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www.ConnectionNewspapers.comApril 15-21, 2015 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comMcLean Connection ❖ April 15-21, 2015 ❖ 1 2 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ April 15-21, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Holocaust Remembrance "One of the most important things we do."

By Ken Moore The Connection

olocaust survivor Michel Margosis spoke before the H Board of Supervisors, Tues day, April 7, when the Board of Supervisors made a proclamation declar- ing April 16 as Holocaust Remembrance Day in Fairfax County. The proclamation serves “to urge all residents to not bear silent witness to injustice and remain always vigilant to the principles of individual freedom and a just society,” said Sharon Bulova, board chairman. “It is so important that we not ever forget.” Six million Jewish women, men and chil- Photo contributed dren were killed by the Nazis. “The spark of evil flared into a raging fire that swept over much of Europe, the re- sidual embers of discrimination, bigotry and intolerance have never been extinguished and have been reinvigorated,” said The Board of Supervisors thanks Holocaust survivor Michel Margosis for his work to ensure that no one ever Margosis. forgets the atrocities of the Holocaust. Margosis said he joins in mourning the millions of others murdered by the Nazis of the war at that particular time, but that MARGOSIS INVITED the Board and en- Holocaust Kaddish: including gypsies, priests, homosexuals, is part of your legacy to pass that along and tire Fairfax County community to an obser- Jehova's Witnesses and political prisoners. to pass that along to younger people so vance at the Jewish Community Center on Never Forget “We must embrace our expanded diver- nobody ever forgets,” said Supervisor Sunday, April 19 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia sity,” said Margosis. Penelope “Penny” Gross. “What you do “We have a responsibility to those who 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax Sunday, April 19, 5-8:30 p.m. “At some point, there won’t be anybody makes sure we will always remember and www.jccnv.org left who actually experienced the horrors never forget.” See Holocaust, Page 5 www.jcouncil.org/Holocaust

Posey, McLean High School; Third Place Thirteen Young Artists Awarded Scholarships by The Alden — Claire Hungar, Homeschooled. The Alden in McLean awarded schol- ❖ Visual Art — First Place: Jennie Kim, arships to 13 local high school students Langley High School; Second Place: for successfully competing in the 2015 Catherine Park, Langley High School; James C. Macdonald Fine Arts Scholar- Third Place: Suhyun Yoon, McLean High ship Competition. School. Following a preliminary audition and ❖ Vocal Music — First Place: Alex a final completion at 8 p.m. on Wednes- Stone, McLean High School; Second day, March 25, the prizes were presented Place: Nicole Sheehan, McLean High by MCC Governing Board Chair Chad School; Third Place: Lily Lord, McLean Quinn and Performing Arts Director Sa- High School. rah Schallern. The Alden is housed in the ❖ Instrumental Music — First Place: McLean Community Center, which is lo- Eric Lin, Thomas Jefferson High School cated at 1234 Ingleside Avenue. for Science and Technology The James C. Macdonald Fine Arts Wendy J. Conte (Theatre/Vocal Mu- Scholarship Competition encourages ar- sic), Peggy Feerick (Visual Art), Melanie tistic achievement and promotes study George (Dance), Adriana Hardy (The- in the arts by high school students who atre), Rebecca Kamen (Visual Art), reside or attend school in the McLean Pamela Lassell (Instrumental Music), district (Small Tax District 1A, Photo by Lisa Helfert Photography Seyon Lee (Instrumental Music), Cynthia Dranesville). Scholarship prizes of 2015 Macdonald Scholarship winners (from left) Madeleine Walker Lin (Dance), Sarah Markovits (Vocal $1,200 are awarded to students placing (Dance), Alex Stone (Theatre and Vocal Music), Jennie Kim (Visual Arts) Music), Ephraim Schum (Visual Art) and first in each of five categories: Dance, and Eric Lin (Instrumental Music) with MCC Governing Board Chair Chad Jim Scopeletis (Theatre/Vocal Music/In- Instrumental Music, Theatre, Visual Arts Quinn. strumental Music) were judges for the and Vocal Music. Second-place winners completion. are awarded $800 and third-place win- ❖ Dance — First Place: Madeleine Walker, Savanna Hunter, McLean High School. For more information, call The Alden ners win $400. McLean High School; Second Place: Xiang ❖ Theatre — First Place: Alex Stone, at 703-790-0123, TTY: 711, or visit: This year’s winners were: “Mia” Yi, McLean High School; Third Place: McLean High School; Second Place: Jack http://bit.ly/1yd1tHS. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ April 15-21, 2015 ❖ 3 News 14 Hours, Three Days, 200 Speakers

Supervisor Jeff McKay called it “uncon- Schools, libraries, economic development authorites and others seek scionable” that the state doesn’t adequately fund the schools. “We will have the same more funding while tax-hawks call for reductions. conversations year after year after year,” he said, if the Board of Supervisors and School By Ken Moore Board don’t advocate together in unity. “We The Connection need to march together,” he said.

he Board of Supervisors listened FAMILIAR FACES advocated for a reduc- to more than 14 and a half hours tion in spending and taxes, such as James Tof testimony from approxi- Parmalee of Centreville, and Arthur Purvis, mately 200 speakers Tuesday of Vienna. through Thursday, April 7-9. There were also advocates who encour- “I very much respect and admire the aged an increase in taxes to ensure that stamina and the force of will all of you have funding will address the needs of all of demonstrated the last three days,” said Den- Fairfax residents. nis Hays of Reston, Chairman of the Fairfax Steven Davis, chairman of the Economic Library Advocates, and the second to last Development Authority, said the county is of 214 scheduled speakers. experiencing record office vacancy rates, “I am overwhelmed by the sheer breadth which pushes down commercial property of the services this County provides and I values and, with it, the proportion of taxes am proud to be a member of this commu- paid by the commercial tax base, shifting nity,” said Hays. more of the burden onto residential taxes. Fourteen McLean High School teachers Photo Contributed Maintaining Fairfax County’s AAA bond testified as a group to urge the Board to Board of Supervisor Chairman Sharon Bulova watches as School Board rating is critical, Davis said. “You send a sig- bring the salaries of teachers in Fairfax Chairman Tamara Kaufax makes her plea for full funding of the schools nal to businesses around the world that County on par with other jurisdictions. at the April 7 budget hearing. Fairfax County is one of the best managed Steven Ward of McLean spoke on behalf jurisdictions in the world,” he said. “We all of Fairfax Advocates for Better Bicycling. seriously, including storm water manage- quested $14 million more than is in the pro- know it has taken decades to build a prod- “We appreciate and commend the Board for ment. posed budget. uct that gets businesses here and keeps its past efforts to make the county more bike “I think EQAC is one of the most effective Fairfax County Public Schools is the 10th people here.” friendly including the adoption of last year’s organizations in tracking our environmen- largest school system in the country with Brian Engler, of the Fairfax Library Foun- Bicycle Master Plan.” tal initiatives and making sure we stay on more than 188,000 students. dation, and Charles Fegan, of the Fairfax Ward asked the Board to keep pedaling track,” said Chairman Sharon Bullova. Kaufax cited statistics and trends that County Public Library Board of Trustees, forward to maintain momentum on its ini- challenge the school system. “We would be addressed the cuts to the library system. tiatives. THE HEARINGS BEGAN Tuesday with a the sixth largest school division in Virginia, Libraries are part of educating the county’s Tapan Banerjee, of McLean, testified for presentation by School Board Chairman if you counted just our free-or-reduced-price young people, and provide a myriad of other the Fairfax Area Disability Services Board. Tamara Derenak Kaufax as 200 people meal population; or the ninth largest if you services to residents of all ages despite sig- The budget process, he said, is an opportu- packed the Fairfax County Government au- only counted our English for Speakers of nificant cuts in recent years, they said. nity for all of the county to come together ditorium. Other Languages population,” she said. Hays was the last to speak on the librar- to determine solutions to address the needs Members of the Fairfax County School Nearly 53 percent of the proposed $3.8 ies, and the second to last speaker of all. of all residents. “Thank you for a chance to Board sat in the front row, gave a standing billion county budget is slated to be trans- Hays cited studies from Minnesota, speak out,” he said. ovation, and remained standing as Kaufax ferred to the schools. Florida, Colorado, Great Britain and Korea. Stella Koch testified Thursday, on behalf finished her testimony to begin the budget Sharon Bulova, chairman of the Board of “All came to one conclusion,” he said. “The of the Environmental Quality Advisory hearings. Supervisors, said that while the schools library is an economic engine,” providing Council. “Budget reductions come with a price — didn’t ask for everything they needed or get high rate of return on investment. “The shortness of this testimony does not the price should not be our children’s fu- everything they wanted, that the amount On April 28, the Board of Supervisors is reflect the lack of concern we have with the ture. This budget does not meet all of the of the proposed transfer from the county to scheduled to adopt its FY 2016 Budget and issues,” she said. “In fact, we are honored school systems needs and it certainly does the schools was closer to the amount re- tax rate, including budget transfer to the to have an ongoing dialogue with you not adequately fund our shared vision of quested than anytime in memory. school system. The School Board is sched- throughout the year.” excellence for our schools and students,” “We appreciate that you rolled up your uled to adopt its budget on May 21. Koch voiced satisfaction that the Board is said Kaufax. sleeves, and we rolled up our sleeves,” said The FY 2016 Budget becomes effective taking environmental issues and concerns The Fairfax County Public Schools re- Bulova. July 1. Community Open House Put yourself in this picture • Come Live Your Dream! Sunday, April 19, 2015, Noon – 4:00 p.m. 55+ Active Adult Community (20% between 50-54) • Arrange for a short tour of our golf course (Non-resident Memberships Available) • Meet a volunteer resident, tour the facilities, obtain information package, enjoy a relaxed environment! • Realtor and FSBO Open Houses 1–4 p.m. (Independent of Community Open House)

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2014 H. Gor- don Randall Outstanding Volunteer Kay Bransford with MCC Executive Director George Sachs.

Photo contributed McLean Community Center Names Kay Bransford 2014 Outstanding Volunteer The McLean Community Center’s (MCC) In the fall of 2013, she began working Volunteer Appreciation Reception was held as a volunteer for MCC Lifetime Learning on Sunday, March 22, in the Community Coordinator Sydney Duberstein. She has Hall. The theme was “New Orleans Jazz” helped Duberstein recruit speakers on a and center volunteers were treated to a ca- variety of subjects that are important to tered lunch by Splendid Fare and live mu- seniors including housing options, organiz- sic by The Wayne Tympanick Trio. The cen- ing the home and defining healthcare ter is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue. wishes. Bransford has also led three classes The 2014 H. Gordon Randall Outstand- herself on such topics as organizing and ing Volunteer Service award was presented protecting documents and accounts and to Kay Bransford for her contributions to assets. In addition to her work with the Center’s Lifetime Learning 50+ Pro- Duberstein, Bransford has volunteered for gram. Bransford became involved with the the Joy of Dance program at the Center Center after hearing about it through the and as an usher for The Alden. MCC Ex- McLean Community Village for All Ages ecutive Director George Sachs presented (MCVA), a community-based, volunteer- the award. managed work group that works to assist For more information on volunteer oppor- seniors and people with disabilities. tunities at the Center, call 703-790-0123, Bransford is president of MemoryBanc. TTY: 711, or visit, www.mcleancenter.org. Holocaust Remembrance

From Page 3 low for unspeakable atrocities to be com- mitted by some individuals or groups perished as well as those who survived against others. With hope, we will look at to educate future generations and rededi- strategies that have succeeded in mobiliz- cate ourselves to the history of the Holo- ing the silent bystander and raising up so- caust and its impact on the world,” said cieties to take a forceful stand against in- Chairman Sharon Bulova. justice and inhumanity,” according to JCC More than two dozens synagogues, of Northern Virginia. houses of worship and nonprofits, plus Ho- locaust survivors, youth and interfaith lead- THE EVENING is scheduled to culminate ers will join the Jewish Community Center in a community commemoration with read- of Northern Virginia Sunday, April 19 for ings, poetry, a community interfaith choir, the annual observance. recitation of the Holocaust Kaddish and the The program includes a reading of names intergenerational candle lighting and of those murdered in the Holocaust, “Unto pledges of the children and grandchildren. Every Person There is a Name,” a youth ”Many of us come to the Jewish Commu- workshop and an adult seminar on “The nity Center to read the names of individu- Psychology of Scapegoating.” als who lost their lives, who perished, who “I always try to participate in that obser- were murdered during the Holocaust,” said vance, it is one of the most powerful things Chairman Bulova. “I think it is a very pow- we do,” said Supervisor Gross. erful thing that our community does, it is “We will consider the intricacies of hu- so important, so very important not to ever man nature and social interaction that al- forget what had happened.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ April 15-21, 2015 ❖ 5 Opinion McLean

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Researchers say physical activ- tor, Center for Transformative fellowship in allergy and immunology at I one or all of the 15 Connection dents is divided into small ity can boost academic performance. Teaching and Learning and girls’ the National Institutes of Health in Newspapers, go to groups and given a task: to cross a varsity soccer coach at St. Andrew’s Bethesda, MD. She is a published author www.connectionnewspapers.com/ desert using a limited supply of tools outdoor play have often been active outside of school. Episcopal School in Potomac, Md. and has presented at national subscribe that often include a jump rope, a among the first things to be cut,” “Based on the most recent re- “Teachers need to recognize that conferences. Be the first to know – get your foam noodle or a scooter. Their mis- said Ivy Beringer, Ph.D, assistant search, the more active we can get regardless of the length of a class paper before it hits the press. sion is to devise a plan to cross the dean, early childhood education students within a day, the better period, students need to move.” • Allergy Testing • Patch Testing • Insect Venom Allergy desert without touching the sand. and substance abuse, Northern Vir- prepared they will be to concen- “Simple solutions are to have stu- Testing • Immunotherapy • Environmental and Food Complete digital replica of the print edition, including photos and ads, This classroom exercise at ginia Community College in Alex- trate on these math problems or dents move among different work- Allergies • Asthma • Allergic Rhinitis • Hives • Sinusitis delivered weekly to your Norwood School requires cohesive andria. “Based on research findings that text they need to read or that stations in class or to collaborate Dermatology & Allergy Specialists of Virginia e-mail box. collaboration, quick analytical this appears to be counterproduc- essay they need to write.” with their peers while standing skills and, most of all, creative tive to the development of the The effect is physiological as ex- up,” Whitman added. “Students 1800 Town Center Dr., Ste. 415 1715 N. George Mason Dr., Ste. 105 Questions? E-mail: goinggreen physical movement. whole child. Even when there is ercise increases one’s energy level, can recreate the movements of his- Reston, VA 20190 Arlington, VA 22205 @connection “This type of activity is so much limited time in the daily schedule increasing one’s capacity for cog- torical battles. Before an assess- www.dermspecialistsva.com newspapers.com more than who has the most points for physical activity and outdoor nitive activity. “Exercise increases ment, students can do some jump- on the scoreboard or how to kick a play, teachers can engage children blood flow to the brain and has ing jacks or stretches, which el- Phone 703-709-1492 • Fax 703-709-5111 football,” said Jane Martens, physi- in classroom activities designed to been shown to increase one’s abil- evate dopamine levels in the brain cal education coordinator at get them moving.” ity to focus,” said Beringer. and have been shown to lead to Norwood School. “It shows the di- Experts say aerobic exercise has The lessons that students learn increased academic performance. rect relationship between move- the greatest effect on academic from physical education are life- Building movement into class is ment and academic success, par- performance, and elementary long and extend beyond an el- only limited by the level of a ticularly when it comes to focus. school students benefit most from ementary school spelling test or a teacher’s willingness to be cre- Twenty minutes is long enough for being physically active. middle school science project. ative.” little ones to sit and focus on aca- “Some of the largest cognitive “In addition to promoting con- Parental involvement is critical, demics. After that they need move- benefits were linked, in order of centration in the classroom, it gives say educators, particularly in ment to refocus their attention.” importance, with mathematical children an opportunity to develop schools where physical education Martens and other educators and achievement, IQ and reading competence in using their growing is limited. For example, parents can researchers cite substantial evi- achievement, all critical compo- bodies,” said Christine Pegorraro suggest ideas for brief movement dence that physical activity can nents of the standardized testing Schull, Ph.D., professor, early child- activities that are interspersed with boost academic performance, in- movement,” said Dominique hood education, Northern Virginia academics, volunteer to lead such cluding grades and test scores. In Banville, Ph.D., director, division of Community College in Alexandria. activities or form focus groups to fact, many say the recent trend of health and human performance at “Everyone needs to learn how to brainstorm ideas to increase move- sacrificing physical education for George Mason University in run, stretch, climb, be agile and use ment. the sake of academics is counter- Fairfax. “Physical education is the rules in a group. In a fundamental “Movement is so important that productive. only subject in school specifically way, it teaches children to not be parents need to be more vocal “Unfortunately, with an in- dedicated to not only make stu- sedentary.” about it,” said Martens. “Parents creased focus on academic stan- dents move during class time, but need to be informed about what dards of learning and budget di- also to provide them with knowl- ONE SOLUTION for a lack of they’re losing when they take away lemmas, physical education and edge that will allow them to be time or space for activity is meld- physical activity and movement.”

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The two Company continually breaks down barriers and chal- committees are holding this session lenges the way people think about dance. For more infor- to look more closely into the environmental issues at the Brooks mation, visit www.aldentheatre.org. Farm property in Great Falls, which SUNDAY LITURGY SCHEDULE: DAILY EUCHARIST: is proposed to be rezoned with preschoolers, coffee and conversation Silent Comedy on the Civil War Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM Weekdays cluster development. for grownups. “Hands Up.” 7:30 p.m. McLean Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM & 8:30 AM Legos in the Library. 4 p.m. Great Drop-in Chess and Board Games. Community Center, 1234 Ingleside 1:30 PM Spanish Liturgy Saturday, 8:30 AM Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, 3:30 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Avenue, McLean. The 1926 comedy 5312 North 10th Street All Are Great Falls. Age 5-12 use provided Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. All on the Civil War “Hands Up,” starring Arlington Virginia 22205 Welcome! legos to get creative. levels and ages are welcome to play. silent movie icon Raymond Griffith. Parish Office: (703) 528-6276 The film has one of the most eye- opening endings of any era. WEDNESDAY/APRIL 15 SATURDAY/APRIL 18 PARISH WEBSITE: Arts Jam Anniversaries. 7:30 p.m. Model Trains and Thomas at Open www.rc.net/arlington/stann GMU Center for the Arts, Concert House. 1-5 p.m. Historic Vienna THURSDAY/APRIL 23 Hall, 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Train Station, 231 Dominion Road John McCutcheon. 8 p.m. The Barns Fairfax. A Flint Hill School music and NE, Vienna. See and hear model at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, dance extravaganza, at More than trolleys and steam and diesel trains Vienna. 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Philip Hosford as Professor Josef Mashkan in 1st Stage's production of “Old Wicked Songs.”

Photo by Teresa Castracane/Courtesy of 1st Stage ‘Old Wicked Songs’ at 1st Stage

erations, and of two individuals coming to terms with Masterful production to run their own personal secrets and connections to the Holocaust and the Dachau Concentration Camp. through May 3 at Tysons. Under the assured direction of Michael Chamberlin, the production is full of real passion By David Siegel given off by the two actors. Bliden and Hosford have The Connection a felt empathy throughout their entwined characters. There is a mysterious emotional spark that binds igh accolades are due for the 1st Stage them. production of “Old Wicked Songs,” a With “Old Wicked Songs,” the audience is con- Hplay powered by a heart-tugging fronted with the “sadness and joy” and humor of life premise, precise high-caliber acting, and music. Through the music direction of Walter with an evocative set and piano music from com- “Bobby” McCoy the audience basks in the lush mel- poser Robert Schumann that opens anyone’s heart ancholy sounds of Schumann’s music like patrons at to tenderness. And all as two char- a dazzling private piano recital. acters are fraught with personal The music becomes a third very demons and the turmoil of the Ho- Where and When key actor in the show’s proceed- locaust. 1st Stage performs “Old Wicked ings. “Old Wicked Songs” by Jon Songs” at 1524 Spring Hill Road, The technical design elements Tysons. Performances through May 3. Marans was nominated for a Performances are Fridays at 8 p.m., Sat- start with a gorgeous set devised Pulitzer Prize in 1996 and has urdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and by Kathryn Kawecki. The audience been staged not only in the United Sundays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are nearly surrounds the stage, provid- $23 - $28. Student and military tickets States but across Europe. How- are $15. Tickets online at ing intimacy with the close-by ac- ever, it has been rarely produced www.1stStageTysons.org or by calling tors. The set is wonderfully de- in the D.C. metropolitan area. the 1st Stage box office at 703-854-1856. tailed; one can almost smell the The play is set in Vienna, Aus- oiled wood of the furniture. The tria in the mid-1980s. An American piano student; a costuming, also by Kawecki, gives the two charac- rather brash, tense 20-something piano prodigy, ters a visual sense of who they are whether a con- Stephen Hoffman (Aaron Bliden well-tuned to re- stricting tie for Hoffman, or casual attire for Mashan. sentment) arrives at the music studio of a seemingly Lighting design by Brian Allard and sound design by over-the-hill, eccentric, music Professor Mashkan (a Kenny Neal add changing sunlight and the sounds charming, wise-cracking Philip Hosford). Bliden has of nature, along with trembles from darkness inside hit a creative wall and can’t play in public anymore. the sounds of train box cars. “Old Wicked Songs” explores their relationship; as “Old Wicked Songs” is a fascinating journey for teacher and student, as two men of different gen- both the characters and audience.

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Free Estimates 703-999-2928 Visit our website: www.twopoorteachers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ April 15-21, 2015 ❖ 11 Sports McLean Gymnastics: Remarkable Season The Board of Supervisors honored McLean High School’s girls gymnastics team for winning the Virginia High School League 6A state championship, the team’s first. “Congratulations on an extraordinary ac- complishment. I realize this is the first time McLean High School has won the state championship. Is that correct?” said Super- visor Foust. “We’re going to do it again next year, is that also correct?” asked Supervisor Foust. Photo contributed The entire team school stood with their coach, Courtney Lesson, before the Board on Tuesday, April 7 in Fairfax. “Not only are they great competitors, but they are truly supportive of one another,” said Lesson. “They have a great work ethic and team spirit.” Fairfax County Board of Supervisors honored McLean High School’s girls gymnastics team on Lesson thanked the McLean community, Tuesday, April 7. parents, friends, families and the McLean High School administration, including Dr. year,” said Lesson. “And thank you for hav- plishment that makes us very proud. What Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School Ellen Riley, principal; Jim Patrick, director ing us here today.” really makes us most proud is the quality students sang for the Board. of student activities; Fernando Belli, assis- “We love bringing you before the Board of students we have at McLean High school “Feel free at any time to sing your school tant director of student activities. for a number of reasons,” said Foust. “First, and the wonderful wonderful student ath- song,” said Supervisor Jeff McKay. “Great job ladies. I’m so proud of you on obviously, is recognition for winning a state letes that you all are.” everything you have accomplished this championship, that’s an amazing accom- The team was congratulated just after — Ken Moore Langley Swim and Dive Honored at Board

heriff Stacey Kincaid gave Langley appeared before the Board of Supervisors High School Girls Swim and Dive for their recognition; three were at school Steam an extra splash of praise Tues- and one was swimming at the Olympic day, April 7 while the Board of Su- training center. pervisors were recognizing the team for “They are a fantastic and phenomenal winning the VHSL 6A state championship group of young ladies,” he said. “As a team this past winter, the sixth time in the school’s we were able to win those titles, so it really history. speaks how this group of young women “Are you a swimmer?” Supervisor John competes, not as individuals but really com- Foust said, as he looked up to see Kincaid petes as a team and supports each other. standing with the Langley swimmers. We are all so very proud of their accom- “I was a swimmer, but I did not swim for plishments.” Langley High School,” said Kincaid. “I did Their recognition followed Mount Vernon play softball for Langley High School so I Woods Elementary School students who just wanted to come up and support my sang the school song at a recognition for alma matter and I’m very proud of these the school’s 50th anniversary. women. Jackson said as he waited for his team to “This is a great time to celebrate so I cel- Photo contributed be honored, he asked the Sheriff if there is ebrate with them,” she said. Fairfax County Board of Supervisors honored Langley High School’s girls a Langley School song. “Well, we’re very proud of you. A Lan- swim and dive team on Tuesday, April 7. “We have no idea if there is a Langley gley High School student who is the first school song, but we are going to find out female Sheriff in the county in 272 years,” proud he was of them. “I will always bet on “Thank you very much for this recogni- about that,” said Jackson. Foust said. you because it is your sixth state champi- tion,” said coach Ryan Jackson. Four of the Foust told the swim and dive team how onship and that is really amazing.” students on the state championship team — Ken Moore

Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Meaghan O’Reilly McLean Boys’ and the McLean The McLean girls’ soccer team boys’ soccer Lax Improves remained unde- team dropped feated with a 2-1 to 2-3 with a 3- to 6-0 victory at South 2 loss to South The McLean boys’ lacrosse team County on Monday. County on improved to 6-0 with a 7-6 triple- The victory im- Monday. The overtime victory over Stone Bridge proved the High- Highlanders on April 9. landers’ record to will host The Highlanders faced Yorktown 4-0-2. McLean will Thomas on Tuesday, after The Connection’s travel to face Jefferson at 7 deadline. McLean will travel to Thomas Jefferson p.m. on Friday, face Thomas Jefferson at 7:15 p.m. at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 17. on Thursday, April 16. April 17.

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Sophomore Jessica Taylor, 15, and junior John Bucy, 17, rehearse their lines during rehearsal for Langley High School’s “Book of Days,” running April 23 to 25 at Hunter Woods Elementary School in Reston.

Photos by Abigail Constantino/The Connection Langley High School’s ‘Book of Days’ Shakes Small-Town Morality Performance in Reston while high school venue undergoes repairs.

Abigail Constantino The Connection SPECIAL CONNECTIONS CALENDAR angley High School’s spring production of Advertising Deadlines are the previous Thursday unless noted. Lanford Wilson’s “Book of Days” will run Lon April 23-25 at Hunter Woods Elemen- APRIL tary School in Reston. The show must go 4/29/2015...... A+ Camps & Schools Pullout on even while Langley is undergoing major renova- 4/29/2015...Mother’s Day Celebrations, Dining & Gifts I tions. The cast had their first practice in the venue for 4/29/2015...... Spring Outlook 2015 the first time on Saturday, April 11. “We’ve been prac- MAY ticing in school but this is actually the first time we’ve been here,” said sophomore Jamie Goodson, 16, who 5/6/2015...... McLean Day Pullout plays the lead character Ruth Hoch. 5/6/2015...... Mother’s Day Dining & Gifts II Goodson said she sees a lot of similarities between 5/6/2015...... Wellbeing her character and herself. “She’s outspoken, not re- Mother’s Day is May 10 served, says whatever’s on her mind,” she said. Be- cause of the play within the play, Goodson is also 5/13/2015...... HomeLifeStyle playing Joan of Arc. “We read scenes from Joan of 5/20/2015..A+ Camps & Schools, Proms, Summer Planning Arc,” she said, to prepare for the role and get into Sophomore Jamie Goodson, 16, plays the Memorial Day is May 25 the character. lead character Ruth in Langley High 5/27/2015...... Summer Fun, Food, Arts & Entertainment Sophomores Sam Kit, 16, and Kanishk Singh, 16, School’s “Book of Days,” running April 23 share the role of Earl Hill, a “low-life, poor guy,” said to 25 at Hunter Woods Elementary School JUNE Singh, whom Ruth suspects of foul play when Walt in Reston. 6/3/2015...... Wellbeing Bates, played by senior Liam Nimick, the owner of 6/10/2015...... Father’s Day Dining & Gifts the cheese plant in the small town of Dublin, Mo., is “physicalizing the scene.” found dead. “Book of Days” was written in 2000 by Pulitzer 6/10/2015...... HomeLifeStyle Singh and Kit both said that they are nothing like Prize winning playwright Lanford Wilson. The mys- E-mail [email protected] for more information. their character, whom they described as secluded, tery of Walt Bates’ death and the dogged persistence both emotionally and physically. “You just have to of main character Ruth Hoch, along with the resi- find that element within yourself,” said Singh. “I re- dents of the small town, hold a mirror on the values Award- ally had to search myself for this role,” added Kit. of the tight-knit community. “The play shakes up Winning Newspapers & Online Under the direction of Valerie Karasek, the cast also small-town values, it takes on its morality,” said 703-778-9431 utilized techniques that allowed them to truly get Karasek. “Can we accept truth if it’s uncomfortable www.ConnectionNewspapers.com into their characters. John Bucy, 17, and Sivan and if it shakes our values?” she said. Reaching Suburban Washington’s Leading Households Tretiak, 15, spent a part of the rehearsal play fight- “Book of Days” will run April 23 to 25 at Hunter • Alexandria Gazette Packet • Fairfax Connection • Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ing. There is no actual fight scene in the production Woods Elementary School, 2401 Colts Neck Road, • Arlington Connection • Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection • Potomac Almanac • Burke Connection • Great Falls Connection • Reston Connection but Karasek had the boys run their lines while pre- Reston. For more information, go to http:// • Centre View • McLean Connection • Springfield Connection tending to be engaged in a fistfight, in what she calls www.saxon-stage.com/. • Chantilly Connection • Mount Vernon Gazette • Vienna/Oakton Connection www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ April 15-21, 2015 ❖ 13 Home & Garden 703-778-9411 Zone 6: • Arlington • Great Falls Home & Garden Zone 6 Ad Deadline: • McLean • Vienna/Oakton connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Monday Noon

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Still, living with PUBLIC NOTICE This marks the 16 year of the program, date of the first of two required 30 days from the publishing cancer is hardly the stuff of which dreams newspaper legal notices. date of the first of two required which helps further a key component of the AT&T proposes a modification to an existing facility with tip objections should be regis- newspaper legal notices. are made; more likely, they’re night- heights of 167 feet on a building at 2625 Jefferson Davis High- U.Va. student experience: hands-on re- tered at www.abc.virginia.gov objections should be regis- way in Arlington, VA (National Airport). In accordance with fed- mares. And though living is its own or 800-552-3200. tered at www.abc.virginia.gov search. eral regulation 47CFR 1.1307, the NEPA and the ACHP 36 or 800-552-3200. reward, for a cancer patient/survivor, it’s CFR 800, parties interested in submitting comments The research awards support students not a given; you sort of have to take it. or questions regarding any potential effects of the proposed fa- who present detailed plans for projects that cility on Historic Properties may do so by contacting Scott Horn To say that “living with cancer” – 21 Announcements 21 Announcements (856-809-1202, [email protected]) at ACER As- have been endorsed by a faculty mentor. 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The HDI for a Mixed Beverage Caterer above establishment is apply- there are no guarantees that you’ll survive search Award winners and their research Limited license to sell or man- ing to the VIRGINIA DEPART- COMPUTER SOLUTIONS MENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEV- the trip/ordeal; and unlike the ride at the topics include ufacture alcoholic beverages. JENNIFER SMITH ❖ Serving the Area Since 1995 Brian Varani, member ERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for amusement park, it’s unlikely you’ll want ❖ Pasha Davoudian, 21, of McLean, NOTE: Objections to the issu- a Beer and Wine On Premises ➣ Speed Up Slow ance of this license must be license to sell or manufacture to go on again. For cancer patients, being a third-year neuroscience major, who is re- submitted to ABC no later that alcoholic beverages. 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It’s more cation in vascular networks. of the premature finish that you worry Four Fairfax County Public Schools Newspapers & Online about. Immediately, your outlook on life changes. Whatever plans/expectations (FCPS) students have won national CLASSIFIED awards in the 2015 Scholastic Writ- DEADLINES you may have had for a long life may Zones 1, 5, 6...... Mon @ noon have to be modified. I had a modest plan, ing Awards Competition. Sixteen FCPS Zones 2, 3, 4...... Tues @ noon more like a presumption: that I would live students won regional Gold Key awards, E-mail ad with zone choices to: classified@connection and 29 students won regional Silver Key newspapers.com or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 into my mid eighties, as both my parents had. Learning at age 54 and a half that awards. EMPLOYMENT ❖ DEADLINES my presumption turns out to be an Olivia Dabich of Marshall High School Zones 1, 5, 6...... Mon @ noon assumption I shouldn’t have made, is for Flash Fiction, “A Defector and Family’s Zones 2, 3, 4...... Tues @ noon unsettling to say the least, and extremely Guide to the Aftermath of Defection from E-mail ad with zone choices to: classified@connection disappointing to soften the most. Finding North Korea.” Dabich won a Gold Key award newspapers.com or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 a level, a mechanism, a rationalization, a for this entry in the regional competition. ZONES sense of purpose in the midst of such a Zone 1: The Reston Connection Zone 4: Centre View North ❖ Peiqi Wang of Carson Middle School The Oak Hill/Herndon Connection Centre View South devastating change of plans is the axis on Zone 2: The Springfield Connection Zone 5: The Potomac Almanac for Critical Essay, “A False Dichotomy: Pri- The Burke Connection Zone 6: The Arlington Connection which your life – with its cancer-related The Fairfax Connection The Vienna/Oakton vacy and Security in the Digital Age.” Wang The Fairfax Station/Clifton/ Connection fits and starts – twists and turns. won a Gold Key award for this entry in the Lorton Connection The McLean Connection As difficult as this challenge is, it is par- Zone 3: The Alexandria Gazette Packet The Great Falls regional competition. The Mount Vernon Gazette Connection ticularly difficult during the weeks leading National Silver Medal award winners up to your CT Scan and the days follow- 26 Antiques 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements were: ing, until your appointment with your ❖ oncologist when the results are finally dis- Mei Baek of Thomas Jefferson High We pay top $ for STERLING, School for Science and Technology MEN'S WATCHES, cussed. Then you’ll know where you JEWELRY, COSTUME (TJHSST) for Poetry, “Grandmother.” Baek JEWELRY, FURNITURE, stand or whether you should be sitting; PAINTINGS AND CLOCKS. whether your life hangs in the balance or won a Gold Key award for this entry in the Schefer Antiques regional competition. 703-241-0790 whether the balance is completely out of [email protected] whack. It’s rare that you’ll be pardoned; ❖ Samiksha Kale of Kilmer Middle School realistically speaking, all you can hope for for Poetry, “3-2-1 Fun, My Spark of Inspira- is lighter duty. But that’s the problem, tion, The Jewel of India, Wretched Soul.” The biggest there’s nothing light about it. It’s all heavy Kale won a Gold Key award for this entry things are and often very unpredictable. And there’s in the regional competition. always the very little that’s amusing about it. And Regional Gold Key award winners are: easiest to do unlike a roller coaster which has a begin- ❖ Colleen Flanagan of Herndon High ning and an end with a middle to die for, School for Poetry. because there is cancer’s beginning, middle and end is all ❖ Olivia Dabich of Marshall High School no competition. to die for. for Short Story and Poetry. Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for ❖ -William Van Horne The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. Tara Abrishami of TJHSST for Poetry. ❖ Suzie Bae of TJHSST for Personal Es- say-Memoir. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ April 15-21, 2015 ❖ 15 16 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ April 15-21, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com