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Deb Cobb Gathering with his family after the ceremony is graduate Ferris Akkad (on right) with his sister Nadine and parents Nihad and Reem Akkad.

/The Connection Viewpoints What was the best or most-memorable part of Kaitlin Nelson, Anne Norland and Sarah Newman are all smiles in the halls of Fairfax your years at Fairfax High? High School moments before they walk into their commencement ceremony on June — Bonnie Hobbs 14. The trio are all pursuing performance art degrees in the fall: Nelson will start her studies as a dance major at Oklahoma City University; Norland will study musical theater at the Tisch School of Arts at NYU; and Newman will study vocal performance at “Marching band; I played “The band program; I played Virginia Commonwealth University. flute and was also in the tuba in the marching band, the drumline playing bass drum last two years. It was just like I and cymbals. All the people in entered another family.” band made it fun.” — Ethan Cate ‘This Is Fairfax; This Is a Family’ — Rachel Schagrin urged the seniors to go against “I really enjoyed learning in High school the tide. “Lacrosse season; I played school. I studied Latin for four graduates 587 “Slow down,” said the principal. midfield. Also, my friends and years, and this is what I’ll miss “Take time to figure out who you my favorite teachers.” the most.” Chris Wise — Tiffany Shao students. are and where you’re going. Think about the people and experiences By Bonnie Hobbs that influenced you, and decide “The difficulty level in some “My freshman year field trip The Connection who you want to become. Really of my classes, especially calcu- to Disneyworld for orchestra; I listen to people, but make sure lus.” played the violin.” — Wooseong Jeong — Elena Kysar s the seniors in royal- your dreams are your own. Ex- blue caps and gowns plore what you enjoy and sur- Aentered Fairfax High’s round yourself with it so your hap- field house for their piness will last. God bless you all.” graduation, last week, parents ea- Next at the podium was guest Three Fairfax High gerly waved and shouted, hoping speaker Lillian Lowery, former to catch their children’s eyes, if Fairfax High principal from 1999- only for a second. And with 587 2006 and current Maryland State Students Are Honored students graduating last Thursday, Fairfax High School princi- Superintendent of Schools. Re- pal David Goldfarb makes uring last week’s gradu- senior who’s demonstrated out- June 14, that wasn’t easy to do. turning to the school, she said, “I ation ceremony, Fairfax standing loyalty, citizenship and “We’re here today to celebrate opening comments at the could still sense the pride and tra- D High honored three se- service to Fairfax High. Parker’s an accomplished group of men Class of 2012 Commence- dition here.” ment ceremony . niors with special awards. Robbie been active in the Leadership and women, and we’re excited for She then passed on National PTA Ashton received both the Out- Class, played on the basketball, what they’ll do in the years to come,” said Principal President Byron Garrett’s “ABCs of Life,” – Accept, standing Senior and Service soccer, and lacrosse teams and was David Goldfarb. He then had the grads-to-be stand believe and choice. “Accept the challenge to make a awards. Shannon Parker was given a wrestling manager. She was cap- and applaud their parents and teachers. success of your life,” said Lowery. “Don’t wait for the Faculty Award, and Jake tain of the varsity field hockey “Your parents will have a sense of pride when they opportunities to come along; take action. Believe in Snyder, the Fairfax Award. team, which won the Liberty Dis- see you walk across the stage today,” he said. “And yourself and give to a cause you believe in with all The Outstanding Senior Award trict Championship three years in your teachers always had your best interests at heart your heart. Choice, not chance, determines success. goes to a dedicated worker and a row. Parker also coached FPYC – and may have believed in what you could do, even Chances are something someone else gives you; leader, and the Service Award is field hockey and was a board before you realized it.” choices are up to you to make.” for a senior who’s given excep- member of The Hollow Trunk, a Goldfarb also led the huge crowd in rounds of ap- Finally, Honor Graduate Jenny Thai thanked the tional loyalty and service to the nonprofit that helps people in plause for those with 4.0 or higher GPAs and for parents, teachers and administrators for their sup- school. Ashton was a student-gov- Haiti, Guatemala, Afghanistan and those going into the military. Noting today’s tech- port in helping the seniors reach graduation. “Ev- ernment officer and that entity’s India. nological advances and 24-hour news cycle, with eryone here today has helped shape us,” she said. videographer for three years. He The Fairfax Award goes to the “information coming at you with rapid speed,” he “This is Fairfax; this is a family. also announced sports events and senior most outstanding in schol- made morning announcements. arship, loyalty, service and leader- The B’s have it! In the halls of Described by his teachers as one ship. He was captain of the golf and Fairfax High School, students of the school’s most “dedicated, track teams; and according to his line up alphabetically to energetic and valuable student teachers, Snyder “embodies the process into their commence- leaders,” Ashton worked with and determination, resolve and charac- ment ceremony on June 14. led others to improve the school ter” of a true leader. Involved in Pictured from left: Kristin community. He was sophomore school leadership, his church and Baird, Alysa Baird, Tiffany class president and served as Stu- Boy Scouts, he’s amassed countless Balbuena, Eric Barfield, Jessica dent Government Council presi- hours of volunteer service to Fairfax Barreto, Leah Barker, Maruo dent in his junior and senior years. High and to the community. Bekhit and Zach Bennett. The Faculty Award is given to a — Bonnie Hobbs www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ June 21-27, 2012 ❖ 3 News County Board Objects to ‘Transit Funding Game’ he Fairfax County Board of Su- state assistance to the Washington Metropoli- pervisors strongly criticized a tan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) using TMcDonnell administration plan the subsidy allocation model - as DRPT is at- to overhaul the way it handles tempting to do - would violate state law. SAM transportation funding, calling the move has been used by NVTC since 1974, and no politically-motivated “funding games.” state representative has ever voted against it. At its board meeting on Tuesday, June 19, “This move is being done in the name of supervisors joined other Northern Virginia transparency but, as the authors of the let- localities in signing a regional letter condemn- ter lay out, it only complicates the process ing the state’s Department of Rail and Public that Northern Virginia uses to fund transit Transportation (DRPT) policy shift that and could undermine vital services like abruptly changes the way the Commonwealth Metro and the Connector,” Bulova said in the directs distribution of its financial assistance statement released Tuesday. “Unfortunately, for transit to Northern Virginia localities. this unexpected (DRPT) action occurred The signers of the letter include Chairman without any consultation, which would have Sharon Bulova (D-At-large); Northern Vir- quickly identified some serious concerns.” ginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) The letter’s authors say that the current Chairman Jay Fisette; Arlington Board Chair- funding model helps “cushion the impact” man Mary Hynes; Falls Church Mayor Nader of unexpected changes in state transit aid, Baroukh; Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille; and especially for smaller jurisdictions. The City of Fairfax Mayor Robert Lederer. mayors and chairs also decry the short no- According to the letter, the DRPT – which tice for this change. forwarded $117 million in transit funding “It is not reasonable to change NVTC’s to Northern Virginia in fiscal year 2012 - successful and long-standing process with threatened to cut off all of the state fund- only 10 days’ notice after FY2013 local bud- ing for the coming year unless the jurisdic- gets have been adopted and after NVTC had tions immediately agreed to the change. complete applications for the state aid [at In a statement released Tuesday, county issue],” they write. supervisors said the McDonnell administra- “The new policy will create local winners tion is attempting “to circumvent Northern and losers with no time to identify other Virginia’s efficient transit funding system.” workable solutions to achieve DRPT’s ob- Currently, the state’s Department of Rail jectives. NVTC is not aware of any factor and Public Transportation (DRPT) forwards that necessitates a rush to action.” money to the Northern Virginia Transpor- The letter and background information tation Commission (NVTC), which allocates can be found at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ it based on the decades-old Subsidy Alloca- government/board/bdagenda/2012/draft- tion Model (SAM). agenda-june19.pdf According to the letter, failure to allocate — Victoria Ross

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Cast of Dr. Seuss. Ice Theatre Team in Competition he Virginia Ice Theatre of Fairfax is According to the U.S. Figure Skating Tcapping off its inaugural season website, “Theatre On Ice (TOI) is a form of with a trip to the National U.S. Fig- competitive figure skating that is popular in ure Skating Theatre on Ice Competition in Europe, where it is known as Ballet on Ice. Strongsville, Ohio on June 21-23. The team, It combines the grace of figure skating with based at Fairfax Ice Arena on Pickett Road, the excitement of theater and dance. Teams is part of The Skating Club of Northern Vir- consist of between eight and 30 skaters. Solo ginia. Skating to an original story based on skating is discouraged, but is permitted in Dr. Seuss characters, the 22 team members limited amounts if it enhances the overall first began rehearsing together in Septem- telling of the program’s story. The programs ber, 2011. They practice weekly both off the are judged by regular U.S. Figure Skating ice and on the ice. judges and are evaluated on technical merit The team was started by figure skating and presentation with emphasis on original- coach Olga Garrity who enlisted co-coaches ity, costuming, artistry and musicality.” Barbora Simkova-Bowser and Terry Barr. All The team will be holding try-outs for of the props and costumes were created by 2012-2013 season in September. Contact parents and coaches. Fairfax Ice Arena for more information. 4 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ June 21-27, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Board

Send notes to the Connection at Help Struggling Families in Your Community! [email protected] or call Our Daily Bread helps Fairfax County area families who are struggling 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated announcements should be submitted at to make ends meet by providing food, financial assistance, financial least two weeks prior to the event. education, Holiday assistance and school supply assistance. You can help your neighbors in need today by providing THURSDAY/JUNE 21 Fairfax City GOP Committee financial and food donations. Meeting. 7:30 p.m. Fairfax City Our Most-Needed Pantry Items: Hall, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. www.NorthernVirginiaGOP.com. • Dinner kits • Diapers • Canned fruit • Laundry detergent • Toilet paper • Snacks for lunches FRIDAY/JUNE 22 • Boxed rice • Spaghetti sauce • $20 grocery gift cards Senior Fall Prevention Classes. 2 p.m. The Woodlands Retirement We also need groups to collect and deliver food to our clients 1-2 Sundays a year! Community, 4320 Forest Hill Drive, Contact: [email protected] or 703-273-8829; Visit www.ODBFairfax.org Fairfax. Classes designed to work on balance and core muscles to prevent Our Daily Bread injuries and falls; Instructor certified in back and hip rehab. Every Monday 4080 Chain Bridge Road, 2nd Floor, Fairfax, VA 22030 and Friday in a heated indoor pool. $10. Registration required at 703- 667-9800. “Art Camp in Burke” for 5-8 years and 8 years & up. Burke Presbyterian Church, 5690 Oak Leather Dr. and Woods Community Centre, 10100 Wards Grove Circle. 703-250-6930. Register online: http:/ /www.czartlessons.com/

SATURDAY/JUNE 23 Franconia United Methodist Men Ministry. 8 a.m. Franconia United Methodist Church, 6037 Franconia Road, Alexandria. All men are invited to join. Participate in service projects such as Heart Havens, group homes for the mentally handicapped; the Job Jar, Adopt a Highway and supporting Camp Rainbow, a summer camp for the handicapped. Meetings are on the fourth Saturday of each month. 703-971-5151 or www.franconiaumc.org. Fairfax County Republican Precinct Captains’ Summit. 12:30 p.m. Fairfax City Fire Station #3, 4081 University Drive, Fairfax. 703-817-0271.

SUNDAY/JUNE 24 Fairfax County Republican Committee Volunteer Appreciation BBQ. 4-6 p.m. Burke Lake Regional Park Shelter C, 7315 Ox Road Fairfax Station. 703-766-4467.

WEDNESDAY/JUNE 27 Evolution of Fairfax Series. 7:30 p.m. The Mason Inn and Conference Center, George Mason University, Fairfax. Last of a three part series on where we were, where we are, and where we want to be. Presented by Chairman Sharon Bulova in partnership with the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce and Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations. Free and open to the public. Reserve at 703-324-2321 or [email protected].

SATURDAY/JUNE 30 Dog and Cat Adoptions. 6:30-8:30 p.m. PetSmart Seven Corners, 12971 Fair Lakes Parkway, Fairfax. Every Saturday. Sponsored by Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation. www.lostdogrescue.org. “Art Camp in Burke” for 5-8 years and 8 years & up. Burke Presbyterian Church, 5690 Oak Leather Dr. and Woods Community Centre, 10100 Wards Grove Circle. 703-250-6930. Register online: http:/ /www.czartlessons.com/

THURSDAY/JULY 5 Senior Fall Prevention Classes. 1:30 p.m. The Woodlands Retirement Community, 4320 Forest Hill Drive, Fairfax. Classes designed to work on balance and core muscles to prevent injuries and falls; Instructor certified in back and hip rehab. Every Tuesday and Thursday in a heated indoor pool. $10. Registration required at 703-667-9800. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ June 21-27, 2012 ❖ 5 News People, Places and Programs This week in Fairfax County. routes and the I-66 corridor. Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, “Public Of- Free Home Repair ficial of the Year” at its annual for Seniors awards ceremony in Fairfax on June 13. The VTA recognized Fairfax County provides minor Bulova’s “extensive and dedicated home repairs to eligible low and service to advance and develop moderate income elderly public transportation in Fairfax homeowners as well as accessibil- County and throughout the region, ity modifications for homeowners and in particular, her role in mak- with disabilities. The benefit in- ing the Virginia Railway Express cludes labor and up to $500 in (VRE) the success that it is today,” materials to complete necessary according to the news release. repairs or maintenance. Eligible Bulova is one of the founders of residents must be homeowners 62 the VRE commuter rail system, or older or have a disability, or and currently serves as Chairman have a family member with a dis- of the VRE Operations Board. She ability. Eligibility is also based on was also recognized for her lead- income requirements. Repairs gen- Lake Accotink in Springfield. Bulova ership in promoting public trans- erally fall in the following catego- portation service in Fairfax County ries: ❖ and the region, including extend- Interior and exterior painting Summer Boat Cruises Virginia Transit ❖Minor electrical repair and re- ing the new Metrorail Silver Line Cruise the scenic shoreline of Lake Accotink during a summer through Tysons to Reston; guiding placement Association ❖ boat cruise. The cruises are offered every day from 7 a.m. to 8 the transformation of Tysons Cor- Window and door repair ❖Minor plumbing repair and re- p.m. Sit back and listen while your tour guide shares interest- Names Bulova ner into a successful mixed-use, ing facts about local wildlife and some of the fascinating his- transit-oriented livable commu- placement ❖Screen replacement for win- tory of the park. Keep an eye out for the park’s resident eagles. ‘Public Official of nity; providing express bus service Beverages are served on board. The cost is $6 per person. Par- on the new Beltway HOT/Express dows /doors ❖Gutter ticipants must be at least age 13. To make a reservation, call the Year’ lanes; and expanding the availabil- 703-569-0285. The Virginia Transit Association ity and efficiency of service on the (VTA) awarded Sharon Bulova, Fairfax Connector, Metro bus See People, Page 7

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Send notes to the Connection at Fairfax. [email protected] or call 703- 778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated Nathan Warren of Fairfax has been named announcements should be submitted at least two to the fall 2011 honor roll at Loomis Chaffee weeks prior to the event. School, Windsor, Ct.

Fairfax residents Cara Bialek and David Paul Anthony Polanski of Fairfax has Hixon have been named to the fall 2011 dean’s earned a bachelor of science from Excelsior list at the Savannah College of Art and Design, College of Albany, N.Y. Savannah, Ga. Marine Corps Pvt. Cameron T. Harshfield Austin Lee has been named to the fall 2011 completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine dean’s list at Randolph-Macon Academy. He is Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. He stud- the son of Leah Lee of Fairfax and Seung Kyu ied first aid, uniform regulations, combat water of Arlington. survival, marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat and assorted weapons training, close order drill Brittney Ransdell has been named to the and operating as a small infantry unit during fall 2011 dean’s list at Randolph-Macon Acad- field training. Harshfield is a 2011 graduate of emy. She is the daughter of Denise Ralls of Fairfax High School. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ June 21-27, 2012 ❖ 7 Opinion Fairfax

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Jon Roetman Minds Wide Open for Arts Sports Editor 703-778-9410 [email protected] port Club, students ages 6-18 who receive $5 @jonroetman Arts play a vital role in educating children and tickets to every concert. Over 200 people attended, while in the lobby of George Mason preparing them for the future. ADVERTISING: University’s Center for the Arts, the FSO dis- For advertising information By Elizabeth Murphy vide arts education activities for children in played artwork created by fourth grade stu- e-mail: President/CEO, Fairfax Symphony Orchestra school, after school, and during the summer. dents at Woodburn Elementary School in Falls [email protected] Virginia is fortunate that Minds Wide Open, Church. The artwork was created as a collabo- Debbie Funk s we all know, reading, writing and a public/private partnership, was developed rative project — students listened to record- Display Advertising/National Sales arithmetic are building blocks of child- to recognize and celebrate the positive impact ings of the music on the program during class 703-778-9444 A [email protected] hood education. However, what is less of artists, arts organizations and cultural insti- time in school, and made art that reflected their widely acknowledged is the role that the arts tutions across the commonwealth. All ten liv- feelings about the music. They were invited to Karen Washburn Display Advertising, 703-778-9422 play in educating children and preparing them ing First Ladies of Virginia serve as Honor- attend the concert, not only to be recognized [email protected] for the future. ary Chairs, and the high-profile initiative in- for their hard work, but so they could hear the Knowledge of the arts benefits every child, volves state government, business corpora- pieces played live. Andrea Smith Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 whether the child grows up to be a scientist, tions, individuals and not-for-profit cultural In McLean, the McLean Project for the Arts [email protected] artist or baseball player. Youngsters’ exposure organizations who understand the value of held several celebrations around Minds Wide to the arts supports the work of classroom edu- the arts in relation to our children’s educa- Open, for Youth Art Month in March. The first Editor & Publisher cators by enhancing academic performance, tion, as well as the community and economic featured the colorful and exuberant artwork Mary Kimm nurturing a passion for learning, and provid- welfare. In 2010, Minds Wide Open: Women of students from nine McLean-area elementary 703-778-9433 [email protected] ing an outlet for expression and creativity. A in the Arts presented an unparalleled suc- schools: Chesterbrook, Churchill Road, @MaryKimm report from the National Governors’ Associa- cession of plays, dances, musical programs, Franklin Sherman, Haycock, Kent Gardens, tion states that children who study the arts are exhibitions, films and literature focusing on Lemon Road, Spring Hill, Timber Lane and Executive Vice President Jerry Vernon four times more likely to be recognized for aca- women in the arts. This year’s collaboration, Westgate. The second displayed art from [email protected] demic achievement and three times more likely Minds Wide Open: Children and the Arts, McLean middle and high school art students. to win an award for school attendance. The showcases impressive statewide events and The opening night reception attracted over 500 Editor in Chief Steven Mauren findings also note that the benefits of a solid cultural activities spotlighting programs on, people. Managing Editor arts education are even more dramatic for at- by, and about children. Minds Wide Open (www.ArtsVA.com) clearly Kemal Kurspahic risk youngsters. In recognition of how children Here in Fairfax, the Fairfax Symphony’s May demonstrates Virginia’s commitment to the arts Photography: Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, and communities positively benefit, more than 12 concert fell under the Minds Wide Open for the wellbeing of our children, citizens and Craig Sterbutzel 200 not-for-profit arts organizations and hun- umbrella. Prior to the concert, the orchestra communities. I join my colleagues in recogniz- Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly, dreds of individual artists across Virginia, in- held a family reception and instrument pet- ing and thanking all who contributed to an- John Smith cluding the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, pro- ting zoo for the members of its Student Pass- other Minds Wide Open success. Production Manager: Jean Card Letters to the Editor Geovani Flores Special Assistant to the Publisher of Supervisors will pony up $4 mil- supposedly violated Virginia’s right- hour laborers is a greater threat Jeanne Theismann Right-to-Work lion and $2 million, respectively, to to-work laws. Last time I checked, to the Commonwealth than a 703-778-9436 keep Washington Redskins training pro football’s agreement with the union where beginning salaries [email protected] Violated @TheismannMedia facilities in Virginia. But wait, these NFL Players Association requires are denominated in the hun- To the Editor: same public officials balked at that all players be members of the dreds of thousands of dollars. Let me get this straight. Vir- funding the Silver Line extension players’ union, a clear violation of CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 ginia Governor Bob McDonnell Circulation Manager: of Metro Rail because a project la- right-to-work requirements. I guess Rob Abbot Ann Oliver and the Loudoun County Board bor agreement included in the plan collective bargaining with $12 an Arlington [email protected]

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From Page 2 was charged with three counts of th (WRAP), the Independence Day Local taxicab companies coach victim had inappropriate indecent liberties with a minor Free 4 of July SoberRide program will be in op- throughout the Washington-met- sexual contact with the victim in while in a custodial and/or super- Cab Rides eration beginning at 10 p.m. on ropolitan area provide this no-cost 2001 while she attended James visory position. Wednesday, July 4 and continue service to local residents age 21 Madison High School. The suspect Rucker currently coaches swim- In response to Independence until 4 a.m. the following day (July and older who otherwise may have was employed by the school as a mers throughout the region. Any- Day being that U.S. holiday when 5) as a way to keep local roads safe attempted to drive home after swim coach at the time. The vic- one with additional information to nearly 40-percent of all traffic from impaired drivers during this drinking. tim was 17 years old and the sus- report is asked to contact Crime deaths are alcohol-related, a local traditionally high-risk holiday. oberRide is offered in the Dis- pect 29 years old at the time the Solvers by phone at 1-866-411- nonprofit group will be offering During this six-hour period, area trict of Columbia; throughout the incidents occurred. TIPS/8477, e-mail at free cab rides to would-be drunk residents celebrating with alcohol Maryland counties of Montgomery An investigation led to the ar- www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or drivers throughout Fairfax County, may call the toll-free SoberRide and Prince George’s; and through- rest of the coach, Noah Rucker, 39, text “TIP187” plus your message Virginia this Fourth of July. phone number 1 – 800 – 200 – out the Northern Virginia counties of 9125 Big Springs Loop in to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax Offered by the nonprofit Wash- TAXI and be afforded a no-cost (up of Arlington, Fairfax, (eastern) Bristow, on Friday, June 15. He County Police at 703-691-2131. ington Regional Alcohol Program to a $ 30 fare), safe way home. Loudoun and Prince William.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ June 21-27, 2012 ❖ 9 Viewpoints

Photos by

Principal Daniel F. Meier

presents the diplomas to Annelise Jensen Robinson’s Class of 2012 on June 14.

/The Connection

Sarah Anne Van Giezen receives her diploma at the WT Carly Buckholz, left; Paul Costantini, middle; Andrew Woodson Buckholz, right will be splitting up to go to different High School schools in the fall. Class of 2012 graduation Caroline Lee Znachko Where are you going What was the most in- ceremony. receives her diploma from after high school? spiring message from school Principal Jeff Yost. Choral director Michael Horanski leads the Robinson Photos by Louise Krafft/Connection Carly Buckholz: “University today’s ceremony? Singers and Select Women’s Ensemble in “Bridge Over of Virginia.” Buckholz: “It’s nice to hear Troubled Water,” at Robinson’s Commencement Ceremony Paul Costantini: “Northern Mr. Yardorough call us his on June 14. Terrence Yarborough delivers the Virginia Community Col- children.” commencement address to Robinson’s lege.” Costantini: “Congratulations ‘Tomorrow is Up to Us,’ Class of 2012 on June 14. Andrew Steger: “Virginia Graduates (the end).” Tech.” Steger: “Hearing Principle Strong Leaders and Mariam Eackloff: “Virginia Meier call Robinson our Woodson Graduates Told Tech.” home and that we are Drew Witter: “Virginia always welcome back.” Great Followers Tech.” Eackloff: “I like how W. T. Woodson High School graduates its senior class. Camron’s speech was about What was your best moving forward, not all By Erin Hodge seniors as he reminded them what they’d accom- memory for high school? puffed up.” The Connection plished in their past four years. “Today is gradua- Robinson’s Class after high school. Buckholz: “There are too Witter: “Mr. Yarborough tion,“ said Tannenbaum. “Tomorrow is up to us.” of 2012 graduates. Commencement Speaker Assis- many great memories for expectations for the stu- arents and friends settled into their seats The guest speaker, Admiral Thad W. Allen, for- tant Principal Terrence Yarborough high school, but graduation dents after high school.” just before 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, merly of the U.S. Coast Guard, had a similar mes- felt like a “proud father” to each has to be one.” P By Annelise Jensen all eager to watch the seniors of W. T. Woodson sage. “You are the architects of the future,” he re- Robinson graduate. His advice was Costantini: “Running What will you miss at High School become graduates. The low rustling minded them. “You are the message we send to The Connection if they lived at home they must pay indoor/outdoor track.” Robinson? ceased immediately as the Woodson band began the future.” The students remained silent through rent. Among the jokes told, Steger: “Graduation.” Buckholz: My peers. Pomp and Circumstance to announce their arrival. his speech, letting the meaning of his words sink he seniors enjoyed their Yarborough said that Robinson pro- Eackloff: “Playing on the Costantini: “Being odd.” Of the over 430 graduates at W.T. Woodson, 97 were in. “Define who you are,” advised Allen. “And make last few hours as duced “strong leaders and great tennis team.” Steger: “The relationship Honor graduates—students graduating with over a 4.0 sure you understand what you value.” TRobinson students at followers.” Witter: “Marching Band from high school.” GPA. Many of the graduates were also moving on to When the last of the Woodson High School Class their graduation cer- One by one, students received performances.” Eackloff: “Friday night military service academies or ROTC. The students of 2012 graduates walked across the stage, her ap- emony reminiscing about old their diplomas. The traditional air football.” elected a speaker from among their peers, County Stu- plause was the loudest yet. Once she returned to memories and new beginnings. On horns from the audience and the Witter: “I’ll miss the people dent Peace Award recipient David Tannenbaum, to her seat, all eyes were on Woodson Principal Jeff May 14, in the Patriot Center at occasional beach balls bouncing I’ve been with for six years.” send them off with a Charge to the Class. Yost at the podium. Upon his words of “Congratu- George Mason University, among the graduates couldn’t Though he kept his speech concise, Tannenbaum lations, Woodson graduates!” 435 caps flew into Robinson Secondary School’s class mask the overwhelming emotion Choral director Michael Horanski receives — Annelise Jensen easily elicited laughs and cheers from his fellow the rafters. of 2012, their teachers and parents that came after the ceremony. Out- multiple hugs from graduating seniors at said good-bye. side students and parents alike the conclusion of a musical selection. Viewpoints Robinson Principal Dan Meier were clashed between excitement said, “It’s the charity and spirit that and sadness. What was the the students have that makes them Graduate Andrew Steger pre- great.” He gave recognition to the sented the 2012 class gift during most memorable 149 students with a 4.0 accumula- the ceremony. “There are too many tive GPA, 113 with an International great memories from high school, The stadium moment of Baccalaureate Diploma and 25 stu- but graduation has to be one,” said seats at the dents that received National Merit Carly Buckholz, who will be start- Patriot Center Ally Batal Ashia Bales high school? Scholarships. Robinson is among ing school in the fall at the Univer- were nearly “When we went to the Stotesberry “Besides graduation, the first day of — Erin Hodge the top 100 schools in the nation sity of Virginia. Both students were full as the Rigotta for crew. It was probably the high school. That was when we met ev- most fun I’ve had all four years.” eryone we’d spend the next four years and Virginia’s 5th best school. a part of Robinson’s Student Gov- Robinson with.” “We take great pride in our aca- ernment Council and given special Class of 2012 demic success and are flattered by recognition during the ceremony. took their the ranking,” Principal Dan Meier Robinson Secondary School seats for the said in his opening remarks. comprises both middle and high Commence- Chosen Class Speaker Camron school, many of the graduates have ment Cer- Plunkett joked about the creator of been Robinson students for the last emony on Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg’s seven years. Principal Meier men- Thursday, David Bauserman “Working on the final project in AP “greatest procrastinations tool” tioned that 16 graduates will be June 14. US History with my friends Shannon and the memories that students joining the U.S. military. Distin- Drew Witter received a Nathan Albertson Alie Andrukonis and Ray. We got to kind of do our “Senior Night with Swim and Dive. “Animal Science in Academy, when will carry on into the future. He guished guests included Congress- Miriam Eackloff stands medal for his 4.0 accumu- own thing.” We all had the best time.” we got to go and groom dogs.” remarked that students are never man Gerry Connolly (D-11) and with her IB diploma. lative GPA average. given “instruction guides” to life State Sen. Chap Peterson (D-35).

10 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ June 21-27, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ June 21-27, 2012 ❖ 11 Home Sales In May 2012, 93 Fairfax homes sold between $1,175,000-$150,000. HIS IS EAR This week’s list represents those homes sold in the $1,175,000-$430,000 range. T “B ” For the complete list, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com D.O.B. August 20, 2008. German Shepherd Mix/neutered male, 45 lbs. This sweet guy Address ...... BR . FB . HB ... Postal City .... Sold Price ... Type ...... Lot AC . PostalCode ...... Subdivision sure has a story to tell, but we can only guess 3502 MAVIS CT ...... 6 ... 5 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $1,175,000 .... Detached ...... 0.50 ...... 22030 ...... COBBDALE what it is. He was lost and starving and res- 4098 ORCHARD DR ...... 6 ... 5 ... 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $906,000 .... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... 22032 ...... HALEMHURST cued by a kind person who tried to find his 3831 FARR OAK CIR ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $877,500 .... Detached ...... 0.11 ...... 22030 ...... FARRCROFT real home, but with no luck. He is very sweet, 10094 COVER PL ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $860,000 .... Detached ...... 0.14 ...... 22030 ...... FARRCROFT 3845 FARRCROFT GRN ...... 3 ... 4 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $790,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.06 ...... 22030 ...... FARRCROFT has a cute personality and tries so hard to 3999 BALLYNAHOWN CIR ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $750,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.07 ...... 22030 ...... FARRCROFT please you. He’s all white and looks like a 3824 HIGHLAND OAKS DR ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $750,000 .... Detached ...... 0.13 ...... 22033 ...... HIGHLAND OAKS small German Shepherd. He’s approximately 12648 DUSTY WHEEL LN ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $720,000 .... Detached ...... 0.15 ...... 22033 ...... CENTURY OAK 1 10125 MAIN ST ...... 4 ... 5 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $699,900 .... Detached ...... 0.23 ...... 22031 ...... HALEMHURST 3 ⁄2 years old, likes other dogs and good with 12754 LADY SOMERSET LN ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $665,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.07 ...... 22033 ...... RUGBY ROAD older kids and adults. Please come and meet 4235 MASON OAKS CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $660,000 .... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... 22030 ...... MASON OAKS Bear and show him he, too, can have a for- 3806 HEMLOCK WAY ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $659,900 .... Detached ...... 0.09 ...... 22030 ...... GREAT OAKS ever home. Attributes: 12526 LT. NICHOLS RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $650,000 .... Detached ...... 0.23 ...... 22033 ...... FAIR OAKS ESTATES Beautiful and Smart! 3465 BARRISTERS KEEPE CIR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $645,000 .... Detached ...... 0.08 ...... 22031 ...... BARRISTER‘S KEEPE 13006 RED ADMIRAL PL ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $639,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.12 ...... 22033 ...... WILLOW OAKS@FAIR LAKE HUMANE SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY 13519 OAK IVY LN ...... 6 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $614,500 .... Detached ...... 0.39 ...... 22033 ...... FRANKLIN GLEN 10544 JAMES WREN WAY ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $605,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.04 ...... 22030 ...... CHANCERY SQUARE Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3 • 703-385-PETS 4174 LORD CULPEPER LN ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $600,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.05 ...... 22030 ...... CHANCERY SQUARE Adoptions: By appointment only. • www.hsfc.org 10495 COURTNEY DR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $599,500 .... Townhouse ..... 0.05 ...... 22030 ..... CRESTMONT TOWNHOUSES 13202 CORALBERRY DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $580,000 .... Detached ...... 0.50 ...... 22033 ...... FRANKLIN GLEN 4103 HALSTED ST ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $575,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.03 ...... 22033 ...... CENTERPOINTE III 13200 CORALBERRY DR ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $555,000 .... Detached ...... 0.41 ...... 22033 ...... FRANKLIN GLEN 3127 FLINTLOCK RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $550,500 .... Detached ...... 0.36 ...... 22030 ...... MOSBY WOODS 10018 BLUE COAT DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $550,000 .... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... 22030 ...... MOSBY WOODS 10460 BRECKINRIDGE LN ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $548,950 .... Townhouse ..... 0.05 ...... 22030 .... COURTHOUSE SQUARE - NEW OPEN HOUSES 4013 QUIET CREEK DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $535,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.06 ...... 22033 ...... STONE CREEK CROSSING 13402 SPRINGHAVEN DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $528,000 .... Detached ...... 0.28 ...... 22033 ...... FRANKLIN GLEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 23 & 24 13122 MOSS RANCH LN ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $527,000 .... Detached ...... 0.20 ...... 22033 ...... GREENBRIAR 12919 STARTERS LN ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $520,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.05 ...... 22033 ...... HIGHLAND OAKS 3707 JOHN BARNES LN ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $509,000 .... Detached ...... 0.33 ...... 22033 ...... FAIR OAKS ESTATES 12495 LUCAS DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $504,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.05 ...... 22033 ...... FAIR LAKES COURT 4040 TIMBER OAK TRL ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $500,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.04 ...... 22033 ...... LEONARD PROPERTY 3544 QUEEN ANNE DR ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $495,000 .... Detached ...... 0.29 ...... 22030 ...... AMANS FAIRMONT ESTATES 3914 CLARES CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $495,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.04 ...... 22033 ...... PENDERBROOK 3512 SPRING LAKE TER ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $485,000 .... Detached ...... 0.29 ...... 22030 ...... COUNTRY CLUB HILLS 3851 INVERNESS RD ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $475,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.04 ...... 22033 ...... PENDERBROOK 13103 MADONNA LN ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $465,000 .... Detached ...... 0.41 ...... 22033 ...... GREENBRIAR 13039 STARLING CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $462,500 .... Townhouse ..... 0.05 ...... 22033 ...... WILLOW OAKS AT FAIR LAKS 10715 OAK PL ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $460,000 .... Detached ...... 0.51 ...... 22030 ...... FAIRFAX ACRES 3509 COBB DR ...... 5 ... 2 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $460,000 .... Detached ...... 0.52 ...... 22030 ...... COBBDALE 12846 MOUNT ROYAL LN ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $459,000 .... Detached ...... 0.31 ...... 22033 ...... GREENBRIAR 3209 ADAMS CT ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $451,245 .... Townhouse ..... 0.07 ...... 22030 ...... CAMBRIDGE STATION 4719 GREAT HERON CIR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $450,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.05 ...... 22033 ...... GREENS AT FAIR LAKES 3411 BROOKWOOD DR ...... 5 ... 2 ... 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $449,888 .... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... 22030 ...... COUNTRY CLUB HILLS 3979 ROYAL LYTHAM DR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $449,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.05 ...... 22033 ...... HIGHLAND OAKS 4031 WOODLAND DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $444,000 .... Detached ...... 0.20 ...... 22030 ...... WESTMORE 6609 Rock Lawn Drive, Clifton • $649,000 • Open Sunday 4032 GREGG CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $434,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.05 ...... 22033 ...... FAIR RIDGE 10914 SCOTT DR ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $430,000 .... Detached ...... 0.28 ...... 22030 ...... TOWN & COUNTRY FOREST 1-4 p.m. • Ed Duggan, Century 21 • 703-989-7735 Copyright 2012 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of June 15, 2012. When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click on the “This Week in Real Estate” link. Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times Be a part of these Annandale 7811 Ridgewood Dr...... $699,900...... Sun 1-4...... Jim Souvagis.....Long & Foster..703-919-9191 upcoming 2012 Burke 6002 Liberty Bell Ct...... $329,999...... Sun 1-3...... Deliea Roebuck...... Prudential..703-550-4663 6224 Mockingbird Pond Terr..$340,000...... Sun 1-4...... Sue Spence...... Weichert..571-214-9686 Special Sections! 7006 Veering Ln...... $589,950...... Sun 1-4..Kathleen Quintarelli...... Weichert..703-862-8808 Centreville Summer Fun and Entertainment: 5212 Elkheart Ct...... $497,000...... Sun 1-4...... John Baird....Samson Props...703.609.1501 Publishing 6/27, Ads due 6/21 6455 La Petite Pl...... $609,000...... Sat 1-4...... Barbara Blumer..Coldwell Banker..703-405-5993 Wellbeing: Retirement Homes Chantilly and Communities Publishing 7/4, 41994 Kudu Ct ...... $738,000...... Sun 1-4...... Rich Triplett....Samson Props..703-217-1348 42344 Astors Beachwood...... $899,900...... Sun 1-4...... Vera Buonafede...... Weichert..703-501-5015 Ads due 6/28 Clifton HomeLifeStyle: Planning 12129 Beaver Creek Rd...... $950,000...... Sat 1-4...... Diane Lenahan...... Wolf Run..703-283-7328 Renovations part 1 Publishing 12406 Shari Hunt Grove...... $1,050,000...... Sun 1-4..Carol Hermandorfer.....Long & Foster..703-503-1812 7/11, Ads due 7/5 13300 Compton Rd...... $559,000...... Sun 2-4...... Marsha Wolber.....Long & Foster..703-618-4397 13919 South Springs Dr...... N/A...... Sun 1-4...... Ann York....Samson Props..571-237-7985 A+: Planning for the Fall School 6609 Rock Lawn Dr...... $649,000...... Sun 1-4...... Ed Duggan...... Century 21..703-989-7735 7529 Evans Ford Rd...... $749,900...... Sun 1-4..Carol Hermandorfer.....Long & Foster..703-503-1812 Year part 1 Publishing 7/18, 7700 Kincheloe Rd...... $1,395,000...... Sun 1-4..Carol Hermandorfer.....Long & Foster..703-503-1812 Ads due 7/12 Fairfax Pet Connection: Publishing 7/25, 10849 Santa Clara Dr...... $434,900...... Sat 1-4.....Christine Shevock...... RE/MAX..703-475-3986 Ads due 7/19 5535 Wilford Ct...... $349,900...... Sun 1-4...... Cyndee Julian.....Long & Foster..703-201-5834 12418 Ox Hill Rd...... $475,000...... Sun 1-4...... Ritu Desai....Samson Props..703-625-4949 Wellbeing: Dentists Publishing 3950 Collis Oak Ct...... $384,900.....Sat 12-4...... Myra Hiser.....Long & Foster..571-426-4391 4202 Pinefield Ct...... $489,900...... Sun 1-4...... Kathleen Miller....Samson Props..703-409-7637 8/1, Ads due 7/26 4335 Stevens Battle Ln ...... $429,000...... Sun 1-4...... Donny Samson....Samson Props..703-864-4894 HomeLifeStyle: Planning Fairfax Station Renovations part 2 Publishing 5599 Smoke Rise Ln...... $1,425,000...... Sun 1-4...... Ann Grainger.....Long & Foster..703-503-1870 6304 Youngs Branch Dr...... $694,900...... Sun 1-4.....Christine Shevock...... RE/MAX..703-475-3986 8/8, Ads due 8/2 8513 Chase Glen Cir...... $719,900...... Sun 1-4...... David Billups.....Long & Foster..703-967-8700 A+: Planning for the Fall School Falls Church Year part 2 Publishing 8/15, 7581 Chrisland Cove...... $510,000....Sun 12-3...... Barbara Blumer..Coldwell Banker..703-405-5993 Ads due 8/8 Kingstowne/Alexandria 6887 Rolling Creek Way...... $579,950.....Sun 1-4..Tom & Cindy & Assoc..Long & Foster..703-822-0207 Insiders and Newcomer's Lorton Community Guide: Publishing 8703 Flowering Dogwood Ln.$763,500...... Sun 1-4...... Gloria Price...... Century 21..703-491-9570 8/22, Ads due 8/16 Manassas Focus on Seniors: How to live 7629 Holbrook Ct...... $495,000...... Sun 1-4...... Cassandra Lutjen...... Weichert..484-330-6551 Healthy Publishing 8/29, Springfield Ads due 8/23 7209 Bonniemill Pl...... $624,900...... Sun 1-4...... Crystal Sarno.....Long & Foster..703-927-6264 6024 Sherborn Ln...... $564,752..Sat/Sun 1-4...... Karen Brown...... Weichert..703-644-1364 7402 Scarborough St...... $539,999...... Sun 1-5.....Stephen Donohoe...... Premier..703-455-0200 Questions? E-mail sales@ connectionnewspapers.com To add your Realtor represented Open House to these or call 703-778-9431 weekly listings, please call Karen Washburn at 703-778-9422 or E-Mail the info to: [email protected] All listings due by Tuesday at 3 P.M.

12 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ June 21-27, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com The County Line

The original four-bedroom farmhouse that became Mondloch House was The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development dedicated in December 1978 as the first shelter in Fairfax County. In (HCD) is developing the “Residences at Mondloch” in partnership with 1979, the shelter was named in honor of Bob Mondloch, a founding the Fairfax County Office to Prevent and End Homelessness, New Hope member of the Route One Task Force for Human Services, who died Housing, and other community partners. shortly after the shelter opened. Shelter Becoming ‘Residences at Mondloch’ Mondloch House undergoes renovation, Mondloch House – Then & Now Before there was a Mondloch House, there was ment and Housing Authority and asked for $10,000 will include 20 affordable housing units. - and still is - a Route One Task Force for Human for a shelter. “Naturally, the commissioners wanted Services. In the mid-1970s, housing was the task to know if I had a plan. The answer was ‘no,’ but I force’s top priority, and sheltering those who were assumed by the time they gave the money we By Victoria Ross sibility and needed substantial rehabilita- homeless and living in run-down motels along the would have a plan,” Kennedy said. I guess they The Connection tion. Route One corridor was the most critical need. believed me because they gave us $9,000. In Oc- As Fairfax County enters its fifth year of In the early 1970s, Eleanor Kennedy, a task force tober 1977, we incorporated a new nonprofit chair, went before the Fairfax County Redevelop- agency, Route One Corridor Housing, Inc.” airfax County’s focus on ending the 10-Year Plan to Prevent and End homelessness took a step forward Homelessness, local homeless advocates are this month when the county be- sharpening the focus on Housing First and Mondloch House - Then Mondloch House - Now F Route One Corridor Housing’s first priority was Under the leadership of Fairfax County Depart- gan renovating its first ever home- various proven housing strategies to get the less shelter - Mondloch House - to increase homeless housed as quickly as possible. to locate a shelter facility. Fortunately, a farmhouse ment of Housing and Community Development was located for $8,000 down with an option to (HCD) and other community partners, Mondloch housing opportunities for single adults. Housing First is a nationwide approach that purchase in 18 months for an additional $65,000. II is being rehabilitated into The Residences at “This is a huge opportunity to house for- provides people who are homeless perma- This was just the opportunity that the new non- Mondloch, a building of 20 fully-furnished effi- merly homeless singles in our community,” nent housing first, along with supportive profit needed. In December 1978 the four-bedroom ciency units. said Dean Klein, director of the county’s services, instead of placing them into shel- house was dedicated as the first shelter in Fairfax New Hope Housing, based in Alexandria, has County, and it opened for use in January 1979. designed and begun implementation of the Next Office to Prevent and End Homelessness ters. This means housing becomes the first Later that year, the shelter was named in honor of Steps Family Program. The program is an innova- (OPEH). step in moving out of homelessness, not the Bob Mondloch, a founding task force member and tive new model for serving families who experience When the renovation is complete in June last. its first treasurer, who died shortly after the shel- homelessness by utilizing apartments rather than ter opened. a congregate living facility. The apartment model 2013, the Residences at Mondloch will in- Through this exciting effort we are able In 1983, Fairfax County built a second facility on allows families greater autonomy and provides clude the creation of 20 affordable effi- to provide housing opportunities for singles the same site, which was named Mondloch II Shel- staff an opportunity to assess daily living skills such ciency units for formerly homeless adults. through this new facility. We are also able ter, in response to the growing need for family as cooking, budgeting, basic home maintenance The project, estimated to cost $3,353,204, to implement an innovative approach to shelter. Eight years later a large addition was built and parenting. The Next Steps Family Program using state and county funds. The expanded facil- (which maintains existing shelter capacity) will will expand the 8,463 square foot building serving homeless families who would have ity could serve 45 people plus infants, an average enable families experiencing homelessness to move and add 2,953 square feet of new floor been referred to the shelter,” said Klein. of 17 families every night. more rapidly into permanent housing. space. Next Steps, a new program operated by In 1999 the original farmhouse was replaced The pioneering strategy behind the development of The housing will provide homeless singles New Hope Housing in partnership with with a handicapped- accessible, more functional the Next Steps Family Program is its use of tiered facility to serve a changing population of vulner- service levels that quickly identify and address with the rare opportunity to be safely OPEH and others, has been launched this able single homeless adults. This state-of-the-art barriers to housing, enabling the movement of housed while receiving services – substance year in serving homeless families and fami- facility, still called Mondloch House I, opened in families more rapidly into safe, appropriate and abuse, medical services, and education - lies who have experienced domestic vio- April 2000. affordable permanent housing. necessary to remain independent in the lence in 18 scattered site apartments. This Information provided by Fairfax County’s Office to Prevent and End Homelessness community. According to Klein, residents program focuses on rapidly moving these will be required to pay 30 percent of their families to permanent housing. “This is the first time the partnership has vent a rise in homelessness in the future. income in rent. The units have been de- “The most pressing issue we have is safe, had a baseline to compare against,” O’Reilly In the NAEH’s second annual State of the signed for persons with disability or employ- affordable and accessible housing, “said said. Homelessness report, released in 2012, ment income that will not support market Michael O’Reilly, Governing Board Chair- He also noted that during the same pe- Roman noted that funds from a $1.5 bil- rents. man of the Fairfax-Falls Church Community riod, more homeless were able to move into lion federal stimulus initiative focused on “By renovating Mondloch House, we are Partnership to Prevent and End permanent housing, up from 482 in fiscal preventing a recession-related increase in moving the community another step to- Homelessness. “We’ve been working to- year 2010 to 714 in fiscal year 2011. homelessness are nearly gone. Roman said wards reaching the goal of preventing and wards a goal of 2,650 housing units to be He cited affordable housing as one of the a combination of factors, including persis- ending homelessness by dedicating critical made available over the 10-year period in partnership’s biggest challenges. “Creating tent unemployment, rising housing cost housing and service resources,” Klein said. order to end homelessness in our commu- affordable, appropriate and safe housing burden, and an increase in doubled up Mondloch is currently operated by New nity.” options for those at the lowest income lev- households, suggest heightened risk of Hope Housing under contract with OPEH. During O’Reilly’s annual presentation to els has to be a top priority. For many of our homelessness for more and more Ameri- Klein said Fairfax County’s Housing and the Board of Supervisors in May, he noted elderly, disabled and low-income neighbors, cans. Community Development (HCD), New that there has been a decrease in the num- long-term affordability is one of the most “In order to prevent a rise in homelessness Hope Housing and OPEH expressed an in- ber of people in Fairfax County experienc- critical concerns,” O’Reilly said. in the future, we need to prioritize a safety terest in upgrading the building to provide ing homeless for the first time, down from Nan Roman, president of the National net for the most vulnerable, and to ramp the fully-furnished efficiency units after of- 1,639 in fiscal year 2010 to 1,376 in fiscal Alliance to End homelessness, said housing- up investment in proven, housing-centered ficials determined Mondloch lacked acces- year 2011. centered solutions are key in order to pre- solutions,” Roman said. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ June 21-27, 2012 ❖ 13 School Notes

Send notes to the Connection at Marine Corps Pvt. Cameron T. [email protected] or Harshfield completed 12 weeks of call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Fri- basic training at Marine Corps Re- day. Dated announcements should be cruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. He Instructor Linda submitted at least two weeks prior to studied first aid, uniform regula- Feldman leads a group the event. tions, combat water survival, marksmanship, hand-to-hand com- of yoga campers in a Fairfax residents Cara Bialek bat and assorted weapons training, downward dog tunnel and David Hixon have been named close order drill and operating as a at Budding Yogis. to the fall 2011 dean’s list at the Sa- small infantry unit during field train- vannah College of Art and Design, ing. Harshfield is a 2011 graduate of Specialty camps could Savannah, Ga. Fairfax High School. be an option for parents still searching for Austin Lee has been named to Elena Nadolinski of Fairfax summer activities for the fall 2011 dean’s list at Randolph- was one of six young women in- Macon Academy. He is the son of vited to the White House as a their children. Leah Lee of Fairfax and Seung Kyu of winner in the National Council for Photo by Arlington. Women in Information Technol- Marilyn Campbell/ ogy Award for Aspirations in The Connection Brittney Ransdell has been Computing. Nadolinski was the named to the fall 2011 dean’s list at vice president of Woodson’s Com- Randolph-Macon Academy. She is puter Science Club, and president the daughter of Denise Ralls of of its Robotics Club. While she Fairfax. was president of the latter group, Making the Most of Summer her team placed second interna- Nathan Warren of Fairfax has tionally in the Botball Robotics been named to the fall 2011 honor Tournament. roll at Loomis Chaffee School, Advice for planning warm weather activities for children. Windsor, Ct. Julia Marie Won of Fairfax has been named a recipient of the fall Paul Anthony Polanski of 2011 dean’s award at Colgate Uni- By Marilyn Campbell KEEP LEARNING IN THE MIX. The National Fairfax has earned a bachelor of sci- versity of Hamilton, N.Y. She is the The Connection Summer Learning Association reports that most stu- ence from Excelsior College of daughter of Raymond J. Won and dents fall more than two months behind in math skills Albany, N.Y. Jeanne T. Won. ’m bored, there’s nothing to do,” is a phrase during the summer. Ron Fairchild, the association’s often uttered by children during the sum- chief executive officer, encourages parents to “make “Imer. The end of the school year leaves many sure kids have access to high-quality programs that parents scrambling for activities to keep help them keep learning during the summer.” COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP their young ones active and stimulated. Experts say Susan Goldberg, principal of Potomac Elementary it is important to plan activities to keep children safe School in Potomac, says that educational tools are and out of trouble. all around. “Make math a part of everyday experi- “Adult supervision is important, especially for the ences. There are interesting and fun websites, games younger age groups. Make sure there is a good bal- and problem solving activities that can insure that ance between fun and learning in the activities cho- your child continues their love of learning,” she said. sen,” said Chantilly resident Maria Londono, a men- Don’t forget literature. Experts say that children tal health therapist for Fairfax County Community should read every day. “If you take time to read along- Health Care Network and Molina side or to your children, they will Health Care in Falls Church, Alex- make it a life-long habit, and andria and Reston. “Children “Keep in mind that they’ll enrich their lives at the should also have some down time, same time,” said Goldberg. Assembly of God so don’t kill yourself trying to fill summer is a time Take advantage of summer pro- Jubilee Christian Center Jubilee every minute of the day with ac- grams at local libraries. “Check 703-383-1170 tivities.” for fun and a break your local libraries for story times Fairfax Assembly of God Christian Center 703-591-4284 Celebrating the Sounds of Freedom and arts-and-crafts-related activi- Way of Faith Assembly of God from the routine. Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM WHEN IT COMES TO CAMPS, ties. Most libraries and community 703-573-7221 Sunday School 10:10 AM think outside the box. While tra- recreational centers have pro- Baptist Sunday Evening - Realtime Service ditional day camps often fill as Whatever activities grams full of stimulating and age- Braddock Missionary ... 703-830-4125 & Youth 6 PM Calvary Hill…703-323-1347 Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM soon as registration opens, spe- parents plan for appropriate activities for children Fairfax Baptist…703-273-1820 Call for Sunday Evening Worship Home Group Schedule cialty camps such as cooking and their families during the sum- Fairfax Circle…703-573-7372 visit our website: www.jccag.org Greater Little Zion…703-764-9111 camps, yoga camps, sports camps their children, they mer,” said Londono. Iglesia Bautista La Gran Comiscica...703-323-5858 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax and art camps frequently offer Judah Praise Fellowship Christian...703-758-1456 Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 Northern Virginia Primitive Baptist...703-255-0637 “Experience the Difference” more availability. should be enjoyable LEAVE TIME FOR FAMILY AC- Bible Non-Denominational “With specialty camps you can TIVITIES. “Keep in mind that Bancroft Bible Church... 703-425-3800 Fair Oaks...703-631-1112 have a clear idea of what your and stress-free.” summer is a time for fun and a Catholic Fairfax Church of Christ..703-631-2100 child will be doing and your child break from the routine,” said Su- St. Leo the Great Catholic... 703-273-5369 Fairfax Community Church... — Susan DeLaurentis St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church... 703-323-0110 will know what to expect,” said san DeLaurentis, director of coun- 703-978-4141 Sovereign Grace Church...703-691-0600 Linda Feldman, director of Bud- seling at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes St. Paul Catholic Church... 703-968-3010 Jesus Christ Crucified...703-385-9015 ding Yogis camp. “Like traditional camps, specialty School. “Whatever activities parents plan for their Coptic Orthodox Metropolitan Community Church St. Mark...703-591-4444 703-691-0930 camps usually include crafts and outdoor activities.” children, they should be enjoyable and stress-free. Disciples of Christ Salvation Army...703-385-9700 “Specialty camps provide an opportunity for camp- When it’s too hot outside, or on a rainy day, pitch a Fairfax Christian Church... 703-385-3520 Shepherd’s Heart...703-385-4833 ers to explore particular areas of interest and foster tent in the living room and go ‘camping’ indoors. Episcopal Word of Life Church International... 703-978-7101 discovery, adventure and learning,” said Jim Supple, Have a bag ready, filled with new board games and Church of the Apostles 703-591-1974 Pentecostal director of summer programs at St. Stephen’s & St. books.” Truro Episcopal...703-273-1300 The Greater Pentecostal Temple...703-385-9426 Agnes School in Alexandria. Summer fun doesn’t have to be expensive. “There Presbyterian Jewish George Mason University’s Summer Camps and are always low cost or free activities for children Congregation of Olam Tikvah... 703-425-1880 Christ Presbyterian Chruch...703-278-8365 Chabad Lubavitch...703-426-1980 Fairfax Presbyterian...703-273-5300 Youth Programs 2012 offers a variety of activities during the summer,” said Londono. “[Many] area Lutheran Korean Presbyterian...703-321-8090 ranging from sports to academics. museums are free of cost. [Planning] a picnic at a Providence Presbyterian...703-978-3934 Bethlehem Lutheran...703-978-3131 “Each of [our] camps is run individually and all of park and having children involved in the prepara- Christ Lutheran...703-273-4094 New Hope...703-385-9056 Kings of Kings...703-378-7272 Shalom Presbyterian…703-280-2777 the camps are listed on our website,” said Angelique tion of the picnic basket can be fun. A family bike Lord of Life...703-323-9500 Seventh Day Adventist LeBlanc, an event coordinator at the school’s office ride, fishing, camping can be all fun family-oriented Methodist Fairfax Seventh Day Adventist of University Information. “One of the most popular activities that don’t necessarily involve a lot of spend- Bruen Chapel United...703-560-1665 703-978-3386 Fairfax United...703-591-3120 United Church of Christ of our camps is the George Mason University Foren- ing. Including children in the preparation of meals Pender United...703-278-8023 Little River United Church of Christ sics Camp. Also popular are all of the camps that are can be a fun and helpful activity year-round because St. George’s United...703-385-4550 703-978-3060 held at the aquatics center, and our performing arts it gets them interested in food and keeps them in- To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-778-9422 and music camps.” volved in helping around the house.”

14 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ June 21-27, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar

To have community events listed, send to [email protected] or call 703-778-9416 with questions. Dead- line for calendar listings is two weeks prior to event.

THURSDAY/JUNE 21 Empires. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. www.janmminjava.com. The Bob Gibson Big Band with

vocalist Ginny Carr plays vintage to Photos Contributed modern jazz. 7:45 p.m. Old Country Buffet 9650 Main St. (Rte. 236) Fairfax, Fair City Mall (next to Cinema Arts). Free. 703-764-0708

FRIDAY/JUNE 22 Joan Sebastian and Pepe Aguilar. 9 p.m. Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Latin music equestrian show. $64-$144, available Tom Ghobashi catching air off the half-pipe. at www.ticketmaster.com or 1-800- 745-3000. Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. Skating for a Cause E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. Esencia Tropical. 7:30 p.m. Royal The L.L.Bean Bootmobile, 13’ high, which will set foot in SkateFest 2012 to raise money Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Occoquan Regional Park on Saturday, June 23, in honor Fairfax. Salsa. Free. 703-324-7469. New York Philharmonic Cellist of L.L.Bean’s Outdoor Discovery Day where visitors will for Children’s National Medical Wei Yu. 7:30 p.m. Truro Anglican learn and try new outdoor activities. Church, 10520 Main St., Fairfax. Center. Cellist Wei Yu and pianist Keuna Lee, performing a variety of works for Preshow talk one hour before Culkin School of Traditional Irish cello and piano. Free, donations performance. www.wolftrap.org. Dance. 10:30 a.m. Filene Center, katers from all over Vir- will take place Friday, June 22 accepted to benefit Sudan Sunrise, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Young ginia, Maryland, Wash- and Saturday, June 23 with www.sudansunrise.org. 703-273- dancers accompanied by Celtic music. ington, D.C., and be- skateboarders participating to 1300. MONDAY/JUNE 25 The Skatalites and Murphy’s Kids. S Friday Friends Book Group. 4 p.m. An Evening with Iona. 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. yond will travel to raise money for Children’s Na- Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., East, Vienna. Wakefield Skate Park in tional. The festival kicks off Fri- Oak Road, Burke. Scat by Carl Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. www.janmminjava.com. Annandale, on June 22 and 23 day from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hiaasen. Age 8-12. 703-249-1520. Upcycle Your Clothes. 2:30 p.m. Wolf Trap Opera Company: Vocal English Conversation Group. 10 Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Colors. 6:30 p.m. Wolf Trap Center to participate in the 6th annual Wakefield Skate Park with the a.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Oak Road, Burke. Bring jeans, t-shirt, for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap SkateFest. The festival cel- preliminary rounds of the skate- Lake Road, Burke. Practice your high tops or similar clothing and Road, Vienna. Filene Young Artists ebrates National Go Skate- board competition. The festivi- English conversation skills. Adults. embellish. Bring two items of perform. Preshow talk one hour 703-978-5600. clothing per teen. Presented by before performance. boarding Day and raises money ties continue all day Saturday Brooklyn-based Artist, Matt Shannyn Snyder of Whispering Eden. www.wolftrap.org. for Children’s National Medical from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with Sk8 Cranstoun’s Musical Age 13-18. 703-249-1520. English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. Center in Washington, D.C. for a Cause. This “fun run on Performance. 7 p.m. Epicure Cafe, Meet Martha Washington, Dolley Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds 11213-A Lee Highway, Fairfax. Madison and Patsy Jefferson. Oak Road, Burke. Practice English Since 2007 SkateFest events wheels” is open to participants 2:30 p.m. City of Fairfax Regional with other adults and improve your have featured hundreds of par- of all ages and skill levels and Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. skills. 703-249-1520. ticipants ranging in ages from will consist of a check-pointed SATURDAY/JUNE 23 Margie Schoenberg uses colonial L.L.Bean’s Outdoor Discovery Day. garb, dolls and other items as she 5-50. Nearly $25,000 has been route around the park where 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Occoquan Regional describes the lives of these three FRIDAY/JUNE 29 raised for Children’s National skaters are handed tons of give- Park, 9751 Ox Road, Lorton. Visitors Virginia women. Children. 703-293- Marah. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 through the festival’s aways along the way. will learn about and try new outdoor 6227. Maple Ave. East, Vienna. activities. www.janmminjava.com. philosophy of kids raising The final four-event skate- Germans in the Civil War. 2 p.m. Eric Brace and Peter Cooper. 10:30 money for kids. The sixth an- board competition, along with TUESDAY/JUNE 26 Civil War Interpretive Center at a.m. Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, nual festival will be packed with the festival, will follow Sk8 for Historic Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Hot Peas ’N Butter. 10:30 a.m. Filene Vienna. Country melodies and lyrics. Highway, Fairfax. Ruediger Lentz of Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. $8-$10 at 1-877-WOLFTRAP or music, food, family-friendly ac- a Cause on Saturday. The com- the German-American Heritage English and Spanish lyrics in a mix of www.wolftrap.org/TITW. tivities, vendors and over petition rewards winners Foundation presents “Seen through jazz, rock, and pop. $8-$10 at 1-877- Wolf Trap Opera Company: Don $20,000 in prizes and give- within their age bracket with the Eyes of German-American WOLFTRAP or www.wolftrap.org/ Giovanni. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap Center Caricaturists: The American Civil TITW. for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap aways, including a scholarship various prizes worth thousands War.” Free. 703-591-0560. Tuesday Night Book Group. 7 p.m. Road, Vienna. Preshow talk one hour to the renowned Camp Wood- of dollars ranging from skate- Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds before performance. ward. The festival also gives board equipment to trophies. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. Oak Road, Burke. The Academie by www.wolftrap.org. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. Amy Joy. Goodreads reviewers give it Cheryl Wheeler. 7:30 p.m. Royal Lake skaters a chance to showcase For more information and to Fairfax Symphony Orchestra OTO four stars. Ages 15-18. 703-249- Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, themselves and even try out for sign up for Sk8 for a Cause and String Quartet. 10 a.m. Burke Lake 1520. Fairfax. Folk music singer/ the Fairfax Surf Shop skate the skateboarding competition, Park Amphitheater, 7315 Ox Road, Tales to Tails. 4:30 p.m. City of songwriter. Free. 703-324-7469. Fairfax. Showcasing the techniques Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 team. visit www.skatefestfairfax.com and qualities of string instruments. North St., Fairfax. Read aloud to SkateFest 2012’s main events or call 703-425-5400. Free. 703-324-7469. Chelsea, a trained therapy dog. Age SATURDAY/JUNE 30 Master Gardeners. 10 a.m. City of 6-12. 703-293-6227. Children’s Shows: The Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. Smithsonian and Jammin Java North St., Fairfax. Horticultural tips, City of Fairfax Regional Library, present Billy Jonas. 10:30 a.m. information, techniques and advice 10360 North St., Fairfax. and 12:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 for home gardeners. Adults. 703-293- Conversation group for adults Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 6227. learning English. 703-293-6227. www.jamminjava.com. Master Gardeners. 10 a.m. Kings John Wesley Harding. 7 p.m. Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Burke. Plant clinics to answer your WEDNESDAY/JUNE 27 Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. gardening questions. Adults. 703- Hot Peas ’N Butter. 10:30 a.m. Filene Eric Brace and Peter Cooper. 10:30 978-5600. Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. a.m. Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, English and Spanish lyrics in a mix of Vienna. Country melodies and lyrics. jazz, rock, and pop. $8-$10 at 1-877- $8-$10 at 1-877-WOLFTRAP or SUNDAY/JUNE 24 WOLFTRAP or www.wolftrap.org/ www.wolftrap.org/TITW. Demi Lovato and Hot Chelle Rae. 7 TITW. The Great Zucchini. 10 a.m. Burke p.m. Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Create a Comic Book. 7 p.m. City of Lake Park Amphitheater, 7315 Ox Vienna. $42 in-house, $30 lawn. Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 Road, Fairfax. Comedy and magic for www.wolftrap.com. North St., Fairfax. Hands-on children. Free. 703-324-7469. Wolf Trap Opera Company: workshop with graphic artist Matt Dream Big and Read. 2:30 p.m. Backstage Buzz Artist Panels. 3 Dembicki. Age 12-18. 703-293-6227. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Local Fairfax skaters posing with the Children’s p.m. Wolf Trap Center for the Oak Road, Burke. Magician Mike National Medical Center’s Dr. Bear. Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Klee leads a magical adventure. Age Vienna. Bringing the opera to life. THURSDAY/JUNE 28 6-12. 703-249-1520. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ June 21-27, 2012 ❖ 15 Fairfax Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected]

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/The Connection Kelli Stockton and Cory Bowersox - Olympic Trials Divers. Olympic Hopefuls

Lake Braddock’s Matt Spruill earned Two Area Divers Qualify for 2012 Second Team All-Northern Region honors West Springfield’s Taylor Boyd earned All- as a second baseman this season. Patriot District accolades at shortstop. USA Diving Olympic Trials ominion Dive Club, a Stockton just finished her top six nationally freshman year at Virginia Poly- All-District, All- Region Athletes Dranked USA Diving technic Institute and State Uni- club, announced that two of its versity (Virginia Tech) under he following local high school athletes lay (Honorable Mention Forward); Robinson’s Ben divers – current and former – Ron Piemonte. At Olympic Tri- were among those to earn special Ferrell (Honorable Mention Midfield); Woodson’s have qualified for the 2012 USA als, she is representing Domin- Tpostseason All-District or All-Region ac- Scotty Patterson (Honorable Mention Midfield); Lake Diving Olympic Trials. ion Dive Club and head coach colades this past spring season. Braddock’s Reynaldo Pastor (Honorable Mention Cory Bowersox, of Burke, and John Appleman due to the fact In girls’ lacrosse, several Robinson Rams made All- Midfield); Fairfax High’s Peter Lam (Honorable Men- Kelli Stockton, of Fairfax, plan that she qualified for the event Concorde District. Those players are: Katie McHugh tion Defense); Robinson’s Josh Penn (Honorable to compete in the USA Diving while still a member of the team (First Team Attack); Campbell Collier (First Team Mention Goalkeeper); Fairfax’s Joe Rice (Honorable Olympic Trials June 19-24 in in 2011. Stockton won a Vir- Midfield); Megan Barlow (First Team Midfield); Mention Goalkeeper). Federal Way, Wash. at the ginia State Championship dur- Maggie Hyland (Second Team Attack); Kate Moody In baseball, local players to earn All-Northern Re- Weyerhaeuser King County ing her time at Fairfax High (Second Team Midfield); Devon Schricliffe (Second gion recognition were: South County’s Kyle Fairbanks Aquatic Center, located just out- School and was also a finalist Team Midfield); Shannon Picard (Honorable Men- (First Team First Baseman); Lake Braddock’s Alex side of Seattle. Bowersox will be at multiple USA Diving Junior tion Attack); Lauren Rauch (Honorable Mention Gransback (First Team Outfield); Robinson’s Chase participating in the Men’s 3- and Senior National Champion- Goalie). Bailey (First Team Designated Hitter); Robinson’s meter springboard event and ships. In boys’ lacrosse, Robinson players named to the Denis Mikush (First Team Utility); Lake Braddock’s Stockton will be participating in Dominion Dive Club was All-Concorde District team were: Alex Barber (First Matt Spruill (Second Team Second Base); Edison’s the Women’s 10-meter platform founded in 2007 under Head Team Attack); Clarke Pietruszka (First Team Nick Ameen (Second Team Second Base); Fairfax’s event. Coach John Appleman. The Midfield); Brady George (First Team Defense); Sean Ranson (Second Team Third Base); South Bowersox is a graduating se- team consists of over 140 local Hunter Jasien (Second Team Midfield); Sean McShea County’s Blake Thompson (Second Team Outfield). nior from James W. Robinson area divers ranging from ages (Second Team Midfield); Jack Rowlett (Second Team Lake Braddock’s Michael Church was named the Secondary School and will be 5-18. Since 2007, Dominion Defense); Brandon Natsuhara (Second Team long/ Northern Region Pitcher of the Year. Bruins’ head attending the University of Dive Club has produced 12 Na- short stick); Cullen Kevan (Honorable Mention At- coach Jody Rutherford, who led Lake Braddock to Texas in Austin in the fall as a tional Champions, two Olympic tack); Sam Shaw (Honorable Mention Attack); the state AAA crown, was named the Region Coach member of their dive team. Trials Qualifiers, two medalists Chapman Jasien (Honorable Mention Attack); Drew of the Year. Bowersox is a multiple Virgina in International Competition Carinci (Honorable Mention Attack); Jack Hamrick In Concorde District baseball, three Robinson Rams State High School Champion, and 23 National Finalists. Do- (Honorable Mention Attack); Pat Goulding (Honor- earned First Team honors: Patrick Baker (second USA Diving Junior National minion Dive Club is currently able Mention Attack); Connor Lloyd (Honorable base); Chase Bailey (Designated hitter); Denis Champion, and USA Diving Se- ranked as a top six USA Diving Mention Midfield); Jude Buckholtz (Honorable Men- Mikush (both pitcher and utility). nior National Finalist. Club in the entire United Sates. tion Defense); Edriss Sayed (Honorable Mention — Rich Sanders long/short stick); Taylor Jones (Honorable Mention long/short stick); Nick Kondracki (Honorable Men- tion Goalie); Louis Lucaczyk (Honorable Mention Waters Named New Paul VI Lax Coach Goalie). Brady George of Robinson was the Concorde Dis- Served as assistant at powerhouse Chantilly program. trict Defensive Player of the Year. The District’s As- sistant Coach of the Year was Robinson’s Eric Ruffer. aul VI Catholic High School ference on three successfully helped numerous student- In boys’ soccer, the following local players earned Pin Fairfax has announced occasions and athletes with the college recruiting pro- All-Northern Region accolades: Robinson’s Ryan that Bob Waters is the new boys’ served as the team cess for over seven years. Harmouche (First Team Forward); Woodson’s lacrosse head coach. Waters has been captain for the Blue “We are extremely excited about hav- Michael Cherry (First Team Forward); West coaching in Northern Virginia since Hens. Waters re- ing Coach Waters lead our program to Springfield’s Patrick Burns (First Team Midfield); 1990 and most recently served as the cently took early the next level,” remarked Paul VI Athletic West Springfield’s Jannick Eckenrode (Second Team assistant varsity head coach at Chantilly retirement from Director Billy Emerson. “We were look- Forward); Robinson’s Sam Yardley (Second Team High School where, over the last six Northrop ing for someone with a strong back- Forward); Hayfield’s Kevin Jimenez (Second Team years, he helped lead the Chargers to Grumman, where ground in lacrosse, leadership and man- Midfield); Robinson’s Evan Christian (Second Team four VHSL state finals appearances, a he was employed in agement. He has all three. Coach Waters’ Defense); Lake Braddock’s Tyler Durbin (Second state championship in 2008, and an Bob Waters. a variety of man- belief in multisport athletes, his knowl- Team Defense); West Springfield’s Braden Horton overall record of 86-14. Coach Waters agement and lead- edge of the game and his track record of (Second Team Goalkeeper); Woodson’s Carlos Canas played collegiately at the University of ership roles. He is also the Executive Di- success made him the perfect fit for our (Second Team Goalkeeper); Robinson’s Mickey Be- Delaware, where he was named All-Con- rector of the FuZe Lacrosse Club and has program.” 16 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ June 21-27, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Faith 703-917-6400 Send notes to the Connection at Employment Zone 2: • Burke Classified Zone 2 Ad Deadline: [email protected] or call 703-778- • Fairfax • Springfield Tuesday Noon 9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. 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1 5906 Hollow Oak Court, Burke — $599,900

2 4439 Woods Edge Court, Chantilly — $597,000

3 5919 Oakland Park Drive, Burke — $594,000

6 5939 One Penny Drive, Fairfax Station — $590,000

15 5654 Lierman Circle, Centreville — $575,000

14 8505 Silverview Drive, Lorton — $575,000

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