Herndon Class of 2019 Walk Toward the Entrance to George Mason University Eaglebank Arena for Their June 12 Commencement Ceremony
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Page, 4 Members of the Herndon Class of 2019 walk toward the entrance to George Mason University EagleBank Arena for their June 12 Commencement ceremony. Hornets on Way to Success News, Page 3 Classifieds, Page 6 Classifieds, v Entertainment, Page 8 v Opinion, Page 5 Two-Mile Makeover News, Page 2 6-20-19 home in Requested Time sensitive material. material. sensitive Time Attention Postmaster: Postmaster: Attention ECR WSS ECR Hunter Mill Democrats Customer Postal permit #322 permit Easton, MD Easton, PAID Hold ‘Unity Party’ Postage U.S. News, Page 6 STD PRSRT Photo by Mercia Hobson/The Connection by Mercia Hobson/The Photo June 19-25, 2019 online at www.connectionnewspapers.com News From left, Dranesville Dis- trict Park Authority Board Member Tim Hackman, Park Authority Executive Director Kirk Kincannon; Dranesville Supervisor John Foust; Ken Neuman, Kingstream HOA; Tyrone Yee, Kingstream of Morgan Gr courtesy Photo HOA; Park Authority Project Manager Eduardo Deleon; and Park Authority Area Manager Wayne Brissey celebrate the completion of the Sugarland Run Stream Valley Park Trail Improve- ments. Photo by Mercia Hobson/The Connection ant A Two-Mile Makeover Volunteers stuff the bus with donations from shoppers. Sugarland Run Stream Valley Park project completed. Stuffing the Bus By Mercia Hobson Authority Board, Park Authority staff and commu- The Connection nity members for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the project. for Cornerstones airfax County Park Authority (FCPA) con- Trails are the most popular amenity in the Fairfax cluded its $400,000 renovation of the ex- County Park system, according to Judith Pedersen, Giant Food Cornerstones’ Community Fisting trail in Sugarland Run Stream Valley Public Information Officer Fairfax County Park Au- Resource Coordinator Morgan Park in Herndon by contractor, Tibbs Pav- thority. “We are very pleased this project is completed Grant explained that they asked ing, Inc. on schedule. The project addressed general and know that these improvements will make this helps feed shoppers to donate parts of wear and tear and trail damage due to stream flood- trail more enjoyable for those who use it,” she said. their grocery haul, especially ing on the trail section south of Wiehle Avenue to “The Sugarland Run Stream Valley Maintenance those in need. non-perishable and hygiene Woodvale Court and north of Wiehle Avenue, fol- Project was a significant undertaking, rehabilitating items, to support Cornerstones’ lowing the Folly Lick Branch tributary of Sugarland over two miles of trail,” said Foust. “Fairfax County iant Food, located at needs. She added: “One of the Run to Dranesville Road according to a county has a reputation for being home to many great trails. G2425 Centreville Road reasons why it’s so important spokesperson. Projects like this help ensure that they will be en- in Herndon, hosted a that we have a drive in the sum- The project included the mill and paving of ap- joyed for years to come by community members and “Stuff the Bus” food drive on mer is because community do- proximately 12,000 linear feet of existing asphalt visitors,” Foust said. Saturday, June 15 to benefit nations are low. For low-income trail. Wayne L. Brissey, Manager Area 6, Fairfax Residents of the nearby Kingstream Community Cornerstones. Cornerstones is a families with children, they may County Park Authority described the damage. “The concurred according to Tyrone Yee, president of the local non-profit that supports not get summer lunch because trail had many sections where tree roots made it dif- Kingstream Community Homeowners Association. those in need of food, shelter, they’re no longer in school.” ficult to use, plus there were a few sections that had “This trail is heavily used by community residents to affordable housing, and other been damaged from recent flood waters. So instead enjoy the beautiful wildlife, plants and trees in the human services. —Julia Zhou of doing what I call, ‘quilt work repairs,’ FCPA de- Park,” Yee said. “We greatly appreciate the recon- cided to make one continuous renovation. It included struction of the trail along Sugarland Run Stream upgrading drainage, widening undersize trails, bet- Valley Park.” Bulletin Board ter trail alignments and adding riprap to stream cross- While Yee spoke highly of the trail work, he also Submit civic/community announcements at ConnectionNewspapers.com/ ings or areas along the stream compromised from complimented the Park Authority on how it listened Calendar. Photos and artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least past storms,” Brissey said. and reacted to community input. “Throughout the two weeks before event. On Thursday, June 13, Dranesville District Super- project, the Park Authority was responsive to the Headquarters. The cost of the visor John Foust (D) met with members of the Park needs of our community,” Yee said. SOBER-RIDE FOR JULY 4 luncheon is $18 which includes tax Free Sober Rides. Thursday, July 4, 7 and a small gratuity. Call with p.m. through Friday, July 5, 2 a.m. reservation and choice of entree to Area residents, 21 and older, may Shirley at 571-442-8910 no later download Lyft to their phones, then than Thursday, June 20, 2019. enter a code in the app’s “Promo” section to receive a no cost (up to $15) safe ride home. WRAP’s TUESDAY/JUNE 25 Independence Day SoberRide promo FCPS Career Fair. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at code will be posted at 6 p.m. on July 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 4 on www.SoberRide.com. Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will host a Career Fair for individuals interested in learning more about VOLUNTEERS WANTED instructional and operational STEM Professionals Needed. positions with the school district. Volunteers are needed to assist K-12 There will also be four breakout STEM teachers in northern Virginia sessions offered: benefits, the as part of the American Association application process, and resume for the Advancement of Science’s writing and interviewing. Particular STEM Volunteer Program, needs include teachers, instructional stemvolunteers.org, during the 2019- assistants, special education teachers, 20 school year, beginning in substitute teachers, HVAC mechanics, September. Please contact Don Rea school bus drivers, maintenance at 571-551-2488 or technicians, and professionals in [email protected]. information technology, human resources, procurement and finance, and safety and security. Visit MONDAY/JUNE 24 www.fcps.edu/news/fcps-host- NARFE Dulles Chapter 1241 career-fair-instructional-and- Luncheon Program. 11:30 a.m. at operational-personnel to RSVP or Photos contributed by Fairfax County Park Authority Amphora Diner, 1151 Elden St., learn more. Herndon. Speaker is Ken Thomas, A portion of the Sugarland Run Stream Valley Park trail in Herndon before and after NARFE National President, who will renovation work. give an update from NARFE See Bulletin, Page 7 2 ❖ Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ June 19-25, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Viewpoints News Photos by Mercia Hobson/The Connection Herndon High Graduates: What Photos by Mercia Hobs Photos Have We Learned in High School? on/The Connection Haleigh Bestwick, head- Daniel Saunders, heading ing to Virginia Common- to Virginia Common- wealth University: “High wealth University: “I The Hendon High School Senior Class Council, Cristian Lainez, Sari Levine, Angelina school was fun/boring.” would study harder and Margraf, Joseph Parodi, Kelsey Rogers, Sebastien Roy (not pictured), Alison Stern, play more sports. I would Amberly Silva-Arriaga, Ellie Wichman and Michelle Tran pose one last time before the keep the same friends.” start of the Class of 2019 Commencement. Hornets on Way to Success By Mercia Hobson The Connection he 458 members of the Herndon High School Johnathan Hernandez, TClass of 2019 entered whose goal is college in George Mason Univer- September: “My mom Bernardo Esteban Mo- sity EagleBank Arena for their was the person who rales Escobar: “Do any- Commencement ceremony inspired me the most thing you think you can smarter, stronger and more confi- throughout high school.” do, no matter how hard. dent than ever. Dr. Liz Noto, Herndon High “Even if all of our dreams are Guest Speaker and retiring School principal, addresses different, we all had a desire that Herndon High School teacher Todd Liebenstein, the Class of 2019. kept us going no matter the otherwise known as “Coach circumstances...we’d fight for it, Goff. Liebenstein,” tells the Class we’d work day and night for it, Joseph Parodi introduced retir- of 2019 they are the link we’d give up our time and our ing Herndon High School faculty between the school’s past peace for it,” said Michelle Tran member and Guest Speaker, Todd and its future. Senior Class Councilmember in Liebenstein, otherwise known as her Opening Remarks during the talents have enriched our lives and “Coach Liebenstein.“ In his ad- June 12 program. Members of the have helped Herndon High School dress to the Class of 2019, Senior Class Council, Cristian to excel in many areas.” Liebenstein noted the special his- Marlon Rivera Guardado, Alex Durham heading to Lainez, Sari Levine, Angelina As is customary, the Senior Class torical position the class held pre- who will be working this military service with the Margraf, Joseph Parodi, Kelsey presented the school with a class pared them for the changes and fall: “What challenged Army: “What surprised Rogers, Sebastien Roy (not pic- gift. Cristian Lainez said that his challenges ahead. me the most was chemis- me the most was that we tured), Alison Stern, Amberly fellow classmates faced several try.” didn’t have ceilings due Silva-Arriaga, Ellie Wichman and hardships and sometimes they just LIEBENSTEIN said that when he to the construction.” Michelle Tran presented the pro- wanted a place to sit down. “That’s pondered what “words of wis- gram.