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With caps in hand, Oakton High School Class of 2019 graduation candidates walk toward the entrance of George Mason University EagleBank Arena for their commencement exercises.

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Yena Han, 5, from Fairfax loves jumping high on the Spiderman ride. Celebrating Fairfax airfax County Government Center tivities for the whole family including car- Fhosted the 38th annual Celebrate nival rides and games, local vendors, and Fairfax festival from June 7-9. The performances from rock bands Better Than event was filled with a wide range of ac- Ezra and Smash Mouth.

Arthur Yang, 7, and his sister Mali, 7, from Vienna shows off her Arlene, 5, of Fairfax smile between face paint. rides on Sunday afternoon.

Cousins Joy Mtila, 4, and Kas Kachale Banda, 5, from Fairfax, have fun riding the Frog Hopper up and down. 2 ❖ Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ June 12-18, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Viewpoints Photos by Mercia Hobson/The Connection Oakton High Graduates: What I Learned in High School

Oakton High School Princi- Gabriella Shapo prepares pal Jamie S. Lane prepares Guest Speaker Sandy to deliver the Student to confirm that the Seniors Reynolds said the world Address to the Oakton High of the Class of 2019 whose needs strong young adults School Class of 2019 at names were given to her who own up when they Commencement Exercises are graduates of Oakton mess up. held June 6. High School. Michelle Liang of Fairfax, Joshua Myers of Herndon, 17, heading to Penn State 18, heading to Gettysburg University: “My advice is College: “To my parents, from experience, spend I’d like to thank you for Goodbye Alma Mater more time with friends getting me through this and family,” chapter of my life and yond reach. I am honored to present the 2019 Fac- supporting me.” Oakton High School holds ulty Award to Carolyn Qu.” Kelsey Brooks introduced guest speaker, Sandy Fifty-first Commencement Reynolds, a longtime member of the Fairfax County Public Schools and Oakton High School community Exercises. who, Brooks described, worked “tirelessly through her career to create and grow a culture of equality.” By Mercia Hobson In her remarks, Reynolds said, “My ultimate goal was The Connection to make Oakton High School the best in the county with the happiest and most productive students. or the Oakton High School community, June Happy kids; happy classroom.” 6 proved to be a special day. Surrounded Graduate candidate Gabriella Shapo provided the Fby family, friends, teachers, administrators student address. In it, she spoke about the over- and distinguished guests at the school’s whelming pride the Class of 2019 will have 20 years Fifty-first Commencement Exercises, a reported 670 from now, when “we see the people from our high Jacob Staley of Fairfax, young adults sat in their burgundy caps and gowns school, leaving a real, and lasting legacy.” Shapo cau- 18, heading to Virginia Abel Berrocal, heading to at George Mason University EagleBank Arena ready tioned her classmates not to focus their energy on Commonwealth Univer- Northern Virginia Commu- to begin their next great adventure. “making an impact, let’s consider how we’re making sity: “Describing high nity College: “Advice to Before the Commencement Exercises started (it).” Shapo told the story of a man who tried to school in two words, an freshmen, use deodorant; though, graduate candidate Gabriella Shapo — cho- change the world and he couldn’t, so he decided to experience.” you smell a lot at 14.” sen to present the Student Address during the cer- change his country, then his community and finally emony — shared what she considered the most im- his family, failing miserably at all. Instead, Shapo told portant lesson she learned at Oakton High School the Class of 2019 that the man changed himself. He and the theme of her Address: “Individual responsi- dedicated much of his time to personal development, bility for the collective good,” Shapo said. to be kinder, to give for the sake of giving, to learn Before remarks by guest speaker, Sandy Reynolds, about the world around him and to laugh. She said graduate candidate David Park stepped to the po- that the man’s family saw the difference and mod- dium and recognized two faculty members retiring eled his actions, as did individuals in the commu- at the end of the school year, David Foley and Fred nity, his country and the world. “Our collective ripple Priester. “We appreciate you and wish you all the effect of friends, family, and Class of 2019 is nearly best,” he said. infinite. With that kind of power, it’ll take a lot less Next, Devin Martin announced that the Class of than 20 years to see how we changed the world,” 2019 began a new tradition at Oakton High School, Shapo said. the Class Teacher Award. Martin explained that Oakton High School Singers presented the Senior graduating class nominated one teacher who it be- Tribute to the graduating class and all who supported Seungbin Lee, 18, head- Ye Joon “David” Park of lieved made the most significant impact on them over them on their journey. Tiffany Powell directed the ing to Virginia Common- Herndon, 19, heading to the last four years. Before announcing the name, Singers with Ester Rivera performing a solo. wealth University: “The University of Southern Martin read some of the many comments students Afterward, Jennifer Hogan, Director of Student Ser- greatest experience that California: “Great stu- submitted: “I have never met a teacher who wants vices, thanked all for joining to honor the Oakton High made me think was, dents and teachers, to teach and see her students succeed as much as School Class of 2019 and addressed Principal Lane learning about ‘The reject conventionality.” she does. … She’s a teacher you can come to for any- for the words all awaited. “I certify that the members Allegory of the Cave’.” thing, and she will be completely honest. … Simply of the Senior Class of 2019 have met the requirements put, she’s the best.” The winner of the Class of 2019 established by the Commonwealth of Virginia and Teacher Award went to Kelly Butterfield. Fairfax County School Board. I declare them eligible for graduation from Oakton High School.” Hyeonseung “Thomas” PRINCIPAL Jamie S. Lane announced the recipient Bae of Oakton, 19, head- of the highest and most prestigious award bestowed ONE BY ONE, the Class of 2019 lined up, and Lane ing to University of upon a graduating senior, the 2019 Faculty Award presented diplomas to the 670 candidates. After the Illinois: “The funniest given to a student who selflessly and generously con- final candidate received her diploma Lane asked the thing was I made it tributed to the Oakton High School community Oakton High School Class of 2019 to stand. She an- through high school. It throughout his or her tenure. Lane said, “She has nounced, “By virtue of the authority vested in me as was really hard.” grown from a shy, nervous freshman into an inde- principal of Oakton High School...I hereby confirm pendent, thoughtful graduate... positive and uplift- that the Seniors of the Class of 2019, whose names Photod by Mercia Hobson/ ing to her classmates and teammates and pushes have been presented to me are now graduates of The Connection herself and others to achieve that which seems be- Oakton High School. Congratulations.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ June 12-18, 2019 ❖ 3 Opinion Oak Hill & Herndon

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It was a compromise with provisions abuses, the temptation for trading among them ficult work, made more so when it depends on 703-778-9444 [email protected] from several proposals. The amendment cre- is a real possibility. Some partisan gerryman- some who perceive it as not in their interest to ates a redistricting commission composed of 8 dering abuses may be tamped down, but stop- succeed. David Griffin Marketing Assistant Letter to the Editor 703-778-9431 [email protected] Helping Shape the Community Classified & Employment Advertising To the Editor: the betterment of the Town of helped shape the area as a com- actions over my real estate career, I 703-778-9431 It is with great pride, along with Herndon over the last 20 years mercial real estate sales profes- also represented the start-up Reston a tear in my eye, that I send this than just about any other business sional for 25+ years. There were Connection Newspaper in their Editor & Publisher Letter to the Editor of The Con- there. I’m proud to have purchased many early morning breakfast many office transactions in both Mary Kimm nection Newspapers. the very first beer at Jimmy’s Old meetings at Hazel’s in Herndon, Reston and then in their expansion [email protected] First because of the wonderful Town Tavern and while I retired which is now Jimmy’s storage into several other communities in @MaryKimm article in the June 5-11 Oak Hill/ some 14 years ago, I continue to building, back in the early ‘80s. the Northern Virginia area. It’s nice Executive Vice President Herndon Connection on Page 9 by make a yearly voyage from the When Herndon Parkway was just to see that the Connection Newspa- Jerry Vernon Mercia Hobson titled “Memorial Florida Panhandle to toast Jimmy a dotted-line on the map, I was pers are doing so well after all these 703-549-0004 Day, Jimmy’s Way.” Mercia hit the for what he has become and for involved in selling all the land years. Wishing you continued suc- [email protected] nail on the head in her first sen- the good works he does for the from Elden Street to the hike-and- cess from those humble beginnings tence when she stated that Jimmy community. I’m also very proud bike path and then did the first 12 oh so many years ago! Editor in Chief Steven Mauren Cirrito is a “living legend.” A true that while living in the Herndon/ deals in the first office park when it Jerry Foster Managing Editor Patriot, Jimmy has done more for Oak Hill area for over 35 years, I was built. As part of the many trans- Navarre, Fla. Kemal Kurspahic Art/Design: Bulletin Board Laurence Foong, John Heinly, Ali Khaligh Submit civic/community announce- Fairfax County resident. Free. Visit Production Manager: SUPPORT GROUPS ONGOING ments at ConnectionNewspapers.com/ www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fire-ems. Geovani Flores Calendar. Photos and artwork welcome. Artist and Vendor Application Parent Support Partners, a service Assistance League of Northern Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two Deadline. RCC seeks entertainers of the Healthy Minds Fairfax Virginia, a volunteer nonprofit, weeks before event. for 2019 Reston Multicultural initiative, are all parents who have invites community members to join Festival. Opportunities also available received training and are qualitied to the organization to participate in its CIRCULATION for art and food vendors, civic offer education, support and Reading Express program. Volunteers [email protected] FRIDAY/JUNE 14 organizations and artists. The Reston assistance at no cost to families or provide one-on-one tutoring to first Application Deadline: Fire Multicultural Festival is a family- caregivers. They provide reliable grade students during the school Academy. The Fairfax County Fire oriented event and material information that families can use in year. To learn more contact VP and Rescue Departmentis now performed shall be suitable for all decision-making and are familiar Membership Mary Gronlund at accepting applications for its Girls ages and free of any content that with services and resources that can [email protected] or Program Fire and Rescue Academy summer would be inappropriate for a diverse, help families in distress. Visit Coordinator Lynn Barron at camp, which will take place July 11- multicultural and multigenerational www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ [email protected]. 13, 2019. The Academy is open to audience. All forms and guidelines healthymindsfairfax or www.nami- Volunteer Adult Mentors Needed. female students who will be in grades may be found at northernvirginia.org/parent-peer- Help assist the Department of Family 7-12 in the upcoming 2019-2020 www.restoncommunitycenter.com/ support.html. Services’ BeFriendA-Child mentoring school year. Participants must be a mcf. See Bulletin, Page 11 4 ❖ Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ June 12-18, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Hutchison ES hosts Traumatic Brain Injury Prevention Program and Bike Brains Cannot Be Replaced Helmet Giveaway Program. By Mercia Hobson The Connection

ttorney and avid cyclist Doug Landau of the Herndon law firm AAbrams Landau, Ltd. wants to save as many children as pos- sible from traumatic brain injury due to cycling and skateboarding accidents. On May 22, he took his “Lids on Kids,” program designed to put bicycle helmets on children who don’t have them, back to Hutchison Elementary School in Herndon. He did so this year but with a twist. For fifth and sixth-

Photos by Mercia Hobs grade students to receive one of the free helmets, a parent or adult guardian had to sign a pledge. “So we know the family will be invested in bicycle safety,” said Landau. Held after school in the Hutchison caf- eteria, children and parents learned basic safety rules, the importance of wearing a bicycle helmet every time they ride whether on a bike or skateboard and what could on/The Connection happen to their brains if they were in an accident without one. “Your brain cannot be replaced,” said Landau. He explained that when a rider is in an accident and treated for bleeding inside the skull, the Two officers from the Fairfax County Police Reston brain swells and pushes against it with no- District Station, MPO B.T. McMahon and PFC D. where to go. Rocco help properly size helmets to fifth and sixth- Attorney Doug Landau demonstrates how the Wearing a properly fitted and non-dam- grade students at Hutchinson Elementary School in skull confines brain swelling after an injury aged helmet cuts the risk of severe trau- Herndon. resulting in trauma. matic brain injury by 90 percent, according to Landau. He told the students and par- helmet is very important.“ Afterward, ents that if one of his helmets, each with a Landau held a drawing for a new bike, won special sticker inside, is ever damaged due by Jorge Arce, 12. “I like it,” said Arce ex- to an accident, bring it to the law office for citedly. “It has lights, and I’ll be safe at a free replacement helmet. night.” Asked if he’d wear his new helmet, Attorney Landau gifted the bicycle hel- Arce quickly responded, “Oh, yes.” mets, compliments of the Herndon law firm According to the “Lids on Kids” Team, for and Virginia Trial Lawyers Foundation, to children who did not have a signed bike the children with the help of his team, pledge and did not receive a helmet that school staff and Fairfax County Police offic- day, any parent/guardian and child could ers from the Reston District Station, MPO stop at the law office, 797 Center Street in B.T. McMahon and PFC D. Rocco. Herndon and the “Lids on Kids” team would “I fell off my bike,” said PFC D. Rocco. “A provide one.

FCPD officers of Reston District station MPO B.T. McMahon and PFC D. Rocco along with Raymond Lonnett, Principal, Hutchison ES and Attor- ney Doug Landau present Jorge Arce, 12, student at Hutchison Elemen- tary School with the bicycle he won during Landau Law firm’s, Lids on Kids program held May 22. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ June 12-18, 2019 ❖ 5 HomeLifeStyle

Designer Annie Elliott designed this room adding an abstract painting by artist Karen Silve.

Photo by Angie Seckinger Versatility of Abstract Art

re-design of a client’s living room. “We added a piece Ideas for decorating with that had blue and white, but introduced a bold pink to create a dramatic focal point on the back wall.” this adaptable art form. Abstract art shouldn’t be limited to neutral spaces, says Annie Elliott of Bossy Color, Interior Design by By Marilyn Campbell Annie Elliott. “If your walls are white and your fur- The Connection niture is gray, the effect will be pretty, but cold and museum-like, not homey,” she said. “You should rom adding a burst of boldly colored angu- complement a painting’s colors [and] the room lar shapes to a sterile, white wall to using should feel harmonious. If you put a red sofa under Fspheres in muted tones to create serenity a red and blue painting, the effect may [appear simi- in a bedroom, abstract art has the ability to lar too] a hotel lobby.” set the tone or change the mood of a space. In spite From a practical standpoint, Anne Walker of Anne of its versatility, melding it tastefully into a home’s Walker Design believes in mixing media to avoid cre- décor can be daunting. Local designers share their ating a space that has an overly uniform aesthetic. strategies for aesthetically appealing placement of “Oil paintings, both abstract and traditional, framed this adaptable art form. photography, sculpture, textiles, antique botanicals, Abstract art can become the center of attention in framed mirrors, antique porcelain china – all of these a space, notes Pamela Harvey of Pamela Harvey In- art forms can co-exist happily in a single home,” she teriors of Herndon, Va. “One of my favorite ways to said. transform the look of a room is to add an over-sized Versatility is one of the traits of abstract art that piece of abstract art to create a dramatic focal point,” Mertins appreciates. “This style of art can be very she said. “My go-to frame is a simple floater frame bold and take charge of a room or be soft and fade to give the art a clean finished look.” into the background,” she said. “If your room needs Abstract art works well in pairs allowing the use a focal point, then abstract art is the way to go.” of smaller scale pieces, advises Amanda Mertins of “The use of black and white art will make a bold Patina Polished Living in Alexandria. statement without adding color to a space,” contin- “Don’t be afraid to hang abstract art in gallery style. ued Mertins. “Monolithic art produces a solid look, Be mindful to use like frames and materials,” she splatter art is happy and upbeat while graceful line said. “The use of complementary colors to your space drawings impart a feeling romance and intrigue. is a safe way to incorporate abstract art into your Photographic art can be personal, bold and some- décor without allowing it to grab all the attention.” times more affordable than painted pieces.” One of Mertins’ favorite uses of abstract art is pair- Works of art that one purchases spontaneously, ing it with what she describes as its decorative op- such as during travels, is often both more meaning- posite: traditional décor. “Beautiful wood furniture, ful and more likely to enhance a home’s décor, says silver, crystal lighting and porcelain accessories are Walker. “When art is purchased for the entire home perfect as a backdrop for bold prints and abstract all at once, the result can often feel contrived,” she paintings,” she said. “Mirrors are wonderful to use said. as abstract décor, but always pay attention to what “Surround yourself with art, furnishings and ob- will be reflected in the mirror.” jects that make you feel joyful, and consult a design Abstract art work is a versatile accessory and works professional if you need help editing or arranging well in modern as well as traditional room settings, your collection,” continued Walker. “I’ve often helped suggests Harvey. “When choosing a piece I look for clients sort through their existing art collections and something that has some of the room’s existing col- place them in just the right spot,” she said. “Moving ors in it with an opportunity to introduce new colors a piece of art from the wrong location to the right into the space.” location can not only transform a room, it can trans- Harvey implemented this technique in the recent form the work of art itself.”

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own Pride of Herndon Honors D-Day in Normandy in the afternoon. Represents the United The Pride of Herndon represented the United States in a parade marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day States at the 75th invasion on the coast of France known as the “lib- eration of Europe.” June 6 is the 75th anniversary of Anniversary of D-Day. the D-Day landings. According to Herndon High School Band, the Pride By Mercia Hobson will honor the World War II servicemen and women, The Connection veterans, active duty military, and their families and pay a special tribute to the men of the U.S.S. In photos: The first group of Herndon High School band he first group of Herndon High School Herndon, the destroyer that led the Allied naval ar- members from the Pride of Herndon Marching Band led students, members of Pride of Herndon mada in the assault on France. The marching ban- by Director of Bands Kathleen Jacoby prepares to depart TMarching Band, and support staff de- ner will have a photograph of the ship, and each stu- Dulles International Airport, shortly after noon on Tues- parted for their long-awaited trip to dent will carry a picture of one of the veterans as day, June 4, destination Normandy, France and the 75th Normandy, France, Tuesday, June 4 taking off early they march. Anniversary of D-Day.

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Submit entertainment announcements at special-events. www.connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/. The Author Event: Terry Catasus Jennings. 11 deadline is noon on Friday. Photos/artwork encour- a.m. at Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman aged. Towne Drive, Reston. Award-winning author of children’s non-fiction and fact-based fiction, Terry Catasus Jennings will read to the ONGOING Bookworms Club at the Reston Regional Library Art Exhibit: Things That Don’t Have Names. and help us with a science-based activity. Through June 22, gallery hours at Greater Reston Arts Center, 12001 Market St., Suite 103, SUNDAY/JUNE 23 Reston. Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) presents a site-specific sculptural installation by Author Event: Julie Langsdorf and Angie DC-based artist Stephanie J. Williams, whose Kim. 2 p.m. at Reston Regional Library, 11925 work explores themes of identity through Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Authors Julie omission and inclusion. Visit restonarts.org or Langsdorf (The White Elephant) and Angie Kim call 703-471-9242. (Miracle Creek) had to reschedule their May Golden Age Musical. Through June 23, at appearance. Meet them and hear them discuss NextStop Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, their debut novels. Register through Eventbrite. Herndon. From Artistic Director Evan Hoffmann Visit www.scrawlbooks.com or call 703-966- comes a wildly inventive re-imagining of an 2111. American mega-musical as no one has seen it before. Singin’ in the Rain has all the magic and FRIDAY/JUNE 28 glamour of the greatest movie musical ever made. So, when the projector at a super-fan Live Music: Holly Montgomery Band. 9:30 screening of the film goes up in smoke, the hosts p.m.-1:30 a.m. at Kalypso’s Sports Tavern on save the day… after all, in theatre, the show historic Lake Anne in Reston. Bands play inside must always go on. $40-55. Visit the sports bar on a dedicated stage. No cover. www.nextstoptheatre.org/shows/singin-in-the- Visit www.kalypsossportstavern.com. rain. Art Exhibit: A Purposeful Manner Towards SATURDAY/JUNE 29 a Vague Destination. Through Aug. 27, Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at The July 4th in June. All day at Lake Fairfax Park, Signature at Reston Town Center, 11850 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston. Get the Freedom Drive, Reston. Gallery hours at Greater Herndon Farmers Market nation’s birthday party started early. The park Reston Arts Center (GRACE) presents A opens at dawn and the fun continues until the Purposeful Manner Towards a Vague Vendors will offer seasonal plants, produce, baked goods, meats and more; all sold by local growers last fireworks disappear from the sky after dark. Destination, a solo exhibition featuring work by and producers. Additional enhancements to the market include seasonal events and entertainment, The water park is open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. There painter Douglas Moulden. Maryland based including “Farmers’ Market Fun Days,” free performances for the whole family. Thursdays, through mid- will be live music with Modern Vintage and the painter Moulden exhibits a series of large-scale November, 8 a.m-12:30 p.m. in Historic Downtown Herndon, Lynn Street. Visit www.herndon-va.gov/ U.S. Navy Band Commodores from 3:30-9 p.m. acrylic on panel paintings developed from FarmersMarket for more. Food vendors will be on hand throughout the photographs and memory inspired by day. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.. The park exploration of the woods near his home. Visit served. Call 703-869-9601 or visit Chantilly. Take Dad for a stroll down memory generally closes to new arrivals around 8:45 restonarts.org for more. www.whitehartmassage.com. lane this Father’s Day with a visit to the Antique p.m. Walk or bike to the park and admission is Herndon Farmers Market. Thursdays, through Car Show at Sully Historic Site. Relive a time free. There is a parking fee of $10 per vehicle. mid-November, 8 a.m-12:30 p.m. in Historic when chrome was king and V-8 engines ruled The rain date Sunday/June30. Call 703-471- Downtown Herndon, Lynn Street. Vendors will SATURDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 15-16 the land. Car show tickets are $10 for adults, $8 5414 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ offer seasonal plants, produce, baked goods, Father’s Day Park Programs. This Father’s Day for seniors, and $6 for children, and will be sold lake-fairfax. meats and more; all sold by local growers and weekend spend time with fathers and at the gates. Call 703-437-1794. producers. Additional enhancements to the grandfathers in a program just for them at a MONDAY/JULY 1 market include seasonal events and county park. entertainment, including “Farmers’ Market Fun ❖ Golf Tournament. Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon at MONDAY/JUNE 17 Registration Deadline. Lake Anne Cardboard Days,” free performances for the whole family. Burke Lake Golf Course. Kick off the weekend Summer Field Hockey. Times vary, Learn to Boat Regatta. Over 50 participating teams of all Visit www.herndon-va.gov/FarmersMarket for with the “Father’s Day Golf Tournament.” Two- play, skill development, and scrimmage open to ages will construct and decorate their own life- more. player teams compete in an 18-hole scramble all ages, to include boys and girls. Seven size cardboard boats and then race them on format in three divisions: Father/Jr. 7-12; sessions for grades 7 and above at Lake Fairfax Lake Anne. Register at www.restonmuseum.org/ FRIDAY/JUNE 14 Father/Jr. 13-17; Father/Adult partner with and South Lakes HS. Three sessions for grades 6 cardboard. Outdoor Movie Night: Holes. 7:30 p.m. at closest-to-the-pin contests and prizes for the top and below. Free. Call 703-787-6674 or visit United Christian Parish, 11508 North Shore three places in all three divisions. $75 per team www.hryfl.org for more. FRIDAY/JULY 5 Drive, Reston. Enjoy a free family friendly includes lunch. Call 703-323-1641 or visit outdoor movie night. All are welcome to watch www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf/burke-lake. Live Music: Chris Timbers Band. 9:30 p.m.- the film Holes outdoors on the patio. Popcorn ❖ Wood Carving. Sunday, noon-4 p.m. at Colvin WEDNESDAY/JUNE 19 1:30 a.m. at Kalypso’s Sports Tavern on historic provided. Bring a lawn chair or something Run Mill. Celebrate by treating Dad to a free Author Event: Tracey Garvis Graves. 7 p.m. Lake Anne in Reston. Bands play inside the comfortable to sit on. If it rains, movies are wood carving lesson with the Northern Virginia at Scrawl Books, 11911 Freedom Drive, Reston sports bar on a dedicated stage. No cover. Visit moved indoors. Free. Call 703-620-3065 or visit Carvers. There is a nominal charge for wood Town Center Tracey Garvis Graves is the New www.kalypsossportstavern.com. www.ucpreston.org/outdoor-movie-nights. blanks. While visiting the mill, take a tour. Dads York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Live Music: The Vandelays. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 and grandads tour for free on Father’s Day when bestselling author of contemporary fiction. Her FRIDAY/JULY 12 a.m. at Kalypso’s Sports Tavern on historic Lake accompanied by a paying child. Call 703-759- debut novel, On the Island, spent nine weeks on Anne in Reston. Bands play inside the sports bar 2771 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ the New York Times bestseller list, has been Live Music: Sista Pat’s One Vibe. 9:30 p.m.- on a dedicated stage. No cover. Visit colvin-run-mill. translated into 31 languages, and is in 1:30 a.m. at Kalypso’s Sports Tavern on historic www.kalypsossportstavern.com. ❖ “Animal Dads.” Sunday, 1-1:45 at Hidden development with MGM and Temple Hill Lake Anne in Reston. Bands play inside the Oaks Nature Center, Annandale. Children age 2- Productions for a feature film. She is coming to sports bar on a dedicated stage. No cover. Visit 6 can pretend to be a penguin, wolf and beaver Scrawl to discuss her latest novel, The Girl He www.kalypsossportstavern.com. FRIDAY-SATURDAY/JUNE 14-15 dad as they learn about these doting fathers. Used to Know. Free. Visit FRIDAY/JULY 19 Taste of Reston. Friday, 4-11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 Participants will meet live animals and make a www.scrawlbooks.com. a.m.-11 p.m. at Reston Town Center. Taste of craft for their favorite father/grandfather. The Live Music: Free Soul. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at Reston features the region’s best cuisine, family program at Hidden Oaks Nature Center runs Kalypso’s Sports Tavern on historic Lake Anne in activities, live entertainment and a Wine ‘n Dine from 1 to 1:45 p.m. $8 per child. Children must THURSDAY/JUNE 20 Reston. Bands play inside the sports bar on a section with cooking demonstrations from local be accompanied by an adult. Call 703-941-1065 Girl Power! Book Club. 2 p.m. at Reston dedicated stage. No cover. Visit chefs, a Family Fun Zone and free garage or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hidden- Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, www.kalypsossportstavern.com. parking. Live music will fill the air both days oaks. Reston. The Girl Power! Book Club will discuss ❖ with favorites such as Cherry Crush Band, New Family Fishing. Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m. and the novel Lemons by Melissa Savage. Readers of FRIDAY/JULY 28 Blue Soul, Delta Spur, and Vinyl Rhino. Taste of 4:30-6 p.m. at Riverbend Park, Great Falls. If all ages are welcome to join us at this meeting to Reston event admission and parking are free. Dad likes to fish, register for the “Father’s Day hear sisters Ceci and Lucy Sturman present and Live Music: Run For Cover. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 Food tickets are $1 per ticket or $20 for 24 Family Fishing” program at Riverbend Park. discuss their novel, Enabled, a 19-year story of a.m. at Kalypso’s Sports Tavern on historic Lake tickets. Advance tickets are on sale online, at Supplies and equipment will be provided, or inseparable sisterhood. A vulnerable exposition Anne in Reston. Bands play inside the sports bar www.RestonTaste.com. bring a rod and reel. Pick up some fishing tips. of the sisters’ lives illustrates how Lucy, radiant, on a dedicated stage. No cover. Visit All fish caught will be released. Designed for theatrical and diagnosed with Down Syndrome, www.kalypsossportstavern.com. SATURDAY/JUNE 15 participants age 4-adult. $12 per person. Call has been able to reclaim her ability with the Go Wild for Photography. 1-2:30 p.m. at 703-759-9018 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ help of her older sister, Ceci, who finds her own THURSDAY/AUG. 8 Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 5040 Walney Road, parks/riverbend. gifts illuminated through their relationship. Visit Chantilly. Join a nature photographer and learn ❖ Father’s Day Campfire. Sunday, 6-7 p.m. at www.scrawlbooks.com or call 703-966-2111. Curator’s Talk: A Purposeful Manner the basics of capturing images in the wild with Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Chantilly. Wrap up Towards a Vague Destination. Noon-1 p.m. the “Wild for Photography” class. Bring a the day with the “Father’s Day Campfire.” Learn at The Signature at Reston Town Center, 11850 smartphone, Polaroid camera, SLR to shoot about some of nature’s best fathers, take a hike SATURDAY/JUNE 22 Freedom Drive, Reston. Gallery hours at Greater photos. Experiment with landscapes, critter near a stream and eat s’mores. Of course, moms Summer Vibes: Tie-Dye. 9-10:30 a.m. at Reston Arts Center (GRACE) presents A close-ups, and aquatic abstracts. For participants are invited, too. $8 per person. Children must be Herndon Town Hall Green, 730 Elden St., Purposeful Manner Towards a Vague age 8-adult. $9 per person. Call 703-631-0013 accompanied by a registered adult. Call 703- Herndon. Celebrate the start of Summer. Bring Destination, a solo exhibition featuring work by or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ 631-0013 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ the good vibes and Herndon will supply the painter Douglas Moulden. Maryland based eclawrence. eclawrence. shirts (while supplies last) along with all other painter Moulden exhibits a series of large-scale Grand Re-Opening. 5-8 p.m. at White H.A.R.T. materials needed to create awesome tie-dye. All acrylic on panel paintings developed from Massage, 491 Carlisle Drive, Herndon. White SUNDAY/JUNE 16 ages welcome. Pay on-site day of event, cash or photographs and memory inspired by H.A.R.T. Massage celebrates five years and a Sully Antique Car Show. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at check only. $5. Call 703-787-7300, ext. 2115 or exploration of the woods near his home. Visit move to a new, larger location. 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Members of the South Lakes High School Class of 2019 hurry down the steps toward EagleBank Arena at George Mason University for their Commencement Ceremony on Emily Lazun, 18, of Ryan Ferzoco, 18, of June 5. Reston heading to James Reston heading to Madison University: Rensselaer Polytechnic “Tomorrow I will be Institute: “High school Once a Seahawk, Always a Seahawk sleeping in then helping was a blast, filled with my mom clean her class- laughs and good times. South Lakes High School graduates Class of 2019. room.” Happy memories.” By Mercia Hobson The Connection

ike most high school graduates, the South L Lakes Class of 2019 studied, learned and played together for 13+ years. On the evening of June 5, the class gathered not as students, but graduate candidates for their Commencement Ceremony at George Mason University EagleBank Arena. But before the addresses, remarks, and presenta- tion of diplomas, the class took a Emily Fritz, 18, of Reston Kyker Silata, 18, of moment and recognized individu- heading to Randolph- Reston, heading to boot als closest to them who played a Macon College: “Enjoy camp in Texas: “My role in their success. your high school years. favorite memory is “Parents, grandparents, aunts, Don’t wish them away.” moving to Reston and uncles, siblings, and friends, you graduating from South have all played an enormous role Lakes High School.” in our time at South Lakes. None of us would be sitting here today, Caroline Weis adjusts Kate Kaufman’s cap for the South without your love and support,” Lakes High School Commencement Ceremony. said graduate candidate Kate Kaufman in her Welcoming Re- Gigliotti followed. mark on South Lakes while learn- marks. The Senior Class Song, “Re- Jimmy Flood affirmed to his fel- ing much. “We have learned the member Me” performed by Cho- low graduates that they would be virtues of honor, courage, compas- rus Members and directed by Rita remembered having left their See South Lakes, Page 10

Alex Storrel, 18, of Ryan Silata, 18, of Reston, heading to Reston, heading to the Virginia Commonwealth United States Air Force: University: “The most “South Lakes High challenging part of high School, crowded but Student Speaker Caroline Tiffany Welborn, teacher at school was waking up on worth the wait.” Weis addresses fellow South Lakes High School Jimmy Flood introduces time for class.” graduates. gives the Keynote Address. distinguished guests. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ June 12-18, 2019 ❖ 9 News South Lakes High Graduates Class of 2019 From Page 9 sion, and acceptance. I could not be prouder to call myself a mem- ber of the Class of 2019,” Flood said. In her Assistant Principal’s Ad- dress, Colleen Robson “bragged about” the accomplishment of the 552 graduates, and how “they per- severed through odds that at times felt suffocating.” Robson said, “Three hundred thirty-two of these

Photo by Mercia Hobs talented young men and women will attend a 4-year college...139 will attend a 2-year college and 12 will participate in a career or ap- prenticeship program... Your chil- dren have collectively been awarded scholarships close to $6.5 million...volunteered over 24,000

on/The Connection hours of community service...Every time someone said, ‘You can’t,’ or ‘You won’t,’ you did. Celebrate your struggles, for, with- out them, you would never know your strengths. The multiple lan- guages you speak, give multiple lenses through which to see the One moment a South Lakes High School graduate world.” candidate, the next, a graduate of the Class of 2019. Class Speaker Carolyn Weis ac- knowledged the day was a time for dently and bravely...I hope you self in his studies and quickly be- the graduates to reminisce, and in have plans that are bigger than just came recognized for his work the future, new victories would be tomorrow...I hope you don’t live ethic, graduating with a 3.9 GPA. made. However, the Class of 2019 your life searching for black and She said Gomez was an active should not think in terms of wins white answers to things, but that member of the AVID class, Ad- and losses and successes and fail- you find that you are comfortable vancement Via Individual Deter- ures. Weis said, “That’s too black in the gray areas, the wonderful in mination and how he was the “first and white. And it ignores what we between that life is made of.” one to help struggling peers both are really here to celebrate tonight Principal Kimberly Retzer in AVID and other classes.” the glorious gray areas...The much named five nominees for the Bruce Tiffany Welborn, a teacher at more ordinary, day-to-day life that Butler Leadership Award, South Lakes High School pre- most of it was made of.” Cristopher “Bear” Ford, Jessica sented the Keynote Address. Weis spoke about the future and Gibson, Javairia Khan, Sophia Welborn advised the graduates to how a lot of adulthood “is just Liao, and Bryan Viera Gomez. “The believe in themselves and to be the showing up” and “taking tomor- faculty nominates students who best they could be. “When you row as it comes.” She reminded best exemplify the characteristics believe in yourself and chose to be the graduates to yes, go in pursuit and attributes of scholarship, lead- a better person than you were yes- of their most significant dreams ership and service,” she said. terday, you will find yourself be- and wildest passions but also “last- Retzer announced Bryan Viera ing successful in life,” she said. ing contentment that may fulfill us Gomez winner. “Bryan arrived at Welborn closed with a quote she and be shared with the people we South Lakes in January of 2016 as attributed to Les Brown. “Shoot for love.” Weis bid her classmates a level 2 ESOL student,” she said. the moon, even if you miss, you’ll goodbye. “Go forth kindly, confi- Retzer said Gomez immersed him- land among the stars,” she said.

Saying Good-bye to Lake Anne Elementary On Monday, June 3, the former students from Lake Anne Elementary School who are now graduating from South Lakes High School stopped by to walk the school’s halls one last time. All elementary students were invited to the hallways to clap for the Seniors and their accomplishments.

10 ❖ Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ June 12-18, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin What From Page 3 program. The mentors provide opportunities for A Week! companionship, guidance and support to children who have been abused and neglected, or who are at risk of abuse and neglect. Contact By KENNETH B. LOURIE Ibrahim Khalil at [email protected] or 703-324- The least of it was my pre-immunotherapy lab 4547. work on Wednesday and then my actual immuno- Herndon High School Library needs therapy infusion on Friday. The most of it was my volunteers. Training available to help with re- navigating websites and trying to properly complete shelving books, pulling books for teacher use, applications/enrollment forms for the Virginia Un- helping to check passes, or other special employment Commission and the Maryland Health projects. To learn more, email [email protected]. Connection. RSVP, a volunteer network for seniors seeking For a man (me) who fancies himself your go-to- service opportunities in and around Fairfax guy for sports and chocolate, getting immersed in County, Arlington County and the City of policies and procedures for government agencies Alexandria, offers a wide array of opportunities WYV]PKPUN\ULTWSV`TLU[ILULÄ[ZHUKOLHS[OJHYL for volunteers 55 and older. RSVP volunteers – with our (my wife, Dina and I) respective lives enjoy flexible schedules, free accident and somewhat dependent on the time-sensitive comple- liability insurance while serving, optional tion of said documents, was akin to sending yours mileage and meal reimbursement and are truly out to sing the National Anthem at the next invited to volunteer group projects and social gatherings. To sign up for an upcoming Nationals’ game. It would be a disaster of titanic orientation, email Carly Hubicki at proportions (fortunately without the loss of life). [email protected] or call RSVP at As it has been my entire life, I can’t sing any 703-403- 5360. To learn more about RSVP, visit more than I can now compute. www.rsvpnova.org. As I sit and write this week’s column, having Sunrise at Reston Town Center offers a barely survived the excruciating ordeal of this past monthly Caregiver Support Group on the fourth ^LLR¶^P[OVUS`HUPUVMÄJL]PZP[SLM[[VNVVU Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m. Monthly Monday – I now have next week to look forward to. support group offers a safe place for family caregivers, to meet and develop a mutual And what garden path am I leading you down? support system and to exchange practical Another week of time-sensitive/computer-centric information and possible solutions. Learn about tasks, of course. Once again I will be sitting at my resources available in the community and how computer attempting to navigate through another to manage caregiver related stress. Call 703- government web site and this time a private sector 956- 8930 or email website, as I try to sign up for Medicare effective [email protected] to RSVP. Sept. 1, as well as the associated but independent Exercise for Parkinson’s. Every Monday, 1:15- Z\WWSLTLU[HSTLKPJHSPUZ\YHUJLULJLZZHY`[VÄSS 2:15 p.m. Reston Sport&Health, 11445 Isaac Newton Square, Reston. This program brings in the coverage gaps that I, as a former insurance together people impacted by Parkinson’s Disease broker, know exist. to participate in various physical exercises aimed Granted, with these two tasks I do have some at improving posture, balance and circulation time. I just hope I have the wherewithal. and increasing strength, muscle control and This past week took a toll emotionally. And I’m mobility. Free. parkinsonfoundation.org. Call not sure if I really want to climb that emotional Natalie McCall [email protected] 703- mountain yet again. 904-7600 for more. This week’s tasks are not any easier. Shooting Master Gardener Training. The Fairfax County Master Gardener Association offers plant clinics, ÄZOPUHIHYYLS[OL`»YLUV[;OL`»YLTVYLSPRLOH]PUN home turf training or speakers for homeowner’s [VTHRL[OLIHYYLSHUK[OLUJH[JO[OLÄZO5V[ meetings. Fees vary. Visit fairfaxgardening.org easier said than impossibly done. For a man who or call MG Help Desk at 703-324-8556 for more. knows his limitations, the week ahead will likely Over-40 Softball League. A Fairfax-based test those limitations. league is looking for enough players to form But if not me, then who? Unfortunately, it has another team. Players must be at last 40 years of to be me. The other party with whom I share a age to be eligible. All games are doubleheaders - long-standing arrangement has a skill set unsuited played on Sundays at Bready Park in Herndon to and incompatible with, computers, and the kind between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Email [email protected] for more. of searching/deciphering/hunting and pecking on Passages DivorceCare. For those experiencing web sites required for completion of this week’s the pain of separation or divorce, the caring tasks. community at Vienna Presbyterian Church offers Moreover, if I enlist her support or insist on Passages DivorceCare. This 15-week program her participation, my present and future will not offers a path toward healing. Vienna be enhanced by the experience. She may be a Presbyterian Church is located on the corner of resource in many other respects, but in this respect, Maple Avenue (Rt. 123) and Park Street in she’s not. Vienna. Cost to cover materials is $20, scholarships available. For more information or And I can respect that. Give me a little credit, to register call 703-938-9050, go to I’ve learned something in our 40 years together. www.viennapres.org, or send an email to That being said – and understood, I think I’ll [email protected]. take the weekend off from such endeavors and The Herndon Adult Day Health Care Center prepare myself for next week as I consider the needs volunteers to assist with fitness activities, challenges which lie ahead. arts and crafts, mealtime, entertainment and 0»KSPRL[V[OPUR0»]LNHPULKZVTLJVUÄKLUJL much more. For these and other volunteer in the progress I made this past week. I’ve nearly opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and completed both tasks, tasks which initially seemed click on Volunteer Solutions. almost insurmountable. However, if it were not The Northern Virginia Long Term Care for the amazingly patient, courteous and knowl- Ombudsman Program needs volunteer edgeable assistance I received from the call centers advocates for residents in nursing homes and associated with these sites, I’d still be stumbling assisted living facilities. Contact Lisa Callahan at and stammering (literally) into oblivion. 703-324-5861, TTY 711 or email But as of this past Friday, I’ve nearly reached the [email protected] . Also visit promised land. (“I can see Russia from my house.”) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/ ltcombudsman/. I can only imagine the satisfaction I’ll feel next Fairfax County needs volunteers to drive older Friday when I anticipate I will have completed two adults to medical appointments and wellness more of these tedious tasks and secured yet another programs. For these and other volunteer WHY[VMV\YÄUHUJPHSHUKLTV[PVUHSM\[\YL opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or Four huge hurdles overcome, but still with a visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and few more yet to go: probably applying for a reverse click on Volunteer Solutions. mortgage and possibly researching a kitchen Respite Care volunteers give family caregivers of renovation. a frail older adult a well-deserved break so they Wait a second. Don’t I have lung cancer? Jeez, I can go shopping, attend a doctor’s appointment or just have coffee with a friend. Volunteers visit almost forgot. and oversee the safety of the older adult for a With all this other stuff going on, the cancer few hours each month. Support and training are compartment stayed closed. Now it’s open again. provided. Contact 703-324-7577, TTY 711, or Damn, now I really have problems. [email protected]. Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ June 12-18, 2019 ❖ 11 News

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The South Lakes’ team celebrates their victory at the VHSL 6A State Championships on June 8. Seahawks Win State Luis Lim, co-owner of Town Barber at 704 A Elden Street, Herndon gives Alberto Diaz a haircut. Soccer Championships Hot Towels, Shave and Cut Services Tight game for Madison High. cause we lived here,” she said. By Julia Zhou soared to victory, edging out the Town Barber The sign on the wall stated: The Connection Madison Warhawks by one Men’s cut $17- discount to mili- goal. opens for men tary, police, fire, and seniors; he South Lakes High Advancing to the champion- and women in Woman’s cut $20. Alberto Diaz of T School soccer team ship game is no small feat. Herndon sat in the Luis’ chair. He made history last week, Madison Soccer Coach, Randy admired his cut and tipped Luis. winning their first ever state Wood reflected, “This team has new downtown “I know what it’s like to open a title. been hard working and driven. small business. It can be tough,” Brennan Kenny, a player on They were dedicated to success development. Diaz said. the opposing team, Madison and determined to finish Sun Lim said that the family High School, stated, “It was a strong. I am really proud of By Mercia Hobson used to live in the town, but sold great experience for me … these guys.” The Connection their single-family home to afford knowing that our team grew as Coaches saw determination the purchase of the two retail a family made the experience throughout the game. The first ith a classic, old-fash spaces in the new mixed-use de- even better. Reflecting on how half ended in a stalemate, nei- Wioned barbershop ex- velopment, one of which they are far we have come—last year we ther team able to weave past perience in mind, hot renting out. Lim said that their son lost in the second round of the defenses of the opposing Town Barber is a locally towels, neck massage and all, Luis is serving at Osan Air Base, a Regionals and this year finish- team to score a goal. It was only owned family business; and Sun Lim opened their dream United States Air Force base in ing the season second in the in the second half that South (from left) Luis Lim, daugh- business last week. Called simply, Pyeongtaek, South Korea. Daugh- state is unbelievable.” Lakes’ sophomore Merrick ter Joyce, wife Sun and a “Town Barber,” the shop is located ter Joyce just completed her de- Saturday, June 8, marked the Edgerton, #44 on the field, son stationed overseas at in the historic downtown district, gree in social services and is final game of the VHSL State found an opening and headed Osan Air Base, United steps from the Old Town Hall on searching for a job. “The Town of Championships in Richmond. a well-aimed throw-in by #15 States Air Force. Elden Street yet in the new mixed- Herndon is very stable and peace- The finals pitted rivals Madison Michael Bush squarely into the use retail development Junction both men and women. Sun Lim ful,” Lim said as she stepped out- and South Lakes high schools net. Merrick scored the only Square. said she and her husband Luis side the new business to admire against each other. Ultimately, goal of the game, leading the The Lim family decided to offer picked downtown Herndon as the the door signage, Town Barber 704 the South Lakes Seahawks Seahawks to victory. a line-up of affordable services for site for their new barbershop, “be- A Elden Street. Closet Awards Scholarships to 20 High School Graduates he Closet of the Greater Dolly Berens, Christina George, Arevalo by a multiplicity of faith-based Saturday with evening hours on THerndon Area, Inc. re- Peyton Martin, Carla Nicolini, Abla ❖ South Lakes High School: congregations. With a small dedi- Monday and Thursday from 5 to cently awarded Samrhouni Bryan Viera, Tina Habibi, Yumna cated staff and a very active vol- 8 p.m. The Closet welcomes new $30,000 in college scholarships ❖ Mountain View High School: Iqbal unteer cadre, The Closet provides volunteers at any time Monday to 20 deserving high school Hawa Camara, Katy Beltran, Jieun Since 1974, The Closet has shoppers low-cost, high quality through Saturday between 8 a.m. graduates in ceremonies at five Jeo awarded nearly $500,000 in col- used clothing, shoes, books and and 4 p.m. See the store manager, local high schools. Closet Board ❖ Oakton High School: Seonuk lege scholarships to 478 students. other household items. Donations Patricia Rhoads. The Closet also President Gene Wiley stated, Kim, Gabrielle Shapo, Irmhild In this same 45 year period, The of clothing and small household welcomes student volunteers ful- “We are so proud of these youth Ayompe-Mody Closet has distributed nearly $3 items are always needed, gra- filling their community service re- and their families and are happy ❖ Park View High School: Angie million in direct cash grants to lo- ciously accepted, and may be quirements for school or who just to continue supporting this im- Guzman Sorto, Christopher cal service groups, of which the dropped off at the store Monday want to serve their community. portant educational need in our Hernandez Herrera, Casey House, scholarship program is an impor- through Saturday from 8 a.m. to For further information community.” The 2019 scholar- Karla Miranda Otero, Michelle tant part. The Closet is a non-profit 3 p.m. Retail store hours are 10 www.theclosetofgreaterherndon.org about The Closet. The Closet is located ship recipients are: Negrete, Jacqueline Villanueva thrift shop founded and operated a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through at 845 Station Street in Herndon. ❖ Herndon High School:

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