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Photo by Steve Hibbard/The Connection online at www.connectionnewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comJune 27—July 3, 2013 Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ June 27-July 3, 2013 ❖ 1 Thank you to the 2013 LBSS PTSA All Night Grad Party Supporters! The Lake Braddock Senior Class of 2013 and their families would like to thank the following businesses, organizations and individuals for their support of the PTSA sponsored alcohol and drug free All Night Graduation Celebration which was held on June 19th, 2013, at the Audrey Moore RECenter at Wakefield Park. We are grateful for their generous contributions and commitment to the young people of our community. Please support these organizations that invest in the success of Lake Braddock Secondary School.

Corporate Level ($500 Plus) Burke Athletic Club Tom & Cathy Wimer CCI Screen Printing Burke Lions Club Carol Wooddell, DDS Fairfax County Fire & Rescue – Burke HOA Woodhirst HOA Burke Church of the Nativity Fairfax County Park Authority Sherif Elhday, DDS, MS, PC Purple Level ($50-99) Hard Times Café – Fairfax Ellis Orthodontics American & Siding JCC of Northern Virginia Flowers ‘n’ Ferns Steve & Kathy Antonides George Mason University Jill’s Designs The Bike Lane Glory Days – Burke JK Enterprise Landscape Supply The Car Connection Gyuricza & Hartman Family South Run Regency HOA Clyde’s Restaurant Group & Cosmetic Dentistry Kay Jennings Springfield Toyota Delta Resources, Inc Friends of Pat Herrity KC Automotive, Inc El Pueblo, LLC Bruin Level ($250-499) Eileen Filler-Corn for Delegate Austin Grill – West Springfield Kilroy’s Kings Dominion Edward & Monique Fortunato Burke Sporting Goods Knights of Columbus Danielle & Jeffrey Hogan Burke Veterinary Clinic Council 8600 Hunan West Chick-fil-A – Fair Oaks Mall Lakepoint Community Council Krispy Kreme – Alexandria Chipotle – Burke Centre Parkway Timothy & Pamela Lincoln Susana Raygada, DMD, PC The Container Store Laurence Murphy, MD Ryan Enterprises, Inc Kohl’s – Burke Centre Parkway & Stacy Staats, MD White Oaks Elementary PTA Nail A La Mode Paisano’s – Burke Redman Fleet Services Andrew & Eileen Patterson Friends of the Class of 2013 Ryder Trucks Red, Hot & Blue – Fairfax Saxby’s Coffee – University Mall ($1-49) Robert Rudison & Carla Mitchell Big Bite Pizza - Burke Kimberly B. Seivers Scot Engineering Properties, Inc. Express Stop - Burke Subway – Huntsman Square Robert Shaw & Denise Great American Restaurants Swiss Bakery – Ravensworth Taylor-Shaw Joseph M. Gruberg, DMD United Rentals Shock Management, LLC Lifetouch Village Veterinary Clinic Trader Joe’s United Prevention Coalition Marsden for Senate Gold Level ($100-249) of Fairfax County Potomac Nationals All American Driving School Virginia Eye Care Center Preferred Travel, Inc Robert Argentieri, DDS Washington Gas Employees Shoppers Food Warehouse Bracken Opticians Association Roger F. Vorcheimer, DDS

We’d like to thank the faculty and staff of LBSS and especially, the LBSS PTSA for support of our All Night Graduation Celebration. A huge thank you to our volunteers: the parents, friends and relatives of the Classes of 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. We would also like to extend a special thank you to the Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department and the Fairfax County Police for their vital presence at our party. Finally, we’d like to thank the staff of the Audrey Moore RECenter for all their help in making the night run smoothly. Make plans now to support our 2014 party on June 23rd, 2014. Also, mark your calendar for our mulch sale March 29th and 30th, 2014.

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A construction worker frames the second story of a Oakton East, a Stanley Martin townhome development, is billed as a “downsizer’s townhome in Pulte’s MetroWest development, a new dream." The 35 “large, luxury townhomes" begin at $700,000 for 2,700 to 3,800 square Fairfax infill development of 50 that includes feet of finished living space. On Friday, construction crews began work early on the luxury condos and townhomes in the $550,000 to development, which is almost sold out. For more information, go to $800,000 range. For more information, go to www.stanleymartin.com. www.pulte.com/communities/va/fairfax/metrowest. Housing’s Roaring Rebound?

Buoyed by low mortgage rates, low regional un- Pent-up demand creates employment, growth in the number of households seller’s market for Northern and rising consumer confidence, the residential real- estate market in Fairfax County and the rest of North- Virginia real estate. ern Virginia has rebounded in a big way. Unlike the last five years, demand is up and sup- By Victoria Ross ply is down. In fact, in some particularly desirable The Connection Newspapers neighborhoods, the transition from a buyer’s market to a seller’s market is all but complete. n February, Patricia Stack, a broker with Call it the new “reality in realty." Weichert Realtors, held an open for a “There is an oversupply of buyers and less inven- I single-family for sale in Vienna just tory right now in the market," said Anil Khanna, a listed for $739,000. Within three hours, more real estate broker with Champion Homes Realty in than 70 people toured the home. Chantilly. “I have seen it to be a seller’s “The home went under contract sub- Real Estate Focus market based on the number of offers I stantially above list price," Stack said. Summer 2013 have seen with the properties that I have “2013 has started with a bang in North- bid on for buyers." ern Virginia real estate. In fact, it ap- Khanna added that low interest rates pears to be a market more like 2005-2006 than any- are beginning to rise, and that has created a sense of thing we’ve seen since," Stack said. urgency with buyers. “Buyers seem finally to be realizing that prices have According to Freddie Mac, the rate for a 30-year, bottomed out and the current combination of low conventional, fixed-rate mortgage rose to 3.54 per- prices and historically low interest rates will likely cent in May from 3.45 percent in April. not be repeated in our lifetimes," Stack said. “Many buyers are trying to purchase something this Local developer John Sekas created Oakcrest Farms, an Alison Sherman, an agent with Keller-Williams in year rather than next, due to the anticipated increase “ensemble of seven high-end single-family homes selling McLean, is seeing the same trend. In the spring, she in interest rates," Khanna said. for more than $1.5 million with at least 5,000 square sold a home in Vienna in three days with multiple Despite some similarities to the boom period in feet." The development is embedded in the original offers. housing nearly a decade ago, market conditions that Oakcrest Farms community, which has 54 colonial-style The 5- Colonial, built in 1976 on Ferol led to the housing bust are vastly different, accord- homes built in the 1980s. Located off Hunter Mill Road Drive, listed for just under $1 million, and sold ing to national housing experts. between Vale Road and Route 123, the development has $132,000 above list price. “The boom period was marked by easy credit and sold four of the seven homes, which feature gourmet “It’s a great time to sell your home. Statistics show overbuilding, but today we have tight mortgage , stone and two-story family , the average sales price is up and the average days credit and widespread shortages of homes for sale," and optional media rooms. For more information, go to See Demand, Page 10 on market are down," Sherman said. www.sekashomes.com. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ June 27-July 3, 2013 ❖ 3 Area Roundups

plan for where Metrorail should be County Government Center. . The next steps in the will taurants will attempt to break the Countywide extended, where light-rail systems There’ll be an open-house format be to respond to the commentary world record for the largest num- Transit Network are appropriate, and where dedi- from 6-9 p.m., with a 20-minute received on the proposed concept, ber of people dressed as cows. As cated lanes that allow buses to presentation at 7 p.m. consider and incorporate potential part of the world record attempt Study move faster could go. The study The public meeting will present revisions and develop final study that begins at 10 a.m., the restau- will also recommend how the sys- preliminary recommendations for recommendations this fall. rants are asking all participants to The Fairfax County Department tem can be phased in and funded the HQTN corridors and describe bring a nonperishable food item of Transportation is conducting over time. the network’s benefits for the for donation to the Capital Area the Countywide Transit Network The public is invited to partici- county and its residents. For more Chick-fil-A Seeks Food Bank. Study to determine the type of pate in the study’s third public information, see The official count will begin at transit systems needed to accom- People to Dress meeting and to discuss www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot/ 11 a.m. To be “counted” as a cow, modate forecasted growth the proposed High Quality Tran- 2050transitstudy and join the con- each participant must wear a one- throughout the county over the As Cows sit Network (HQTN) concept. It’s versation online via the IdeaScale next several decades. The study On Tuesday, July 2, at George slated for Wednesday, July 10, in discussion board at has developed a proposed concept Mason University’s field house, the rooms 4 and 5 of the Fairfax www.fairfaxcountydot.ideascale.com/ See Roundups, Page 7 Northern Virginia Chick-fil-A res-

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n hopes of encourag- Iing people to adopt cats and kittens, the Fairfax County Animal Shelter has designated July as “Extravacatza.” Adoptive families will re- ceive half-off adoption fees, plus free spay and neuter, on cats and kit- tens. Senior cat adopters will receive gift bags. The shelter is at 4500 Two Locations 5 great nights West Ox Road in Fairfax; on Wednesdays, it’s open until 9 p.m. for evening adoptions. People already Burke Dates Woodbridge/Occoquan Dates owning cats may come and receive advice on Sat- Thursday July 11th @7PM Sunday June 30th @5PM urdays, July 6, 13, 20 and 27, from a shelter cat ex- Tuesday July 23rd @ 7PM Wednesday July 10th @7PM pert. They may also learn Wednesday July 24th @7PM proper cat-handling tech- niques and, on July 18, there’s a social hour to talk Burke Racquet and Swim Club Kid’s Choice/Occoquan about helping cats in 6001 Burke Commons Road 13000 Sport and Health Drive Fairfax County. Burke, VA 22015 Woodbridge, VA 22192 For all July shelter events and classes, visit http:// Swimmers should be prepared to swim. Bring goggles and Suit. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ calendar/ FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 703-250-1299 ShowCalendar.aspx. A playful kitten.

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Danny Meier meets with a group of sophomores at lunch- Danny Meier and some students in Robinson’s front time. . Danny Meier at his desk. Meier Reflects on His Decade at Robinson wanting to be a principal, but I knew I So not surprisingly, one of his most mean- scoreboards, murals and a clock tower Search continues for wanted to work with kids,” he said. “My ingful honors came from the Fairfax Fed- that plays songs and chimes the hours. He school’s new principal. father always said, ‘Do something you love.’ eration of Teachers, which rated him a top said they were to give “a sense of place and And in 35 years in education, I’ve never had principal for five years. And in May 2012, pride” to the school. By Bonnie Hobbs a day when I didn’t want to go to work. I the U.S. News & World Report named “But the most important thing a principal The Connection stayed here five years beyond when I could Robinson one of the top 100 high schools does is to hire the best and brightest teach- have retired because I loved it so much.” in America and in the top five in Virginia. ers,” said Meier. “We have a wonderful fac- obinson Secondary School still Calling it “a blessing to work with our Still, what Meier’s proudest of, he said, is ulty and that’s what makes a great school.” hasn’t found a new principal— nation’s youth and to touch the next gen- “the climate of our school—a culture of He also passed on sage advice to the students. Rbut then, Danny Meier is a hard eration,” Meier said the greatest gift a confidence. The kids, teachers and parents At a recent lunch meeting, he told them, act to follow. He retired recently former educator, counselor or coach can love it so much. If the students see us laugh- “If the good kids step forward when the after serving 29 years with FCPS, the last receive is when former students tell them ing and having a good time, so do they. So knuckleheads are doing something wrong, 10 as Robinson’s leader. he or she made a difference in their lives. I looked for opportunities to get involved we don’t have to make rules that inconve- “I’m proud of what we’ve done for the past “Many of them have done this to me and with the kids and have fun. We have a lot nience all of you. It’s being a good citizen 10 years,” he said. “But Robinson was an it’s great,” he said. of school pride and spirit, and Robinson is and it makes the school atmosphere better outstanding school when I got here. So I’ve “I tell teachers it’s not important that stu- the hub of this community.” for all of us.” had an opportunity to polish this jewel and, dents like us now,” said Meier. “It’s impor- With nearly 4,000 students—2,700 in the Meier said it’s exhilarating leading such a hopefully, enhance it.” tant that they respect us, 10-15 years from secondary school and 1,200 in the middle large school, but it’s also “like having a wild “I’ve tried to bring the talents and skills I now. Students remember the teachers who school—Robinson is one of the largest animal as a pet. You may think you have it have to make it even better,” continued challenged them.” schools in Virginia. But Meier did his best tamed, but things can happen at any time, Meier. “And that’ll be the challenge to the to get to know as many of the students as so you always have to be prepared and never next principal—to make it one of the best BEFORE COMING TO ROBINSON, he he could. He visited classrooms and kept in let your guard down.” He also believes in schools in the world.” was director of student services and assis- touch via Twitter, his blog on the school’s helping students learn from their mistakes He and his wife Annie, a secretary in the tant principal at Herndon High, plus prin- website and Robinson’s daily TV program. “so they won’t make even bigger ones later.” superintendent’s office, live in Fairfax Sta- cipal of Rocky Run Middle School. He was He also attended all the school events and tion and have four children. Mike, 24, a West also head football coach at three different held regular, informal lunch meetings with MOST SATISFYING, he said, was “the Point grad, is an Army second lieutenant at high schools, coaching three teams to Vir- different groups of students to hear their outpouring of affection from students, fac- Fort Sill, Okla.; Timmy, 22, and Joe, 20, are ginia state championships. concerns. “It’s not unlike being mayor of a ulty and staff since I announced my retire- both cadets at West Point; and Mary, 18, just “When I left coaching, I realized it was small town,” he said. “You’ve got to get to ment. It’s been heartwarming to see that graduated from Robinson and, after college, my time to give back to teachers the sup- know your constituents and stakeholders.” I’ve connected with them and made a dif- plans to pursue a career in music. port of principals I’d trusted and admired While Meier was at Robinson, the school ference and they appreciate it. I feel like There have only been five principals in for 20 years,” explained Meier. “And to be a grounds were enhanced with avenue ban- I’m leaving Robinson better than I found it; Robinson’s 42 years, and Meier’s proud to good principal, you have to remember what ners on light poles, new stadium entrances, I tell the seventh graders to do that, and have been among them. “I didn’t grow up it’s like to be a good teacher.” gardens, a Robinson Ram statue, new I’ve tried doing it throughout my career.” Meier: ‘A Supporter, Leader and Listener’ By Bonnie Hobbs around,” she said, “He’s fair, and it’s been Melissa Brady is the Science Department He can spend more time with his family, The Connection both wonderful and inspirational to watch chairman of Robinson Middle School and and I know how important that is to him.” someone work who loved his job as much teaches seventh grade science. She’s also “This place will never be the same lthough Danny Meier’s now re- as he did. He loved the kids so much and known Meier for 10 years and said he has a [without him as principal], but he has Atired as Robinson’s principal, he always made a point of guiding, encourag- leadership quality that’s “truly unique. He taught many of us great things,” said left his mark on the school and ing and supporting them.” really listens to his faculty. He uses humor to Brady. “Now that he will be the head foot- his colleagues say he led it well. Social studies teacher Hernan Ruiz put people at ease and respect to make them ball coach, I am excited to have him “He’s a great leader because he’s quick teaches world history and IB cultural an- feel important. He makes rational decisions around.” at evaluating situations and has the back- thropology and has known Meier since he that benefit kids and he empowers his staff Cluster VI Assistant Superintendent Leslie ground to make logical decisions,” said came to Robinson a decade ago. Ruiz said members to be the best in their fields.” Butz said Meier “made this huge school school administrative assistant Sue many things made Meier such a good prin- Admitting she was initially upset when she personable through his visibility through- Henderson. “It’s also a great loss because cipal, but “the top reason is that Dan cre- heard Meier was retiring, Brady said he’s out the campus.” While sad to lose him as I’ll miss him as a friend.” ated an environment where everyone felt given a large chunk of his life to Robinson Robinson’s leader, she said, “We’re happy Calling Meier a “fun person to have valued and part of a family.” and “it’s now his time to do what he wants. he can enjoy the next phase of his life.”

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Letters to the Editor Jon Roetman Sports Editor 703-778-9410 dedicated to helping vulnerable from a variety of organizations Arlington, Manassas and Manassas [email protected] Foster Care families and children. Each year, and agencies, including FEMA, Park and Prince William County. @jonroetman Training Offered NVFS helps nearly 30,000 people NOAA, Virginia Task Force-1 (TF- Montgomery County and Prince find safe and stable housing, chil- 1), and the National Association George County team members will ADVERTISING: For advertising information This July dren and youth services, afford- for Search & Rescue. Topics will be attending and other Maryland e-mail: able health care, workforce devel- include Stress and Trauma Man- CERTs as far away as Baltimore are [email protected] To the Editor: opment programs and emergency agement for First Responders, Pet expected. The District of Colum- Every day, children come into Steve Hogan services through a variety of com- First Aid, WMD & IED threat pic- bia is sending representatives from Display Advertising, 703-778-9418 the foster care system and need a munity-funded programs and ture, Communications during a their team in addition to [email protected] temporary home. To ease the bur- initiatives. NVFS is an innova- disaster, People with disabilities Georgetown University, American of moving and change, foster Andrea Smith tor of efficient and comprehensive and disasters, Search and Rescue, University and Gallaudet Univer- Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 care programs make it a priority [email protected] service methods, and has been rec- Wilderness First Aid, Hazmat, and sity CERT team members. to place children within their own ognized nationally for its effective- how to conduct Windshield Sur- If you are interested in partici- Debbie Funk school system. With this goal in ness in creating sustained finan- veys. pating at CERTCon as an actor vic- National Sales mind, Northern Virginia Family 703-778-9444 cial and social independence for Sunday, June 30, will feature a tim or a rescuer, visit http:// [email protected] Service (NVFS) is recruiting adults its clients. hands-on drill at the former Lorton certcon2013.eventbrite.com, to from every community in North- reformatory which is now used as register. Editor & Publisher ern Virginia to participate in its Jacqueline Pujol a disaster training site. This exer- To contact any of the Fairfax Mary Kimm next foster parent training, July 703-778-9433 Oakton cise will give the participants an County CERT leadership, send the 13, 20 and 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at [email protected] opportunity to sharpen and ad- email directly to @MaryKimm the NVFS office in Oakton. Coffee vance their skills and work to- [email protected]. and a light lunch will be provided. Executive Vice President Train To Help gether as a multijurisdictional Jerry Vernon The training is the first step into team. Mike Piccione [email protected] becoming a certified foster parent, In Emergencies CERT members go through 36 Fairfax County CERT team and is also required for families Editor in Chief To the Editor: hours of training at their local Fire Steven Mauren interested in providing short-term Managing Editor The National Capital Region’s and Rescue academies. Training weekend foster care. Trainees will Kemal Kurspahic 3rd annual Community Emer- provides a basic understanding of Photography: learn about the foster care system; gency Response Team (CERT) fire suppression, search and res- Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, how NVFS supports foster parents, Convention, hosted by the Fairfax Craig Sterbutzel cue, disaster medical operations Write Art/Design: including round-the-clock access County CERT Team, will take place Laurence Foong, John Heinly and team organization. The Connection welcomes views to case managers; and best prac- Production Manager: June 28-29 at the Northern Vir- The CERT program began in on any public issue. tices in foster care. Families must Jean Card ginia Community College, 1985 in Los Angeles, Calif., after The deadline for all material is Geovani Flores complete a home study, and fos- noon Friday. Letters must be Annandale Campus. recognizing that large-scale disas- ter parents must be at least 21 signed. Include home address Special Assistant to the Publisher CERTCon 2013 is a two-day ters overwhelmed emergency re- Jeanne Theismann years old. and home and business seminar/functional exercise that sponse teams. Through FEMA numbers. 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8 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ June 27-July 3, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News THIS IS “PETER” Peter is a very inquisitive, friendly rabbit! He Tuberculosis Clinic Set Up loves to be petted and explore and play and is very At Lee High School gentle! Come meet this special ollowing reports that as als from the same school were di- current contact investigation. boy today! F many as 430 students and agnosed with active TB disease in About one third of the world’s faculty at Robert E. Lee June of this year. population has latent TB infection, High School could have been ex- Each year, the Health Depart- which means they have been in- posed to tuberculosis, Fairfax ment identifies about 90 people fected by the TB germs but do not HUMANE SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY County Health Department offi- who have active TB disease. feel sick or have any symptoms Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3 • 703-385-PETS cials set up a special clinic on Fri- However, because these two and cannot spread the germs to Adoptions: By appointment only. • www.hsfc.org day, June 21, to provide testing new cases occurred in the same others. People who have latent TB and information on the infectious school, the Health Department infection and do not receive treat- disease. decided to reopen the December ment are at risk of becoming ill Three people within the Lee case. All three cases are being re- with active TB disease, which is High School community have been viewed together to determine if highly contagious. identified as having active TB. One there is any association between For this reason, the Fairfax person was diagnosed in Decem- them. County Health Department ber 2012, and two were diagnosed On June 17, letters were mailed strongly encourages individuals in June. to all Robert E. Lee High School who have latent TB infection to “Currently, the Health Depart- students and faculty informing take preventative treatment. TB is ment has asked approximately 430 them of the Health Department’s preventable and curable if all pre- people who have been identified TB investigation. scribed medications are taken 703-323-1188 as potentially exposed to individu- Health officials emphasized that properly. als with active TB disease in the community members who have Symptoms of active TB disease school to get tested at special clin- attended graduation celebrations include a bad cough that lasts The Heat Is On ics being held in the high school and other events involving Robert three weeks or longer; pain in the June 21 and June 24-28,” said E. Lee High School students and chest; coughing up blood or spu- For Summer Savings! Glen Barbour, the Health faculty do not meet the exposure tum; weakness or fatigue; weight Department’s public information criteria and therefore do not need loss; no appetite; chills; fever; and Huge Selection of Annuals in Stock officer. to be tested. There is no ongoing sweating at night. To learn more “These 430 individuals are be- risk of exposure to TB at Robert E. about TB visit www.cdc.gov/tb. 50% OFF Market Packs: Reg. $2.49, Now $1.25! —Victoria Ross ing tested at this special clinic be- Lee High School as a result of the While Supplies Last cause they met the time and prox- imity TB exposure criteria that the Health Department is using in this investigation,” he said. Only those Robert E. Lee High School individuals who received a letter from the Health Department need to attend the special clinics at the school. According to Fairfax County health officials, families who re- ceived a letter from the Health Department should call 703-267- 3511, TTY 711 to make an ap- pointment. Families who have questions about the investigation or the disease should call the same $ 00 number for information. 5 OFF 20% OFF Individuals who did not receive a letter from the Health Depart- Any Hanging Basket All Pottery & Statuary No limit. Not valid with any other offers. 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Not valid on sale items or landscape with active TB disease. The first design services. Sale runs 6/28/13 through 7/7/13. individual was diagnosed in De- cember 2012 and an investigation 9401 Burke Road • Open Mon-Sat. 8-8, Sun 8-7 was initiated and completed at that time. Two additional individu- www.burkenursery.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ June 27-July 3, 2013 ❖ 9 Real Estate Focus Demand Drives Northern Virginia Market From Page 3 adage that in real estate it’s all about ‘loca- said Gary Thomas, president of the Na- tion, location, location,’ as it’s tough to find tional Association of Realtors. a better Northern Virginia location than the “The issue now is pent-up demand and charming and convenient town of Oakton," strong growth in the number of households, said Lauri Chastain, vice president of mar- with buyer traffic 29 percent above a year keting for Stanley Martin. ago," Thomas said. Within weeks of news about the new Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the Oakton East, there were more than 300 National Association of Realtors, said ex- people on the “wait list for the homes that isting-home sales are at the highest level range in price from $600,000 to nearly since November 2009, when the market $800,000. jumped to 5.44 million as buyers took ad- Targeting empty-nesters who are looking vantage of tax stimulus. for less square footage and less yard, but Sales have stayed above year-ago levels larger than the typical townhome, Oakton for 23 months, while the national median East offers 3,700-3,800 square feet of fin- price shows 15 consecutive months of year- ished living space, a two-car garage and over-year increases. gourmet kitchens. “The housing numbers are overwhelm- The homes “look and feel like single fam- ingly positive, especially in markets such as ily homes—minus the yard work," Chastain Northern Virginia, where employment is said. strong," Yun said. “Oakton is one of the premiere areas for brand new construction. Buyers prefer new Local developer John Sekas created Oakcrest Farms, an “ensemble of seven homes over resale, but they are not easy to New Construction high-end single-family homes selling for more than $1.5 million with at find," Realtor Pat Stack said. least 5,000 square feet." The development is embedded in the original MetroWest in Fairfax, a Pulte develop- Key Indicator of Oakcrest Farms community, which has 54 colonial-style homes built in the ment, is one of the largest luxury 1980s. Located off Hunter Mill Road between Vale Road and Route 123, the townhome, condominium and apartment Housing Rebound development has sold four of the seven homes, which feature gourmet communities in Fairfax County, with a total Adding to the good news about the hous- kitchens, stone fireplaces and two-story family rooms, and optional media of 2,248 residential units slated for devel- ing market is the increasing number of infill rooms. For more information, go to www.sekashomes.com. opment on 56 acres near the Vienna/Fairfax developments and new construction, “hous- Metro. ing starts," in Fairfax County. According to In addition, plans call for 300,000-plus real estate economists, housing starts are square feet of office space and 125,000 one of the leading predictors of overall eco- square feet of retail, service, institutional nomic stability and growth. and governmental space. MetroWest will A June 6 report released by Metrostudy, also feature community parks, , a national housing data and consulting firm, a rec center and at least 30 percent will be reports that housing starts are up sharply preserved as green space. Sales of the in Fairfax County: This year, there were 386 $600,000 and up homes have been brisk. starts in the first quarter of 2013 compared While townhomes, condos and apart- to 143 in the in the first quarter of 2012, a ments are typical for infill developments— 170 percent increase. both because of their small footprint and In addition to housing starts, almost ev- the higher price per square foot builders can ery other housing indicator has trended up charge—there are several new single-fam- from May 2012 to May 2013 in Fairfax ily infill developments in the county. County, according to Real Estate Building Anil Khanna Patricia Stack Alison Sherman Local developer John Sekas has created Intelligence (RBI)—a company that ana- Oakcrest Farms, located off Hunter Mill lyzes market trends and statistics from the ers wanted a newly-built home, they had spaces, and sometimes squeezed into exist- Road near Vale Road, a development of Multiple Listing Service. to tear down an old one. ing neighborhoods. Storm water, setback, seven high-end single-family homes selling In Fairfax County in the past year: While land is still at a premium in Fairfax density, parking and other zoning issues for more than $1.5 million with at least ❖ The total volume of homes sold jumped County, new infill developments have been become more challenging for builders. 5,000 square feet. 32 percent, from $729 million to more than springing up in unlikely areas such as “So, we are seeing more going on, but The development is embedded in the $950 million. Vienna, Oakton, they are usually original Oakcrest Farms community, which ❖ The average price for a home increased Burke and the City very difficult has 54 colonial-style homes built in the nearly 10 percent, from $469,000 to nearly of Fairfax. “The housing numbers are projects," Cook 1980s. Construction began last year, and $550,000. “Demand for said. already four of the seven homes are sold. ❖ Average days on market dropped a housing is up, and overwhelmingly positive, Difficult, yes, but Grant Johnson, a real estate broker for steep 30 percent from 39 days to 27 days. so are develop- not impossible. Sekas, said he has seen two types of buyers ❖ New “under contracts jumped 31.56 ment applica- especially in markets such The persistent de- for the homes, which feature gourmet kitch- percent, from 450 to 592. tions," said Super- as Northern Virginia, where mand for brand ens, stone fireplaces and two-story family visor John Cook new housing, rooms, and optional media rooms. 'Buy Land. They (R-Braddock), employment is strong. coupled with buy- “We have transfers, who are coming here who noticed the —Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the ers willing to for the high-paying tech jobs, and buyers trend last year and spend, has spurred who live in the area who want to move up," Aren’t Making formed a land use National Association of Realtors high-end builders Johnson said. “This is an attractive location. development advi- such as Pulte and The schools are great, we’re near Wolf Trap Anymore.' sory committee in his district in response Stanley Martin to create luxury townhomes and Tysons, and people like it here and don’t This famous quote could not be more apt to the rise in applications. and condominiums project throughout the want to leave." for Fairfax County. “Fairfax County is pretty much ‘built out’ county. In the past decade, while new housing and infill projects are more challenging to In January, Stanley Martin Homes an- developments were being built in Prince execute," Cook said. nounced the opening of 35 luxury Builders Are Optimistic William and Loudoun counties, Fairfax Any existing pockets of land are small, townhomes in Oakton. “Builders, I think they are as clued into County was pretty much built out. If buy- and homes are often shoehorned into tight “Stanley Martin is reaffirming the old See Rebound, Page 14

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Richard Byrd Library Branch Manager Sally Eckard shows a young reader information about the summer reading program.

Children Dig Into Reading Children watch with excitement as Safari Bingo dis- plays her dog’s dancing skills at Burke Centre Library. enriching their minds and keeping such as “Life as We Knew It” by therapy dog. Lauffer’s children are amongst Summer reading themselves busy. Kids will be able Susan Beth Pfeffer. hordes of others joining the pro- program sparks to capitalize on the opportunity to “We have a lot of good books ONE RECENT EVENT that fami- gram. As of Tuesday morning, read whatever they want because beyond any we could ever list,” lies swarmed to was Safari Bingo’s there were 8,014 children and enthusiasm in they will not have to abide by the said Sally Eckard, branch manager Animals, which was held at Burke teens signed up online, to say strictures of school assignments. of the Richard Byrd Library. Centre Library. Safari Bingo, a nothing of the multitudes of area libraries. “[Reading’s important] because Dig into Reading offers more clown with unique animal friends, people who registered in person. it helps you learn. I like Captain than a coupon book to be earned brought out an African hedgehog “The most important thing is to Underpants,” said 8-year-old Alex at the end of the summer. The pro- and taught children about their keep kids reading over the sum- Eleanor Lamb Kowalski of Lorton. gram includes many free events habits. She also brought along a mer,” said Ted Kavich, Program The Connection that occur at local libraries small dog, who performed a danc- and Educational Services manager PARENTS ARE ESPECIALLY throughout the season. Such diver- ing trick while donning a tutu. of the Fairfax County Public Librar- his year’s summer reading HAPPY because Dig into Reading sions include Los Quetzales, a “It encourages community,” said ies. “They need to keep up their Tprogram in Fairfax County ensures that their children will not Mexican dance group, and Paws mother Janice Lauffer of Burke. skills. That way, they’re ready for libraries provides children waste away playing video games to Read, a reading session with a “We just signed up!” a grade up in the fall.” and their parents with enriching for hours on end or spending the opportunities they can sink their day lounging in front of the tele- hands into. vision. Instead, they will be trying The program, titled Dig into to complete their summer reading Reading, began June 18 and runs log. The program provides an in- until Aug. 31. It stipulates that centive for valuable mental exer- children from preschool to sixth cise. grade read 15 books, and those “It’s a great way to keep them from seventh to 12th grade read engaged,” said father Ron eight books. If they complete the Kowalski of Lorton. “It makes program, the kids are rewarded reading more accessible and keeps with a coupon book that offers dis- it more at the top of their minds.” counts at fun venues, such as If children are overwhelmed by Splash Down Waterpark and the endless possibilities of summer Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. reading, they have only to consult “I think it’s a cool title,” said the summer reading sign up desk, Linda Schlekau, branch manager which is stationed in all county li- of the Burke Centre Library. “It braries. The desk has lists of au- says ‘get below the surface.’ Read thors the librarians recommend, as deeply. Enjoy literacy.” well as lists of books that schools The librarians are not the only make them read. These options ones who thrill at the advent of provide a wide range of sugges- summer reading. Parents are ex- tions, from classics like Charlotte cited about the idea of their kids Bronte’s “Jane Eyre” to new hits

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Metrowest PULTE HOMES From $542,890 Fairfax 22031 Foster‚Äôs CrestCameron GlenMain Street ResidencesMosaic DistrictAutumn Willow COURTLAND HOMES STANLEY MARTIN STANLEY MARTIN From $699,000 EYA RYAN Homes From $567,990 Fairfax From $614,990 Fairfax Fairfax 22030 From $899,000 22031 Fairfax 22030 From $700,000 Fairfax 22033 22031 Hollin Hill VillagePrinters RowRiverwood at Ferry PointMount Vernon ParkDominion Heights NV HOMESThe Eclipse at Potomac Yard EVERGREENE HOMESCourt at Lyon Village COMSTOCK HOMESMarquette NV HOMESThe Pond at Beach Mill McWILLIAMS BALLARD From $900,000Reserve at Oakton CHRISTOPHER COMPANIESEast EVERGREENE HOMES From $300,000 From $500,000Villas at East Gate Alexandria From $949,900 CREEKSTONEDawson’s Corner From $990,000 Arlington ArlingtonArcola Center Townhomes Alexandria From $900,000Burke Lake Crossing 22308 EVERGREENE HOMES AlexandriaPenderbrook Square RYAN Homes From $930,000 KESWICK HOMES Arlington 22207 22202 COMSTOCK HOMES 22314 22309 Alexandria From $900,000 NV HOMES From $2,800,000 CHRISTOPHER COMPANIES M/I HOMES 22201 Great Falls From mid-$700,000 COMSTOCK HOMES Herndon Burke $2,300,000 From From $300,000 22309 Falls Great From $372,990 Chantilly From $200,000 20171 Dulles 22066 From $650,000 Fairfax From $350,000 20152 Chantilly Chantilly 20166 22033 20152 20152

Coopers Grove CALVERT LUXURY HOMES From $1,029,900 Alexandria 22304 Del Ray CALVERT LUXURY HOMES From $1,399,900 Alexandria 22304 The Oronoco WaterfrontOak Grove EYA CRAFTMARK HOMES From $2,134,900 From $1,400,000 Alexandria Alexandria 22304 22314 The Isabella at Monticello Mews McWILLIAMS BALLARDPotters Glen From $269,900 Alexandria 22312 EVERGREENE HOMES From $500,000 Alexandria 22310 Potomac Yard PULTE HOMES From $638,580 Alexandria 22301 Old Town CommonsBurgundy Woods EYA NV HOMES From $720,000 From $700,000 Alexandria Alexandria 22310 22314

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From Page 10 the market as the rest of us. There is more confidence in the economy locally than we’ve seen in the past several years," said Stack. A gauge of confidence among home builders jumped in June, hitting the highest level since 2006, according to data released June 17. The National Association of Home Build- ers/Wells Fargo housing-market index rose to 52 in June—the first time the index has reached above a key reading of 50 since 2006—from 44 in May. Readings above 50 signal that builders, generally, are optimistic OPEN about sales trends. “Builders are seeing better market condi- tions as demand for new homes increases," SATURDAY/SUNDAY, JUNE 29 & 30 said Rick Judson, NAHB’s chairman in the news release. “With the low inventory of ex- When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this isting homes, an increasing number of buy- Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit ers are gravitating toward new homes." www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click on the “This Week in Real Estate” link. Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times That confidence doesn’t surprise Gerald Gordon, president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority Burke (FCEDA). 9831 Pebble Weigh Ct...... $439,000....Sun 1-4...... Betty Desourdis...... Redfin..703-403-4552 “The economic base of Fairfax County has 5964 Powells Landing Rd..$410,000....Sun 1-4...... Connie Forbes.....Long & Foster..703-451-5818 been sufficiently diversified over the years that Location, location, location. Pulte’s new declining revenues in federal contracting will MetroWest development in Fairfax boasts loca- Centreville not be devastating to the economy as a whole," tion as a draw for buyers. The 50-plus Gordon said. “Corporate additions to Fairfax 6615 Harness Hill Ct...... $644,950....Sun 1-4...... Barbara Blumer..Coldwell Banker..703-405-5993 townhome development is next to the Vienna County in recent years give us balance." Metro and “two minutes from I-66." 6018 Basingstoke Ct...... $323,000....Sun 1-3...... Joe Frangipane.....Long & Foster..703-628-4430 Clifton 12421 Clifton Hunt Dr...... $925,000....Sun 1-4.....Carol Hermandorfer.....Long & Foster..703-503-1812 #1 Weichert Agent in Burke & Fairfax Station 12048 Winding Creek Ct....$698,000....Sun 1-4.....Carol Hermandorfer.....Long & Foster..703-503-1812 Call Kathleen 6743 Rock Brook Dr...... $669,000....Sun 1-4...... Greg Pappas..Coldwell Banker..703-338-1800 today and AY 13769 Laurel Rock Dr...... $599,990....Sun 1-4...... Josie Barondess..Coldwell Banker..571-217-7447 ask for a OPEN Fairfax copy of her SUND “Satisfied 12543 Cerromar Pl...... $814,900....Sun 1-4...... Christine Shevock...... RE/MAX..703-475-3986 Client List” 3818 Skyview Ln...... $680,000....Sun 1-4...... Dana LaFever...... Weichert..703-609-3479 Fairfax Sta/South Run $789,950 Fairfax Station $624,950 Fairfax Station Open Sunday 6/30 1-4 Private 1/2 Acre 8309 Crestridge Rd...... $1,445,000..Sun 12-4...... Pat Fales...... RE/MAX..703-503-4365 Lovely colonial w/ remodeled eat-in kit w/ gran- Charming stucco Cape Cod w/ 3 story ite cntrs, SS appliances, gas Jennair range & addition, oversized side load 2 car GAR, 11107 Hampton Rd...... $1,195,000....Sun 1-4...... Leslie Davidson...... Weichert..703-909-9005 recessed lts, library w/ built-ins, loaded w/ private 1/2 acre, 4 huge BR, 5 full baths, hrdwd flrs & moldings, MBA w/ skylt & sep tub hrdwd flrs, finished bsmt, 3000+ sq ft, 10101 Van Thompson Rd..$849,900.....Sat 1-4...... Margaret Bodge....Keller Williams..571-249-6205 & shower, 1/2+ wooded acres, quality new win- renovated kit & baths, master suite w/ 9825 South Park Cir...... $789,950....Sun 1-4...... Kathleen Quintarelli...... Weichert..703-862-8808 dows, multi-lvl & patio, replaced HVAC, cathedral clngs + sitting rm, newer , driveway, roof, siding & more. garage drs & windows. Walk to Burke Franconia/Kingstowne Centre shopping cntr & school. COMING 5809 Governors View Ln...$880,000.....Sat 1-4...... Debbie Kent.....Cottage Street..703-740-7654 SOON CT

4904 Apple Tree Dr...... $739,000....Sun 1-4...... Michael Fogarty...... HomeFirst..703-971-1800 FOR RENT CONTRA 9342 Mallory Cir...... $487,000....Sun 1-3...... Johanna Baker..Coldwell Banker..202-741-1672 PENDING 6508 Rose Hill Dr...... $409,950....Sun 1-4..Tom & Cindy & Assoc.....Long & Foster..703-822-0207 5302 Harbor Court Dr...... $349,900....Sun 1-4...... Meghan Wasinger...... Jobin..703-828-5660

Lorton Burke $1,750 Springfield $424,950 Springfield/South Run Forest $759,950 8181 Paper Birch Dr...... $745,000....Sun 1-4...... Pattie Mancini...... Avery-Hess..703-451-9797 End Unit Townhome 2200+ Square Feet Spectacular Kitchen 8970 Fascination Ct #315..$363,101...Sat 11-3...... Shawn Evans.....Long & Foster..703-790-1990 Spacious TH within walking distance to Sunny TH w/ eat-in kit w/ granite cntrs & Pristine colonial on premium 1/3 acre backing school & shopping w/ fin walkout bsmt, breakfast bar, tile flr & new SS appliances, to woods w/ screened & stamped concrete 3BR, 2.5BA, frplc, remodeled eat-in dramatic 2 story foyer, SUNROOM, 2 gas patio, 5BR, 3.5BA, amazing kit w/ French cream Springfield kitchen, private fenced yard, new carpet frplcs, walkout bsmt, new carpet, fresh paint, cabinets, exotic granite, marble backsplash, SS & fresh paint, lovely hrdwd floors main MBR w/ vaulted clngs & french drs to , appl w/ gas cooktop & huge island, fin walkout 6507 Carrsbrook Ct...... $549,500....Sun 2-4...... Rick Wadsworth...... Weichert..703-395-2027 lvl, ready for immed occupancy, excellent MBA w/ double sinks & sep tub & shower, bsmt, hrdwd flrs, large foyer, MBA w/ sep tub & credit required. shower, walk to park & more. 7508 Havelock St...... $484,500....Sun 1-4...... An Nguyen...... Westgate..703-208-9999 deck, fenced yard, new A/C 2008 & more. 6808 Rolling Rd...... $429,900.....Sat 1-4..Tom & Cindy & Assoc.....Long & Foster..703-822-0207 Kathleen Quintarelli #1 Weichert Realtor To add your Realtor-represented Open House to these weekly Burke/Fairfax Station listings, please call Steve Hogan at 703-778-9418 or e-mail 703-862-8808 Licensed Realtor 23 Years the info to [email protected] See Interior Photos at: NVAR Lifetime Top Producer All listings due by Tuesday at 3 P.M. www.kathleenhomes.com • [email protected]

14 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ June 27-July 3, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com In May 2013, 122 homes sold between $1,680,000-$101,700 Home Sales in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area. This week’s list represents those homes sold in the $301,000-$101,700 range. For the complete list, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

Address ...... BR FB . HB ...... Postal City ...... Sold Price ...... Type ...... Lot AC ...... PostalCode 8356 STATIONHOUSE CT ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $301,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ...... 22079 8937 MILFORD HAVEN CT #37A ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $300,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 22079 9650 EATON WOODS PL ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $300,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 22079 12433 POPES HEAD RD ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... CLIFTON ...... $290,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.50 ...... 20124 7943 TIMARAND CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... LORTON ...... $275,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... 22079 8960 FASCINATION CT #112 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... LORTON ...... $269,990 ...... Multi-Family ...... 22079 6944 HAMILTON CT ...... 3 ... 1 ... 2 ...... LORTON ...... $262,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 22079 9258 CARDINAL FOREST LN #302 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $255,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22079 5839 ORCHARD HILL CT N #5839 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... CLIFTON ...... $252,500 ...... Attach/Row Hse ...... 20124 8183 HALLEY CT #8183 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $245,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22079 8741 SUSQUEHANNA ST ...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $227,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ...... 22079 9280 CARDINAL FOREST LN #B ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... LORTON ...... $225,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22079 8202 CATBIRD CIR #201 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $215,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22079 8208 CATBIRD CIR #201 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $210,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22079 8244 CATBIRD CIR #101 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... LORTON ...... $195,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22079 7725 GUNSTON DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... LORTON ...... $101,700 ...... Detached ...... 0.76 ...... 22079 Congregation members of Christ United Methodist Church Copyright 2013 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of June 14, 2013. at the Sunday, June 2, groundbreaking ceremony for a new building, located on 7600 Ox Road in Fairfax Station. Christ United Methodist Church Breaks Ground Are you thinking of Selling, Buying or astor John Speight broke tion sang Christian songs about Investing in Real Estate? Pground on a vision that their hope for the new church, he’d been pursuing for 20 with lyrics like, “Greater things are years on Sunday, June 2nd, as the yet to come, greater things are still For your best Results… Call Patrick Saltz! Christ United Methodist congrega- to be done in this city,” and fami- tion broke shovels into soil to be- lies joined together in praying for Fairfax Station gin the for a new, vis- the construction crew. Everyone SOLD ible church building location. brought their own shovels and The pastor hopes that the visible many filled jars with dirt as a re- In 8 Days location at 7600 Ox Road in minder to pray for the safety of $840,000 Fairfax Station will allow the those working on the site and for church to attract more the people that would one day step people.Members of the congrega- foot into the new building. Faith Notes Inventory Send notes to the Connection at 323-9500 or is low... Buyers [email protected] or www.Lordoflifeva.org. call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. are Dated announcements should be sub- mitted at least two weeks prior to the First Baptist Church of Buying! event. Springfield offers Sunday school at 9:15 a.m., followed by a 10:30 Fairfax Station Fairfax United Methodist a.m. worship service at 7300 Gary Church has announced the selec- SOLD St., Springfield. 703-451-1500 or tion of Dr. Jonathan P. Giblin In 6 Days! www.fbcspringfield.org. as the new director of music min- $850,000 istries. Giblin comes to Fairfax af- Clifton Presbyterian ter completing his undergraduate Church, 12748 Richards Lane, and graduate work at the Univer- Clifton, offers Sunday worship ser- sity of Cincinnati. Fairfax United vices at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Methodist Church looks forward to care is provided. Christian welcoming him and invites the education for all ages is at 9:45 community to participate on June a.m. 703-830-3175. 9 in a service at 10300 Stratford Just settled Ave., Fairfax. Call 703-591-3120 St. Andrew the Apostle June 20th for more information. The Catholic Church, 6720 Union I’m Ready Mill Road, Clifton, conducts Sun- Market to sell Fairfax Baptist Temple, at day masses at 7:30 a.m., 8:45 the corner of Fairfax County Park- is Strong! your home a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. way and Burke Lake Roads, holds next! It also offers a Saturday vigil at a Bible Study Fellowship at 9 a.m. 5:30 p.m. and a Thursday Latin Sundays followed by a 10 a.m. mass at 7 p.m. 703-817-1770 or worship service. Nursery care and www.st-andrew.org. <> Sellers <> Buyers <> Investors <> Children’s Church also provided. Full service Brokerage offering Sales, Rentals and Property Management. 6401 Missionary Lane, Fairfax Sta- Prince of Peace Lutheran Specializing in customized services to maximize the return on your investment. tion, 703-323-8100 or Church, 8304 Old Keene Mill * Call me for a Free no obligation consultation today * www.fbtministries.org. Road, Springfield, offers casual Invite me in… I’ll bring you your best Results! worship services on Saturday eve- Lord of Life Lutheran offers nings at 5:30 p.m. featuring con- services at two locations, in Fairfax temporary music. More traditional Patrick Saltz Saltz Realty, Inc. at 5114 Twinbrook Road and in services take place on Sunday Clifton at 13421 Twin Lakes Drive. mornings at 8:15 and 11 a.m. Sun- NVAR, Lifetime Top Producer (703) 850-8615 Services in Fairfax are held on Sat- day School is from 9:45-10:45 Visit my website www.patricksaltz.com and see what urdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays a.m. for children and adults. The my previous clients have to say about me! at 8:15, 9:45 and 11:15 a.m. Ser- church also offers discussion vices in Clifton are held on Sun- groups for adults. 703-451-5855 days at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. 703- or www.poplc.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ June 27-July 3, 2013 ❖ 15 News

Photos by Steve Hibbard/The Connection

Shannon Harte of Fairfax Station demonstrates her Jazzercise moves at Matt Bess shows Sammie Chaitovitz, 9, of Fairfax, how to hold a the Summer Art Party. Beginning July 8, Jazzercise classes will be offered flute in the Instrument Petting Zoo sponsored by the Potomac Arts at the Workhouse Arts Center. Academy of Fairfax. Workhouse Holds Summer Art Party on the Quad Community invited to soak up art, artists and arts education programs.

t was a celebration of the The Art Party included art projects, pillow fight. It also featured booth Instrument Petting Zoo and art ex- tivities on the Workhouse campus arts when the Workhouse storytelling for grownups, music, exhibitors and timed activities hibitions, including the opening for the family,” said John Mason, IArts Center hosted its Sum- bubble art, interactive history, art- such as an Art to Wear Fashion reception of 360 Degrees of Post- president and CEO of the Work- mer Art Party on the Quad ist demos, tours of the former Show by the Workhouse Fiber Art- Traumatic Stress. “This is about house Arts Center. on Saturday, June 22 in Lorton. Lorton Prison and a community ists, Jazzercise demonstrations, an engaging the community with ac- —Steve Hibbard

Looking for a New Place of Worship? Visit Antioch Baptist Church!

Sue MacIntyre and Debbie Glaser of the Artist Hsi-Mei Yates demonstrates Chinese Turning Point Suffragist Memorial. brush painting on bookmarks.

All Are Welcome! Sunday Worship 8, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. Sunday School for Children & Adults 9:30 a.m. Married Couples Sunday School 11:30 a.m. Rev. Dr. Marshal L. Ausberry, Sr., Senior Pastor Antioch Baptist Church 6531 Little Ox Road Fairfax Station, VA 22039 703-425-0710 • www.antioch-church.org Lucy Buckle of The Curiosity Crew sings Isis Morgan, 8, of Woodbridge makes a about nocturnal bats. rain stick. 16 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ June 27-July 3, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar

Send notes to the Connection at Rock-N-Kids is a 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Workhouse [email protected] or call Arts Center is organizing its 5th Annual 703-778-9416. The deadline is the Friday summer program Ice Cream Social Fundraiser, which Celebrating prior to the next paper’s publication. filled with singing involves the sale of handmade ice Dated announcements should be submit- and dancing held cream bowls created by the students, ted at least two weeks prior to the event. ceramic artists and instructors of the Independence For more entertainment events in the every other Friday art center; music from the Backyard county, go to: http:// beginning June 28 Blues Band playing and pony rides and Day at www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/ fire station tours are also part of the at 11:30 a.m. at event. $15 per bowl. 703-584-2900 or 2013/may/22/fairfax-county-calendar/. Empire in Spring- http://workhousearts.org/events/ Workhouse field. visual-arts/5th-annual-ice-cream- FRIDAY/JUNE 28 social-fundraiser. Arts Center 2nd Saturday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m., Rock-N-Kidz Summer Program. workhousearts.org/ Workhouse, 601 Ox Rd, Lorton. This he Workhouse Arts 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Empire, events/general-events/ art walk showcases the diverse Center will cel- 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Sing free-yoga-quad-0. workof more than 100 visual artists T and dance with Conductor Brii & Patriotic Fireworks in a unique historic venue. http:// ebrate Indepen- Quentin every other Friday; for ages Show. 9 p.m., at the workhousearts.org/events/visual- dence Day with live music, a 5-10. $5 show; $10 for lunch and Quad, 9601 Ox Road, arts/2nd-saturday-art-walk-10. patriotic exhibition and a show. 703-569-5940. Lorton. Bring your family, 360 Degrees of Post-Traumatic Lillian Axe. 6 p.m., at Empire, 6335 friends, blankets and lawn Stress Opening Reception. 6-9 fireworks show on July 6. Rolling Road, Springfield. The seasoned chairs and come watch as p.m., at the Workhouse in the Vulcan Come at 7 p.m. and enjoy a band plays songs from their 11th the colors lights up the Gallery, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Works free Mount Vernon Nights album, XI: The Days before Tomorrow. sky. The Workhouse Arts from soldiers in transition at Walter $15. www.empire-nova.com. Center is presenting Reed National Military Medical Center concert, featuring the funky City of Fairfax Main Street patriotic fireworks show. and Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, bluegrass style of Frank Community Band. 7:30-8:30 p.m., 703-584-2900 or http:// including sculptures, prints and more Solivan and Dirty Kitchen. at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink workhousearts.org/ made from veterans participating in Park Road, Springfield. The Main events/general-events/ the Combat Paper Project. Afterwards, relax and listen Street Brass Quintet repertoire patriotic-fireworks-show. www.combatpaper.org/index.html or to a musical performance ranges from Baroque to Beatles Frank Solivan and Dirty http://workhousearts.org/events/ leading up to a fireworks including works by Gabrieli, Stephen Kitchen. 7-8 p.m., at Workhouse Society Orchestra of Washington visual-arts/360-degrees-post- Foster, Holst, as well as some Arts Center at Lorton, 9601 Ox Road, performs dance music of the 1920’s, traumatic-stress. show at 9 p.m. Throughout arrangements by members of the Lorton. Solivan, who sings lead 1930’s and 1940’s, re-creating the Claire Lynch. 7-8 p.m., at Workhouse the evening, stop by the lat- group. www.fairfaxband.org. vocals and plays mandolin and fiddle, great sounds of early jazz-dance Arts Center at Lorton, 9601 Ox Road, est exhibition, 360 Degrees of performed for six years with the U.S. bands. www.hotsociety.net. Lorton. The current Claire Lynch Post-Traumatic Stress, and SATURDAY/JUNE 29 Navy’s bluegrass group before leaving Band is a quartet that perfectly the service to play the civilian interprets the beauty, subtlety and see works created by soldiers Peter Pan and Captain Hook in the SATURDAY/JULY 13 bluegrass circuit. genre of Claire’s music. transitioning to civilian life. Fairies. 1 p.m., in the W-3 Theatre www.dirtykitchenband.com. Yoga on the Quad. 8 a.m., at the www.clairelynch.com. at the Workhouse, 9601 Ox Road, Workhouse, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. A Cool Cow Comedy. 7 and 9 p.m., Bring children, pals, blankets, Lorton. Vianlix Mestey’s original free, 45-minute long yoga class held Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Rd, and lawn chairs to an evening adaptation of the fairy tale, in which FRIDAY/JULY 12 outside; bring your own yoga mat. Lorton.Rahmein Mostafavi hosts that captures the patriotic the magic clock of Neverland begins The Hot Society Orchestra Of workhousearts.org/events/general- touring comedians in an evening of to wind down and Peter Pan and Washington. 7:30-8:30 p.m., at events/free-yoga-quad-0. live stand-up comedy. $15. http:// spirit of the country. Hook must work together to stop it. Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink 5th Annual Ice Cream Social workhousearts.org/events/ $12 for adults; $8 for children under Park Road, Springfield. The Hot Fundraiser. Noon-4 p.m., at the W-8, performing-arts/cool-cow-comedy-2. 12. http://workhousearts.org/ events/performing-arts/peter-pan- and-captain-hook-fairies-land. Conditions. 5 p.m., at Empire, 6335 Rolling Road, Springfield. A post- hardcore/melodic rock band singing impassioned anthems. $12-$14. COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP www.empire-nova.com. 90s Night Dance Party. 10 p.m., at Empire, 6335 Rolling Road, Springfield. A 21-plus party with 90s music and nostalgia. $5-$10. https:// www.facebook.com/events/ 171986569627199/. Sierra Hull. 7-8 p.m., at Workhouse Arts Center at Lorton, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. A virtuoso on the mandolin, Sierra Hull is one of the brightest Cranford United b new stars in bluegrass. Methodist Church… www.sierrahull.com. 703-339-5382 Soul of Langston. 8 p.m., at the Lorton Workhouse in the W-3 Non-Denominational Theatre, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. A Grace Bible Church… play centered on the life of the 703-339-7292 legendary poet of the Harlem Baptist Gunston Bible Church… Renaissance, by Daron P. Stewart, Antioch Baptist Church… 9800 Old Keene Mill Rd. 703-339-5395 presented by the DC Drama 703-425-0940 Jubilee Iglesia La Gran Comision Department. Reservations Clifton Baptist Church… 703-455-7041 Asambleas De Dios… recommended. $15. Christian Center 703-263-1161 703-541-0816 www.workhousearts.org. Celebrating the Sounds of Freedom Community Baptist Church… Sunday School New Hope Church… 703-250-9060 9:15 AM Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM 703-971-4673 SUNDAY/JUNE 30 Sunday School 10:10 AM New Jerusalem Temple Fairfax Baptist Temple… Sunday Evening - Realtime Service Impending Doom with Everyone 703-323-8100 Worship Service & Youth 6 PM of Worship…703-593-6153 Dies in Utah. 7 p.m., at Empire, Harvest Assembly 10:30 AM Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM The Spirit of The Living Christ 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. The Baptist Church… Call for Sunday Evening Worship Home Group Schedule Ministry…703-568-5647 Christian metal band opens. visit our website: www.jccag.org 703-799-7868 Pentecostal www.empire-nova.com. www.calvaryfamily.com Hope Baptist Church… 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax Christ Pentecostal International “Continuing the ministry of Christ Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 703-799-5155 on earth” Church…703-339-2119 FRIDAY/JULY 5 Jerusalem “Experience the Difference” First United Pentecostal Church… Kings Park Band. 7:30-8:30 p.m., at Baptist Church… 703-339-2402 Catholic Congregación Jewish Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink 703-278-8166 St. Clare of Assisi… La Cena Del Señor… Temple B’nai Shalom... 703-764-2901 Presbyterian Park Road, Springfield. The Kings Shiloh Baptist Church… Clifton Presbyterian Church… 703-266-1310 703-550-1204 Lutheran Park Band has grown to a full concert 703-550-8557 703-830-3175 band of over 55 adults with a paid Virginia Korean Living Savior Lutheran St. Raymond of Peñafort Episcopal Seoul Presbyterian Church… professional conductor. Baptist Church… Church…703-352-1421 703-440-0535 St. Peter’s in the Woods… 703-764-1310 www.kingsparkband.org. 703-425-1972 703-503-9210 Methodist Buddhist Church of God Christ Church of Sikh Church of the Living God Pohick Church… Ekoji Buddhist Temple…. Fairfax Station… Sikh Foundation SATURDAY/JULY 6 of No. Va.…703-250-7980 703-339-6579 703-239-1200 703-690-3401 of Virginia…703-323-8849 Yoga on the Quad. 8 a.m., at the Workhouse, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. A free, 45-minute long yoga class held To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-778-9418 outside; bring your own yoga mat. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ June 27-July 3, 2013 ❖ 17 News Viewponits Lake Braddock Graduates Discuss: Where are you going next and where do you see yourself in 10 years? —Jasmine Kang

Bridget Marcinkowski, Burke

Steve Hibbard/The Connection “I’m going to Virginia Tech and I just got accepted into the Leadership Program. I plan to major in biology and minor in leadership and plan to go to med school. From there, I want to become a research doctor and study cancer research.”

Chloe Shoemaker, Burke “I’m going to NoVa and will (Back row): Nurse’s aide Saint Kankam, grandmother hopefully become a vet.” Nadine Balenger, dad Steve Balenger, grandmother Rejane Quirion, and mom Sylvie Balenger with Nick Balenger (front row) after Lake Braddock’s graduation Lake Braddock Principal ceremony at the GMU Patriot Center. David Thomas congratulates Nick Balenger on the stage at GMU’s Patriot Center on Wednesday, June 19. Haram Yoon, Springfield “I’m going to UVA and I Walking Tall have no idea.” Nick Balenger, paralyzed after a Balenger said he plans to attend James Madison University, his swimming accident, walks at the Lake father’s alma mater, next fall, af- Austin Wolfe, Burke ter another year of intense physi- “I’m headed to Michigan State Braddock graduation ceremony. cal rehab. on an Army ROTC scholarship, Last June, Balenger was actively so in 10 years, I can see myself By Victoria Ross the stage, and the crowd came to recruited by many colleges as a in the Army.” The Connection its feet in a thunderous standing star athlete, and he was looking ovation. forward to a “dream” summer. A very Lake Braddock se- “I feel great, very relieved,” pitcher for the Lake Braddock Bru- Julian Olive, Burke nior who walked across Balenger said after sitting back ins baseball team, Balenger was “I’m going to Marymount Ethe George Mason Uni- down. “I was kind of nervous, but ecstatic when the team won their Manhattan College. In 10 versity Patriot Center I practiced this morning. This has first baseball state championship. years, I see myself in the city stage for a diploma received ap- been my goal, to walk across the He said he was looking forward working in media or enter- plause and praise for 12 years of stage on graduation day. I’m just to spending an “awesome” summer tainment.” hard work. glad it’s over.” vacation with his family on the is- But only one student received a “It was so emotional to see him land of Maui, where he was born. standing ovation for simply walk- walking again. Everyone is so But on July 25, 2012, his first ing. proud of him,” said Debra Brown, day in Hawaii, his vacation took a Nick Balenger, a pitcher for the a student counselor at the school, tragic turn: Balenger dove into a Lake Braddock Bruins baseball as classmates gathered around Max Weber, Springfield wave and broke his neck in two “I’m headed to LSU and I team, was paralyzed in a diving Balenger. places. The accident left him para- accident in Hawaii last summer. “He is a force of nature,” said see myself as being an lyzed from the neck down. engineer.” His doctors told him he might neighbor Chris Bachman. “We “I was pulled out of the water never walk again. were all cheering for him.” by my dad. In an instant, [every- Balenger was determined to “He has worked so incredibly thing] was ripped away. Most of prove them wrong. hard to get to this point,” said my family was 6,000 miles away, On Wednesday, June 19, in front Sylvie, Balenger’s mother. “It was my baseball career was over, the up . graduating senior Lynne Baker. of nearly 700 classmates and their quite a sight to see him walking chances of me walking again were “Doctors have been amazed at In her honor graduate address, families, Balenger did just that. across that stage to get his di- next to none and school was the his progress,” said Steve Balenger, student Sophie Chase, who is Leaning forward in his wheel- ploma.” least of my worries. I thought my Nick’s father. “We see his progress headed to Stanford University in chair throughout the ceremony, life was over,” Balenger has said. a little bit every day, but when the the fall, talked about the strength, Balenger was focused and a little FOR THE PAST 11 MONTHS, On July 31, 2012, Balenger doctors see him, after three or four kindness and humility that were nervous as he waited for the Balenger has spent every day spent his 17th birthday in the same weeks, they can’t believe how far hallmarks of the Class of 2013. awarding of the diplomas. When pushing himself to move. Every hospital where his life began. he’s come. This kid works his butt “You have continually inspired his row was called, he stood up time he felt a sensation in his fin- After two surgeries to stabilize off. He inspires me.” me and I always loved coming to with the help of a walker and took gers, his hands or his feet, he and fuse his spine, Balenger spent school. We’ve learned so much to- about 50 steps up the ramp to the doubled and tripled his “repeti- 19 days in an ICU on Maui, and 67 BALENGER ALSO INSPIRED gether. I know a student who stage where he waited for his tions” in physical therapy to make days as an inpatient at a rehabili- HIS CLASSMATES. Throughout played baseball, and I know he will name to be called. certain he would not regress. tation hospital in Washington, D.C. his senior year at Lake Braddock, play baseball again,” Chase said. When it was, he walked across “My doctors thought I probably Two-and-a-half months after his he used a wheelchair to navigate She ended her remarks with a the stage and accepted his high wouldn’t be able to move my legs, accident, Balenger took his first the , so most of his classmates line from the popular teen film school diploma. For the first time let alone walk, but I did not want tentative steps. Two months after did not know he was determined “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” that morning, the Burke teen to be one of the patients who could that, he began moving around his to walk again. a line that could easily apply to smiled. Switching to a cane, he not get out of the wheelchair. So I house, walking hundreds of steps “It was so awesome to see him Balenger. began walking down the steps of just kept moving,” Balenger said. in therapy and he began to walk walk across that stage,” said “In this moment, we are infinite.” 18 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ June 27-July 3, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

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Josue Lozano, 18, of Springfield practices his skate- boarding jumps off the ramp in between competitions. SkateFest Raises $11,500 For Children’s Hospital Skateboarders from all over compete in Sk8 for a Cause.

By Steve Hibbard First: Josh Herrmann The Connection Second: Jared Easter Third: Jonathan Chen Best Trick ome 250 skateboarders from First: Josh Herrmann as far away as Missouri and Second: Jared Easter S Third: Angus Rieks or a free digi- Pennsylvania traveled to Street Course F Wakefield Skate Park in First: Angus Rieks tal subscription Annandale Friday and Saturday, Second: Jared Easter to one or all June 21 and 22, to compete in the Third: Josh Herrmann of the 15 seventh Annual SkateFest—Sk8 14 & Under: Connection for a Cause, which raised $11,500 Newspapers, for Children’s National Medical Half Pipe Jam First: Kwesi Un Holloway go to Center in the district. Second: Subway Alvarez www.connect Most of the skateboarders were Third: Jakie Kalina from Fairfax County and competed Best Trick ionnewspapers. First: Jason Nam com/subscribe in five events, including the Street Second: Subway Alvarez Course, Best Trick Contest, Half Third: Kwesi Un Holloway Be the first to Pipe Jam, Fairfax Surf Shop Team Street Course know – get your Tryout, and Game of S.K.A.T.E First: Kwesi Un Holloway Second: Jason Nam paper before it events in the 19-over, 18-under, Third: Alex Steward hits the press. 14-under, and 11-under age groups. 18 & Under: Complete digital The preliminary tryouts started Half Pipe Jam replica of the on Friday with the two main festi- First: Maurio McCoy print edition, val events—the Game of S.K.A.T.E. Second: Hugo Flores Third: Imoh Ekasi-Ota including photos and Sk8 for a Cause on Saturday. Best Trick and ads, deliv- In the Sk8 for a Cause, participants First: Maurio McCoy ered weekly Second: Bradley Cuelbaro skated through a check-pointed to your e-mail route through Wakefield Park and Third: Patrick Parman Street Course box. received free prizes as they rode First: Maurio McCoy along the route. Participants re- Second: Kevin Ha Questions? ceived $20,000 in donated prizes, Third: Imoh Ekasi-Ota E-mail: skateboard parts, T-shirts, hats and 19 & Over goinggreen@ stickers. The event was presented connection by Fairfax Surf Shop and Half Pipe Jam First: Dan Corrigan newspapers.com Wakefield Skate Park. Second: Ian Mondragon Third: Elliot Mondragon Best Trick And the First: Dan Corrigan Second: Rom Ghobacci winners are Third: Rick Berry Street Course 11 & Under: First: Dan Corrigan Half Pipe Jam Second: Elliot Katz Third: Zeek Rodriguez www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ June 27-July 3, 2013 ❖ 19 Lorton/Fairfax Station/Clifton Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports Roundups 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Sports Register Early for Senior Olympics Online registration opens July 1 for the 2013 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics. Participants can register Lake Braddock Grad Rodi online at www.nvso.us or by mail to compete in more than 50 events that will take place Sept. 7-19 at 17 differ- ent venues throughout Northern Vir- Headed to Hillsdale College ginia. Registration forms are available at senior centers, community centers Rodi helped lead Lake and senior residences or by calling 703-228-4721. Deadline to register is Braddock to back-to- Aug. 23 by mail or Aug. 30 online. Adults 50 years of age by Dec. 30, back appearances in 2013, residing in a sponsoring juris- diction, are eligible to compete. The

the Patriot District Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection fee is $12, which covers multiple events. Most events are divided into championship match. age categories and some by gender. Winners will be awarded gold, silver yra Rodi was a four-year varsity and bronze medals after each event. player for the Lake Braddock Events include badminton, volley- Kvolleyball team. A versatile ath- ball, cycling, track and field, swim- lete, Rodi played multiple posi- ming, diving, tennis, table tennis, golf, tions during her career, staring as an out- miniature golf, 10 pin bowling, Wii side hitter during her freshman season be- bowling, pickleball, bocce, racquetball, fore moving to middle blocker and eventu- scrabble, cribbage, duplicate bridge, ally settling on a combination of setter and bunco, horseshoes, men’s 3-on-3 bas- opposite hitter. ketball, men’s and women’s basketball Rodi helped lead Lake Braddock to back- free throw, team line dancing, yo-yo to-back appearances in the Patriot District tricks, eight-ball pool, Frisbee throw championship match. The Bruins won the and softball hit and throw and Mexi- district title in 2010 and finished runner- Former Lake Braddock volleyball player Kyra Rodi, right, will attend can Train dominoes. New this year are up in 2011. Former Lake Braddock volley- Hillsdale College in Michigan. handball and rowing. ball coach Mike Clark said there’s more to NVSO is sponsored by the cities of Rodi than her talent. hard work, team, sportsmanship, dedication “Another memory is the run we went on Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church “Everybody wants to talk to me about how — all those things that I try to be when I at the end of my sophomore year, and win- and the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, great of a volleyball player [Rodi] is,” Clark practice and play. And it’s funny — being ning districts as the fifth seed, surpassing Fauquier, Loudoun and Prince Will- said prior to the 2011 season. “I don’t care. on the campus and with the team, the little everyone’s expectations as the underdogs. iam. She’s, like, the best person I’ve ever been things there showed me how perfect of a Junior year, I have two that really stand around. I’ve learned so much from just be- fit is for me, from the players to country out. First of all, we had four returning girls, ing around her. She always takes the lead music, and it just felt so right and natural.” and were told we would [stink], and then Oakton High School in things [and] she wants to learn. Even Connection: Any word on playing time started off the year 16-0. That was really though she’s the best player out here, she as a freshman? cool to prove everyone wrong again. My Wins Wells Fargo wants to learn more than anybody else Rodi: “As a freshman, I don’t expect to other favorite memory that year was the does.” get playing time right off the bat, as I will fourth game of the district finals — com- Cup for Athletics Rodi, who stands 6 feet 2, finished her be learning to set such a fast offense, but ing back from a 17-9 deficit to win that Oakton High School has won its first Lake Braddock career as a three-time first- hopefully through the year I will see some set. Those were probably … the most in- Wells Fargo Cup for Athletics, awarded team all-Patriot District selection, and a court time. It all depends though on how I tense, fun, and best 20 points I’ve ever by the Virginia High School League three-time all-Northern Region performer, progress as a setter.” played.” (VHSL) for excellence in athletics, for including first-team honors as a sophomore Connection: Did you receive a scholar- Connection: What are you most look- Group AAA for the 2012-13 school and a junior. Rodi will attend Hillsdale Col- ship? If so, what kind? Was it a full or par- ing forward to about the transition from year. lege, a Division II school in Michigan, where tial? high school to college? The Wells Fargo Cup is awarded to she will play volleyball in the fall. Rodi said Rodi: “I did receive a full ride, and it’s a Rodi: “In terms of volleyball, I am so the school in each of the three VHSL she will be used primarily as a setter. She combination of academic money (I am a looking forward to the next level of the group classifications with the best plans to study biology, with a focus on mo- National Merit Scholar Finalist), athletic game — the speed of the game at college is overall record in VHSL state-level lecular/cellular bio, and minor in French. money, and an outside endowed scholar- so much faster and the play so much competition in 27 sports. ship. Hillsdale has a wonderful number of sharper, it makes it so much more fun. In Oakton athletes scored a total of Rodi took part in a Q and A with The Con- scholarships for all different interests and terms of being a college student, I can’t wait 405 points to capture the Group AAA nection via email. activities.” for the freedom and independence I get, and crown. Strong finishes in boys soccer, Connection: What made Hillsdale the Connection: What is your favorite I’m excited to be able to go to school with girls tennis, baseball, boys outdoor right fit for you? memory of playing volleyball at Lake my best friends.” track, girls and boys swimming, and Rodi: “It’s cool how many reasons I could Braddock? Connection: At what age did you start girls indoor track helped the team win list here. First of all, Hillsdale is an excel- Rodi: “Apart from all the fun times and playing volleyball? Did you imagine you’d top honors. The school also won the lent academic school, which is one of the jokes I’ve had with Lake Braddock volley- one day play it in college? Claudia Dodson Sportsmanship, Eth- most important things about getting a col- ball, a couple of things stand out especially Rodi: “I started playing volleyball in sev- ics, and Integrity Award. lege education. I knew for a while that I for me. Freshman year, we played enth grade, so at the age of 12. When I was Other Fairfax County public schools wanted to go to a small school, because I Annandale High School in the district little, I imagined playing in college, but that finishing in the top 20 were Chantilly love the idea of being close with not only quarterfinals, and it was a big game for us, wasn’t the goal for a while. [The goal] was High School in fourth place, Madison my classmates but my professors, as well. as we had lost to them the week before. It to love playing and become the best I could High School in eighth place, Lake The volleyball program there is also out- was going into that game that Coach Mike become. It’s funny though, I remember tell- Braddock Secondary School in ninth standing, not only in terms of how they fin- gave us a pep talk, and he said something ing multiple people that I would never in a place, Robinson Secondary School in ish in the NCAAs (Sweet Sixteen this year like, ‘this will be a game you won’t forget,’ million years become a setter, that’s how 17th place, Westfield High School in with seven freshmen, Final Four the year and even though we’ve grown so much, bad I was at the beginning.” 18th place, and Langley High School before), but how they run the program and that’s one of the games that I’ll remember in 20th place. the values that they put the emphasis on — for a while. — Jon Roetman

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BUZZ & COURTNEY Sheila Adams DAVID & VIRGINIA JORDAN 703-503-1895 Associate Brokers Your Local Father/Daughter Team! Life Member, NVAR Multi–Million 703-503-1866 or 703-503-1835 Dollar Sales Club 703-690-1795 [email protected] Life Member, www.BillupsTeam.com www.TheJordanTeam.com NVAR TOP PRODUCERS Fairfax $525,000 1 Lovely 4 BR – 2 ⁄2 Bath Colonial in Beautiful Brook- field, Updated Kitchen w/Corian Counters, Updated Baths, Huge FR off of kitchen w/Brick FP & Hardwood Fairfax/Fair Lakes $199,900 Flooring, French Doors to Screened-in Porch over- Stonecroft Condo looking large Private treed fenced-in yard, Perfect Nice 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath condo. Second unit with Fireplace, Balcony, Storage room, Washer/Dryer. Close to for Entertaining, LL has space for a huge RR & Target, BJ’s, Walmart, transportation. Media Rm. Call Sheila Adams for a private showing Buzz Jordan 703-503-1866 at 703-503-1895. AMANDA SCOTT Catie, Steve & Associates 703-772-9190 Direct: 703-278-9313 Cell: 703-362-2591 Top Producer NVAR Top Producers www.AmandaScott.net Multi-Million Dollar Sales Club Springfield Fairfax/ Middleridge $625,000 $559,900 BEAUTIFULLY Value Has an UPDATED. CUL- Address! It’s the DE-SAC lot backs number of this to trees! 5 BR, 3.5 Middleridge colo- BA, Grmt Kit nial sitting pretty w/map cabs & SS, on a lush, flat cul- Liv, Din, Sunrm, fin de-sac lot. Make w/out LL,2 car Gar, this house your home by adding your personal touches & updates. 4 large huge Deck & , 2.5 baths, finished lower level w/den, all await- Gazebo. Close to ing a new family to love! Sunny deck w/, brick patio comm bus, VRE & & 2-car garage come too. Hurry, this model usually sells NGIA Bdg. for much, much more! Call Catie & Steve to see it today! Access the Realtors Multiple Listing Service: Go to www.searchvirginia.listingbook.com

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