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McLeanMcLean McLean High students arrive on FCPS busses for the commence- ment exercises at Constitution Hall on Tuesday, June 17. Classifieds, Page 18 Classifieds, ❖ Sports, Page 16 ❖ ReadyReady forfor thethe ‘Concert‘Concert ofof TheirTheir Lives’Lives’ News, Page 3 Entertainment, Page 12 ❖ Opinion, Page 8 Transformations Exhibit Opens with Full Crowd News, Page 14 Memories of a Bittersweet Year News, Page 10 Photo by Louise Krafft/The Connection www.ConnectionNewspapers.comJune 25 - July 1, 2014 online atMcLean www.connectionnewspapers.com Connection ❖ June 25 - July 1, 2014 ❖ 1 2 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ June 25 - July 1, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Photos by Louise Krafft/The Connection Kimia Zadegan delivers the student address to her classmates. The senior class advisors call the students into line for the processional. Class of 2014 Ready for the ‘Concert of Their Lives’ McLean High graduation speakers talk geek acceptance and music. By Reena Singh The Connection he world is run by geeks. At least according to Dr. Dino TPatti Dajalal, former Indonesian Ambassador to the U.S., during his graduation speech to McLean High School’s class of 2014 at Constitution Hall June 17. Dajalal, a self-proclaimed geek, said his studious nature is what got him into his dream job. “My advice to you, McLean class of 2014: develop your geek power,” he said. During the afternoon ceremony, nearly 500 students received their diplomas and recognition for committing to the military, Nicole Ellen Bruner advances to the stage to receive Samuel Stone Clayton is awarded the second of the placing in an honor society and receiving the first of the two faculty awards. two faculty awards by McLean principal Ellen Reilly. the President’s Award for Educational Ex- cellence. Zadegan is a member of the English During Dajalal’s speech about geekiness Honor Society, French Honor Society, Na- and life truths, he described the difference tional Honor Society, Tri-M Music Society between clever and wise as the difference and is a recipient of the President’s Award between achievement and fulfillment. for Educational Excellence. This was one of three discoveries he said The memories she referred to those made he found in his life full of expanding out- in the halls and classrooms of McLean High ward. - not just the big memories like the first day The other two were to never let anyone of school or prom. Rather than wish they take you away from your parents and to be were still in high school, she hoped the stu- at peace with yourself. dents would use the memories to make their “As you try to conquer the world, the most lives better in college and beyond. important space to conquer is inside,” he “Our little memories are the ones that said. make our lives that much more satisfying,” A speech about the geek life made way she said. for one about creating melodies with memo- However, she said the melodies they are ries. creating with their lives are not finished yet. “Graduating from McLean leaves us with “It’s our class’s age to take our bands on an impression of finality, but we are not fin- the road and give the concert of our lives,” McLean High School teachers Kate Haefer, Nathan Sendgikoski, Saadia ished,” said student Kimia Zadegan. she said. Shaikh and Julia Murdock pose for photos in the wings outside of the Hall. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ June 25 - July 1, 2014 ❖ 3 Graduation 2014 Photos by Louise Krafft/The Connection The Statesman Singers directed by Keri Staley sing ‘Go The Distance’ by Marshall High School students of the Class of 2014 proceed to the stage Alan Menken & David Zippel, arranged by Ed Lojeski. to recieve their diplomas from school Principal Jay W. Pearson. Facing a ‘Real World’ Marshall High 2014 graduates told not to be afraid of rejection and ‘real world.’ By Reena Singh The faculty speaker, teacher Dean Wood The Connection said the best advice he ever received was to not wish the days away. He also learned yan McElveen knows something - from being in Boy Scouts - to make every about second chances. place a little bit better than how you found R The Fairfax County Schools it. board member talked about hair “Don’t wish that college started tomor- loss, rejection and motivation row,” he said. “Don’t wish you were all on during his speech for Marshall High School’s your own. That’s going to come soon Daniel Joseph LaBarbera arrives Lilian Grace Roth was also Class of 2014 graduation June 18 at Con- enough. Right now, listening to me, your on stage to receive one of the two awarded one of the two 2014 stitution Hall. parents are wondering where the days went 2014 Statesman Awards. Statesman Awards. The first time McElveen ran for the school when you were five years old. Don’t wish board, he was not voted in. However, when the days away and don’t wish that your real the winner of the election was disqualified, life will start tomorrow.” he got his second chance and ran for the He noted that the now alumnus of the position again. high school are some of the hardest work- “I was given a second chance, and sec- ing people he has known, and to not worry ond chances don’t come along often in life,” about people who pressure them about how he said. the real world will be hard. McElveen is a researcher for The “I used to hate it when people would say, Brookings Institution John Thornton China ‘What are you going to do when you go out Center and the youngest person to be into the real world?’” he said. “Believe me, elected on the FCPS school board. Class of 2014, I’ve seen you work harder “Don’t sit back and wait for your turn, than many of the people I know have been because your turn may never come,” he in the alleged real world with. High school said. wasn’t a game for you. It was hard.” His stories were all about accepting that He said college is supposed to be hard, rejection will be a part of the students lives, and that’s what makes it worth it. and these students will experience rejection “And if it’s hard, it’s the real world,” he worse than they did in high school - being said. “Don’t let anyone belittle your accom- rejected by their dream school or by some- plishments in high school by asking about one they had feelings for. the real world. This is the real world and “Grow thick skin, don’t take things too you killed it for the last 12 years. You’re personally and ignore the haters,” he ad- not about to start the race. You’ve been run- Marshall High School senior class officers Samuel Criscitello, Emma vised. ning ever since you got up on your wob- Heiden, Karim Saoud and Hayleigh Walton reflect as the Statesman bling little feet.” Singers perform a musical selection. 4 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ June 25 - July 1, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Freeze Time And Reverse The Aging Process • Non-Surgical Body Contouring Cannot be combined with any other offers. Expires 8/31/2014. • Cellulite Reduction • Skin Tightening • Wrinkle Reduction www.fontainedejeunesse.com Cannot be combined with any other offers. Expires 8/31/2014. Venus Freeze for Face, Neck & Body! BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER Before After Most Clients can be expected to experience similar results www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ June 25 - July 1, 2014 ❖ 5 News Week in McLean Silver Line to Open July 26 The Silver Line metro stations will be open July 26. A Perfect Attendance A press release was issued Monday stating the latest develop- ments in the new metro line. has never required a prescription. “We have set the opening date for the Silver Line as Saturday, McLean High graduate Catherine “In the beginning of the year, July 26,” said Metro General Manager and CEO Richard Sarles in when teachers explain the make- the press release. “The five new Silver Line stations will open to Overberg clocks in perfect up work policy, I guess I’ve learned customers at noon, and the first Silver Line train will depart to zone out,” she joked. Her teach- Wiehle-Reston East, bound for Largo Town Center, at that time.” attendance K-12. ers have even depended on her for Trains will run every 6 minutes during rush hour and every 12 updates after their own absences. to 20 minutes during off-peak times, according to the statement. Rachel Stone But she won’t complain about snow Phase I will mark the opening of the McLean, Tysons Corner, The Connection days, especially after this year. Greensboro, Spring Hill and Wiehle-Reston East stations. For a girl who didn’t skip even Hunter Mill District Supervisor and Washington Metropolitan raduating from Senior Skip Day, however, she re- Area Transit Authority Principal Director Catherine Hudgins said McLean High School ceived little official recognition. the community is ready for the stations to open. G on June 17, Springhill Elementary granted her “I think it has progressed to the point that it is safe and reli- Catherine Overberg the giant PANDA award for six able,” she said. “I know, in the non-service hours, they will have sealed in her perfect attendance years there, and McLean High be- the opportunity to do additional work.” record for thirteen full years of stowed the Cal Ripken award in the She said residents should stay informed as the stations gets school.