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Dozens of supporters and friends of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society hit the bars early on Saturday, Aug. 16, for the 2nd annual Light the Bar Crawl. Global Printing account executive Shannon Bailey and LLS Foundation campaign man- ager Megan Swahn greet pub crawlers at the first stop, Sobe’s.

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Photos by Louise Krafft/The Connection Barely Has Quorum At the end of this week, Arlington School Board will be down to three members.

By Michael Lee Pope ously held by Noah Simon.” The Connection Filling those seats will take two separate elections, a general elec- oah Simon has already tion for Baird’s seat and a special Nresigned from the Ar- election for Simon’s seat. Both lington School Board, have been scheduled for the gen- explaining that he needs to spend eral election date on Nov. 4. But The 2nd annual Light the Bar Crawl raised money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma time with his family after the death School Board members could Society and the Oct. 18 Light the Night DC Walk. of his wife. And Sally Baird will make a recess appointment as officially step down early as Sept. 4, a at the end of this scenario that looks week, a decision she “I tend to be increasingly likely Doing Good and Having Fun said is for personal considering the and professional superstitious dwindling number ozens of supporters and friends of the though costumes were optional. Four local bars: reasons. That means of policymakers for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) Sobe, American Tap Room, Bracket Room and So I’ll take the D that the Arlington the Arlington Public hit the bars early on Saturday, Aug. 16, Whitlows offered drink and food specials to the School Board will be Schools as the fall for the 2nd annual Light the Bar Crawl. This year participants. Whitlow’s pledged 15 percent of congratulations down to three mem- semester ap- the bar crawl was in Clarendon and organized by group sales to be donated back to the LLS. Last bers, the lowest proaches. Global Printing. Superheroes was the event theme, year the group raised $8,000. on Nov. 4.” number of members — Nancy Van Doren “If somebody is in recent memory. sick, they can’t have “We have received a quorum,” said Ms. Baird’s resignation with sin- Linda Lindberg, registrar of voters cere regret,” said School Board in Arlington. “That’s why I think Chairman James Lander. “The they would be compelled to ap- board will reconsider making an point somebody in the interim. appointment to fill the seat previ- See School Board, Page 7 What’s on Ballot In Arlington? November general election Rachel Shearer collects ticket stubs at the en- to feature two special elections. trance to Sobe’s on Duc Nguyen and Keller David Cashwell and Paul By Michael Lee Pope Arlington County. “But it’s the Saturday afternoon. Patterson Bailey The Connection most expedient thing to do in this case because of when the vacan- oters in Arlington are fac- cies occurred.” Ving an unprecedented The Senate race will be at the number of special elec- top of the ticket, pitting incumbent tions this fall, aside from the U.S. Sen. Mark Warner against House of Delegates seat filled this Republican Ed Gillespie. Voters week. This November, voters will will also choose a new member of make selections in two separate Congress to replace longtime U.S. special elections that will be on the Rep. Jim Moran (D-8), who an- same ballot as the regular general nounced his retirement earlier this election. One will be for the posi- year. Voters will also consider a tion of treasurer, which was va- constitutional amendment dealing cated by Frank O’Leary this sum- with surviving spouses of those mer; his deputy has taken the po- killed in military action as well as sition in the interim in advance of four county bond referendum the election. The other will be for questions. The ballots will have Sobe’s on Clarendon the School Board seat vacated by one County Board election and Boulevard opened early Noah Simon, who resigned to be two School Board elections, al- for the Light the Bar with his family after the death of though it’s possible that Nancy Van Nui Dhepyaswuan, Jenica Patterson and Nikki Hogan Crawl and offered spe- his wife. Doren will get a recess appoint- enjoy light beverages on the outside patio at Sobe’s. cial prices on beverages. “It is a little unusual,” said Linda ment on Sept. 4. Lindberg, registrar of voters for See What's on the, Page 7 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ August 20-26, 2014 ❖ 3 News

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Customers at Lebanese Taverna in Arlington on July 28, marking its 35th anniversary. The early days of Lebanese Taverna in Westover. Lebanese Taverna Celebrates 35 Years gress such as Rep. Jim Moran (D-VA) and Family business Sen. Ted Kennedy. Kennedy, according to Shea, had his marriage to his second wife, grows to serve Vicki, at the restaurant. In the early 1990s, Shea said, “It was great Arlington and to be in D.C. and have all these people be just our customers. Half the time we didn’t beyond. know who they were.” On July 9 of this year, Moran spoke on By Ross Sylvestri the floor of Congress to give remarks on the Business The Connection 35th anniversary of the Abj-Najm’s business. partner “Lebanese Taverna has come to symbol- Henrik Suhr, lmost 40 years ago, the Abi-Najm ize the realization of dreams and the re- far right, with family left their native land of wards of dedication … This family embod- Dany, Dory, Lebanon and came to the U.S. ies the very best ideals of the American A and Gladys with almost nothing. This year, dream; hard work and a strong commitment Abi-Najm and they celebrate the 35th anniversary of Leba- to family and community,” said Moran. Grace Shea at nese Taverna, which started out as a res- Shea said she and her family were flat- the Lebanese taurant in Arlington’s Westover neighbor- tered to be recognized by Moran. Taverna loca- hood. Since that first restaurant, the Leba- “It was an honor for our family, especially tion in Balti- nese Taverna Group has grown to five other being immigrants, on the floor Congress to more around restaurants, including another Arlington lo- be appreciated and recognized for what 2007. cation at Pentagon Row, four cafes, a mar- we’ve done,” said Shea. ket, and a catering service throughout the Washington metropolitan area. Cooking THESE DAYS, Lebanese Taverna is being classes are also offered on how to make Photos run by the five Abi-Najm children; their Lebanese food. courtesy of parents stopped being involved in the early Before immigrating to the U.S., Tanios Gladys Abi-Najm 2000s. However, Shea said that her mother Abi-Najm worked as a customs officer at a has “come out of retirement” and each week port in Lebanon. In 1975, a civil war broke she visits the kitchens of the restaurants and out in the country. Two of his children were spends times with the employees. conscripted into a militia and were only 13 Each of the children has their own spe- and 14 at the time. Not wanting any of his cial set of skills that help in the running of children to fight in a war, especially at such the business. Dany Abi-Najm is the presi- a young age, he decided in 1976 to leave sistant, and Tanios did painting. to try something different besides the usual dent and does much of the planning, David for the U.S. with his wife Marie and their Later, the Abi-Najms pulled their re- pizza and subs that was being served and Abi-Najm is in charge of finances and fa- five children. sources together to buy a Greek restaurant most people at the time had never tried cilities management, Dory Abi-Najm is re- “He put us all on a cargo ship and we left in Westover called Athenian Taverna in Lebanese food, Shea said. As a result, the sponsible for community and customer re- in the middle of the night with just what 1979 and renamed it Lebanese Taverna. menu was expanded. Also, reviews from lations, Gladys Abi-Najmdoes does all of the we could carry,” said Grace Shea, the young- However, Shea said that the first year and publications such as The Washington Post graphic design and printing, and Grace Shea est child in the family. She was only one a half was slow. Magazine in the early 1980s helped to is the vice president. and a half at the time. The staff consisted of her parents and her spread the word about Lebanese Taverna. For the children, the taking over the busi- When the family arrived to America, they other four siblings. The children would The restaurant became so popular that the ness from their parents was any easy one stayed with family until they were able to work in the restaurant when they were not Abi-Najms expanded it in 1983. because they have been working there since save enough money to rent a house in Ar- in school. The family opened up a second location the beginning. lington. Shea said that everyone in the fam- Things began to change when customers in Washington, D.C. Many notable figures “We’ve always been here. None of us have ily did odd jobs to make ends meet. Her saw the family eating traditional Lebanese in the area have been customers there, such worked anywhere else or held other jobs brothers had a newspaper route and mowed food, such as kabobs and hummus, for din- as journalists Helen Thomas and George after we opened up the restaurant,” said lawns, Marie was a preschool teacher’s as- ner at the restaurant. The customers wanted Stephanopoulos as well as members of Con- Shea. 4 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ August 20-26, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News New Day in Old Dominion Gay couples eagerly anticipate same-sex marriage in Virginia.

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wayne and Rodney Byrum will be at the DFairfax County Courthouse long before it opens this Thursday on a civic mission de- Liane Rozzell, left, and Linda Kaufman cades in the making — to become one of the first exchange wedding vows in a 2010 District same-sex couples to receive a marriage license in of Columbia service. Virginia. The couple has already been married on reality television, appearing in the pilot episode of also drew attention to Virginia’s previous ban on in- the TLC show “Wedding Island.” The marriage took terracial marriage, a legal precedent known as the place on Dec. 12, 2012 at 12:12 p.m. in Vieques, Loving case. Puerto Rico. “Virginia got that case wrong,” said Herring. “Now That was reality television. This week, the mar- we have a chance to get it right and to help extend riage license will become a real-life reality. to all Americans the right to marry the person they “We’re bouncing off the walls happy,” said Dwayne love.” Byrum, a native of Lumberton, N.C., who lives in Civil rights advocates across the commonwealth Groveton. “It’s come along a lot faster than we ever cheered the attorney general’s decision. dreamed than it would.” “There is no doubt that Virginia is ready for the Just a few short years ago, voters in Virginia ap- freedom to marry,” said James Parrish, executive di- proved a constitutional amendment banning same- rector of Equality Virginia in a written statement. sex marriage. Since that time, a dramatic shift has “Marriage validates the commitment couples make happened as public opinion polls have flipped. That to one another and, if the Supreme Court doesn’t has allowed elected officials more latitude to take intervene, achieving marriage equality in Virginia will actions that would have been unthinkable a few short be a tremendous step forward.” years ago. Democratic Attorney General Mark Her- ring, for example, voted in favor of the amendment FOR THOSE who have been fighting for marriage as a member of the General Assembly. But now that equality for years, recent events seem like a head- he’s the commonwealth’s chief law-enforcement of- long rush into the future. Back in 2006, many advo- ficer, he says it’s unconstitutional. 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An independent, locally owned weekly Greiff also noted that newspaper delivered Speaker discusses recent Horde Zla was able to to homes and businesses. Photo by GMU Cr Published by come together with Local Media Connection LLC protests in Bosnia. more peaceful groups such as Revolt, a civic or- 1606 King Street By Ross Sylvestri treatment outside of the coun- ganization that grew out Alexandria, Virginia 22314 The Connection try, but could not leave be- of the “Baby Revolu- Free digital edition delivered to cause they did not “have the tion,” and Bosnian your email box. Go to hen a group of people at the identification number to get eative Services Photography Spring, a group that connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe Central Library were asked on travel documents.” As a re- came together to lead July 21 if they were familiar sult, some of these children the protests. NEWS DEPARTMENT: W about Bosnia or the conflict died because they could not As the protests went To discuss ideas and concerns, call: 703-778-9410 that took place there in the 1990s, almost ev- get the treatment that they on, citizens gathered at [email protected] eryone in the room rose their hand. However, needed. local forums across the when the same people were asked if they had This led to protests in June country to come up with Steven Mauren heard of the “Bosnian Spring,” very few did 2013 which was called the a list of demands and Editor 703-778-9415 so. “Baby Revolution” where an deliver them to the gov- [email protected] Jacquie Greiff, the co-founder and co-direc- estimated tens of thousands ernment, but no politi- tor of FREE (Friendship Respect Enrichment of people were in the streets Jacquie Greiff, co-founder cians or political party Michael Lee Pope Reporter Engagement), an organization based in Ger- protesting the ineffectiveness and co-director of FREE representatives were al- 703-615-0960 many and the U.S. that primarily works in “cen- of the government, said (Friendship Respect En- lowed to attend. The [email protected] tral Bosnia on youth programming focused on Greiff. richment Engagement) Sarajevo plenum, for ex- @MichaelLeePope civic engagement and youth empowerment,” The starting point of the ample, demanded that Jon Roetman and the then-executive director of the Center “Bosnian Spring” was in the city of Tuzla on the federal and cantonal Sports Editor for Peacemaking Practice at George Mason Feb. 4 of this year when 10,000 workers from governments resign. 703-752-4013 University, said that to understand the latter, a furniture factory and detergent factory were In Tuzla, where the protests had started, the [email protected] @jonroetman which began in the country as a small number laid off. Clashes began the following day. On plenum there established a list of 37 demands of protests in February of this year that even- Feb. 6, the protests spread throughout to cit- and was described by Greiff as the “most ex- tually spread throughout the rest of the coun- ies throughout the country, including Sarajevo, treme.” The demands included free health care, ADVERTISING: try, understanding what led to the protests is Bosnia and Herzegovina’s capital and largest a decrease in politicians’ salaries, addressing For advertising information e-mail: necessary. city. On Feb. 7, more than 130 people were youth unemployment, an independent anti- [email protected] When the 1995 Dayton Peace Accords ended injured in Tuzla in clashes with authorities. corruption commission, a ban on nationalist the war in Bosnia (officially known as Bosnia Protesters set fire to government buildings and and religious parties, and the abolition of can- Debbie Funk Display Advertising/National Sales and Herzegovina), the country was divided the national archives in Sarajevo. Two protest- tonal governments and federation entities. 703-778-9444 into two separate entities based on ethnic ers were charged with “terrorist acts” for set- According to Greiff, although the protests did [email protected] groups: The Federation of Bosnia and ting fire to the presidency house in Sarajevo. make some tangible gains, such as the resig- Herzegovina for Bosniaks and the Croats and nation of several cantonal leaders, there are at Andrea Smith Classified & Employment Advertising the Replublika Srspska for the Serbs. Further- ACCORDING TO a Feb. 13, poll from the least two obstacles two achieving the demands 703-778-9411 more, the Federation is divided into 10 local Slovenian-based marketing firm Valicon, 90 of the plenums. One of obstacles is that the [email protected] units of government called cantons, each with percent of Bosnians are dissatisfied with the plenums may have to cooperate with elected its own government. The country as a whole situation in their country and 60 percent think officials in order to achieve their demands, es- Editor & Publisher has a three-person presidency with a represen- protesters are rebelling against the overall situ- pecially since Bosnia will be holding elections Mary Kimm tative from each of the three main ethnic ation in the country. this October for the federal legislature and 703-778-9433 [email protected] groups and the members rotate as chairman. A variety of groups from different segments three-person presidency. The Sarajevo plenum @MaryKimm Greiff said that one of the major issues fac- of society participated in the protests. One of is now allowing candidates running for office ing the country is an official unemployment those groups was Horde Zla (Hordes of Evil), to come and be questioned by audience mem- Executive Vice President rate that is between 40 and 50 percent nation- a “hooligan group” that started out as a bers. Also, much of these activities have slowed Jerry Vernon [email protected] wide and at 70 percent in some parts. There’s Sarajevo soccer fan club in the late 1980s. They due to flooding in May and early August that also government corruption. have been known to engage in various acts, have resulted in landslides, people displaced Editor in Chief “Massive of amounts of dollars that have dis- especially during soccer games. The two ar- from their homes, and crop failures. She said Steven Mauren Photography: appeared from programs that have come in for sonists who set fire to the presidency in that the government announced that 1 million Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel things like identifying bodies from mass graves, Sarajevo were members of the group, she said. people are without clean drinking water due Art/Design: de-mining, helping to rebuild infrastructure The members of Horde Zla “are in some ways to contamination in a country of almost 4 mil- Laurence Foong, John Heinly and industry — a lot of this money has just maybe turning the key that brought on some lion. Production Manager: Geovani Flores somehow disappeared without much account- of the initial violence,” according to Greiff. “This in some ways is spurring a lot of the ability,” she said. She added that Horde Zla was motivated to issues that have been brought up, but in other Special Assistant to the Publisher Another source of frustration has been the join protests after the death one of its mem- ways it’s stalling them ... [There are more] Jeanne Theismann 703-778-9436 transition from a socialist economy to a mar- bers, Vedran Pulji, who was fatally shot in 2009 immediate humanitarian needs that are tak- [email protected] ket-based one. Many companies after the war during a clash at a soccer game. His death was ing precedent at this point. It’ll be probably @TheismannMedia and in early 2000s that used to be owned by never investigated because of the indifferent several months before we start to see again any the government were privatized and, in many attitudes of the police towards “hooligan of the effects and continuation” of these pro- CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 cases, instead of trying to make the compa- groups,” she said. tests, said Greiff. Circulation Manager: nies more efficient and profitable, the assets Linda Pecquex were sold off and the companies declared bank- School Notes [email protected] ruptcy. Email announcements to arlington@connection Thomas Kim, a senior at Randolph-Macon In February 2013, several cantonal govern- newspapers.com. Academy during the 2013-14 school year, received ments were having disputes about the regis- the President’s Award for Academic Achievement, tration system for citizen identification num- The following students graduated from Bates presented during a ceremony held at the Academy bers. Due to the gridlock, “the system expired College: Evelyn Hartz, a sociology and English on May 19. major; and Caroline Hinkle, a neuroscience ma- and anyone born after February of 2013 was jor. Charles Toth graduated magna cum laude from not assigned an identification number,” said Lake Forest College with a bachelor of arts degree Greiff. There were some infants born after- Anabel Montano was named to the honors list in history with a minor in politics. Toth is a mem- wards with medical conditions that needed at Mary Baldwin College. ber of Phi Beta Kappa and Pi Sigma Alpha.

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Restaurant Français What’s on the Ballot in Arlington? and From Page 3 Proposed Constitutional Amendment obligation bonds in the maximum principal amount of Bar Question: Shall Section 6-A of Article X (Taxation $60,240,000 to finance, along with other available “To ensure that decisions by the Arlington and Finance) of the Constitution of Virginia be funds, the cost of various capital projects for the Wash- School Board continue to be representative of amended to allow the General Assembly to exempt ington Metropolitan Area Transport Authority and Open for Brunch & the community, our goal is to see that those from taxation the real property of the surviving spouse other transit, pedestrian, road or transportation of any member of the armed forces of the United States projects? Dinner on Sundays decisions made by the board during this pe- who was killed in action, where the surviving spouse ❖ Local Parks and Recreation Question: riod of transition reflect support by at least occupies the real property as his or her principal place Shall Arlington County contract a debt and issue its  three members of the five-member body,” said of residence and has not remarried? general obligation bonds in the maximum principal School Board Chairman James Lander in a Treasurer (Special Election to fill unexpired term amount of $13,070,000 to finance, along with other Monday & Tuesday ending Dec. 31, 2015) available funds, the cost of various capital projects for written statement. Carla F. De la Pava (D), incumbent – appointed until local parks & recreation, and land acquisition for parks Nites! Dinner for 2 special election is held( and open spaces? County Board ❖ Community Infrastructure Question: Shall and a bottle of wine Arlington November Ballot Alan E. Howze (D) Arlington County contract a debt and issue its general U.S. Senate John E. Vihstadt (I), incumbent obligation bonds in the maximum principal amount of for $39.95 (2 course) Ed W. Gillespie (R) School Board $39,000,000 to finance, along with other available Mark R. Warner (D), incumbent Audrey R. Clement (I) funds, the cost of various capital projects for County  Barbara J. Kanninen (I) facilities, information technology, and infrastructure? Robert C. Sarvis (L) ❖ House of Representatives, 8th District School Board (Special Election to fill unexpired Arlington Public Schools Question: Shall Group rates Micah K. Edmond (R) term ending Dec. 31, 2016) Arlington County contract a debt and issue its general Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D) Nancy Van Doren (I) obligation bonds in the maximum principal amount of County Bond Referendum Questions $105,780,000 to finance, along with other available & private room Jeffrey S. Carson (L) ❖ Gerard C. “Gerry” Blais III (IG) Metro and Transportation Question: Shall funds, the cost of various capital projects for Arling-  Gwendolyn J. Beck (I) Arlington County contract a debt and issue its general ton Public Schools? Celebrating School Board Down to Quorum 50 years! From Page 3 came in second in that race, although she is ongoing debates, how to add capacity for a  Because it makes it a little hard to do busi- now a candidate in a race with no opposition. new elementary school at Thomas Jefferson ness when you only have three members and “I tend to be superstitious,” said Van Doren Community center and where to expand ca- 10 East Glebe Road three is a quorum.” this week. “So I’ll take the congratulations on pacity for the growing middle school student Alexandria, Virginia 22305 Nov. 4.” population. Chezandree.com MEANWHILE, THE DEADLINE for candi- She may not have to wait that long. With “I would like the best options to be looked dates to enter the special election to fill the the new school year approaching and major at so that we are making a choice of several 703.836.1404 seat vacancy created by Simon’s departure has capital-spending plans now underway, School options as opposed to one,” said Van Doren. “I come and gone. Only one candidate entered Board members may decide to take action on think with the elementary school, they have a the race, Nancy Van Doren. Earlier this year, Sept. 4 to fill the seat for the remained of the couple of different options on the table and I she was one of three candidates seeking the unexpired term. That would put Van Doren on think with the middle school I think they have Democratic nomination to replace Baird. She the board just in time for her to wade into two two or three. 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with Ms. Laura. Call 703-527-5929. er Live Music. 8 p.m. at Air Force Organic Tales. Through Oct. 5, With music and lyrics by Stephen DETAILS ON ALL TRIPS! Wednesdays-Fridays. 1-7 p.m.; Lego Club. Monthly on the first Sondheim and book by James Lapine, it Memorial, One Air Force Memorial Wednesday. 4-5 p.m. Glencarlyn The cast of “Sunday in the Park with George” at Signature Theatre. Drive. The U.S. Air Force Band and SHILLELAGHS TRAVEL CLUB Saturdays and Sundays, noon-5 p.m. won the 1985 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The at Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Branch Library, 300 South Kensington SInging Sergeants present for the 100 East Street SE, Suite 202 • Vienna, Virginia 22180 Blvd. Alice Whealin and Si Jae Byun St. The library provides tubs of legos Broadway show, starring Mandy Patinkin own take on it.” in this show: I started summer concert series. Free. Visit and a special challenge and after the www.usafband.af.mil for more. 703-242-2204 1-800-556-8646 present a two-person exhibition called and Bernadette Peters, earned two Tony He said, “The script is so fresh. I studied. I ana- Please visit our Web site at: www.shillelaghtravelclub.com “Organic Tales.” Free Admission. Visit program the creations are displayed for everyone to see. No registration Awards. The play was inspired by Georges full of subtle meaning that lyzed. I experimented. I for a listing of all our upcoming trips and socials. www.arlingtonartscenter.org. SATURDAY/AUG. 30 Color Landscape Photography. required. Call 703-228-6548 for more. Seurat’s painting, A Sunday Afternoon on it truly feels like we’re tried to find my own way Through Oct. 6., Monday and Energerium. 11 a.m. at Potomac the Island of La Grande Jatte. The music unpeeling the layers of an of doing it.” Overlook Regional Park, 2845 Marcey Thursday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Tuesday CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS includes the classic songs, “Putting It To- onion for the audience ev- What she hopes audi- and Wednesday 1-9 p.m., Friday and Road. Join a guided tour of the Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Cherrydale Theatre Classes. Encore Stage & gether” and “Move On.” ery night.” ences will take away Energerium. Learn about energy and Branch Library, 2190 Military Road. Studio is holding classes and mini Photo by Margot Schulm its impact of everything and how to camps for children in grades K-8 at on “‘Sunday in the Park with George’ is the The show meant so much from the production, be more energy efficient. Free. Call See “Yosemite and Beyond.” Call 703- perfect start to our 25th anniversary sea- to him while growing up O’Malley said, is to make 228-6330 for more. Saturdays at Thomas Jefferson 703-528-5406 to make a reservation. Historic Home Tours at the Ball- Community Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe son,” said Signature’s Artistic Director Eric because it is about creating decisions without re- Summer Concert. 7 p.m. at Potomac Sellers House, 5620 S. 3rd St. The Road and Tuesdays and Wednesdays Overlook Regional Park, 2845 Marcey after-school at Theatre on the Run, Schaeffer. something great, he said. grets. “You face choices Road. A Performance by Four Star oldest surviving house in Arlington “In a season that will celebrate the many “No matter what that thing at times in your life with- County opens for the season with free 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. Visit Combo, a country rock band. Free, $5 tours and refreshments. The house is www.encorestageva.org for a list of great artists we have collaborated with over is, that it is something you out knowing what the donation requested. Picnics are open 1-4 p.m. Saturdays April classes. welcome. No Alcohol. Call 703-528- Synetic Theater. Synetic Studio, 2155 the years, Stephen Sondheim tops the list,” have poured yourself into consequences may be, 5406 for more. through October. Visit he said, adding that Signature has done 23 until you and the thing are and it’s easy to get www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org. Crystal City Plaza Arcade T-19, Children’s Music. 10:30 a.m on Arlington. Synetic offers an productions of Sondheim’s works. a seamless pair. It made me caught up in the paralyz- an WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 3 Fridays through Oct. 31. Market introduction to the world of physical theater, acting and dance through “[The play] is about the need in all our want to be extraordinary.” ing what-ifs… You can’t Encore Chorale. 1:30-3 p.m., Common Clarendon, 2800 Clarendon lives for connection. To connect to one’s Brynn O’Malley plays the live in the past, wallow- Blvd. Mr. Knick Knack will perform energetic and athletic feats that Brynn O’Malley (Dot) and Claybourne Elder (George) star in Wednesdays, for 15 weeks. Locations inspire students to creativity. Classes surrounding, to the people, and to art,” said dual lead roles of Dot/Marie ing in regret. And you in northern Virginia. For singers 55 music for children at the gazebo in “Sunday in the Park with George” at Signature Theatre. The Loop at Market Common include programs for elementary, and older. There are no auditions, middle and high school students, as Gardiner. “Through the lens of George and understudied Jenna can’t freeze yourself in new singers are welcome, and singers Clarendon. Call 703 476-9377 or visit Seurat’s A Sunday Afternoon on the Island Russell in the 2008 Broad- place, afraid of the fu- www.marketcommonclarendon.com. well as adults. Discounted packages may be seated for rehearsals and Sparket: A Creative Market. and payment plans are available. Visit of La Grande Jatte, the musical explores way revival. “Your job as an understudy spectrum of possibilities and gave me a ture. You have to live in the present mo- performances. Visit Wednesdays, through Nov. 12, 11 www.synetictheater.org/studio or call encorecreativity.org, or call 301-261- 703-824-8060. the disorder of life and the mediums we (typically) is to honor the performance you sense of freedom to find my own way.” ment. And then you have to move on from 5747 for more. a.m.-2 p.m. at 1900 Crystal Drive. An use in an attempt to understand it all. It’s cover and try to recreate it as best you can She also had the challenge of playing a that moment,” she said. electric and colorful shopping experience. Free admission; $30 to be FRIDAY/AUG. 22 about the search for balance and harmony.” without doing an ‘impression’,” said 98-year-old woman in the second act, THURSDAY/SEPT. 4 a vendor. Visit http://crystalcity.org/ Live Music. 8 p.m. at Air Force Actor Claybourne Elder, who plays the O’Malley. “So I really learned Jenna’s Dot/ which was set 100 years later, without the Signature Theatre will present “Sunday in Brown Bag Thursday. 1 p.m. in the do/sparket for more. dual lead roles of the painter Georges Marie in 2008.” aid of old-age makeup. the Park With George” through Sept. 21 in Open Mic Comedy. Wednesdays 8-10 Memorial, One Air Force Memorial Mead Lobby at Signature Theatre, p.m. at Ri Ra Irish Pub, 2915 Wilson Drive. The Airmen of Note present Seurat/George, said, “It’s always difficult She said it was helpful because it “reset “In addition to ‘aging’ my voice, I’m con- the MAX Theater. Tickets start at $40. Single 4200 Campbell Ave. Claybourne Blvd. Doors open at 7 p.m. 21 and up “Tiempo Latino! A Celebration of Elder, starring in Signature’s Latin Jazz.” Free. Visit when approaching an established piece of her brain” after growing up on the PBS torting most of my body to give Marie an tickets are available in person at the Signa- “Sundays in the Park with George,” is only. Free show, $25 cash prize for theatre to put away what you know about recording of the 1984 production. “I had ‘older’ shape,” she said. “The hands, I dis- ture Box Office at 4200 Campbell Ave., in best joke. Call 703-248-9888 or visit www.usafband.af.mil for more. no stranger to Sondheim, having www.RiRa.com/Arlington for more. Film: Anchorman. 8-10 p.m. at the piece and look at it with new eyes. Luck- Bernadette Peters burned into my memory, covered, are key. You can really tell a Shirlington, or by calling Ticketmaster at played Hollis in the original Off- Invasive Plants Removal. Work Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway. Broadway production of “Road This year’s Rosslyn Outdoor Film ily, we were given the time to really ex- so immersing myself in Jenna’s (completely woman’s age by her hands… I approached 703-573-SEAT, and online at Show,” the wolf in “Into the Woods” parties are held every month to keep plore the material and come up with our different) performance broadened my the hands the way I did every other choice www.signature-theatre.org. the parks free of destructive invasive Festival features movies about work: and performing in City Center’s plants. Teens, adults and families bad bosses, crazy co-workers, best Sondheim 80th Birthday Celebration. welcome. Every second Sunday of the friends. Bring blankets, low chairs and Stop by to hear about his career and month 2-4:30 p.m. at Gulf Branch a picnic. Movies shown rain Wags ‘n Whiskers. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at performances by Dan Haas (10 a.m.- Animal Feeding. 3 p.m. at Potomac production that rehearses over a 5-8 ask questions. Free, no reservation (cancelled for severe weather) or The Village of Shirlington, 2700 S noon), Taylor Carson Duo (noon-2 Overlook Regional Park, 2845 Marcey week period. Teen cast-members required. Visit www.signature- Nature Center, 3608 Military Road; MONDAY/AUG. 25 call 703-228-3403. Every third shine.Visit www.rosslynva.org/events Quincy St. Now in its 7th year, Wags p.m.) and The Morrison Brother Band Road. Visit the Birds of Prey house work with professional directors, theatre.org for more. Sunday of the month 2-5 p.m. at Long for more. ‘n Whiskers is a community event for (2-4 p.m.). Visit and explore the raptor feeding habits. choreographers, fight choreographers, “Ranking the Presidents” Lecture. “Now Playing on The Loop.” 7:30- Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Live Music. 9 p.m. at IOTA Club, 3832 animal loving shoppers of all ages. villageatshirlington.com for more. Meet in the nature center. $5 Call stage managers, light, costume and 3-4:30 p.m. Arlington Central Library, 9:30 p.m. Market Common Springs Road; call 703-228-6535 or Wilson Blvd. Air Traffic Controller Exhibits range from pet services and Stories at the Museum. 1:30-3 p.m. 703-528-5406 to make a reservation. set designers. Synetic’s next 1015 N. Quincy St. “Ranking the Clarendon, 2700 Clarendon Blvd. Top visit https:// and The Tragic Thrills perform. $12. accessories merchants to on-site at Hume School, 1805 S. Arlington Teen Hamlet Auditions. The Synetic production will be Teen Hamlet, in Presidents: Ten Rules to Judge a Gun will be playing at Market registration.arlingtonva.us. Free, no Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com. adoptions, $5 pet portraits, Ridge Road. A reading of “Steam. Teen Production is a selective and the spring of 2015. To reserve an President” presented by Dr. Richard Common Clarendon. Rain date for the registration required. demonstrations, giveaways, merchant Smoke, and Steel.” Free. Visit physically intensive training program audition slot, email Norton Smith, currently George show will be Sept. 11. Call 703-476- specials and family friendly activities. www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org/ that offers teen actors the chance to [email protected]. Visit Mason University’s Scholar in 9377 or visit www.marketcommon Comedy. Every Saturday at 3 p.m. at SATURDAY/AUG. 23 Comedy Spot, in Ballston Common There will be live musical for more. participate in a professional www.synetictheater.org for more. Residence in History and Art History. clarendon.com for more. 8 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ August 20-26, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ August 20-26, 2014 ❖ 9 News

Arlington Education and Employment REEPing What It Sows Program begins its August session.

By Senitra T. McCombs The REEP program helped Daly become The Connection fluent in English and obtained her GED despite having only emigrated to the U.S. he Arlington Education and Em- from Germany less than a year ago. Students ployment Program (REEP) “There were so many people together develop started as a 90-day program to from dierent countries and they all had T computer help Indo-Chinese refugees liv- dierent stories. It was really interesting and skills during ing in Arlington improve their English lan- moving to hear so many stories,Ó Daly said. an intensive guage skills and find employment opportu- After learning about the GED’s role in U.S. English class nities. Photo Contributed educational system from her REEP instruc- as part of Today, REEP has become the largest En- tor Jane Tuckerman, Daly decided to inves- the Arling- glish language program in Arlington and tigate it. Now she is on her way to becom- ton Educa- provides both intensive and non-intensive ing a full-time student at Northern Virginia tion and programs at multiple sites around the Community College. Employment county. Through partnerships with outside orga- Program. REEP is gearing up for its August cycle or nizations such as Arlington Public Schools semester (Aug. 25- Nov. 13) and will be and AmeriCorps, REEP has expanded its offering placement exams for the term on American culture and the American work- struction, and digital literacy skills devel- educational programs and employment ser- Aug. 25 at 5 p.m. at Arlington Mill Com- place,” said Michele Cona, REEP’s instruc- opment programs. vices. munity Center, 909 S. Dinwiddie St., Arling- tional technology coordinator. REEP also has a Facebook and Twitter In December 2013, REEP’s annual Eco- ton. Some of the subjects include American page to reach out and communicate with nomic Survey found the number of students For those who live and work in Arling- civil rights and history, workplace, educa- current and prospective students in Arling- without at least some employment was 32 ton, tuition is $200 and those who do not tion, food, environmental issues and cur- ton County and throughout Northern Vir- percent which is significantly above the live or work in Arlington can attend courses rent events. These courses are free and ginia. overall unemployment rate of 3.2 percent for $350. Scholarships are also available. available online and they rotate topics each Cona also acknowledged that REEP’s staff for Arlington. The Intensive English program is a 12- session. and teachers’ dedication and passion for In response, its Arlington Works! Pro- week cycle (10-15 hours per week) with In conjunction with their beginning level REEP’s mission and ensuring that their stu- gram, the Arlington Education and Employ- courses offered in the morning, afternoon Intensive courses, they also offer a literacy dents’ excel and reach their educational ment Program partnership with Arlington and evening at the Syphax Education Cen- pull out program where they teach basic lit- goals helps to make it a special working and Public Schools/REEP, Edu-Futuro, the Ar- ter (SEC) and Arlington Mill Community eracy skills to help individuals who are not learning environment. lington Employment Center and seven Center (AMCC). literate in English or were not literate in “Our teachers here are committed to rais- AmeriCorps members has provided REEP They offer 10 levels of instruction — eight their first language. ing the industry bar for adult ESL programs. students with a pilot job interview skills beginning to intermediate courses in life Beyond the Intensive program, REEP also They attend professional development module that has helped in the development skills and two advanced in content-based offers conversation classes, on-site work- workshops and conferences to stay current of cultural aptitude in interviews for ad- courses. place and contract English and community on the latest adult ESL curriculum tech- vance level students and beginning level In addition, they also offer the Access outreach ESL at three locations: Arlington niques and improve their skills,” she said. students to develop the language skills nec- Program (500 and 550) along with advance Mill Community Center, Gates of Ballston Through their learner-centered instruc- essary for a basic interview. level courses which allows students to re- and Harvey Hall. tional approach where they take into ac- Since 1978-79, REEP continues to expand fine their English language skills in a cul- Currently, REEP’s staff and teachers are count their students’ educational and per- services to fit its students’ needs while re- tural context. working on ways to increase digital tech- sonal background, REEP has developed a maining true to their original mission of “Some of our students know the funda- nology in the classroom. classroom setting where students are “stake- meeting the education and employment mentals of English but they don’t have any “We are trying to develop a way that stu- holders” in the learning process and form a related needs of limited English proficient knowledge about American culture and his- dents can access course material on their “community of learners.” adults who live and work in Arlington. tory. So, we have created the Access Cur- Smartphones,” Cona said. Sabine Klinkhammer Daly is one such For more information on REEP, visit call riculum to go along with our advance level Students have access to an open computer success story from that “community of 703-228-4200 or visit http:// courses that will teach students about lab, technology-enhanced classroom in- learners.” www.apsva.us/reep.

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Benefit Concert Alexandria band Fuse Box played in the Pentagon’s five-acre, central courtyard in a benefit concert on ‘Around the 8th in 80 Days’ Campaign Aug. 13 for Feds Feed Families, the federal govern- Former Lt. Gov. Don Beyer kicked off the last 80 days of his campaign for Virginia’s ment charity that has collected 25 million pounds of 8th congressional seat on Saturday, Aug. 16, at Arlington’s Quincy Park. Beyer food to fight hunger. Fuse Box headlined Feds Feed announced the events, policy forums and meet-and-greets the campaign has Families’ “Cover the Map” rally; the Pentagon’s planned on the road to Nov. 4, beginning with a Sept. 17 forum on women’s eco- 30,000 employees contributed nonperishable food nomic issues. items to support the Capital Area Food Bank.

10 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ August 20-26, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Local services help students complete Removing Barriers to College college paperwork, remove barriers.

By Marilyn Campbell Fairfax and Prince William campuses, they The Connection begin to work on the Mason admissions application so that it is ready to submit in

aQuita King relocated across the Courtesy of George Mas the fall. state from Chesapeake, Va., to ❖ During their senior year of high school, LAlexandria in the summer of Mason officials work to make sure students 2013, moving into an apartment in the Early Identification Program submit with her aunt and three cousins. King had the online application and required docu- just graduated from high school and was ments such as the essay, recommendation looking forward to taking classes at North- letters, secondary school report, SAT/ACT ern Virginia Community College. So far, that scores. hasn’t happened. “There were a lot of financial aid forms on University AT MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY in Ar- that I needed to fill out,” said King, who is lington, newly accepted students receive an one of six children in her family and the acceptance package with detailed instruc- first to finish high school. “Everything is tions on completing forms. The university online and if you make one mistake you hosts campus visit days where students can have to start over. There were a ton of reg- Parents and students attend a college readiness presentation at learn about the school and get assistance istration forms that I had to fill out. It just Westover Public Library in Arlington. While completing the necessary completing necessary paperwork. Financial got to be too much.” paperwork to attend college can overwhelm some, local educators say aid officers are also available to help stu- Finally, King got a job, although she still there are community resources to help. dents identify available scholarships and hopes to attend college one day. Her plight, ensure that all financial aid paperwork is say college officials, is not uncommon. In of the Public Information Office at North- Mason’s Early Identification Program complete. Services offered by the Catholic fact, the amount of paperwork that students ern Virginia Community College (NOVA). (EIP) has a long record of helping first gen- Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, includ- must complete can overwhelm some stu- “There are some students who don’t know eration students from low-income families ing the Catholic Charities Education Pro- dents, particularly those with limited finan- how to fill out forms and our counselors cross some of the hurdles to a higher edu- gram, can also assist students who might cial means and who might be the first in have a full range of tools to help those stu- cation. “Mason’s Admissions Office plays an experience difficulty cutting through the their families to seek higher education. A dents.” instrumental role of support in collaborat- college paperwork red tape. recent study by researchers at Stanford For example, NOVA’s College Pathway ing with EIP regarding the college applica- “Christian Area Network and Hogar Im- University showed that the stacks of forms Initiatives is a set of four programs that pro- tion process so that it is more simple, and migrant Services are two programs that can that students must complete in order to vides support and service to students from that our students receive advice and re- help students complete paperwork neces- enroll in college deter students from lower underrepresented populations. The initia- sources to complete the application and sary for college,” said Maria Drule of Catho- and working class backgrounds. tives help remove some barriers to higher successfully transition to Mason,” said lic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington. “Paperwork can sometimes hinder some education while helping increase the num- Reyes. Arlington County Public Libraries can also students from attending because they may ber of students who succeed in and gradu- Some of the services that George Mason be a source of assistance. Local school coun- not know how to follow up in regards to ate from college. University offers are college essay and re- selors and other counseling professionals what documents to sume workshops where students have ac- offer free or low-cost assistance. submit, or may be REYES HAS SEEN cess to a computer lab and assistance com- “I … am available for one-on-one assis- afraid to do it and Where to Go for Help FIRSTHAND how a pleting college entrance essays. Mason also tance with an appointment,” said Kathryn get discouraged if Arlington County simple bit of assis- has no-cost Free Application for Federal Oberg of Arlington County Public Librar- ❖ they do not have Catholic Charities, www.ccda.net tance can mean the Student Aid (FAFSA) workshops where stu- ies. “For quick help, patrons are encouraged ❖ Arlington County Public Library, http:// someone to help library.arlingtonva.us/programs/education-pro- difference between dents and their families meet in a computer to approach a professional librarian at any them figure out how grams/college/ attending college lab and get assistance completing financial of our branch libraries for assistance find- to complete paper- ❖ Marymount University, www.marymount.edu/ and not. “[There is] aid forms. ing information.” work and require- parents a Mason student Reyes points to other programs on cam- Meanwhile, King has a full-time job and ments,” said Laydy who comes from a pus that are available to assist students: is not sure when she will resume her ef- Reyes, program coordinator, Early Identifi- single parent household. … The student was ❖ College Prep — For three weeks dur- forts to get a college education. She is cation Program in George Mason granted a scholarship through the Early ing the summer, students are introduced to pleased to know that there are services in University’s Division of University Life. Identification Program and Mason’s finan- financial aid advisors, academic advisors, the City of Alexandria, as well as Arlington However, programs, on college campuses cial aid services that has helped to pay for and others who could be a resource to stu- and Fairfax counties that can guide students and in the community can assist students. the student’s college education,” she said. dents once they are in college. through the maze of paperwork and lead “There are counselors and programs avail- “The student is currently a senior working ❖ During Mason’s Early Identification them to a college classroom, and hopes to able to help them,” said Jennifer Gonzalez on a degree in bioengineering.” Program annual Summer Academy at the use them soon. Build Your

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www.connectionnewspapers.com To highlight your Faith Community, call Karen at 703-778-9422 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ August 20-26, 2014 ❖ 11 Arlington Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-752-4031 or [email protected] Wakefield’s Wilson Working Toward Playing College Football Wilson: I liked the feeling that I contrib- Senior quarterback uted to the team and made a large impact on the general attitude toward Warrior Foot- entering second ball. I really enjoyed meeting kids who like doing the same things as I do, such as play- season with Warriors. ing football, and having fun playing it with iley Wilson wanted to play col- them. I had a lot of pressure on my shoul- lege football and he believed ders, especially playing against and in front playing the quarterback position of my friends and peers at Yorktown, but R knowing that Wakefield had a successful presented the best opportunity for him to get there. So Wilson took a season gives me a great feeling of accom- chance following his sophomore year, trans- plishment. ferring from Yorktown to Wakefield for an opportunity to be the Warriors’ starting sig- Connection file photo Q: Do you play any other sports at nal caller. Wakefield? While the move offered opportunity, it Wilson: Varsity basketball, but knee also presented challenges. Wilson left a troubles kept me out the whole season. Yorktown program that had reached back- to-back region championship Q: What is your favorite movie? Q&A games for a Wakefield program Why? that had not won more than two Wilson: “Saving Private Ryan,” because games in a season since 2008. As it has many themes to it like brotherhood, Quarterback Riley Wilson transferred from Yorktown to Wakefield prior violence, history, humor, but also gives me a junior, Wilson and first-year Wakefield to his junior year. head coach Wayne Hogwood, who spent adrenaline, like being in a real combat zone. seven seasons as a Yorktown assistant, led three games for the first time since the Warriors to a 3-7 record in 2013. Q: How do you feel now compared 2008. What are the expectations Q: What is your favorite hobby Now a senior, Wilson has his sights set on to when you first transferred to entering this season? outside of football? committing to a college football program Wakefield? Wilson: We are returning a large major- Wilson: I work at a local sports bar called and helping Wakefield improve in 2014. Wilson: I am a lot more comfortable in ity of players this season, both offensively Thirsty Bernie’s, which takes up two days Wilson recently participated in a Q&A via my environment at Wakefield now. At first and defensively. We have put forth a lot of of my week, but I also find myself a lot of email. I had no idea who anyone was on the foot- effort in the offseason, whether it’s work- times playing Xbox and napping after a long ball team, and whether I would get along ing on skill game or lifting weights, and we day of working out or being on my feet. Q: Are you interested in playing with anybody or not, but now the team and have been blessed with a beautiful new fa- college football? I have jelled together closely and we are cility and top-of-the-line helmets, shoulder Q: What location is the farthest Wilson: Yes, I am very interested in play- hungry to aim for county champs and re- pads and jerseys. Last year, we went from you have traveled from the Wash- ing college football at the highest level pos- ally be competitive this year. virtually having no confidence into having ington, D.C. metro area? sible, whether D-III or D-I. a little bit of confidence, and that’s what Wilson: Trip to Honolulu, Hawaii, for a Q: What was the most difficult part made all the difference. Because our team wedding Q: Are you committed anywhere? of transferring to a struggling is working with the same coaches, and has Wilson: No, I am not committed any- program after playing for a peren- grown more familiar with our football plays Q: Are you a pro sports fan? If so, where yet, although I have a handful of nial winner? and strategies, it should allow us to focus who are your favorite teams? colleges that keep in contact with me regu- Wilson: Working with teammates who on playing as aggressively and competitively Wilson: Washington Redskins and Wiz- larly and I hope to commit somewhere by were very inexperienced and who haven’t as we possibly can, and that’s all I can ask ards. Strictly a hometown fan. the end of the season. been groomed to be disciplined football for. Expectations are set high this year be- players was the main struggle and point of cause it’s important that we keep building Q: Do you have a favorite pro Q: You transferred from Yorktown frustration for me. As a sophomore, I was on top of last year’s progress, and ultimately athlete(s)? to Wakefield after your sophomore used to be being pushed hard in football turn the Wakefield Warrior football program Wilson: I’m a Russell Wilson fan, not be- year to get more playing time, since eighth grade, but the start of the jun- into something that will be recognized with cause of the same initials and last name, correct? You’re entering your ior season, I had to take the role of doing respect around the region. but because I admire his ability to be such second season with the Warriors. the pushing and trying to encourage and a threat in the NFL at his size. Being 5 feet Do you feel you made the right motivate my teammates to be successful. Q: What was your favorite part 10 is a huge disadvantage at QB, when the choice? That message has definitely made its mark about playing football at Wakefield average NFL lineman is over 6 feet 3. — Jon Roetman Wilson: I transferred to Wakefield because and has lingered into this year. The general as a junior? I have been told by many coaches and foot- vibe and confidence this year has been great ball evaluators that I have the size, strength and I am excited to see what this season School Notes and athleticism to play quarterback at a high makes of it. Email announcements to arlington@ Joseph Crawford was named to the dean’s level. I thought quarterback was my best- connectionnewspapers.com. list at Wittenberg University. suited position to showcase myself. At Q: What was the most difficult Carson Funkhouser graduated from a se- Yuanmin Ren, Gunther Poth, Kyra Yorktown there was a QB a year ahead of non-football part of changing mester-long National Outdoor Leadership Klontz and Andrew Graykowski were me and QB my age, and because I am able schools? School course. named to the deans list at Miami University. to be effective in other positions like WR Wilson: The environment at Wakefield is and LB, I was told that I would not be given very different than at Yorktown, and the Evan Seklecki completed a semester-long Kathy Melendez-Osorio, Masud wilderness expedition traveling in the Rocky Haque, Melanie Ewell, Toyam Khatri and an opportunity to play QB because the drive is decently far away for a 17-year-old’s Mountains with the National Outdoor Leader- Tafat Zurita received the 2014 Mary Marshall depth chart was already filled. Even though morning commute, but in order to be suc- ship School. Memorial Scholarship. Each student will re- recently I have been talking to multiple cessful I knew I had to make many sacri- ceives the scholarship, from a fund established schools about being recruited as a line- fices, such as leaving my friends of 10-plus Virginia Tech awarded Mishu Barua and by the County Board, to attend Northern Vir- Richard Matthew Tan the Pamplin Leader- ginia Community College. backer/safety and wide receiver (positions years behind and to be more committed to ship Award offered through University Honors I would’ve played at Yorktown), I am happy my school and football obligations. All in for the 2014-15 academic year. Timothy Martin graduated from Roches- with transferring and having my starting QB all, nothing was difficult to adjust to, I just ter Institute of Technology with an Associate in role because it allows me to take charge of had to be willing to make the change. Shelby Leigh Tarkenton was named to Applied Science degree in applied computer the dean’s list for the spring 2014 semester at technology from RIT’s National Technical Insti- the team and get myself noticed by colleges Washington University in St. Louis. tute for the Deaf. and the football community. Q: Last season, Wakefield won 12 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ August 20-26, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home Sales In June 2014, 286 Arlington homes sold between $2,518,420-$125,000. Close-in McLean $847,000 This week’s list represents those homes sold in the $510,000-$396,410 range. For the complete list, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mid-Century Split Level on Large Lot Move-in ready. 4 Levels/ 4 Bed- 3800 FAIRFAX DR #809 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $510,000 ...... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22203 rooms/3 Full Baths. Light-filled. 3833 8TH ST S ...... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ...... ARLINGTON ...... $510,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.19 ...... 22204 Open floor plan. 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