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News, Page 3 Postage U.S. Photo Courtesy of Raynor van der Merwe STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.comJune 5-11, 2014 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comChantilly Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2014 ❖ 1 News Born to Run Memorial 5K Race Is June 14 Gibbs. “Since November, our Fundraiser for deceased school community continues to collectively heal from her loss. An Homage to Jannine Parisi teacher’s two daughters. We want to make this special At Franklin, Jannine Parisi was a hardworking and cherished staff event a successful tribute to member; to me personally, she was a good friend. She is best By Bonnie Hobbs Jannine and her spirit.” known for her beautiful smile and positive attitude that would The Connection The 5K starts at 8:30 a.m., improve anyone’s day. She inspired her students to reach the po- followed shortly afterward by tential she saw in each of them. She was patient with them; and n November 2013, Franklin Middle School the 1K fun run. they, in turn, thought highly of her. teacher Jannine Parisi, 47, was the victim of a Online registration is at Jannine was also the heart and soul of the P.E. department as Itragedy which left her two teenage daughters Jannine Parisi www.prraces.com. Registration the pseudo-mothering figure and mentor to each member. And without parents. But she’s not been forgotten for the 5K is $35 until June 12, she loved and treated each member as if they were part of her by those who knew and loved her. $40 on race day; the 1K is $20 through race day. own family. She was a calming voice, and her humor and laugh- And now, her former school is holding a 5K race in Potomac River Running is managing the 5K, and run- ter made her friends’ and colleagues’ days better. Her warm per- her honor and to raise money for her children’s edu- ners will be timed via a computer chip in their race sonality was contagious. cation. The first annual Born to Run 5K Memorial bibs. Always happy to help other teachers, Jannine became a promi- Race and Fun Run is slated for Saturday, June 14, at All proceeds will be donated to an established edu- nent and award-winning member of the GMU Teaching advisory the school, 3300 Lees Corner Road in Chantilly. cation fund for Parisi’s daughters. One is a Chantilly council. Her love and passion for her job always inspired her co- “Jannine was a huge Bruce Springsteen fan, so we High senior and the other is in eighth grade, and workers and provided those new to the profession with a solid named the race after his song,” said Assistant Princi- both will be at the event. Those unable to partici- foundation to start from. pal Bryan Holland, organizing the event. “And as a pate in the event, but wishing to contribute, may do However, those who worked closest to Jannine recognized that P.E. teacher, physical fitness was important to her, so at the Website. the most important thing in her life was being a mother. She spent and we wanted to do a community-minded event to “Jannine valued education, and what meant the countless hours making sure both her girls had the skills to succeed honor her.” most to her were her daughters,” said Holland. “So in life, and she was so proud of the young women they had become. Parisi taught at Franklin for eight years and, ac- the best way for us to honor her and give back is to As a co-worker, she inspired her colleagues to develop positive cording to Rob Gibbs, a fellow P.E. teacher there, “She help provide an education for them.” relationships with one another and with their students. As a per- was a well-respected member of our Franklin Middle Awards will be given to the fastest overall male son, she inspired us all to live our lives with a smile on our face, School family. She was a wonderful teacher, role and female finishers, the overall male and female regardless of what was going on in our lives. She led a dignified model and friend to students, staff and our school staff members from the Chantilly Pyramid and the and selfless life and will be forever missed, but never forgotten, community.” top male and female finishers in various age catego- by her Franklin family. “Jannine’s students respected her as a positive in- ries. Packet pick-up is Friday, June 13, from 3-6 p.m., — Bryan Holland, fluence, given her ability to inspire them and place assistant principal, Franklin Middle School the concerns of others above her own,” continued See Raising Funds, Page 5 Show Tunes and Dancing On Tap

arrangements of “Once Upon a Centreville Time” from “All American” and Stevie Wonder’s “The Real Thing.” Members of High presents Two vocal groups directed by Centreville’s choral students will also choir per- ‘Broadway perform.ºContempo, directed by form their Sanya Manoj and Meghan Pollard, senior song Pops’ concert. will be singing “Pompeii;” and The at last year’s By Bonnie Hobbs Downbeats, directed by Ajmal Broadway The Connection Bakhtari, will sing a medley from Pops con- “Aladdin.” Also highlighted will be cert. he Centreville High various senior soloists, including School Choral Depart Bahktari and Manoj, plus Laura Photo Courtesy T Eom, Hailey Knapp, Tanya Kumar, of Mary Moles ment will present its summer concert, “Broadway Jessie Lamke, Patrick McGinty, Pops,” this Thursday and Friday, Angel Seo, Sarah Beth Seidel and June 5-6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Nadia Smith. nominee Glen McCarthy on bass. Concert against Hate,” produced those singers you see on TV on all school theater.º “Broadway Pops is choreo- Following the concert will be a by the National Anti-Defamation the competition shows. Choral Director Lynne Babcock graphed each year by Tara Penick, reception hosted by the League. The level of entertainment to says it’ll be a special event because a professional choreographer on Centreville Choral Boosters for “The Symphonic Choir was also which the audience will be treated this free concert features “the the faculty of the Richmond Bal- both the audience members and were instrumental, along with is equal to that which you would enormously talented CVHS sing- let,” said Babcock. “She works up performers. Centreville’s advanced orchestra find in a professional theater — ers performing music from their and down the East Coast and “This concert caps off a highly and band ensembles, in achieving and yet, this concert is free. I Broadway and pop music reper- throughout the Midwest choreo- successful year for the Centreville Blue Ribbon status for Centreville couldn’t be prouder of my wonder- tory.” graphing for schools, theaters and Choral Department,” said High this year at District Assess- ful students — they have worked The school’s six choirs will sing dance companies.ºShe is a gifted Babcock. “Along with a busy con- ments,” said Babcock. “This is the so hard and they are doing beau- and dance to medleys from “Open- teacher and choreographer and cert schedule, it presented its an- highest honor that can be awarded tiful work. It’s been a wonderful ing Night” (Women’s Ensemble), does consistently creative work for nual fundraiser, “Choral Cabaret,” to a Virginia school by the Virginia year.” “Joseph and the Amazing the CVHS choral program.” as well as its yearly “A Cappella Music Educators’ Assn.” Following Broadway Pops, the Technicolor Dreamcoat” (Men’s The back-up band for the con- Night.”º “The CVHS Choral Department Choral Department will close out Ensemble), “Footloose” (Concert cert will be Lynne Babcock on pi- In addition, this past fall, the hopes that lots of people in the the school year with its annual Choir), “Mamma Mia” (Bella ano, her husband Scott on drums, advanced ensemble, Symphonic community will attend this won- awards banquet and will then Voce), and “West Side Story” Centreville choral alumnus Emily Choir, sang for its fourth year at derful, final concert of the year,” perform at Centreville High’s (Symphonic Choir).ºThe Madrigal Dohse on synthesizer and GMU The Kennedy Center with the Na- she continued. “Many of these stu- graduation ceremony, June 20, at Ensemble will perform vocal jazz music teacher and Grammy Award tional Symphony Orchestra in “A dents are as or more talented than GMU’s Patriot Center. 2 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Roundups Three Charged with DWI On Saturday, May 31, Fairfax County police conducted a DWI Singing, Dancing and checkpoint in the 4600 block of West Ox Road, searching for drunk drivers. Some 528 vehicles passed through; three drivers were charged with DWI and seven summonses were issued. Silent Auction Free Carseat Inspections Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, June 5, Remembrance Cabaret for from 5 p.m. to dusk, at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. No appointment is necessary. But residents should in- Reema Samaha is June 14. stall the child safety seats themselves so technicians may prop- erly inspect and adjust them, as needed. By Bonnie Hobbs Because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehicles arriving The Connection on each date will be inspected. That way, inspectors may have enough time to properly instruct the caregiver on the correct use ertainly, 2006 Westfield High grad of the child seat. (The inspection may be cancelled in the event of Reema Samaha is known as one of the inclement weather). Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to confirm people who lost their lives in the Vir dates and times. C ginia Tech tragedy. But she was much more — a daughter, sister, friend and a talented Farmers Market on Thursdays dancer with a dazzling smile. And each spring, there’s a Remembrance Cabaret Each Thursday, from 3-7 p.m., the Fairfax County Government at Westfield in her honor. This year’s event is Satur- Center hosts a farmers market in its parking lot. The Government day, June 14, at 7 p.m. at Westfield High, 4700 Center is at 12000 Government Center Pkwy. in Fair Oaks, and Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. Doors open at 6 p.m. the next markets are slated for June 5 and June 12. for a silent auction and bake sale that continue dur- ing intermission. CPMSAC Awards, June 7-8 It’s an evening filled with singing, dancing, comedy It’s almost time for the Chantilly Pyramid Minority Student and fun, but it has a seri- Achievement Committee’s (CPMSAC) annual awards program. ous purpose, too. The event Middle- and high-school students will be honored Saturday, June is free, but donations are 7, at 5 p.m., at Chantilly High. Elementary-school students will welcome. Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection be feted Sunday, June 8, at 4 p.m., at Brookfield Elementary. Attendees may contrib- Dan Hrebenak sings and plays “An Original FCPS Superintendent Karen Garza will speak at the June 7 event, ute to The Reema J. Song” at the 2013 Remembrance Cabaret and the Mount Olive Baptist Church Junior Buffalo Soldiers will Samaha Memorial Scholar- for Reema Samaha. present the colors. Guest speaker will be Kaj N. Gumbs, a 2013 ships — awarded to stu- Westfield High grad and current student at Morehouse College. dents at both Westfield and Reema’s beauty and because we want to share her Herndon high schools — love of the arts with our community. º Learn about Criminal Investigations and/or to Angel Fund “The arts bring people together: the performers who The Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Section will Reema Samaha www.angelfundva.org. It’s travel great distances to dance, sing, play music and be featured Wednesday, June 11, at 7:30 p.m., at the Sully Dis- a nonprofit founded by the act, the artists who contribute their paintings, prints trict Station’s Citizens Advisory Committee’s meeting. It’s at the Samaha family to create safer schools and commu- and photographs to our silent auction, and the local station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. nities by focusing on mental-health issues, privacy businesses and community members who donate The case detective will share intricate details about how he laws and information sharing. Those unable to at- goods and services.” approached and solved the costly and destructive vandalism of tend the cabaret may still donate at https:// Although the cabaretºdemands lots of preparation the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s mosque using Facebook, fin- www.angelfundva.org/donate/. and organization, Samaha enjoys and looks forward gerprints, DNA and other tools. Residents will get an inside look “Reemaºloved life,ºlaughter, theaterºand creative to it “justºthe wayºReema used to get excited for her at how the CIS section works and what types of cases it handles arts,” said her mother, Mona Samaha. “She appreci- dance and theater shows, despite the tiring rehears- and may also ask questions. ated diversity and she empowered herself with cul- als. This is an event close to the heart becauseºit’s tural understanding. The Remembrance Cabaret is the product ofºthe pure love and dedication of all a festiveºoccasion that unites the communityºto re- those involved. We’re grateful to our community that Fair Oaks Police Ribbon-Cutting member and to honor Reema as we appreciate continues to reach outºto us and show us their love The Fair Oaks Public Safety Center’s expansion — serving the andºpromoteºmusic, dance, theater andºcreative arts and support.” police and firefighters of the Fair Oaks Station — will be cel- in all their varieties.” At each cabaret, VT’s Contemporary Dance En- ebrated with a ribbon-cutting Saturday, June 14, at 10 a.m. It’s at Some of the many acts performing include the Gin semble performs “Andaloosia,” which Reema choreo- 12300 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway in Chantilly. The THOR Dance Company; Ritmo DMV Latin Dance Group; graphed when she was there. And, said McNabb, “Ev- canine memorial will also be dedicated then. Boyle School of Irish Dance; Lauren De Vera; Ahmad ery time I watch it, I see her on stage and I cry. I’m Maaty; Laura Lamp; singers Carolyn Agan, Martina moved by the young people who dedicate their songs, Green and Jade Jones; Westfield’s improv team and art and dance to her. I also laugh at Reema’s brother Children, Come Touch a Truck students from Herndon High’s musical, “Seussical.” and sister, Omar and Randa, who push the bound- The Sully District Police Station and the Chantilly Regional Li- Westfield grad Jones is bringing cast members from aries with their comedic sketches. And I’m touched brary have teamed up to present the second annual Touch A Truck. “Hair,” which performed in Washington, D.C.’s by the artists and community members who are so This free event is set for Saturday, June 14, from 1-4 p.m., out- Keegan Theater. Also entertaining will be Westfield generous with their time and talent.” side the library at 4000 Stringfellow Road in Chantilly. And these grads Josh Braunstein, slam poetry, and Jon Lawlor, Silent auction items include art, a signed Washing- aren’t toy trucks and cars — children can get an up-close look at singer/guitarist. Cabaret Director Ashley Dillard, a ton Redskins football, signed Tampa Bay Buccaneers the real thing. friend and classmate of Reema’s at Westfield, orga- jersey, Washington Nationals tickets to Orioles and They’ll be able to climb, explore and learn about their favorite nized the performers. Westfield grads Sean Phillies games, golf for four at Chantilly National Golf vehicles. More than 20 different vehicles will be on hand, includ- Youngberg and Barry Armbruster will emcee. and Country Club, gift certificates from local restau- ing (weather permitting) Fairfax One, the Fairfax County Police “Reema loved to perform,” said Angel Fund Presi- rants and businesses, plus a variety of gift baskets Department helicopter. There’ll also be live music and child fin- dent Lu Ann McNabb, a longtime friend of the and jewelry. Also up for bid will be a $400 gift cer- gerprinting. Parking is available across the street from the library Samahas. “She embraced everyone and welcomed tificate from Broadway.com, courtesy of Westfield at Chantilly High School. all into her circle. Her eyes always sparkled on stage grad Megan Meadows, a car-detailing from Ourisman and she had the most incredible smile. We host our cabaret every year because we want to remember See Singing, Page 5 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2014 ❖ 3 News Passport to Global Music and Dance

storyline that will entertain the audience Encore presents “The and probably make them want to try new things like traveling and tasting different World at Your Feet.” foods.” Renee Griese, a Chantilly High junior, By Bonnie Hobbs joined Encore in third grade and has danced The Connection with its performing company since sixth grade. “If I’ve had a bad day, I can forget Broadway-style, musical adven- about it and escape for awhile through ture is on tap in Encore Theatri- dancing; it’s very relaxing,” she said. “In this Acal Arts Project’s new show, “The show, I play a French waitress, but I’m World at Your Feet.” mainly a dancer and singer.” It’ll be presented Saturday, June 14, at 8 She particularly likes the opening num- p.m., and Sunday, June 15, at 3 and 6 p.m., ber, “Another Cha Cha,” because “It’s really at NOVA’s Ernst Community Cultural Cen- energetic, upbeat, Latin music with 45 ter, 8333 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. people onstage. When I’m done, I’m out of Tickets are $22, adults; $18, students and breath, but it’s fun. Since the show’s about senior citizens, at www.encore-tap.org. a girl who travels around the world, we do The cast of 56 singers and dancers comes many different styles of dance. For example, from at least a dozen different schools, and we do traditional, African dancing and, in Director/Choreographer Raynor van der China, we do a fan dance.” Merwe says they’ve been “a joy to work Griese’s favorite costume is the one worn with. The actors are terrific, the story’s com- in the can-can number — huge, purple skirts ing together great and the dancers are do- “with lots of different colors of ruffles un- ing wonderfully. It’s a family-friendly show derneath that you see when we flip them for audiences of all ages.” up.” At Encore, she said, “I’ve learned that The story’s about a New York girl who dancing isn’t just about doing the steps. In doesn’t want to try new things, unlike her order to entertain an audience and convey adventurous friends. But that all changes a story, you have to be able to perform. I when she meets a woman with a bag full of hope lots of people come see us — it’ll be a magic hats that can take her anywhere. really good show.” “It’s a really engaging and fun show,” said van der Merwe. “You know what to expect, Photos Courtesy of Raynor van der Merwe but that’s part of the enjoyment. And the A visit to China: Back row, from left, are Logan Floyd, Emma Konnick, School Notes audience will enjoy the variety of music and Mikaela Vasconez, Sara Avery, Alia Artieda; (middle row) Renee Griese, different genres of dance in each country Claire Griese, Jenna Frisby; (front row) Jessy Dawson and Mariana the girl visits.” Artieda. Email announcements to chantilly@ connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Thurs- Liberty Middle eighth-grader Margot day at noon. Photos are welcome. Vanyan plays the lead role, Katie. “She’s dancing relaxing. “Once you know shy and uptight and doesn’t like to try what you’re doing, it’s very calming,” Courtney Hulbert, of Chantilly, major- new things,” said Vanyan. “But she she said. “Whenever I can’t focus at ing in biology, and Lauren Jancuska, of Fairfax, majoring in international relations, gradually becomes more open and gets school, I tap under my desk and it helps earned dean’s list honors for the Fall 2013 excited about them. And each time she me.” She’s also learned that, “When you semester at Saint Joseph’s University. goes to a different country, she’s inter- get corrected, instead of feeling down ested in learning more about it – its on yourself, you should come back with James Caron, of Chantilly, was part of a team of 11 James Madison University food, culture, etc.” more energy and sharpness. And some- Army ROTC Duke Battalion cadets that com- Vanyan likes her part because “I get times rehearsing is almost more fun peted in the 2014 Sandhurst Military Skills to sing and my character is funny. And than the performance because you get Competition at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. The Ranger Challenge Team fin- I’ve learned about the countries, too, to experiment and try new things.” ished 24th of out 57 teams from across the while playing Katie. My favorite song In the upcoming show, Dillard says world, and they were the first JMU team to is ‘Together Again for the First Time.’ I the audience will “definitely enjoy the qualify to compete in the prestigious event. sing and dance in it with a few other dancing, especially the can-can num- Caron, a senior economics major, was an integral part of the team’s efforts. The com- people, and it’s a really hilarious num- ber. That’s some of the most impres- petition tested cadet’s weapon skills, Army ber.” sive dancing I’ve ever seen, especially tactics, and physical fitness. In her third year with Encore, for high-school students.” Vanyan’s danced since age 4. “It’s con- Westfield High senior Caroline Bond Riya Jones, 9, of Fairfax, received first prize in the February 2014 Cricket League venient exercise and is so much fun to has been with Encore three years and writing competition. For this contest, each do outside of school,” she said. “We’re has danced since age 7. “It helps me entrant was asked to submit an original story going to put on an amazing show; the get out my energy and I really like per- about an amazing moment in history. Riya’s dancing’s great and the singing is ab- forming,” she said. story, “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Mice,” appears on the Cricket League pages of the solutely phenomenal.” “At Encore, I’ve learned how to com- May/June 2014 issue and is posted at Clifton’s Emily Dillard, a freshman at municate and be patient, and I’ve also cricketmagkids.com/contests. Fairfax High, plays Lily, Katie’s best learned time management — even out- friend. “She likes to try new things and side the studio,” continued Bond. “I’m Jessica Sun of Chantilly High School was awarded second place and a $7,500 she appears in different countries as dif- here over 14 hours a week, minimum, scholarship in the 3rd annual STEM (Sci- ferent people,” said Dillard. “So I also so I’ve had to manage dancing with ence, Technology, Engineering, and Math) play an African village leader, a French school and my volunteer work.” Essay Contest for high school junior and se- artist and a tour guide in China. Lily’s In this show, she’s in quite a few num- nior girls. very dramatic and has an outgoing per- bers, but “Chop Suey” is her favorite. Brett Peters, of Fairfax, earned a Bach- sonality, and it’s fun playing a variety Rehearsing are (from left) Aubrey “It’s a tap routine to a catchy song, and elor of Science Business Administration in of parts within the same show.” Cervarich, Margot Vanyan and Emily we wear Chinese-takeout boxes,” she Marketing from Coastal Carolina University. With Encore six years, Dillard finds Dillard. said. Overall, said Bond, “There’s a cool 4 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Celebrating our 50th Year!

THE BERKSHIRES, MA Aug. 4 – 8...... $1399 Tanglewood & Boston Pops Includes Motorcoach from Vienna Or Rockville, 4 nights Hotel with Singing, Dancing and Breakfast & Dinner Daily, Sightseeing and Entertainment – Call for Itinerary ISRAEL, Nov. 12 – 20...... $3649 Includes Air from Dulles, 7 Nights Accommodations with Daily Breakfast 7 Dinners, 1 Lunch, Transfers, Taxes, Sightseeing – Call for Itinerary Silent Auction CANADA-NEW ENGLAND CRUISE FROM BALTIMORE Oct. 16 – 24...... $944 includes all taxes 9-Nights on RCCL’s Grandeur of the Seas with All Meals & Entertainment. Transfers to and from the From Page 3 Baltimore Pier Will be available from Vienna and Rockville – Call for Itinerary SHILLELAGHS TRAVEL CLUB Toyota and a teeth bleaching from local dentist Bruce 100 East Street SE, Suite 202 • Vienna, Virginia 22180 Hutchison. 703-242-2204 1-800-556-8646 Please visit our Web site at: www.shillelaghtravelclub.com In addition, Angel Fund is raffling off two tickets for a listing of all our upcoming trips and socials. to the Nov. 28 football game when Virginia Tech plays against UVA at home. Included in the raffle is one night at Rockwood Manor (http://rockwood- manor.com). Raffle tickets are $10 each at the caba- ret, or order them online at https:// www.angelfundva.org/raffle. “We’re grateful to 1986 Virginia Tech alum Bruce Wilson and his company, Wilson’s Asphalt Mainte- nance, for so generously offering this football-week- end package,” said McNabb. “The drawing will be held and the winner notified on Oct. 28.” Anyone who’d like to help with the silent auction should contact Nancy Hutchison at [email protected] “Me and My Dad” or Lucy Richter at [email protected]. Snacks and To honor dad on Father’s Day, send us your favorite snapshots beverages will also be offered. To donate water, soda, baked goods or other snacks, or volunteer, contact of you with your dad and The Connection will publish them in Mary Swearingen at [email protected]. our Father’s Day issue. Be sure to include some information Cabaret T-shirts will also be sold; see about what’s going on in the photo, plus your name and phone www.angelfundva.org. To see a video of some of last number and town of residence. To e-mail photos, send to: year’s cabaret performances created by McNabb’s son [email protected] Chris, go to https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=sUhDwXW1-k&feature=youtube. Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection “We love the excitement of the audience who ap- Rachel Harrington sings “Climb Every preciates the elegance and professionalism of our Mountain” last year. performers and who lingers over the silent-auction items,” said Lu Ann McNabb. “And Ashley Dillard arships and allows Angel Fund to implement its pro- does a tremendous job organizing our performers gram, Actively Caring 4 People, in Fairfax County and managing the production. I’m so grateful for her Public Schools and advocate for laws impacting men- vision and enthusiasm in presenting a professional tal health and campus safety. Said McNabb: “To- production for all to enjoy.”º gether, the artists, performers and community give McNabb said the “incredible generosity of those back to make a difference in the lives of so many — Public Hearing Notice who attend” enables Reema’s parents to give schol- just as Reema would have done.” Fairfax County Raising Funds through 5K Race Secondary Six Year Plan The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) From Page 2 and The Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County, in excited to be honoring our friend accordance with § 33.1-70.01 of the Code of and Saturday, June 14, from 7-8 in such a fashion.” Anyone who’d a.m., before the event. like to donate an item to the raffle Virginia, will conduct a joint public hearing in the Runners will traverse a flat or volunteer to help on race day Board Auditorium, Fairfax County Government course through the Chantilly High- should contact Assistant Principal Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, lands neighborhood, and the race Bryan Holland at Fairfax, VA 22035 at 4:00 PM on June 17, 2014. will both start and end at Franklin [email protected]. Middle. The fun includes a raffle “So far, about 250 people have for gift certificates from local mer- registered to run, so we’re hoping The purpose of this public hearing is to receive chants, and the school PTA and for a good turnout, he said. “As public comment on the Secondary Six Year community businesses are provid- people found out about the race, Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2015 through ing refreshments afterward for the they’ve contacted me to ask what participants. they could do, and it’s reassured 2020. Copies of the proposed plan may be “The event will focus on a sense me how truly caring and compas- reviewed at the VDOT’s Northern Virginia District of community and the celebration In happier times: Jannine sionate the Chantilly community Office at 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030. of life,” said Gibbs. “We are very Parisi having fun at school. really is.” Persons requiring special assistance to attend and participate in this hearing should contact the Your Home…Your Neighborhood…Your Newspaper Virginia Department of Transportation at 800-367- 7623. Persons wishing to speak at this public hearing should contact the Office of the Clerk to www.connectionnewspapers.com the County Board of Supervisors at 703-324-3151. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2014 ❖ 5 Letters Chantilly

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@ChantillyConnec At Any Cost? Cabaret Beckons Photo Contributed Newspaper of To the Editor: To the Editor: Chantilly This is an open letter to all elected officials Once again, Angel Fund will be hosting our Fair Oaks / Fair Lakes A Connection Newspaper who represent the residents of western annual Remembrance Cabaret for Reema, held Fairfax County. in memory of Reema Samaha, one of the 32 killed An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered Once again I feel compelled to write you at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007. On this night, to homes and businesses. to express outrage over the handling of the we celebrate the arts, as young people gather Published by Local Media Connection LLC project to replace the four-way stop configu- from all over the country to dance, sing, play ration with a roundabout at the intersection music and perform skits. This year, we welcome Essay Honored 1606 King Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 of Braddock and Pleasant Valley roads. back the Gin Dance Company, Ritmo DMV Latin In May, the Lane’s Mill Chapter, As you may recall, the various responsible Dance Group, Ahmad Maaty and Laura Lamp. Daughters of the American Revolu- Free digital edition delivered to your email box. Go to boards approved this project with a projected Westfield high school graduates who perform tion (DAR), presented Ashley connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe budget of approximately $4.1 million, de- professionally are also returning: Lauren De Vera, Lawrence, a senior at Mountain spite the objections from the residents of Martina Green and Jade Jones. Jade will be per- View, with the DAR Good Citizen NEWS DEPARTMENT: western Fairfax. VDOT then released a re- forming a number with a cast mate from her re- pin and certificate recognition for To discuss ideas and concerns, Call: 703-778-9410 quest for proposal (based on a design/build cent role as Leata in the Keegan Theater’s pro- her DAR Good Citizen essay. e-mail: plan) for construction of the roundabout duction of “Hair.” We also are thrilled that the Lawrence had a 3.37 GPA and also [email protected] with bids returned ranging from $4.1 mil- Boyle School of Irish Dance is joining us this year attended NOVA while finishing her Steven Mauren lion to over $6 million. On May 19, VDOT and Cappie nominated Drew Lytle from Herndon senior year at Mountain View. Editor, 703-778-9415 [email protected] released a letter of intent to award to the High School performing “Alone in The Universe” With her is chapter member lowest bidder. VDOT published the letter from Seussical. To see some of last year’s perfor- Pauline Herpy. Bonnie Hobbs Community Reporter, 703-778-9438 along with a revised project estimate — $5.8 mances, please visit our promo video, https:// [email protected] million — on its website. This new project www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUhDwXW1-7k start of a long run of successful campaigns and Jon Roetman estimate represents a 41.4 percent increase Artists have donated beautiful paintings, draw- that a conference banner is in their near fu- Sports Editor, 703-752-4013 over the latest published budget estimate ings and photographs, some of which reflect ture. [email protected] @jonroetman ($4.1 million) and ridiculously higher than Reema’s love of ballet while others capture the The reason for reaching out to you is the first the $2.5 million estimate that was presented beauty of nature. The silent auction gives com- paragraph of the sports article in the May 22- ADVERTISING: more than a year ago. And by the way, “the munity members the opportunity to give, rang- 28, 2014 edition of the Centre View titled For advertising information first shovel of dirt has not been turned.” ing from gift certificates from local businesses “Centreville Boys’ Soccer Earns Top Seed in e-mail: [email protected] So, if VDOT released a letter of intent to and restaurants to baskets of food, jewelry and Conference 5.” In that paragraph you make award, presumably VDOT has the intention wine. We have been promised a football signed mention that their Conference 5 regular sea- Karen Washburn Display Advertising, 703-778-9422 of finding the funds to close the deficit. by members of the Redskins, courtesy of son title and their top seeding in the tourna- [email protected] I want to know — where are the funds Westfield’s Evan Royster, eight Nationals tickets ment is a first in over two decades. Unfortu- Kim Taiedi coming from, what is the approval process for the Phillies and Orioles games in the Diamond nately this statement isn’t true and, in making Display Advertising, 703-778-9423 and who will need to approve the additional Club section donated by Norton Rose Fulbright, it, let the accomplishments of another amaz- [email protected] funds? a round of golf for four at Chantilly Country Club ing group of boys’ soccer athletes at Centreville Andrea Smith Once again I see a lack of transparency in and $400 gift certificate from Broadway.com. We High school go unrecognized. I write this be- Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 [email protected] the process with something going on in the will also have a week in the Outer Banks given cause many of the players on the 2002 background and outside of the public view by Alan Krishnan, Euro-Pro appliances courtesy Centreville High School team still live in the Debbie Funk National Sales with the intention to make this project hap- of Greg Richter, a car detailing from Ourisman area, and I’m sure quite a few of them along 703-778-9444 pen at any cost. Toyota and a teeth bleaching from Bruce with their parents read the Centre View and [email protected] I am pleading for any elected official to step Hutchison, DDS. would love to have their season remembered. up and stop this project immediately and call The event will be held this year on Saturday, To the best of my knowledge the 2002 Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm for an investigation as to why the project costs June 14 at Westfield High School, 4700 Centreville Boys’ soccer team is still the best 703-778-9433 are spiraling out over control before it has even Stonecroft Boulevard in Chantilly. The event is to ever step on the field there (too bad we [email protected] @MaryKimm begun. free but donations are welcome. All donations didn’t have that amazing turf back then). Ted Troscianecki/Centreville will support Angel Fund and the Reema J. Led by Washington Post All-Met Players Kyle Executive Vice President Jerry Vernon Samaha Memorial Scholarships given to seniors Hansen (midfield) and Adam Jelinek (goal [email protected] at Westfield and Herndon High Schools. Angel keeper), the Wildcats actually ran the table in Editor in Chief Project Cost Fund focuses on the mental health issues that the Concorde District that year going 6-0 and Steven Mauren have impacted our community: suicide, depres- captured the regular season Concorde District Managing Editor Kemal Kurspahic Raises Questions sion, drug and/or alcohol addiction through ad- Title for the first time in school history. They Photography: To the Editor: vocacy, education and programs, ended up with the top seed in the district tour- Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: As a resident of the Pleasant Valley neigh- www.angelfundva.org. nament eventually losing to Chantilly in PKs, Laurence Foong, John Heinly borhood, I, along with others in our com- Doors will open at 6 p.m. for the Bake Sale and then falling in overtime to Yorktown in Production Manager: Geovani Flores munity, would like to know where the and Silent Auction and the performance will be- the regional quarterfinal on a PK in sudden [roundabout project] money will come from. gin at 7 p.m. We hope all will join us. death overtime. In addition to Hansen and Special Assistant to the Publisher Jeanne Theismann The single roundabout originally meant a Lu Ann Maciulla McNabb Jelinek, 1st team all-district players Jimmy 703-778-9436 shorter construction time and a $1 million President, Board of Directors, Angel Fund Stevens (forward) and Matt Holland (de- [email protected] @TheismannMedia savings over the traffic signal when the esti- fender) and 2nd team all-district players, Phil mate was at $4 million, but if by the pro- Noakes, Sam Hamzehpoor, and Carlos CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 jected year of 2020 the roundabout is oper- Setting Record Straight Hernandez, helped the team to a 12-5-1 over- Circulation Manager: ating a volume-to-capacity of 0.96, and we To the Editor: all record and at one point a #3 ranking in the Linda Pecquex [email protected] are now spending as much as had been esti- Let me start off by saying that this “letter to Washington Post and a final ranking of #4 in mated for a traffic signal, then we are just the editor” is not a complaint, and was written the June 14 paper. There may be an article or wasting taxpayers money since we will be merely to serve notice of an oversight that, after two about the team in the 2002 Centre View forced to revisit the project and pour another pondering it over for a few days, I couldn’t just papers and there were some in the Fairfax Jour- who-knows-how-many-millions into the cor- let slip by. nal for sure. rect solution. First off, I want to make sure that this in no Anyway, I appreciate you taking the time to I would like to hear from our Board of Su- way takes away from the accomplishments of the read this letter, and again I want to reiterate pervisors their thoughts on how they will pay 2014 Centreville Wildcats Boys’ Soccer team, and its purpose is to recognize an incredible group for this and why the roundabout now costs in fact I couldn’t be happier for Coach Lee, their of boys that still take pride in having the best as much as the traffic signal. outstanding players, and the success they have season in their school history. Cynthia Shang/Chantilly brought back to the program. I hope this is the Matt Kiefaber 6 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment

Email announcements to chantilly@ Children. 11 a.m. Udvar-Hazy Book Signings of Aviation and story-times.cfm for more. connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, Center, 14390 Air and Space Space Related Books.12-5 p.m. MONDAY/JUNE 9 Bouncin’ Babies. 3 p.m. Chantilly time, location, description and contact for Museum Pkwy., Chantilly. A reading Boeing Aviation Hangar Udvar-Hazy Frying Pan Farm at the Library. 2 Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow event: phone, email and/or website. Pho- from “Astronaut Handbook,” Center in Chantilly. Author Col. p.m. Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Road. Rhymes, songs, stories and tos and artwork welcome. Deadline is presented by Megan McCarthy. Free. Wolfgang Samuel signing “German Stringfellow Road. Meet and learn activities for babies up to 11 months Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- Visit http://airandspace.si.edu/visit/ Boy.” Admission is free, parking is about a small farm animal, hear a with adult. 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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2014 ❖ 7 Sports

Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection

The Chantilly baseball team bounced back from its loss to Oakton in the Conference 5 championship game to beat Washington-Lee and Annandale in the 6A North region Chantilly’s Matt Hogle pitches against Oakton in the tournament. Conference 5 championship game on May 26.

put Chantilly in the region final on Friday, June 6 against The Wildcats beat Conference 6 champion Washington- Chantilly Baseball Responds either Madison or McLean. Lee 4-2 on May 28, defeated Woodson 1-0 on May 30 and In Regional Tournament knocked off Osbourn Park. The Chantilly baseball team lost to Oakton for the sec- Centreville Girls’ ond straight season in the Conference 5/Concorde District Chantilly Boys’ Lax tournament championship game, but that didn’t Soccer Secures State Berth Sports stop the Chargers from regrouping at regionals. The Centreville girls’ soccer team defeated Osbourn Park Reached Region Semis Briefs Chantilly beat Washington-Lee 10-0 in the 2-1 on Tuesday, earning a trip to the 6A North region final The Chantilly boys’ lacrosse team faced Langley in the opening round the 6A North region tournament and securing a berth in the state tournament. 6A North region semifinals on Wednesday, after The on May 30, and defeated Annandale 4-0 on The Wildcats will travel to face Battlefield in the region Connection’s deadline. A victory would put the Chargers June 2. The Chargers advanced to the semifinals, where final at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 5. in the region final on Friday, June 6 against the winner of they faced West Springfield on Wednesday, after The Centreville entered the tournament as the No. 4 seed Robinsons and Yorktown. Connection’s deadline. A win against the Spartans would from Conference 5.

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Joseph Szczur (left) pictured with Academy of Model Aeronautics President Bob Brown at the F3A Team

Photo Contributed Trials in Akron, Ohio Earns Spot on U.S. Team oseph Szczur, a 14-year-old Middle School, flew an aircraft J8th grade student at Rocky called “Excel v1” designed by Scott Run Middle School, partici- Barnhart. The plane weighed a pated in the United States Indoor scant 86 grams without the bat- Diamond Dreams Game RC Aerobatics Model Airplane tery. His equipment included a Team Trials which was held in Spektrum DX 18 radio control Westfield High School hosted the Kyle’s Kamp Diamond Dreams game against Akron, Ohio in March. There were transmitter with Spektrum 2010 Oakton High School on May 2. The night was filled with raffles, T-shirt tosses, a a total of 16 pilots competing in servos and was powered by an e- dizzy bat race, and various other events to raise funds for pediatric cancer re- the competition, three which were flight 250 motor running on a search and treatment at Children’s National Medical Center. Junior (18 years old or less). Jo- Thunder Power 7.4 volt battery SYA Little League players attended the event and were on the field with the varsity seph was the highest placing Jun- about the size used in a typical players for the National Anthem. Kyle’s Kamp namesake, Kyle Hahne, was on hand ior pilot, qualifying him as U.S. pocket cell phone. for the community event and threw out the first pitch. Westfield Baseball’s head team member along with the top This is the second FAI category coach Rob Hahne started Kyle’s Kamp in 2010 after his son Kyle was diagnosed three placing Open (18 years or in which Joseph has represented with leukemia. Since that time Kyle’s Kamp (www.kyleskamp.org) has raised over older) competitors. the U.S. Last August he flew with $850,000 for Children’s National Medical Center. Above, the Westfield High School Joseph, who is also the president the U.S. team in F3A, outdoor in- Varsity Baseball team along with Kyle Hahne. of the STEM-focused Model Air- ternational aerobatics category in plane Student Club at Rocky Run Johannesburg, South Africa. 8 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Wellbeing

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Email announcements to chantilly@ The American Red Cross. 7-12:30 Stringfellow Road. Practice English Calendar connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, p.m. St. Timothy Catholic Church, TUESDAY/JUNE 10 with other students. Call 703-502- time, location, description and contact for 13809 Poplar Tree Rd., Chantilly. English Conversation Group. 10:30 3883. From Page 7 event: phone, email and/or website. Pho- Blood Drive. Visit redcrossblood.org a.m. at the Chantilly Regional eBook Help. 7 p.m. at the Chantilly Become a Pilot Day. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. tos and artwork welcome. Deadline is or call 1-800-RED CROSS for more. Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- Practice English with other students. Road. Get eBook questions answered. Air and Space Museum Pkwy., fore event. Call 703-502-3883. Bring a tablet or digital reader and Chantilly. See nearly 50 Different SUNDAY/JUNE 8 library card. Call 703-502-3883. Aircrafts. Weather permitting, Pilots Awards Ceremony. 4 p.m. at may allow people in their cockpits. THURSDAY/JUNE 5 Brookfield Elementary, 4200 Lees WEDNESDAY/JUNE 11 Free. Visit becomeapilot.si.edu. School Start Time Meeting. FAIDAY/JUNE 13 Plant Clinic. English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. Corner Road, Chantilly. Elementary 7-9 10:30 a.m. Chantilly The American Red Cross at the Chantilly Regional Library, school students will be honored. p.m. at Centreville High School, 6001 . 9 a.m.-2 Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow 4000 Stringfellow Road. Practice Union Mill Road, Clifton. Fairfax p.m. Fairfax County Government Road. Master gardeners with provide County Public School meeting to Center, 12000 Government Center horticultural tips, information, English with other students. Call 703- MONDAY/JUNE 9 502-3883. gather feedback on proposed Parkway, Fairfax. Blood Drive. Visit techniques and advice to home ESL Book Club. 7 p.m. at the adjustments to school start times. redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED gardeners. Call 703-502-3883. Centreville Regional Library, 14200 Visit www.fcps.edu/news/ CROSS for more. Book Signings of Aviation and SATURDAY/JUNE 7 St. Germain Drive. Adults learning starttimes.shtml. Space Related Books.12-5 p.m. Fairfax County Park Authority Community Yard Sale. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. English meet to discuss a book Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly. Board Meeting. SATURDAY/JUNE 14 in the Greenbriar community at chosen by the group. Call 703-830- 7:30 p.m. in the Author John J. Schulz signing “Songs Memorial Race and Fun Run. Route 50 and Fairfax County 2223. Herrity Building, 12055 Government 8:30 From a Distant Cockpit.” Admission is Evolution of the Workplace Parkway. Many homes participating. . 7-9 Center Parkway, Fairfax. Free. Visit a.m. at Franklin Middle School, 3300 free, parking is $15. Visit airand Rain date June 8. p.m. Fairfax County Government www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Lees Corner Road, Chantilly. First space.si.edu/events/book-signings. Book Signings of Aviation and Awards Ceremony. 5 p.m. at Board Center, Board Auditorium, boardagn2.htm for meeting “Born to Run” 5k Memorial Race and Space Related Books Chantilly High School. Chantilly 12000 Government Center Parkway, materials, archives and more. Call Fun Run in honor of the late teacher .12-5 p.m. Pyramid Minority Student Fairfax. A look at how work, workers 703-324-8662. Jannine Parisi. $30+ for 5K, $15+ Boeing Aviation Hangar Udvar-Hazy Achievement Committee’s annual and the workplace evolved over time. for 1K goes towards an education Center in Chantilly. Author Dave Call 703-324-2321 or visit fund for Jannine’s two daughters. To Baranek signing “Topgun Days.” awards program will honor middle THURSDAY/JUNE 12 and high-school students. Fairfax City www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ participate, register at Admission is free, parking is $15. Civil War Lecture. Public Schools Superintendent Karen chairman.workplace.htm for more. 7 p.m. at the www.prraces.com. Volunteers Visit http://airandspace.si.edu/ Managing Stress Seminar Garza will speak at the June 7 event, . 7:30 p.m. Centreville Regional Library, 14200 needed, contact Assistant Principal events/book-signings for more. Book Signings of Aviation and and the Mount Olive Baptist Church Woodson High School, Auditorium, St. Germain Drive. “Battle of Fort Bryan Holland at [email protected]. English Conversation Group. Space Related Books Junior Buffalo Soldiers will present 9525 Main St., Fairfax. Tim Ryan and Stevens, July 1864,” by author and 3:30 .12-5 p.m. the colors. Guest speaker will be Kaj Tara Branch discuss how mindfulness historian Benjamin Cooling. Call 703- p.m. at the Centreville Regional Boeing Aviation Hangar Udvar-Hazy N. Gumbs, a 2013 Westfield High can improve the ability to respond to 830-2223. Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive. Center in Chantilly. Author Col. English Conversation Group. grad and current student at events. Free. For more email 7 p.m. Practice English with other students. Charles E. McGee signing “Tuskegee Morehouse College. [email protected]. at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Call 703-502-3883. Airman.” Admission is free, parking is $15. Visit http://airandspace.si.edu/ events/book-signings for more. Book Signings of Aviation and Space Related Books.1-3 p.m. Boeing Aviation Hangar Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly. Author John Anderson signing “The World’s Fastest Rocket Plane and the Pilots Who Ushered in the Space Age.” CENTREVILLE Admission is free, parking is $15. Visit http://airandspace.si.edu/ events/book-signings for more. Touch a Truck. 1-6 p.m. Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow The Anglican Church of the Ascension Road. Educational public safety event with a variety of vehicles for children Traditional to explore and learn about. Mr. Anglican Services KnickKnack performs, along with the jazz band and robotics team from 1928 Book of Chantilly High School. Call 703-502- Common Prayer 3883. 1940 Hymnal PAWS for Reading. 3 p.m. Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Read aloud for a 15-minute Holy Communion 10 A.M. Sundays session with a therapy dog. Bring a (with Church School and Nursery) book or choose one from the library. For ages 5-12. Call 703-502-3883. Remembrance Cabaret for Reema. 13941 Braddock Road, (north off Rte. 29) Centreville, VA 7 p.m. at Westfield High School, 703-830-3176 • www.ascension-acc.org 4700 Stonecroft Blvd. Doors open at 6 p.m. for silent auction and bake sale. Performance is free, but donations are welcome to support the Angel Fund, www.angelfundva.org, or the Reema J. Samaha Memorial Scholarships.

SUNDAY/JUNE 15 Antique Car Show. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sully Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly. More than 400 classic vehicles fill the grounds including cars available for purchase. Enjoy live music from the New Old Time String Band and old-fashioned toys and games are available for kids. $6-$10. For more call 703-437-1794. Book Signings of Aviation and Space Related Books.12-5 p.m. Boeing Aviation Hangar Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly. Author Don Thomas signing “Orbit of Discovery.” Admission is free, parking is $15. Visit http://airandspace.si.edu/ events/book-signings for more.

MONDAY/JUNE 16 Hidden Pond Nature. 2 p.m. Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Discover and b explore local nature. Live animals To highlight your faith community, call Karen at 703-917-6468 highlight your faith community, To Communities of Worship b may be present. Presented by the staff of Hidden Pond Nature Center. For grades 1-6. Call 703-502-3883. 12 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com