction from 2005 Laurence Foong, John Heinly levels in carbon emissions from Production Manager: ized medicine in the hopes of dis- since the Clean Air Act was passed future can occur “without a major Geovani Flores tracting us from the urgent need in 1970, every dollar spent on impact to customers or the power plants. We support that ef- fort and know that America’s Special Assistant to the Publisher for the Affordable Care Act. compliance standards has yielded economy.” Jeanne Theismann Such false and misleading $4-$8 in economic return on that Finally, these perennial alarmists health and economic wellbeing 703-778-9436 will benefit immeasurably. [email protected] claims were shameful then, and if investment. will argue that the American pub- @TheismannMedia Bulletin Board CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 Circulation Manager: To have community events listed in McLean a friendly, connected, and Practice Spanish as a foreign Improve your English Skills. 11 Linda Pecquex the Connection, send to supportive community for all, while language in this casual conversation a.m. Dolley Madison Library, [email protected] [email protected]. recognizing the special needs of older group. 1244 Oak Ridge Ave, McLean. Get The deadline for submissions is the adults and adults living with Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. focused help with reading, Friday prior to publication. disabilities. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown writing, speaking and listening. To register, please email Pike, Great Falls. Join us for stories, Adults. [email protected] song and activities. Ages 3-5 with a FRIDAY/JUNE 13 with the subject line “MSS Training.” grown-up. WEDNESDAY/JUNE 18 McLean Senior Source Training English Conversation Group. 1 Session. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 MONDAY/JUNE 16 TUESDAY/JUNE 17 p.m. Dolley Madison Library, p.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Avenue, McLean. Spanish Conversation Group. 1 Red Cross Blood Drive. 9 a.m. – 2:30 1244 Oak Ridge Ave, McLean. A volunteer-managed p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 p.m. NetApp, 1921 Gallows Road, Practice your English in a organization, seeking to make Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Vienna. conversational setting. Adults.

6 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ June 11-17, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ June 11-17, 2014 ❖ 7 Celebrate Great Falls on July 4th he 4th of July Hometown TCelebration and Parade in Great Falls will be held on Friday, July 4 at Great Falls Village Centre. Celebrate Great Falls Foun- dation has announced a dawn-to- dusk schedule that includes: * 8 a.m . — 5K Walk/Run — Great Falls Freedom Memorial The Great Falls Trailblazers are bringing the Annual 5K Walk/Run to local trails. Join the participants at the Freedom Memorial on the Library grounds. From there, go off-road on the Lucy Hanes Trail, along Arnon Chapel and past Great Falls Elementary before heading back to the Freedom Me- morial. Register that morning. * 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — INOVA Blood Drive — Great Falls Volun- Photo by Alex McVeigh/The Connection teer Fire Department The Celebrate Great Falls float makes its way down Col- The Great Save Lives, Give umbine Street during the annual Great Falls Fourth of Blood. Everyone who completes July parade last year. the donor screening procedure will receive a free Donor T-shirt. Photo Washington,” Little Miss Betsy hood, Best Business and Best Or- ID required. Allow 1 hour for do- Ross,” and “The Star Spangled ganization. nor visit. Call 866-256-6372 to Family.” 9 a.m. Registration at the Starts on Columbine Road and schedule your appointment today. Gazebo — 9:15 a.m. Little Patriot proceeds around the Village Cen- * 9 a.m. — Little Patriot Parade Parade start. tre Green. — Village Centre Green (at the * 10 a.m. — Main Parade — After the parade, enjoy burgers, Gazebo) Great Falls Village Centre dogs and snowcones along with Babies and Toddlers up to age 5 See the floats, horses, antique music, field games and festivities are welcome to parade their fin- cars and pets making a loop in the on the Village Centre Green with est patriotic display around the Main Parade. Be sure to spot the your Great Falls neighbors. There Green. Awards for “Young George winning floats for Best Neighbor- will be no Fireworks this year.

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Faith Notes

Faith Notes are for announcements and events in the faith community. Send to vienna @connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Friday.

The Antioch Christian Church, 1860 Beulah Road in Vienna is hosting a Father’s Day worship and Picnic beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday June 15. Each man attending will receive the book, “Playbook for an Uncom- mon Life” by Tony Dungy. A pot- luck picnic will follow the worship service where each person brings food of their choice to share. For more information go to www.antiochdoc.org or call 703- 938-6753.

The Jewish Social Services Agency (JSSA) offers a wide variety of support groups for those with emotional, social, and physi- cal challenges. www.jssa.org/ growth-learning.

HAVEN of Northern Vir- ginia offers a variety of free be- reavement support groups, meeting on a weekly basis. 703-941- 7000 or www.havenofnova.org.

HoneyBaked Ham of Reston 1480 North Point Village Center Reston, Virginia 20194 703-733-3860

Let’s Celebrate Dads & Grads! Father’s Day June 15th www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ June 11-17, 2014 ❖ 9 Father’s Day Photo Gallery

Three generations united on May 17, as Honor Flight World War II Veteran, 87-year-old Jim Tisthammer of California, was joined by his daughter, Janet T. and grandson Luke T. Jameson of Great Falls at the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Visit These Houses of Worship To Highlight Your Faith Community, call Karen at 703-917-6468

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8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II 5:00 p.m. Come Just as You Are Contemporary Service Nursery care provided at 10:00 a.m. service Samantha Siffring, of Great Falls, Caroline, Floyd, Stephanie and Christian Gaibler of The Rev. James Papile, Rector 16; Josh, 14; and their father Jim, at a Great Falls celebrating Christmas at The Rev. Laura Cochran, Assoc. Rector wedding in The Outer Banks last June. Riverbend Country Club. 703-437-6530 www.stannes-reston.org 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIENNA Reid Siffring, 4, and Oliver 450 ORCHARD STREET, NW Siffring, 2, with VIENNA, VA 22180 their grandfa- 703-938-8525 ther Jim [email protected] McQuaig, of Great Falls, www.fbcv.org helping out at the office. SUNDAY WORSHIP, 7:45 AM & 11:00 AM CHURCH SCHOOL 9:30AM-10:30AM MIDWEEK SERVICES, WED. 7:00 PM

10 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ June 11-17, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com farmersmarket Calendar Maria Spearman (Tai-Chi and Balance). 8-9 a.m. The Palladium Civic Place Green, 1445 Laughlin Send announcements to Avenue, McLean. 703-288-9505. [email protected]. Scott Ramminger and the Deadline is Friday for the following week’s Crawstickers (Blues). 5-7 p.m. paper. Photos/artwork encouraged. The Palladium Civic Place Green, 1445 Laughlin Avenue, McLean. 703- 288-9505. THURSDAY/JUNE 12 Pancake Breakfast. 8 a.m. – noon. Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band. 8 Vienna Volunteer Fire Department, p.m. Wolf Trap Filene Center, 1551 400 Center St. South, Vienna. The Trap Rd, Vienna. Celebrate an era Vienna Volunteer Fire Department with a band of rock n’ roll virtuosos Auxiliary will sponsor the breakfast. from the Beatles, Santana, Journey, All you can eat pancakes, sausage, Toto and more! $35-$65. 703-255- bacon, juice and coffee. Adults $8.00, 1900. Seniors 65+ $7.00, Children under Summer Exhibitions Opening 12 $6.00, Children under 4 free. For Reception and Gallery Talk. 7-9 more information please contact: p.m. McLean Project for the Arts, [email protected] 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean. Photo by Teresa Castracane/ Courtesy of 1st Stage SUNDAY/JUNE 15 Farrell Parker and Jimmy FRIDAY/JUNE 13 - SUNDAY/JUNE 22 Intro to Kayaking (12-Adult). “Bat Boy: The Musical.” 1st Stage Noon. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Mavrikes in “Bat Boy: The Theatre in Tysons, 1524 Spring Hill Hills Street, Great Falls. This Musical” at 1st Stage Road, McLean. A musical comedy/ introductory-level class is perfect for through June 22. horror spoof and satire on American beginners or for those who want to prejudice featuring a half-boy, half- learn how to paddle more efficiently. veteran and diplomat Robert F. Dorr, bat creature a the main character. Learn about different kayaks, who will discuss his newest book Performances now through June 22. paddles, personal flotation devices “Fighting Hitler’s Jets,” which Fridays 8 p.m., Saturdays 2 p.m. and and safety gear. On the water, learn combines basic historical information 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 7 to move the boat in every direction with compelling personal stories of p.m. Tickets: $32, Students & using forward and reverse strokes, a how Americans flying propeller- Military: $15, Senior (age 65): $27. turning stroke, a slice stroke and driven planes were able to develop http://www.1stStageTysons.org/. stopping maneuvers. Register at: combat tactics to defeat the newly 703-854-1856. http://parktakes.fairfaxcounty.gov/ introduced German jets. For more Kayak Tour-Moonshine & Mayhem information, call 703-938-5187 or (14-Adult). 9 a.m. Riverbend Park, visit www.historicviennainc.org. FRIDAY/JUNE 13 – SUNDAY/JUNE 15 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Salvador Dali: The Sculpture Falls.What is now Riverbend Park Collection.Wentworth Gallery, once was a safe haven for illegal WEDNESDAY/JUNE 18 1807 U. International Drive, McLean. whiskey-making operations during Morning Book Group. 10:30 a.m. 703-833-0111. the 1920s. Journey by kayak past Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown river islands and discover its shady Pike, Great Falls. Call for current past. This is not a whitewater tour. FRIDAY/JUNE 13 title. 703-757-8560. No previous experience required. Pokemon League. 4:30 p.m. Great II Volo. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap Filene Kayaks provided. One-person and Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Center, 1551 Trap Rd, Vienna. Pop- two-person kayaks available. Great Falls. Come play Pokemon with opera trio of Italian teen heartthrobs Download waiver and bring your friends! 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Highlanders lose Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection in region final, will face Western Branch at states. By Jon Roetman The Connection embers of the McLean baseball M team waited pa- tiently in the first-base dugout at Madison High School as a steady rain drenched the field. The Highlanders had put Joey Sullivan and the McLean baseball team earned a themselves in a position to win. state tournament berth with a 5-1 victory against Madi- McLean sophomore shortstop Conor Grammes went Now, it was a matter of determin- son in the 6A North region semifinals on June 4. 4-for-4 with two doubles against Madison on June 4. ing whether they would return to action to finish the job, or if Mother Nature would take care of McLean Falls to Chantilly in Region Final business. After a half-hour had passed, McLean would lose to Chantilly in the McLean hurlers combined to give up 12 runs, South region champion Western Branch in umpires determined there would region final, 12-0, on June 6. The Highland- Chantilly’s Matt Hogle tossed a four-hit shut- the semifinals at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 13 be no more baseball played on this ers used quality pitching, sound defense, out against the Highlanders. McLean also com- at Robinson Secondary School. Wednesday evening. The McLean and timely hitting to advance through the mitted three errors in the field. “We need to get past this,” Dowling said. dugout erupted. Players leaped region tournament, but none of those three “I’d like them to take nothing away from “We wanted them to remember what this over the railing and sprinted into were present for the Highlanders in the tonight — get rid of it,” Dowling said. “That’s moment feels like because we don’t have right field for a celebratory dog championship game. Chantilly took control clearly not a reflection of the team we’ve been to feel this moment again this year. Every- pile. early with nine first-inning runs and cruised the last three weeks.” thing is still in front of us. We’ve had one McLean defeated Madison 5-1 in to victory at Chantilly High School. It was While McLean fell short of a region title, the goal since Day One: to get to states. Now a rain-shortened 6A North region the Chargers’ first region title in program Highlanders will have standout pitcher we’re there. We kept saying, get us to states semifinal contest on June 4 in history. Neither team used either of its top Sullivan and Colin Morse rested and ready for and we’ve got a chance. We have the arms Vienna. With the victory, the High- two pitchers during the contest. While four the state tournament. McLean will face 6A to get it done.” landers secured what is believed to be the first region-final berth in program history. to end a pretty well-played game his fastball, he’s extremely diffi- “Conor had a fantastic game and won both regular-season meetings The Highlanders led 5-1 after six by both sides.” cult. When he keeps his fastball he’s been, of late, making some with the Highlanders, beating complete innings. After McLean While the game wasn’t finished down, he gets a ton of groundballs very big adjustments that are now McLean 8-1 on April 8 and 11-3 failed to score in the top of the on the field, McLean put itself in and he was able to locate three paying dividends now on the dia- on May 9. seventh, Madison came to bat in position to win during the first six pitches today, pretty effectively mond,” Dowling said. “Again, he The Highlanders, however, were the bottom half during a steady innings thanks in large part to the until the storms came. When he kind of gets overlooked because much improved Wednesday. rainfall. The Warhawks had run- performance of pitcher Joey does that, he’s tough because he’s he’s not physically imposing. He’s McLean, the No. 4 seed from Con- ners on first and second with one Sullivan. The Virginia Tech signee got the velocity. He always throws not the quickest guy, he’s not the ference 6, has won six of its last out and Michael Nielsen facing a was roughed up in his previous strikes, but it’s those quality strikes biggest guy, but nobody squares seven games after struggling dur- 1-2 count when umpires stopped start at Madison High School on that make the difference for him.” the baseball up better than Conor ing the second half of the regular the game. May 9, allowing seven runs — four The Madison baseball team Grammes. season. The rain continued to fall dur- earned — and five hits in 1 1/3 ended the 2014 season with a 21- “We said at the start of the sea- “We started to play loose, being a nearly 30-minute delay. At innings. Wednesday night was a 3 record. son that we felt like we had two cause we knew we were the un- 9:30 p.m., umpires called the different story, as the senior right- McLean jumped out to a 2-0 lead of the best shortstops in the con- derdog,” Sullivan said. “Especially game and the Highlanders were hander tossed a complete game, in the top of the first inning against ference on our team. When Joey for me. It was my final couple heading to the region final. allowing one earned run and three Madison starting pitcher John pitches, we don’t lose a single bit weeks of my senior year and I’m “To be honest, it felt like a mil- hits in six innings. He walked one, DeFazio. The first five Highlander of defense with Conor out there. enjoying them in school. We lion years,” McLean sophomore hit one batter and struck out four. batters reached base, starting with He did a terrific job.” started playing loose, we started shortstop Conor Grammes said “I thought about it, but today I Sullivan reaching on an error and Beatty went 2-for-3 at the plate. playing together. We got hot at the about the half-hour rain delay. “I was loose,” Sullivan said about his ending with third baseman Jesse Blake finished 2-for-2. right time. It’s been a fantastic kept waiting for those umpires to previous start at Madison. “We had Jones drawing a run-scoring base DeFazio suffered the loss for ride.” come out and call the game or say nothing to lose and I had nothing on balls. Left fielder Grady Paine Madison. The junior right-hander, The Highlanders started the sea- we had to go back out there. Even to lose. … Tonight was probably also got credit for an RBI in the who is committed to Virginia Tech, son 8-2, but dropped seven of their if we did have to go back out there, the toughest environment I’ve ever inning, when he was hit by an 0-2 allowed five runs — four earned next eight, evening their record at we all had the mindset. We didn’t thrown in because it was so hu- pitch with the bases loaded. — and eight hits in 4 2/3 innings. 9-9. let each other stop thinking about mid. Early in the [game], I really McLean added three runs in the He walked three, hit two batters “For a while now, we’ve grown the game. We kept our heads right. couldn’t get a grip on the ball, I fifth inning. Grammes and catcher and struck out five. into a pretty confident group,” It all played out the right way.” was so sweaty.” Caleb Beatty led off the frame with Madison’s Nielsen led off the Dowling said. “[There was a time] McLean head coach John With McLean leading by four back-to-back singles, and Jones, bottom of the third with a double, there in the middle [of the season] Dowling said it was “unfortunate” runs, Sullivan walked the Madison first baseman Jonathan Clines, and Trey Ramsey followed with an when we weren’t very confident the game ended the way it did, leadoff batter in the bottom of the and right fielder Evan Blake each RBI single for the Warhawks’ only and we didn’t have cause to be. adding the Highlanders were sixth inning, but responded by delivered an RBI single. run. The [coaching] staff, we knew the ready to get back on the field. striking out the next three Grammes, a 5-foot-10, 155- The loss dropped Madison’s whole time — and it’s tough to “It was an odd situation,” he Warhawk hitters. pound sophomore, went 4-for-4 at record to 21-3 and ended its sea- convince 16-, 18-year-old kids — said. “Looking at the field, we “Joey did a great job,” Dowling the plate, including a pair of son. The Warhawks entered — we knew the whole time we still could sort of anticipate what was said. “It’s been the same story all doubles, and played solid defense Wednesday’s contest having won had the talent, it was just a mat- happening, but it’s a crappy way year long — when he commands at shortstop. 21 of their last 22 games. They ter of executing.” 12 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ June 11-17, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

At the last concert of the year, Langley Orchestra recognizes each senior for

Photos by Chi Pham their plans after gradua- Senior violinist Gretchen tion. Co-concertmaster Julia Roesel beams as it is an- Hara smiles as she is recog- nounced that she will nized for her college plans attend the U.S. Military in an honors program. Academy at West Point.

Natalie Fahlberg, this year’s president of the Tri-M Honor Society, plays the violin during the senior-exclusive performance of “Transformers.” A Music ‘Out of This World’ ‘Transformers’ was a terrific piece Aaron Sun (synthesizer), and Langley High to close the concert and send the guest Joseph Reilly (electric gui- seniors off to graduation,” said tar). The Symphonic Orchestra School Orchestra sophomore Minh Pham. combined with the Chamber Or- The concert opened with the chestra to boldly go where no Lan- presents its final Sophomore Orchestra playing fa- gley HS musicians have gone be- miliar music by John Williams fore in their performance of mu- concert of the from the movies “E.T.” and “The sic from “Star Trek.” year. Empire Strikes Back.” The Philhar- Although the Langley Orchestra Senior cellists Julia Pennington and Harrison Nam play in monic Orchestra performed an- is an entirely string orchestra, this their last concert at Langley HS. By Katherine Cassidy other John Williams composition, pops concert was performed with Langley High School Junior “Across the Stars,” assisted by full orchestra which included ates shared their favorite memo- concert performed in the Langley former Langley student Alyssa brass, wind, and percussion instru- ries from Langley Orchestra when Auditorium until the high school he Langley High Katahara, who is currently study- ments. Orchestra students were introducing songs during the con- has completed its renovations. The School Orchestra per- ing harp at the Interlochen Arts grateful for the opportunity to col- cert. Following each member re- hard work of students, parents, formed its final con- Academy. The acoustical limits of laborate with professional musi- ceiving individual recognition for and the Langley directors ensured T the auditorium were tested by the cians and Langley band students, their plans after graduation, the 50 that Langley Orchestra ended the cert of the year on Tuesday, June 3, in the Langley HS Philharmonic Orchestra’s rendi- as the variety of instruments en- seniors came together and per- year with a bang. The concert was Auditorium. The “Out of This tion of “Jupiter,” a boisterous hanced the music and truly formed a medley from the popu- a collaboration with the LHS sci- World” themed concert was the movement from Gustav Holst’s brought it to life. lar movie “Transformers.” Craig ence department’s Astronomy perfect combination of presenting “The Planets.” Senior Benjamin “This year was truly brilliant and Hunter, Langley Orchestra alum- teacher Sarah Ell and her students, music and honoring the seniors as Nguyen performed an interesting we will miss the seniors so much! nus, arranged the music, and Se- who brought the Outer Space they performed on their high piano interlude, “Attack of the Ti- This concert was fantastic and the nior Aaron Sun created special theme to life in their astronomy school stage for the last time. Di- tans.” The Freshmen Orchestra rising seniors and I will work our musical effects on the synthesizer. exhibits. The LHS student tech rected by Dr. Scott McCormick and presented fantastic renditions of hardest to ensure that every con- “The orchestra concert was a phe- crew, under the direction of LHS Ms. Bo-Min Son, Langley Orches- classics in popular culture: the cert is even more memorable next nomenal experience and a great German teacher Herr Rademacher, tra enthralled the audience with themes from “Star Wars,” “Juras- year!” said Sara Zahir, incoming way for the seniors to end their conveyed the wonders of Space by music inspired by the mystery of sic Park,” and “Raider’s March.” In president of the musical honors journey with a bang. From fun projecting lasers onto the ceiling space, receiving a standing ovation an attempt to release the society, Tri-M. music to cool sound effects, every- in time with the music. from the full house. audience’s inner nerd, the Sym- In the spirit of Orchestra Tradi- thing about it was a blast!” said As he bid farewell to the stu- “The concert was a great way to phonic Orchestra performed tion, the final concert of the year Langley High Junior Ali Farzad dents of the Class of 2014, Direc- end the year and the pieces per- “Halo,” from the popular video recognized the senior class for This concert was not only the tor Dr. Scott McCormick encour- formed were very captivating and game, with seniors Alex their four years of contribution to final concert for seniors, but was aged all to “Live long, play beau- fun to listen to as well as play. Blankinship (electric bass) and the orchestra. Soon-to-be gradu- also the final Langley Orchestra tifully, and prosper.” Week in Great Falls

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hen a Great Falls orange and yellow. homeowner The mood could Wdecided she wanted to breathe easily be changed new life into her large covered porch after a long, cold winter, with pillows by she called on Anna Kucera, owner and principal designer of Gra- combining soothing cious Living by Design in Alexan- dria, to give the space a fresh look tones of sea glass, in time for warm-weather gather- ings. green and aqua, or “The client has an expansive porch with incredible views of by boldly Great Falls,” said Kucera. “She contrasting black [wanted] to refresh and update Photo by Veronica Bruno the outdoor living space while This Great Falls porch offers spectacular views, which designer Anna Kucera empha- and off-white.” still allowing the vista to remain sized when redesigning it for warm weather entertaining. the focal point.” — Anna Kucera, Kucera’s goal was to create a space “Although the porch is covered, we from outdoor fabrics made of 100 percent owner and principal designer of that was at once tranquil and invigorat- needed to select materials that could solution-dyed acrylic. The main seating Gracious Living by Design ing, but also respected the home’s withstand moisture and sun exposure,” area is accessorized with custom-sized, architectural features, including stone- said Kucera. “And considering the large flat-woven, polypropylene area rugs by to cover the back and arm cushions. work and wood siding. Kucera was quantity of cushions on the porch, it was Couristan. For the seats and contrast welt on careful to upholster the casual, but prudent to select upholstery fabrics that “Both solution-dyed acrylic and the back cushions, we chose a elegant seating with fabrics that were would not become tiresome after a season polypropylene are inherently mildew and neutral tone fabric with a subtle dot durable, heavily textured and able to or two.” fade resistant,” said Kucera. “We selected withstand the elements. The upholstered cushions were crafted an off-white solid woven from Stroheim See Porch, Page 4 Remodeler collaborates with Great Falls architect- Pub by the Pool homeowner to create expansive lower-level.

By John Byrd several key concepts,“ Arnold said. The owner “had been looking for a design/ ometimes it’s not that the lower- build firm to guide the material selection level is “unfinished,” but rather that S See Pub, Page xx the house itself is “incomplete.” Consider a 4,500 square foot Crafts- man-style home on a five-acre lot in Great Falls that gracefully segues to a sizeable pool and patio. Yet there’s no same-level bathroom, no changing room, no conve- Great Falls nient shower; just 1,500 square feet of ground-level insulated basement situated behind French doors, large divided glass windows and ample natural light. Interestingly, the owner is an architect. HomeLifeStyle He had sketched out a floorplan years ago, but — busy with other priorities — is produced by was waiting to meet someone with the Connection Newspapers skills to build-out the lower level to his www.ConnectionNewspapers.com satisfaction. Local Media Connection LLC Seventeen years later, after interviewing Photo by Dimitri Gana several contenders, he hires Chris Arnold, For more information, Chris Arnold at Foster Remodeling Solutions completed the intricate top designer at Foster Remodeling Solu- call 703-778-9431 or email lower level interior of a Great Falls home. One component: a replica tions. [email protected] Irish bar with an exposed 300-bottle wine rack tucked under the stairs. “I was presented with a floorplan and www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ HomeLifeStyle June 2014 ❖ 3 Home LifeStyle A Porch with a View From Page 3

pattern designed by Wendy Tsuji and Linda Ueda for Perennials.” The rugs are perfect for alfresco gather- ings: “Clients who enjoy entertaining outdoors and love natural sisal rugs are impressed with the way polypropylene rugs offer the same look with the added benefits of easy clean-up ... along with durability,” said Nancy Hardy, a design associate at Gracious Living by Design. Kucera used a neutral and timeless palette as a backdrop for vibrant pops of color in accessories such as toss pillows. “We created emphasis by combining succulent citrus shades of green, orange and yellow,” she said. “The mood could easily be changed with pillows by combining soothing tones of sea glass, green and Photo by Veronica Bruno aqua, or by boldly contrasting black and Alexandria, Va., based designer Anna Kucera chose neutral, weather- off-white.” proof fabrics for the seat cushions on this Great Falls porch, which she Photo by Veronica Bruno To complete the space, Kucera picked accented with vibrantly colored throw pillows. Alexandria, Va., based designer up a few accent pieces at The Virginia Anna Kucera created a covered Florist of Alexandria. “I found accessories porch a polished aesthetic. “The objects said Kevin Green, owner of The Virginia porch space that was tranquil and and finishing touches such as orchids in and works of art that we look for and Florist. “Our clients are interested not just invigorating, but also respectful of cachepots, a sweet bird votive holder and carry are as important as the floral in flowers, but in decorating their envi- the Great Falls home’s architec- greenery-filled urns.” arrangements that we create because we ronments, and we share that kind of tural features, including stonework These carefully chosen details gave the think they should always work together,” holistic approach.” and wood siding.

4 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ HomeLifeStyle June 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home LifeStyle Pub by the Pool From Page 3 “We talked about some of the pub’s general characteristics, exposed beams, process and generally help him realize support columns, backbar. Then, it was up the many details in a project of this scope. to my group to draft the elevations,” It was an exciting assignment from the Arnold said. start.” As became apparent, the pub would be That scope included a suite of rooms one of the suite’s central gathering areas. that includes a replica Irish pub, a bil- A half wall separates it from the bililards liards room, a media room, a fully- room; from the bar one wanders (bever- equipped fitness center and a wine cellar, age in hand) into the spacious media not to mention to the needed changing room. area, bathroom and pool-access foyer. “We wanted the pub to have its own “The collaboration began where the integrity, to be nicely differentiated, yet it floorplan left off,” Arnold said. also needed to interact with adjoining The billiards room, visually linked the suite’s other public spaces, was Every aspect of the interior design rooms,” said Arnold. designed to accommodate a regulation-sized pool table. needed to be developed, much of it in Hence, the Anglo-Irish style “drink rail” pursuit of a very specific ambiance, between the billiards room and the bar; Backbar cabinets are in cherrywood wall space for video entertainment and a starting with the replica Irish pub. the stacked fieldstone hearth in the family with a dark espresso stain. For contrast, state of the art audio system. room. mirrored wall panels, glass shelves and The defining focal point, however, is the Borrowing a few ideas from photos of halogen lighting create a sparkling hearth, which is plainly visible from the actual pubs, Arnold constructed replica surface any pub aficionado will admire. pub and billiards room. Originally a beams and stained them the signature Just below eye-level, a stainless steel standard builder-grade brick, the new black of rough-hewn timber. The room’s counter surface with a welded-in sink design employs cultured stacked field- existing steel vertical supports are, helps the barkeep maintain order. Com- stone, a nod to “old country” ambiance likewise, now clad in the same walnut- plete with kegerator, icemaker and that shows to good effect on cooler days. hued wood. dedicated wine- and beverage- refrigera- The adjacent billiards room, which Searching for a festive central icon tors, it’s a plan that can quench almost features a three window bay, was de- envisioned by the owner, Arnold and any thirst. signed to accommodate a regulation-sized team proposed a 300-bottle wine rack Other lower level chambers are equally (10x5) pool table. Visually linked to all neatly tucked behind glass doors under well-conceived. From the pool, one passes the suite’s public rooms, the room is the stairway. through French doors into 135-square- spacious, airy, interactive. “It’s entirely practical dry space storage, foot foyer tiled with slip-resistant porce- On the other hand, the 200-square-foot but the owner was looking for something lain. To the left, there’s a shower room fitness center has been situated for visually compelling that would add to the and changing area complete with bench; privacy. Accessible only through a back ambiance,” he said. “In addition to being on the right, the ever-convenient half hall, the family gym offers weight ma- spacious, it’s actually lit from behind for bath. chines and a treadmill in a brightly lit optimal effect.” The suite’s largest gathering spot is a space adorned with photos of top rugby To help unify the suite’s public spaces, nearly 400 square foot family room teams (the owner’s favorite sport). Arnold and team installed prefinished oak accessible from the pool foyer and the In short, a perfect place for pursuing a hardwood flooring with seven inch planks pub. Featuring nine-foot ceilings and four “personal best.” A wine rack built under the stair- in the pub, billiards room and family eight-foot divided-light windows flanking Foster Remodeling Solutions periodi- case and lit from behind is both room. Sticking with the darker, “old a central fireplace, the room satisfies cally offers workshops on home remodel- practical storage space and a world” color tones, the bar counter is multiple requirements. There’s an 80-inch ing topics. For Information: 703/550- festive icon that sets off an other- surfaced in Black Galaxy granite. LCD video screen mounted on 15-feet of 1371 or www.fosterremodeling.com wise empty wall. Photos by Dimitri Gana

Owners wanted interactivity in the primary gathering areas. The Anglo- Accessible only through a back hall, the 200-square-foot fitness center Irish “drink rail” separates the bar from the billiards room. Pre-finished offers weight machines and a treadmill in a brightly lit room adorned oak flooring visually unifies the pub, the billiards room and the adjacent with photos of the owner’s favorite sport: rugby. media room. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ HomeLifeStyle June 2014 ❖ 5 Local REAL ESTATE Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection April, 2014 Top Sales in Great Falls and McLean In April 2014, 19 Great Falls homes sold between $3,675,000-$565,000 and 102 homes sold between $3,400,000-$162,750 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

1 211 Clarks Run Road, Great Falls — $3,675,000

2 6718 Benjamin Street, McLean — $3,400,000

3 6022 Orris Street, McLean — $2,869,500

4 123 Commonage Drive, Great Falls — $2,250,000

d y a o ine R 270 P lls a F 4 5 8815 Gallant Green Drive, McLean 1 Potomac — $2,200,000 Great Falls River Roa 495 193 d 6 Address ...... BR FB HB ... Postal City ... Sold Price .... Type ...... Lot AC PostalCode ...... Subdivision ...... Date Sold

1 211 CLARKS RUN RD ...... 5 .. 5 .. 3 ... GREAT FALLS .. $3,675,000 .... Detached .... 6.83 ...... 22066 ...... BRANDES ESTATES ...... 04/01/14 7

2 6718 BENJAMIN ST ...... 7 .. 7 .. 2 ...... MCLEAN ..... $3,400,000 .... Detached .... 0.94 ...... 22101 ...... LANGLEY FOREST ...... 04/30/14 8 7 2 3 6022 ORRIS ST ...... 6 .. 7 .. 2 ...... MCLEAN ..... $2,869,500 .... Detached .... 1.06 ...... 22101 ...... RIDGEWOOD ...... 04/07/14 267 5 3 4 123 COMMONAGE DR ...... 5 .. 5 .. 2 ... GREAT FALLS .. $2,250,000 .... Detached .... 6.46 ...... 22066 ...... SOUTHDOWN ...... 04/30/14 123 McLean 5 8815 GALLANT GREEN DR ..... 5 .. 5 .. 2 ...... MCLEAN ..... $2,200,000 .... Detached .... 0.95 ...... 22102 ...... WOODSIDE ESTATES ...... 04/01/14 Tysons Corner 6 721 STRAWFIELD LN ...... 6 .. 6 .. 1 ... GREAT FALLS .. $1,935,000 .... Detached .... 1.73 ...... 22066 ...... RIVERBEND ...... 04/17/14 123 7 1203 TOWLSTON RD ...... 5 .. 4 .. 1 ... GREAT FALLS .. $1,925,000 .... Detached .... 5.00 ...... 22066 ...... UNKNOWN ...... 04/30/14

8 655 POTOMAC RIVER RD ...... 5 .. 6 .. 1 ...... MCLEAN ..... $1,673,000 .... Detached .... 1.15 ...... 22102 ...... POTOMAC OVERLOOK ...... 04/28/14 Vienna Copyright 2014 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of May 15, 2014.

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