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As a member of James Madison High School Amnesty International Club, Photos by Tim Peterson/The Connection senior Sean Doyle (center) is coordinating activism with others on such Marshall senior Aidan Kemp (center) is the lead senior mentor for the issues as abolishing the death penalty, reducing gun violence and police Marshall Freshman Transition program and does community service brutality, and convincing the Vienna Town Council to make Vienna an “I work through St. Thomas Episcopal Church in McLean. Welcome Refugees” town. Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County Committed to Peacemaking reception honors activists and advocates.

By Tim Peterson ficking awareness to anti-genocide. Special Olympics and Sunrise Assisted Liv- ketball team and adding track and field. She The Connection “Few goals are more important in the ing. coaches both teams, and also helped the world today,” Evans said, “than promoting Vanessas Mae Avendano, senior at Rachel’s Challenge program find a presence uraya Sadeed said hearing more peace, acceptance, kindness and tolerance.” Falls Church High School at her school. Rachel’s Challenge deals with than 20 stories of students promot- Evans was joined in congratulating the Avendano is vice president of Falls stomping out bullying and promoting tol- Sing peace in and out of their students by fellow board members Ryan Church’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and erance and inclusion. schools made her believe “there is McElveen (at-large) and Dalia Palchik Transgender club and also founded Falls Donya Momenian and Chrissie still hope for a brighter future.” (Providence). Church High School United, a group of clubs Ivanova, seniors at Langley High Sadeed is a native of Kabul, Afghanistan Fairfax County Board of Supervisors vice united to spread peace and acceptance. The School who made a new home in the United States chairman and Mason District representative group has produced a series of videos deal- The two seniors co-founded a chapter of in 1982, fleeing the aftermath of the Soviet Penny Gross (D) read a letter of recogni- ing with anti-bullying and giving respect. the Girl Up Club at Langley, growing it from invasion. She founded the non-government tion from board chairman Sharon Bulova Sabah Munshi, senior at Hayfield two to 30 members who meet bi-monthly. organization Help the Afghan Children and that thanked the students for their commit- Secondary School The national and international club empow- is author of “Forbidden Lessons in a Kabul ment to peacemaking. Munshi helped organize a project called ers young women in education, fundraising, Guesthouse.” All the students have come together, Gross Walking for Water and raised both aware- advocacy and service, as well as runs de- The former owner of a real estate com- read from Bulova’s letter, “in one goal, ness of the world’s water crisis and more velopment programs in Guatemala, India, pany, Sadeed has risked dangerous situa- strengthening peace and unity.” than $2,000 for the Tap Project by UNICEF. Liberia, Malawi, Uganda and Ethiopia. tions to deliver humanitarian aid to women Del. Kenneth Plum (D-36) joined the She has also volunteered at Virginia Hospi- Naomi Soquar, senior at Robert E. and children in war-torn Afghanistan. On other elected officials in congratulating the tal Center in the renal unit. Lee High School Sunday, March 12, she addressed high award-winners. Surabhi Khanal, senior at Herndon Soquar helped found a chapter of the school students from around Fairfax County The 2017 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax High School Amnesty International Club at Lee — she being honored at the Student Peace Awards. County winners are as follows, bios accord- Khanal has been a member of the currently serves as its president. She led Sadeed spoke about the importance of ing to the event program: Herndon Leo Club and founded MedLove, club members and volunteers in writing let- promoting peace through education, as a Ethan Mirani, junior at the Cedar Inc, a non-profit organization with the mis- ters against human rights violations, which preventative measure against bullying, ha- Lane School in Vienna sion of helping rescue women in the United in one case contributed to two political pris- tred and violence later in life. Mirani was a member of the school’s Anti- States and abroad who are human traffick- oners in the Democratic Republic of Congo “The cost of providing peace education Bullying Commitee for two years and ing victims. Through the Key Club, Khanal being released. Soquar also serves with Girls to 8 million children in Afghanistan is less,” worked to grow the group as well as plan and other students also organized a benefit Learn International, the Capital Area Food she said, “than buying one military plane.” activities and keep things organized. gala to raise awareness of local trafficking Bank and Habitat for Humanity. The student peace awards are offered in Jasmine Howard, senior at and $3,000 for combatting HIV and AIDS Sean Doyle, senior at James Madi- all Fairfax County public high schools and Centreville High School in her native Nepal. son High School some private schools. Schools choose their Howard organized members of the Naba Khan and Shafia Tala, juniors A member of Madison’s Amnesty Inter- winners based on their work to promote Centreville Key Club to sell 240 wristbands at King Abdullah Academy in national Club Doyle is coordinating activ- peace as well as prevent causes of violence: from Guatemala, made out of leather and Herndon ism with others on such issues as abolish- poverty, discrimination and injustice. pieces of coconut shell with colored string, Khan and Talat founded the organization ing the death penalty, reducing gun violence Each of the individual or groups of stu- raising $1,700 in sales and donations that Women of the World (WOW) to promote and police brutality, and convincing the dents not only took action for peace, but went back to the wristband artisans and women’s rights and help women struggling Vienna Town Council to make Vienna a “I did so with creative, entrepreneurial energy disadvantaged foreign youth. with homelessness, hunger, oppression or Welcome Refugees” town. — founding clubs, organizing charity Shaan Chudasama, senior at abuse. Some of their projects include open- Aidan Kemp, senior at George C projects, leading training sessions or creat- Chantilly High School ing a sewing institute in Nalgona, India and Marshall High School ing documentary films. Chudasama co-founded and is vice presi- fundraisers involving the whole student Kemp is the lead senior mentor for the Fairfax County School Board chair Sandy dent of Young at Art, a non-profit organiza- body. Marshall Freshman Transition program and Evans said she was deeply impressed with tion using art-related activities to improve Jamie Hunstad, senior at Lake does community service work through St. the work of the students being honored at the quality of life of seniors, less fortunate Braddock Secondary School Thomas Episcopal Church in McLean. the Stacy Sherwood Community Center in children and veterans. With his sister, the Hunstad set up a Special Olympics pro- Fairfax, from anti-bullying to human traf- other co-founder, they’ve partnered with the gram at Lake Braddock, starting with a bas- See Peace Awards, Page 9 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ March 15-21, 2017 ❖ 3 People

The Picklin’ Grannies Picklin’ Grannies at Providence Senior Center laugh and smile a lot but when they play pickle ball, it’s all business. The team consists of Cecilia Nee from Vienna, Sun Yung of Fairfax and Ursula Nogic of Reston. They play the game for the fun and camaraderie, as well as the health benefits. Their coach, Helen White, is a Pickleball National Champion and USAPA Mid-Atlantic District Ambassador.

4 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ March 15-21, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com The Center for Ballet Arts, Inc. Invites you to our Summer Intensive Session Practice Makes Perfect July 10th through August 12th Ballet, Pointe, Local educators share Modern, Jazz, Tap, strategies for getting Core Strengthening children to practice music. & Full-Day Children’s Summer Dance camps By Marilyn Campbell The Connection 3955 Pender Drive, Suite 105, Fairfax, VA 22030 Call: 703-273-5344 thecenterforballetarts.com hen Linda Gulyn’s son reached high school age and asked to quit his clari- Wnet lessons, the Arlington mother of Photo courtesy of Linda Gulyn four declined his request. Fifteen-year-old Timothy Gulyn plays “My son Timmy is an excellent clarinet player. The Christmas music with fellow clarinetists. philosophy I’ve established in my house is that mu- His teacher brings together all her clarinet sic is part of your overall education like science or students to perform with each other math, so you can’t just quit,” said Gulyn, saxophon- several times a year. ist, former music teacher and professor of psychol- ogy at Marymount University. finished for the day. That is more effective than say- During the month of March, which is designated ing sitting for 30 minutes without accomplishing at Music in our Schools Month, educators highlight something specific.” the benefits of quality music education programs. Adding a light-hearted element to practice, which Part of a music education is practice, encouraging can be seen by some children as laborious, also en- that in children can be daunting for some parents. courages students to practice. “There should be some For children who play a musical instrument, regu- sense that playing the instrument is supposed to be lar practice is not only a path toward proficiency, it fun and students should … have some flexibility be- helps establish discipline that is useful in other ar- yond a rigid experiences,” said Kilkenny. “It shouldn’t eas of one life’s. This habit, however, must be estab- feel like it’s a negative experience.” lished purposefully says John Kilkenny, assistant pro- For parents who have trouble getting a child to fessor of music at George Mason University. “Treat start a practice session, McCoy recommends trying practice time like a part of child’s daily routine,” he different times of the day. “For example, I had one said. “They have to have a consistent time for prac- mother who had screaming matches with her chil- tice. For example, they come home from school each dren to get them to practice after they’d finished their day, have a snack and practice for 30 minutes.” homework in the evening,” she said. “She changed One key to keeping children motivated to practice their practice time to the mornings after breakfast, is setting goals, be they long-term or for the current but before they left for school. That made a huge practice session. “Goal-oriented practice for younger difference in their willingness to practice because kids, like a recital to work toward, for example is a they were rested and in a better mood.” good motivator,” said Kilkenny. “The biggest thing is Parents should be realistic about their child’s tem- consistency, practicing at or near the same time ev- perament and musical talent said Gulyn. “A child is ery day just like everything else they do so that it only going to enjoy playing an instrument if they’re becomes part of their routine.” good at it and parents have to be realistic about that,” For practice sessions to be effective, they must be said Gulyn. “Music isn’t easy for everyone.” Your Old Vacuum in any organized and purposeful. 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ONGOING Bingo Night. Sundays. 4 p.m. Flame Room, Vienna Volunteer Fire Department, 400 Center St. S, Vienna. $10. www.vvfd.org/ bingo.html. THURSDAY/MARCH 16 Vietnam Veterans Meeting. 7:30 p.m. at Neighbor’s Restaurant, 262D Cedar Lane. Volko Ruhnke will The Old-Fashioned Egg Hunt & Roll in Vienna will take discuss the development of his successful board game, “Fire in the place on Saturday, March 19 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Lake, Insurgency in Vietnam.” Call Freeman House, 131 Church St. NE, Vienna. Children 12 Len Ignatowski at 703-255- 0353 or and under and their parents are welcome to participate visit www.vva227.org. in an egg roll and visit with the Easter Bunny, hosted by FRIDAY/MARCH 17 Historic Vienna, Inc. Visit www.viennava.gov. Children’s St. Paddy’s Party. 7-9 p.m. at the Old Firehouse, 1440 format. Donations of suggested $20 Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Chain Bridge Road, McLean. Music, and up accepted for to Childline St., Great Falls. Learn about these dancing, games, free catered food, India Foundation. Email local pollinators and the role they videos and various attractions, 5th [email protected] for more. play. Ages 6 and up. $8. Call 703- and 6th graders only. $35/$25 Andy Suzuki & The Method. 8 p.m. 759-9018 or visit McLean District residents. Visit at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave E., www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ www.mcleancenter.org or call 703- Vienna. Andy Suzuki teams up with riverbend-park/. 448-8336 for more. Kozza Olatunji-Babumba for their Amadeus Benefit Concert and third full-length album, The Glass Auction. 4 p.m. at St. Francis MARCH 17-18 Hour. Visit www.jamminjava.com/ or Episcopal Church, 9220 Georgetown Disney’s Musical. Friday 7 p.m., call 703-255-1566. Pike, Great Falls. Visit Saturday 3 and 7 p.m. at Kilmer www.stfrancisgreatfalls.org/ for Middle School, 8100 Wolftrap Road, MONDAY/MARCH 20 more. Vienna. $10. Email Leisa Sheridan at Demystifying Home Maintenance. Christian Band. 7 p.m. at Smith [email protected] for more. 7-8:30 pm at Andrew Chapel United Chapel, 11318 Beach Mill Road, Methodist Church, 1301 Trap Road, Great Falls. Join Pastor Dave and the SATURDAY/MARCH 18 Vienna. Free. Visit Smith Chapel family for an evening Old-Fashioned Egg Hunt & Roll www.andrewchapelumc.org/ for of music and fellowship with 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Freeman House, more. neighbors and friends. Email 131 Church St. NE, Vienna. Children [email protected] for more. 12 and under and their parents are TUESDAY/MARCH 21 welcome to participate in an egg roll Meet the Author. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at SUNDAY/MARCH 26 and visit with Easter Bunny, hosted Great Falls United Methodist Church, Spring Fling Fashion Show. 12:30.- by Historic Vienna, Inc. Visit 10100 Georgetown Pike. Laura M. 2:30 p.m. at Bloomingdale’s, Tysons www.viennava.gov. Elliott, local author, is the guest Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Visit These Houses of Worship Northern Virginia Model speaker. Call 703-759-3705 for more. Road. The New Dominion Women’s Railroaders.1-5 p.m. at 231 Italian Renaissance Art. 5 p.m. at Club will be hosting a show featuring Dominion Road, NE, Vienna. The Dante’s Ristorante, 1148 Walker the latest fashion trends and enjoy To Highlight Your Faith Community, Northern Virginia Model Railroaders Road, Great Falls. Dr. Gianni Cicali food and drinks, including mimosas. open house features a permanent will speak on the topic will be “The All proceeds will be donated to local call Karen at 703-917-6468 HO-scale model railroad with steam Influence of the Legend of the Cross charities. $75. Visit www.ndwc.org and diesel locomotives operating in a on Italian Renaissance Art”. RSVP to for more. Welcoming, Diverse, Progressive replica of the Western North Carolina Deeda Calderazzo at 703-759-4605 Railroad. A trolley system services by March 16. MONDAY/MARCH 27 ST. ANNE’S the station. Visit www.nvmr.org or Ayr Hill Garden Club. 12:45 p.m. at call 703-938-5157 for more. WEDNESDAY/MARCH 22 Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2589 EPISCOPAL Groundbreaking Ceremony. 10 a.m. Chain Bridge Road, Vienna. Topic: CHURCH • Reston SUNDAY/MARCH 19 at the McLean Community Center, “Getting to Know Your Fellow Ayr Breakfast Buffet. 10 a.m.-noon at 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Hill Garden Club Members Through 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I 9:00 a.m. American Legion Post 180, 330 celebrate the start of the $8 million Their Love of Plants.” Visit Holy Eucharist, Rite II Center St., N. Adults $9, children 12 renovation of its Ingleside Avenue www.viennava.gov/resourcedirectory Sunday School: preschool - grade 2 and under $3. Call 703-938-6580 for facility. A reception will follow the for more. Music: grades 3 - 7 more. ceremony in the Center’s Community GOP Committee Fundraiser. 7 p.m. 10:25 a.m. Sunday School Grades 3 to 6 The National Brass Quintet. 3 p.m. Hall. Contact Sabrina Anwah at at Nouvelle, 7911 West Park Drive, Music 4 years to 2nd grade at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 6715 [email protected] or Tysons. 11th Congressional District 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II Georgetown Pike McLean. Works by 703-744-9363 for more. GOP Committee Fundraiser with Eric 5:00 p.m. Handel, Bach, Bozza, McKee, Cantor. Visit www.vagop11.org/ Come Just as You Are Contemporary Service FRIDAY/MARCH 24 Nursery care provided at 9:00 a.m. service Bernstein, Barnes and a special multi- media tribute to veterans. Visit Atomic Trampoline & Movie. 8 TUESDAY/MARCH 28 The Rev. John C. N. Hall, Rector www.stjohnsmclean.org/ for more. a.m.-6 p.m. at the Old Firehouse, Writer’s Panel. 7:30-9 p.m. at the The Rev. Laura Cochran Opening Reception. 3-5 p.m. at 1440 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple 703-437-6530 ArtSpace Herndon, the Art Gallery Bounce on 40 interconnecting Ave. E., Vienna. Sisters in Crime: www.stannes-reston.org and Performance Space, 750 Center trampolines and foam pits and then Local Mystery Writers’ Panel. Visit 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston Street, Herndon. There’s No Place see a PG or PG-13 movie. Visit fairfaxcounty.gov/library or call 703- Like Home exhibit by members of the www.mcleancenter.org or call 703- 938-0405 for more. Great Falls Studios, on display March 448-8336 for more. 14,–April 8. Visit McLean Art Society. 10 a.m.-noon at WEDNESDAY/MARCH 29 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIENNA ArtSpaceHerndon.com for more. Dolly Madison Library, 1244 Oak Historic Vienna Membership Uppity Women. 3 p.m. at Chapel Ridge Ave. Joyce McCarten, a painter Meeting. 7:30 p.m. at Vienna Town Auditorium, Madeira School, 8328 of abstract oils, will be the featured Hall, 127 Center St. S., Vienna. 450 ORCHARD STREET, NW Georgetown Pike, McLean. Traveling presenter. Call 703-356-9770 for Features of the meeting will be Players Ensemble celebrates strong more. presentation of the Annual Heritage VIENNA, VA 22180 and difficult women with its “Uppity SpiritMind and Drum Circle. 7-9 Preservation Award and the telling of 703-938-8525 Women Festival,” a double bill of p.m. at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter a Civil War Love Story. call 703-994- “The Wizard of Oz,” and “The Mill Road, Oakton. Join this mind- 9054 or visit https:// email: [email protected] Taming of the Shrew.” Visit visit body-heart-spirit experience and www.viennava.gov/. www.fbcv.org www.travelingplayers.org or call gathering where participants are 703-987-1712 for more. guided in co-creating a sacred space FRIDAY/MARCH 31 Masala Bhangra Dance class. 3-4 through chanting, singing, Family Fun Bingo. 7-9 p.m. at the Old SUNDAY WORSHIP, 7:45 AM & 10:00 AM p.m. At SourceCore Fitness Studio, meditating, and drumming. $20. 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From Page 3 tion carries out role-playing exercises and discusses issues encountered in the community. Josh Leong and Sam Gollob, juniors at Emily Lockwood, senior at South Lakes McLean High School High School The two juniors created a 10-minute film docu- Lockwood mentors freshmen transitioning to high menting the struggles of Herman Wainggai, a hu- school and coaches track for children with special man rights advocate from West Papua who escape needs. For a school assignment, she worked with the political imprisonment by taking a boat to Australia. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., to find pri- “Herman Wainggai: A Hidden Genocide” premiered mary and secondary sources looking at improving at the Garifuna Indigenous Film Festival in Los An- state and societal relations in Myanmar (Burma). geles in April, 2016. Maiss Mohamed and Deema Alharthi, Yosaph Boku, senior at Mount Vernon High juniors at JEB Stuart High School School The Stuart juniors revitalized their school’s Model Boku helped create a program that teaches disad- United Nations Club and have become active with vantaged youth and adults in his community com- Students in Training for Advocacy and Responsibil- puter skills. The senior also gives groups of counse- ity. They also participate in Key Club, Girls Up and lors feedback, suggestions for encouraging more mi- Interact, and volunteer with groups including the nority students to take advan- Virginia Coalition of Latino Or- tage of advanced courses. ganization. Roza Al Barznji, senior at Members of TJ Minds Mountain View Alterna- Matter, Thomas Jefferson tive High School High School for Science Al Barznji came to the United and Technology States three years ago as a refu- The student-led group offers gee from Northern Iraq, and support for handling stress and works to help her classmates disappointment, and provides understand her Kurdish heri- resources for learning how to tage using photography. She’s engage with someone in a cri- also published seven stories sis and non-crisis situation. TJ about her own journey becom- Minds Matter hosted a Mental ing a Kurdish American, the Photo by Tim Peterson/The Connection Wellness Week in January this people of Syria and refugees in Cedar Lane junior Ethan Mirani year, including days dedicated American communities, as well was a member of the school’s to random acts of kindness and as made a documentary about Anti-Bullying Commitee for two stomping out stigma (surround- American Thanksgiving tradi- years and worked to grow the ing mental illness). tions. group as well as plan activities Students with Combat- Members of Blossoming and keep things organized. ting Intolerance at West Beauties at Quander Potomac High School Road School The Fairfax County class Young women in the Blossoming Beauties program Combatting Intolerance was created in 2015 — West work on both becoming more well-rounded and con- Potomac teacher Robert Kerr molds the curriculum fident, as well as carrying out school and commu- around social justice topics, racism, sexism, welcom- nity projects together. In 2016, the group raised ing immigrant and refugee students, and advocat- money for Bethany House shelter for female victims ing for the rights of lesbian, gay, transgender and of domestic abuse; they’ve also also produced fleece asexual students, staff and other people in the com- blankets for New Hope Housing and their mission to munity. The 22-member class raises money to sup- end homelessness. In 2017, Blossoming Beauties is port small local non-profits and sponsored a school- collaborating with A Space of Her Own to target and wide Diversity Week. support fifth grade girls avoiding delinquency. Rodney Wrice, senior, and Audrey Wever, Narjes Bencheikh, senior at South County junior, West Springfield High School High School Friends Wrice and Wever started a kindness cam- The South County senior helped co-found a Mus- paign using candy bars and sticky notes to encour- lim Student Association and International Club at age positive messaging around the time of the 2016 her school. The 50-person Muslim Student Associa- Presidential election.

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In lieu of flowers, donations may www.abc.virginia.gov or Program, co-sponsored by the Greater McLean opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or be made to Mabel White (for Nigerian mission work). 800-552-3200. •Services Chamber, the McLean Citizens Association, the visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and Novella was predeceased by her husband, William Great Falls Citizens Association and the Fairfax click on Volunteer Solutions. Bender. She served for thirty-one years as mission- ABC LICENSE •Entertainment County Federation of Citizens Associations. Visit The Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna has ary to Nigeria after ministering with her husband in TSKAAB, LLC trading as The www.mcleanpost270.org for more. an urgent need for volunteer drivers to take area Black Squirrel, 2670 I Avenir the pastorate of Bon Air Baptist Church of Arlington. seniors to medical appointments and other Place, Vienna, VA 22180. The •Announcements activities. Opportunities to volunteer for other Her life of service was marked by her gifts of teach- above establishment is apply- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ing to the VIRGINIA DEPART- services are also available. No long-term ing, hospitality, and generosity. MENT OF ALCOHOLIC •Real Estate Shepherd’s Center of McLean-Arlington- commitment and hours are flexible to fit your Novella is survived by her daughters, Marci BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) Falls Church, 1205 Dolley Madison Blvd., schedule.Visit www.scov.org or contact the Hutchinson (Stan) of Macon, GA, and Angie Smith for a Beer & Wine, On & Off •Cars McLean continues to have an urgent need for Volunteer Coordinator at 703-281-5086 or email Premises & Mixed Beverages (Jim) of Seattle, WA; son, Phil Bender (Mary) of license to sell or manufacture new volunteers to help area senior citizens get [email protected]. Lexington; eleven grandchildren, twenty-one great alcoholic beverages. •Trucks to and from their medical and therapy Vienna Toastmasters. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays grandchildren; and three siblings. Thomas S. Knott, managing appointments. To find out more about the from 7:30-9 p.m., at the Vienna Community member Sign guest book on-line at www.hartsmort.com. Shepherd’s Center and how you can volunteer to Center on the 2nd floor room opposite the NOTE: Objections to the issu- •Vans provide transportation and other services, call elevator, 120 Cherry St., S.E., Vienna. A friendly Hart’s Mortuary at the Cupola (Macon, GA) has ance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than the Center at 703-506-2199 or e-mail the Center place to get comfortable with public speaking charge of arrangements. 30 days from the publishing •RV’s at [email protected]. The Center’s website is and impromptu speaking for new and date of the first of two required www.scmafc.org experienced speakers. 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Photos by Will Palenscar/The Connection Delaney Connolly zips past two Colonial Forge defenders.

One of America’s top Irish pubs as ranked Photos by Donna Manz/The Connection Oakton Loses in by Travel and Leisure magazine, Paddy Seasons 52 sous chef shows off the Barry’s, offers its signature Reuben bites restaurant’s artistic pastry selections at Casino Night. Christina Corsey calls the along the buffet line at Vienna Rotary’s restaurant “family.” Casino Night. State Finals

By Will Palenscar nial Forge connected on 7-12 Casino Night Gala Draws The Connection from the field to open a 13-point advantage going into the fourth. rior to Saturday’s Vir- In the fourth, Oakton con- Pginia 6A State Champi- nected on two more 3s and Hundreds of Party-goers onship game between scored 10 points for the third Oakton (26-4) and Colonial time in four quarters of play. From local elected officials and business owners, Forge (24-6), Oakton’s focus Colonial Forge’s 11 points gave Vienna Rotary hosts to Rotarians and friends of friends, about 200 con- would be with Shakira Austin. the school their first state cham- genial guests showed up. Casino Night is as much a Oakton would hold the Univer- pionship, 52-38. gaming tables and community outreach event as it is a fundraiser for sity of Maryland commit Aus- Delaney Connolly was the Vienna Rotary, who returns approximately 90 per- tin to 12 points for the game. only Cougar in double figures, foods of the world. cent of their annual revenue, particularly the net Teammate Camille Downs scoring 17 points and nine re- proceeds from ViVa! Vienna! to Vienna-area and NoVa would hit three of her five bounds. Teammate Mina Mori ienna Rotary’s 2nd Annual Casino Night and nonprofits. three-pointers in the first quar- added 5 points and eight re- Taste of the World was a festive gala not The admission ticket covered gaming, raffle tick- ter giving Colonial Forge and bounds. Maddie Royle scored 5 Vto be missed … so, if you did miss it, pen- ets, a bar drink, and as much food as visitors could early lead, 14-10. and Kailyn Fee 4. Colonial Forge cil in “2018.” eat. Tastings of restaurant fare ranged from cannoli In the second quarter, Maddie was led by Camille Downs 21 Women dressed in exquisite formals and men el- dessert and strawberry cheesecake to roasted cauli- Royle would connect from long points and Shakira Austin’s 12 egantly clad in dapper suits or tuxedos floated around flower with hummus and corned beef bites, and a range twice keeping Oakton points and 12 rebounds. the ballroom of Westwood Country Club for four myriad of dishes in between that covered the globe. close but Colonial Forge still Oakton coach Fred Priester hours of gaming, eating signature dishes from area’s “It’s an opportunity to bring the community to- would outscore Oakton 11-10, was “proud of the way his team most popular restaurants, bidding on raffle prizes, gether,” said Vienna Rotary public relations co-chair to give them a 25-20 halftime fought.” Connolly and Fee, al- and socializing with community supporters … so- Cristin Etheredge. “What makes this special is the advantage. though upset by the end result, cializing was, from appearances, the common de- heartfelt sense of community.” In the third quarter, Oakton remained upbeat about the re- nominator uniting the guests. — Donna Manz would score 6 of their 8 points lationships they had formed from the free throw line, and go and all they had accomplished 1-13 from the field, while Colo- at Oakton.

Kailyn Fee dribbles the ball up the court for Oakton.

Two of Vienna’s strongest supporters, businessmen, Mike Terpak of Access Bank Gaming tables were hosted by volunteers and Jeff Bollettino of School of Rock, toast and professionals. Blackjack had a steady Casino Night. draw throughout the evening.

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