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Photo by Alex McVeigh/The Connection www.ConnectionNewspapers.comApril 17-23, 2013 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comMcLean Connection ❖ April 17-23, 2013 ❖ 1 2 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ April 17-23, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic 703-778-9414 or [email protected] News Viewpoints What motivated you to attend the candlelight vigil? —Victoria Ross

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“I came here tonight Victoria Ross because I want stronger background checks. I have Victoria Ross two boys who grew up here, and I can’t understand why

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McLean resident Kathleen Murphy spoke Sue Langley, a Vienna resident who orga- Bob Hatfield of Vienna about losing her brother 11 years ago to nized the April 13 candlelight vigil, com- “I’m here to support gun violence. She was one of several forts preschool teacher Raba Letteri, a legislation that’s before speakers during the April 13 candlelight Lebanese immigrant who attended the Congress. We need to bring vigil in Vienna urging Congress to support vigil with her husband Paul and sons Virginia into the 21st stricter gun control measures. Joseph, 13, and Aaron, 9. century, and see that it’s responsible to have sane gun control measures and respect for the Second ‘We Have Not Forgotten’ Amendment. The two are not mutually exclusive.”

they know how many people are behind them in Residents rally in Vienna passing legislation,” Langley said. to support stricter gun THE EVENT included remarks from political lead- control measures. ers, gun control advocates and gun violence survi- Raba Letteri of Reston vors. attended the vigil with “Eleven years ago my brother was murdered. He her husband Paul and By Victoria Ross was 50 years old, and he had a wife and five chil- sons Joseph, 13, (right) The Connection dren. He was shot during a robbery,” said McLean and Aaron, 9 (left). resident Kathleen Murphy, choking back tears. “I came here from Leba- ess than six miles from the National Rifle “This is personal for me, not politics,” said Murphy, non to be safe. I saw the Association (NRA) headquarters in Fairfax, who launched a bid to challenge Del. Barbara hatred and violence be- Lmore than 100 people gathered on the Comstock (R-34) in this November’s House of Del- tween Arabs and Jews. Now Vienna Town Green Saturday, April 13, to egates election. Murphy, a mother of six children, everything I hear on the urge Congress to support stricter gun control mea- implored the crowd to keep the pressure on Con- news is about a shooting. I sures. gress to support measures such as expanded back- don’t need to wait to lose “We need to send a strong message to Congress ground checks. “We are going to hold them respon- one of my children to have that we have not forgotten Newtown. We have not sible,” she said. a voice.” forgotten Virginia Tech,” said Pat Carol of Franconia, In an emotional speech Earle Mitchell of Spring- who attended the rally with her two teenage chil- field, a retired U.S. Navy supply officer, told the crowd dren. “ … It’s time to demand that (legislators) pro- that, as a member of the military, “we were always tect our children, instead of the gun lobby.” looking for foreign enemies. The enemy I’m talking The event was part of a series of rallies this month about is the NRA headquarters on I-66.” Klara Bilgin of Burke co-hosted by Organizing for Action (OFA)—a social “It’s been only four months since 26 children died with son Alex advocacy nonprofit that supports President Barack in Newtown, and we’ve had 3,300 gun-related “I am originally from Obama—and Mayors Against Illegal Guns, a biparti- deaths,” Mitchell said. “I have young grandchildren, Bulgaria. When I travel san coalition of 900 mayors co-chaired by New York who all live in Virginia. Newtown could happen here. abroad, people cannot City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. When will we say ‘enough’?” believe that there are Both groups are calling for stricter gun laws, in- The event began with a Franciscan blessing read 32,000 gun deaths every cluding background checks for all gun sales, gun by John Horesji of Vienna, coordinator of Social Ac- year in America. They say safety training for all firearm buyers, and a ban on tion Linking Together (SALT). ‘you don’t have a dictator; military-style assault weapons. “May God bless you with enough foolishness to you aren’t controlled by Vienna resident Sue Langley, a community activist believe that you can make a difference in this world, warlords, how can this with OFA of Virginia, organized Saturday’s event, so that you can change what others claim cannot be happen?’ We are moving in which began at 7 p.m. and ended with a candlelight changed, and do what others claim cannot be done,” an awful direction … we vigil to remember the children of Newtown, and the Horesji recited. need to demand [measures] estimated 32,000 Americans who die in gun-related “From a faith perspective, Second Amendment to reduce gun violence.” deaths every year. rights need to be balanced with the Second Com “The Senate will be in its final stages of debate this week, and by standing together we’ll make sure See Residents, Page 18 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ April 17-23, 2013 ❖ 3 News

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Photos by Photos McLean Little League players walk along Westmoreland Street Saturday, April 13, as part of their opening day ceremonies. Opening Day for McLean Little League

Players parade down most everyone on the field, threw the first pitch of Westmoreland, kick off the season at Field #2. Mike Mendler, president of McLean Little League, 2013 season. presented several awards during the opening cer- Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth throws out emony. The Scott Bradshaw Leadership Award was the first pitch for McLean Little League opening day given to Ryan Lovallo, Carter Bosch and Matt Plaza. Saturday, April 13. By Alex McVeigh “I’ve known these kids for a long time, they all The Connection have one thing in common,” he said. “They’re ones to lift their teammates, they’re not the ones to get on undreds of boys and girls kicked off them, they lift them up by their performance and by their 2013 season Saturday, April 13, getting the rest of the teammates to support them.” Has McLean Little League celebrated Jonathan Wiener, vice president of softball for opening day at the McLean Little McLean Little League, presented the Karen Vagley League Fields. The players, coaches and parents award to Nicole Woolridge. started their morning at McLean High School before “This award is for inspirational leadership and play marching almost a mile down Westmoreland Street during All-Stars competition. I asked Coach [Heath] to the fields. Simon who we should give this award to, and it took “This marks our 58th year of McLean Little League him about 12 seconds to respond,” he said. “Nicole and our 58th parade, seventh with good weather,” played shortstop and catcher for the team, and bat- said Jamie Loving, a coach. “As you look around, ted third or fourth. She has been a leader there, and there are players wearing 95 different jerseys today.” a leader throughout her years here.” Other local organizations pitched in for the open- The league also inducted Holley Remer, Sabrina ing day ceremonies. A color guard from Boy Scout Moore and Ken Schram into their Honor Roll, recog- Troop 128 presented the flags, and the Spring Hill nizing adults with longtime connections to the pro- Elementary Harmony Group sang the National An- gram. Sue Liverpool was named Volunteer of the Year. them. Baseball and softball players from Langley High School and McLean High School also walked the route with the little leaguers and welcomed them onto the field. “It’s nice to see the older players, many of whom came up through McLean Little League before moving onto high school ball, come out and inspire the kids,” said Dan Montgomery, parent of a player. “They all look pretty sharp in their school uniforms, and it gives them something to shoot for as they learn the game.” The ceremonial first pitch was thrown out by another player that high school and little leaguers alike looked up to, literally. Wash- McLean Little League players and parents take a moment Langley High School baseball players welcome McLean ington Nationals outfielder Jayson for the National Anthem during their opening day cer- Little League softball players to the field Saturday, April Werth, who at 6’5” stood above al- emony Saturday, April 13. 13, for opening day.

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SATURDAY/APRIL 20 Citrus, Fruit Trees, Tomato Plants are Here! Open House. 10 a.m.- noon., at the $1.99 for a pack of 4 Unitarian Universalist Congregation Blueberries of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Spring Blooming Flowers & Shrubs! Oakton. The Shepherd’s Center of & Herbs Lilies, Orchids, Hanging Baskets Oakton-Vienna (SCOV) is organizing an open house where visitors will be Bulk Mulch, able to meet the instructors, register Ivy & Pachysandra for classes or learn more about the Playground SCOV’s spring schedule, which offers Approx. 100 $29.99 Chips & Compost 40 plus classes on a wide range of FREE Fill subjecs, from a Health and Wellness Vinca 50 Peat Pots $ 99 series to National and World Affairs 29. /cu. yd. to T’ai Chi. 703-281-0538 or $36.99 RR Ties $19.99 www.scov.org/ail.htm. Celebrating our Fairfax Court Appointed Special 40th Anniversary 9023 Arlington Blvd., Advocates (CASA) Information Session. 11 a.m.-noon, at the Fairfax, Virginia Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. Place, Oakton. Learn more about 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) advocating for abused or neglected children. 703-273-3526 or Follow 703-573-5025 www.fairfaxcasa.org. us: Open 7 days a week Visit our new Web site: SUNDAY/APRIL 21 ➠www.cravensnursery.com FCDOT Public Meetings and Ask Fairfax. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Westbriar Elementary School, 1741 Pine Valley Drive, Vienna. Discuss a Fairfax Connector proposed bus service plan that will coincide with the start of service on the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) new Silver Line. 703-877-5606 or www.fairfaxconnector.com.

MONDAY/APRIL 22 Garden Pests and Their Controls. 1 p.m., at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2585 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna. Past President Elaine Holmstad of the Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association discusses the non- chemical and less toxic methods for protecting plantings. [email protected].

TUESDAY/APRIL 23 FCDOT Public Meetings and Ask Fairfax. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., McLean High School, 1633 Davidson Road, McLean. Discuss a Fairfax Connector proposed bus service plan that will coincide with the start of service on the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) new Silver Line. 703-877-5606 or www.fairfaxconnector.com.

THURSDAY/APRIL 25 Financial Planning During Separation & Divorce. 6:30–9:30 p.m., at The Women’s Center, 127 Park St. N.E., Vienna. Get the practical information you need to make educated financial decisions from a certified divorce planner; covers all financial components of the property settlement agreement. $50, $40 for members. 703-281- 2657, ext. 276 or www.thewomenscenter.org.

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Langley Hosts Relay for Life School Notes Send School Notes to [email protected]. Event will be first Deadline is Friday. Achievement Scholar awardees at school in 15 are the Finalist candidates judged to have the strongest record of ac- years. complishments and greatest potential for academic success in By Alex McVeigh college. The 2013 National The Connection Achievement Scholarship Win- Photo by Harris LaTeef ners of the area are Taylor N. Brown of McLean High School angley High School will be and Margaret C. Secor of Lthe site of the first Relay for James Madison High School. Life event in more than 15 Forty-four undergraduate re- years starting Saturday, April 28. searchers at the University of The event will be a 12-hour Virginia have been selected for fundraiser walk to raise money for the Harrison Undergraduate Re- the American Cancer Society. search Awards, which allow them to conduct independent research “One of our advisors approached Langley High School will host a Relay for Life Saturday, April 28, the first one at the projects during the summer of a group of students with this idea, school in 15 years. 2013. The research awards sup- and we decided this was a great port students who present time to bring back the Relay for ture parts of any Relay for Life bands playing throughout the sisting of more than 300 people detailed plans for projects that have been endorsed by a faculty Life,” said Harris LaTeef, a sopho- event, they are small bags with night, and probably show a movie have registered for the event, with mentor. A faculty senate commit- more at Langley. candles in them that are lit in from 2 to 5 a.m.,” LaTeef said. “In teams made up of everyone from tee selected the winners, who Students have been planning the memory of those lost to cancer and principle, the goal is to have at students to local church and com- receive up to $3,000. event since late last year, which those who have survived it. least one member of the team on munity organizations. Among the award recipients is Matt Lycas, 20, of McLean, a isn’t much time compared to many The event is being organized by the track at all times during the More information, including third-year neuroscience major in events, some of which are planned students at Langley, and will fea- event, as a reminder that cancer how to register as an individual or the college, who is researching for more than a year in advance.” ture a variety of activities through- never sleeps.” as a team, as well as how to do- the mechanism for a potential The event will begin with an out the night and into the morn- The goal for the Langley- nate, can be found at neuropharmacological treatment for alcoholism, examining why opening ceremony at 6 p.m. and ing. McLean Relay for Life is to raise www.relayforlife.org/ Topiramate is able to reduce after sunset there will be a “We’ll have a campsite for all $30,000 by the event. As of Sun- langleymcleanva. They can also be ethanol consumption in rats. luminaria lighting ceremony. participants set up in the middle day, April 7, they were at just un- found on Facebook under “Relay Luminarias are one of the signa- of the stadium, and we’ll have der $25,000. So far, 27 teams con- for Life of Langley and McLean.”

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The pictures are mounted on colorful paper and line the hallways all around the school building. Spring Hill Elementary Promotes Reading o promote reading over Spring formation about their book when they re- T Break, the reading teachers at turned to school after break. Now, wherever Spring Hill Elementary School they walk, they see rows of pictures of stu- encouraged students to “Get Caught Read- dents and adults reading in trees, in bathtubs ing” in a unique location and have their pic- (fully dressed), on skis (even in mid-air), and ture taken. Over 600 students and staff shared just about anywhere imaginable. These “fly- their “Get Caught Reading” picture and in- ers” will be posted for another month.

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term “War of Northern Aggres- vember 1860 and May 23, 1861, A Misreading sion” that Hampton calls ridicu- the Old Dominion exhausted ev- Of History lous. The only thing ridiculous was ery avenue to prevent secession the total war waged against South- and war: citizen meetings, calling To the Editor: erners. The ancestors of many of a peace conference of the states, That a few local schools are these same Yankee invaders were creating a state convention to de- named for Confederate generals the traitors of 1814 at the Hart- bate secession, and efforts to me- bothers Kiran Hampton [“Alarmed ford Convention who promoted diate between the Federal Govern- by School Names,” Connection, the secession of New England and ment and the CSA. As with adop- April 11-17, 2013]. The US Army a separate peace in the War of tion of the US Constitution, the and Navy have named forts and 1812 with America’s enemy, En- Confederate states held special ships after Confederate heroes. gland. conventions to approve secession. The Veterans Administration pro- In 1861, people saw themselves Texas, Tennessee and Virginia vides headstones for Confederate as citizens of their state first and opted for a statewide referendum graves. That wouldn’t have hap- Americans second. Union army on secession. In that referendum, pened if they were traitors. No units comprised almost exclusively Fairfax County and Virginia voted Confederates were convicted of and fought as state militia units; reluctantly, but overwhelmingly treason. Hampton’s shame that the US Army was small. for the ordinance of secession. On Virginia fought with the Confed- In November 1860, Abraham May 23, 76 percent of county vot- eracy suggests a misreading of US Lincoln was elected president, ers endorsed secession, while history. with under 40 percent of the popu- statewide 80 percent favored se- The 13 colonies seceded from lar vote in a four-man race. Vir- cession. At 2 a.m. on May 24, the United Kingdom in 1776. ginia voted for moderate John Union soldiers crossed the Were our Founding Fathers trai- Bell. Lincoln did all he could to Potomac. Robert E. Lee, Stonewall tors? The Confederate States of provoke the Confederacy into war. Jackson, and J.E.B. Stuart fought America (CSA) cited adherence to He rejected reconciliation by Con- to deliver our commonwealth principles of that revolution for federate emissaries and the Wash- from an invasion that had noth- opposing Lincoln. Treason is an ington Peace Conference chaired ing to do with freeing slaves, but attempt to overthrow one’s na- by ex-President Tyler of Virginia. rather maintaining the forced eco- tional government. The CSA never It took six additional months for nomic dependence of the South tried to overthrow the US govern- the commonwealth to move from upon the North. ment. It merely asked to be left in being pro-Union to supporting se- peace. The North answered by in- cession. Virginia pursued a very Michael Shumaker vading the South, hence use of the deliberate approach. Between No- Fairfax

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Send announcements to The pop icon sings romantic ballads World War II love songs. $27. receive support for guiding children Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. $20 if Robbie Schaefer and Jake South America. 703-532-6617, [email protected]. with a powerful voice, featuring www.wolftrap.org. on a spiritual path; children ages 5-12 purchased before April 9. 703-978- Armerding. 8 p.m., at The Barns at www.htluther.org or facebook.com/ Deadline is Thursday for the following international hits like “Midnight Blue” The Hallelujah Girls. 8 p.m., at the are welcome to attend. RSVP. http:// 4130 or [email protected]. Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. HTLuther. week’s paper. Photos/artwork encouraged. and “Don’t Cry Out Loud.” $35. Vienna Community Center, 120 www.eventbrite.com/event/ The American folk-rocker, singer, The Hallelujah Girls. 8 p.m., at the For additional listings, visit www.wolftrap.org. Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. A Jones Hope 6198894059/rss. guitarist and Vienna local Schaefer, of Vienna Community Center, 120 www.connectionnewspapers.com Wooten comedy about a group of Fundraising Relay for the WEDNESDAY/APRIL 24 Eddie From Ohio, explores spirituality Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. A Jones Hope women in Eden Falls, Ga., who turn American Cancer Society. 6 p.m.- Joe Sample. 8 p.m., at The Barns at and transition in his music; opener Wooten comedy about a group of FRIDAY/APRIL 19 an abandoned church into a day spa 6 a.m., at Langley High School, 6520 Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Jake Armerding, Boston-based folk women in Eden Falls, Ga., who turn THURSDAY/APRIL 18 Ellis Paul and Rebecca Loebe. 7:30 where they gather for fun on Friday Georgetown Pike, McLean. A group of The jazz piano legend known for his singer, is an energizing artists who an abandoned church into a day spa Sprays, Dusts, and Aerosols: A p.m., at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. afternoons. $11 for seniors and students from Langley High School albums Street Life, Rainbow Seeker has collaborated with Josh Ritter, where they gather for fun on Friday Chemical R/Evolution. 7-9 p.m., E., Vienna. Join Ellis Paul for a great students; $13. [email protected] are organizing a Relay For Life and Carmel, plays a gospel-soul-blues- Nickel Creek and David Wilcox. $20. afternoons. $11 for seniors and at McLean Project for the Arts, 1234 show followed by a chat about his or www.viennatheatrecompany.org. fundraising event benefiting the classical fusion show. $40. www.wolftrap.org. students; $13. [email protected] Ingleside Ave., McLean. MPA opens a upcoming new album. $20. 703-255- American Cancer Society. At the www.wolftrap.org. or www.viennatheatrecompany.org. new exhibition of sculptor David 1566 or https://jamminjava.com/ event, teams of students will pitch D’Orio and printmaker Nils Henrik events/ellis-paul-0419. SUNDAY/APRIL 21 tents on the Langley HS football field SATURDAY/APRIL 27 Sundqvist where they present an The Hallelujah Girls. 8 p.m., at the Breakfast Buffet. 8 a.m.-noon, at the symbolizing the fact that cancer never THURSDAY/APRIL 25 Be Fit McLean Outdoor Adventure SUNDAY/APRIL 28 alternative version of the world and Vienna Community Center, 120 Vienna American Legion, 330 Center sleeps. Music, games, contests and John McCutcheon. 8 p.m., at The Expo. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Old Ninth annual Vienna Elementary of man’s use of pesticides to attempt Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. A Jones Hope St. N., Vienna. Omelets, scrambled activities will last throughout the Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Firehouse Teen Center (OFTC), 1440 PTA 5K & Fun Run. 8 a.m., at to control nature. 703-790-1953 or Wooten comedy about a group of eggs, blueberry pancakes, bacon, etc.; night. 703-937-1904 or Vienna. The singer/songwriter that Chain Bridge Road, McLean. The Vienna Elementary School, 128 www.mpaart.org. women in Eden Falls, Ga., who turn open to the public. $8 for adults; $3 www.relayforlife.org/ Johnny Cash declared “the most McLean Community Center’s annual Center St. S., Vienna. The DC Road Art Opening Receptions. 7-9 p.m., at an abandoned church into a day spa for children. 703-938-1379. langleymcleanva. impressive instrumentalist I’ve ever expo provides participants with a Runners Club brings back the

McLean Project for the Arts, 1234 where they gather for fun on Friday Emeka Nwachukwu. 9:30 a.m., at The McLean Orchestra Gala Midnight heard,” known for his Appalachian chance to explore outdoor recreation chronotrack time chip timing system Photos contributed Ingleside Ave., McLean. Drawings and afternoons. $11 for seniors and Antioch Christian Church, 1860 in Paris. 6-11 p.m., at The Hilton sound, plays the folk songs that options in the Washington, D.C. for runners racing on the USATF portraits in Ousia: Drawings by Rula students; $13. [email protected] Beulah Road, Vienna. A guest speaker McLean, 7920 Jones Branch Drive, earned him seven GRAMMY Metropolitan area. Information and certified 5K course, which drew 700- Jones on paper, executed with or www.viennatheatrecompany.org. from Nigeria shares his journey of McLean. McLean Orchestra’s annual nominations. $22. www.wolftrap.org. interactive displays related to a variety plus participants last year. There is sensitivity and a surrealist edge are in Paula Cole. 8 p.m., at The Barns at faith from Nigeria to the United gala features gourmet foods, an open of outdoor activities will be available. also a 1-mile fun run featured. $25 the Atrium Gallery; Jessica van Brakle Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. States. 703-938-6753 or http:// bar, live chamber ensembles and Bluegrass band and Circa Blue will before April 23; $30; $15 for children exhibits her delicate drawings of Singer/songwriter Paula Cole plays www.antiochdoc.org. soprano Melissa Mino, dancing, FRIDAY/APRIL 26 perform at the event. $5. 703-448.8336 under 14. www.vienna5krun.org. cranes and mechanical objects in songs from her recently released 7th Annual Great Falls Studios desirable live auction items, game Hanna Emrich at McLean Art or [email protected]. The Hallelujah Girls. 2 p.m., at the landscape settings juxtaposing the album Raven, featuring poetic lyrics Spring Art Festival. 10 a.m.-5 prizes and local celebrities including Society Meeting. 10 a.m.-noon, at The Hidden Life of Bees and Vienna Community Center, 120 natural and manmade in the Ramp and a strong voice. $25. p.m., at the Village Green Day School, NFL Pro Bowl Player Charles Mann, the McLean Community Center, 1234 Plants. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m, at the Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. A Jones Hope Gallery. The exhibitions run through www.wolftrap.org. 790 Walker Road, Great Falls. Talk to master of ceremonies. $250 per Ingleside Ave., McLean. A McLean Project for the Arts, McLean Wooten comedy about a group of June 1. 703-790-1953 or the 20 artists exhibiting, browse person (sponsorships available) http:/ presentation from GWU graduate and Community Center, 1234 Ingleside women in Eden Falls, Ga., who turn Begona Morton’s “Strawberries, Chocolate and Silver” is among the Great Falls art www.mpaart.org. crafts, wares and art and enter to win /mclean-orchestra.org/gala/gala- past student of the Corcoran School of Ave., McLean. A presentation by Sam an abandoned church into a day spa Nation Building in Iraq: Lessons SATURDAY/APRIL 20 prizes. www.GreatFallsStudios.com. tickets/ or http://mclean- Art and Design who has shown her Droege, scientist, USGS Patuxent where they gather for fun on Friday featured at the 7th Annual Great Falls Studios Spring Art Festival, held April 20-21 at Learned? 7:30 p.m., at Neighbor’s 7th Annual Great Falls Studios The 16 Inner Arts Series: The Art orchestra.org/gala/. work and received recognition at local Wildlife Research Center, on the story afternoons. $11 for seniors and the Village Green Day School. Restaurant in Cedar Lane Shopping Spring Art Festival. 10 a.m.-5 of Learning and Teaching. 11:30 juried shows; guests welcome. 703- of how native bees are deeply students; $13. [email protected] Center, 262D Cedar Lane, Vienna. p.m., at the Village Green Day School, a.m.-1 p.m., at 8020 Georgetown 790-0123. entwined with our lives. Artist Nils or www.viennatheatrecompany.org. Harold Bonacquist shares, former 790 Walker Road, Great Falls. Talk to Pike, McLean. This workshop will TUESDAY/APRIL 23 The Hallelujah Girls. 8 p.m., at the Henrik Sundqvist will also be present. Requiem. 4 p.m., at the Saint Luke Spring Art Festival April 20-21 foreign service officer in Iraq, shares the 20 artists exhibiting, browse help to recognize the vast Garden Club of Fairfax’s Oakton/ Vienna Community Center, 120 RSVP. 703-790-1953 or Catholic Church, 7001 Georgetown his perspective of the U.S. extended crafts, wares and art and enter to win opportunities brought to us each day Vienna Tour. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., buy Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. A Jones Hope www.mpaart.org. Pike, McLean. The Fairfax Choral Twenty Great Falls Studios artists working in oil, 20, and Sunday, April 21, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at effort to reconstruct Iraq during prizes. www.GreatFallsStudios.com. to both learn from and teach others. tickets day-of at Church of the Holy Wooten comedy about a group of Holy Trinity Di Gennaro Hart Pipe Society organizes Rossini’s overture to Operation Iraqi Freedom; open to the Andrea Marcovicci. 7:30 p.m., at The RSVP. http://www.eventbrite.com/ Comforter, 543 Beulah Road N.E., women in Eden Falls, Ga., who turn Organ Concert. 4 p.m., at Holy “Il Signor Bruschino” and Stravinsky’s acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pottery, photog- the Village Green Day School, 790 Walker Road, public. 703-255-0353 or Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, event/6198894059/rss. Vienna. Tour owners’ interiors, an abandoned church into a day spa Trinity Lutheran Church, 3022 neoclassical “Pulcinella,” among other raphy, jewelry, wood carving, stone cutting, lay- Great Falls. Talk to artists, browse crafts, wares and www.vva227.org. Vienna. The Manhattan-born cabaret Spirituality and Growing Up. 11: 30 outdoor garden rooms, an owner where they gather for fun on Friday Woodlawn Avenue, Falls Church. pieces conducted by A. Scott Wood ered paper and weaving, are exhibiting at the Great art and enter to win prizes. An Evening With Melissa star known for her captivating a.m-1 p.m., at 8020 Georgetown Pike, designed home and owner afternoons. $11 for seniors and Eileen Guenther is a national and and directed by Douglas Mears. $30. Manchester. 8 p.m., at The Barns at performances and refined voice sings McLean. This workshop will provide contemporary renovation with yoga students; $13. [email protected] international organ recitalist and has Free for students under 17. Falls Studios Spring Art Festival, Saturday, April www.GreatFallsStudios.com. Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hart, and you an opportunity to share and studio plus a bonus tour of or www.viennatheatrecompany.org. performed in Europe, Asia, Africa and www.amadeusconcerts.com.

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Community volunteers who helped with the project. New Benches at Cooper Middle our new benches, nine aza- Pham designed the project. Un- Flea shrubs and three dog- der Pham’s direction, members of wood trees have been in- Boy Scout Troop 869, from Trin- stalled in strategic locations ity Methodist Church, and stu- around the Cooper Middle School dents from Langley High School campus as of Saturday, April 6. worked together to complete the The benches provide a seating task. Volunteers logged over 200 area for students during outdoor hours to construct and install the physical education lessons and benches, and to provide landscap- can also be used as seating by the ing for Cooper Middle School. community for recreational activi- Special thanks go to Tart Lumber, ties. Assistant Principal Frank Meadow Farms, Chick-fil-A and Stevens and Eagle Scout candi- Subway for their contribution to date and Cooper alumnus Quan the project.

Eagle Scout candidate Quan Pham and Cooper MS Assis- tant Principal Frank Stevens sitting on new benches. Week in McLean McLean Orchestra to Host ‘Midnight in Paris’ The McLean Orchestra’s 2013 Gala, “Midnight in Paris,” will be held on Sunday, April 21, 6 to 11 p.m. at the renovated Hilton McLean. Celebrate the orchestra’s biggest night of the year with local celebrity Charles Mann, master of ceremonies. The night offers an open bar and gourmet hors d’oeuvres, dining on French cuisine and specialty chocolates, classical entertainment by live chamber ensembles and French songs by soprano Melissa Mino, having your photo taken next to the glittering Eiffel Tower, and dancing the night away to The Elegant DJ. A box auction, game prizes and a live auction conducted by Chicago showman David Goodman of Auc- tion Results will offer something for everyone, including fine wine, fashion accessories, adventure experiences and luxury travel to Lon- don, Mexico, Tuscany and Paris to name a few. To reserve tickets call 571-332-5426 or visit www.mclean- orchestra.org/gala. See Week in McLean, Page 15

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From Page 12 has been raised since the beginning of the tests and activities will last throughout the tion 13-A has been a long-time gap in the year toward Langley’s fundraising goal of night. sound wall, which has left homeowners liv- Langley High to Host $30,000. All donations from Relay For Life go to ing on Scotts Run, Helga Place and Saigon Twenty-seven teams, mostly consisting of the American Cancer Society which is cel- Road with a considerable amount of traffic Relay for Life students, have registered and are currently ebrating its 100th anniversary this year. noise from the Capital Beltway. A group of students from Langley High raising money to reach their personal The Virginia Department of Transporta- School are organizing a Relay For Life fundraising goals. At the event, which lasts tion announced that the bidding closed on fundraising event benefiting the American from 6 p.m. (April 27) until 6 a.m. (April Funding Secured for Wednesday, March 27, with an estimated Cancer Society which will be held on April 28), teams of students will pitch tents on construction cost of $3 million. The con- 27-28. The event is one of only two Relay For the Langley HS football field and will have New Sound Wall tract will now be sent to the Commonwealth Life events in Northern Virginia that is com- at least one member of their team walking Delegate Barbara Comstock (R-34) an- Transportation Board for approval before pletely planned and organized by students. on the track at all times, symbolizing the nounced that funding has been approved for construction can begin on Section 13-A. Almost 300 students, parents and teach- fact that cancer never sleeps. To kick off the construction of a sound wall at the Scotts When completed, the sound wall will be one ers from the Langley HS community have event, local cancer survivors walk the first Run community in McLean. Located between contiguous 3,000-foot-wall between 18 and already signed up for the event and $18,649 lap around the track. Music, games, con- Lewinsville Road and Georgetown Pike, Sec- 19 feet in height. Walk with Us! 5-K Walk to benefit children in foster care When: Saturday, May 18, 2013, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Registration from 8 to 8:30 a.m.) Where: Lake Accotink Park (rear entrance) 5660 Heming Avenue, Springfield, VA. Cost: $30 registration fee Picnic lunch provided Steps to Walk – or Support the 5-K Walk 1. Log on to: www.fairfaxyouth.org/events.xml to register Fairfax County is committed to 2. Create your own team or join our Fairfax Families4Kids team. nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county pro- For more information, visit the Web site at grams, services and activities. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs/fairfaxfamilies4kids.htm or contact Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon Beverly J. Howard, Fairfax Families4Kids Coordinator, request. For more information, call 703- 703-324-7518, TTY 711. [email protected] 324-4600, TTY 711.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ April 17-23, 2013 ❖ 15 Sports Dan Powers and the Madi- son baseball team are ranked No. 1 in the North- ern Region. Langley senior Cal Jadacki Photo by swings against Centreville Craig Sterbutzel/ on Saturday, April 13. The The Connection Saxons produced 11 hits, including one by Jadacki, Sports Roundups and 13 runs but came up short against the Wildcats. Madison Baseball Remains No. 1 in Northern Region The Madison baseball team held onto its No. 1 ranking in this Photos by week’s Northern Region top 10 poll. Craig Sterbutzel/ The Warhawks have been ranked No. 1 for about a month. Madi- The Connection son lost its season opener to Fairfax on March 20, but responded with 11 consecutive victories, including a 5-0 win against McLean on Monday, April 15. With the win, the Warhawks’ improved to Langley’s Hot Bats Not Enough 11-1 overall and 5-1 in the Liberty District. Defending state champion Lake Braddock is ranked No. 2, followed by Oakton (3), Robinson (4), Centreville (5), West Potomac To Beat Centreville (6), McLean (7) and Fairfax (8). Stone Bridge and T.C. Williams tied for the No. 9 ranking. Madison faced Thomas Jefferson on Tuesday, April 16, after “We walked [and hit] 12 hitters. That’s not going The Connection’s deadline. The Warhawks will travel to face Saxons produce 11 hits, 13 to help the cause,” Langley head coach Kevin Healy Fairfax at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 19. said. “[Centreville] swung the bats. They came out runs in loss to Wildcats. Oakton bounced back from its first loss of the season—an 11-3 and they put some pressure on us and we didn’t re- defeat against Madison on April 6—by beating Herndon and spond very well.” Chantilly. The Cougars improved to 10-1 overall and 2-0 in the By Jon Roetman After Langley built a 9-3 lead, Centreville re- Concorde District. The Connection sponded with five runs in the fourth and seven runs Oakton faced Robinson on Tuesday, April 16, after The in the fifth to take control of the game. Connection’s deadline. The Cougars will travel to face Centreville enior Joseph Aulisi delivered a two-run Even finished 2-for-3 with a home run and three at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 19. single in the first inning of the Saturday, RBIs, Dungan went 3-for-3 with three RBIs and Aulisi S April 13, contest against Centreville, help- had two RBIs, but it wasn’t enough. ing the Langley baseball team jump out to “We’re swinging the bats. We hung 13 runs,” Healy Madison Girls’ Lax Beats Langley a 3-0 advantage. said. “Defensively, we’ve got to stop people—that’s After opening Liberty District play last week with a decisive 24- In the third inning, a three-run double by senior the big thing for us. I think as a team, we’re hitting 10 win over Marshall, the Madison girls’ lacrosse team (5-1, 2-0) Thomas Dungan gave the Saxons a 9-3 lead. Later in something like [.300]. Defensively, we just haven’t remained focused, notching a key victory over Langley (3-3, 1-1) the game, senior Bryan Even smacked a two-run stopped people when we needed to.” on April 12. homer over the left-field fence. The loss dropped Langley’s record to 6-5. In a highly anticipated rematch of last year’s Liberty District Langley amassed double-digit runs and hit totals “We’re still 3-2 [in the Liberty District] and we con- championship game (won by Madison, 18-17), the Warhawks against Centreville. However, the Saxons would need trol our own destiny in the district,” Healy said. “… prevailed once again, this time by the score of 16-11. Madison more than their bats to beat the Wildcats. The ones that count for seeding are still the ones came out strong, scoring the game’s first goal in the opening Centreville defeated Langley 18-13 on April 13 we’re focused on and we’re in pretty good shape moments before building a lead, which they refused to relinquish. during a battle of teams ranked in the Northern Re- there. [I’m a] little frustrated with this one but you’ve Madison took a 9-4 advantage into halftime, but the Saxons waged gion top 10 at Centreville High School. The Saxons, got to flush and kind of get past it.” an aggressive comeback attempt after the break. Despite a deter- ranked No. 8 last week, totaled 11 hits and scored Langley dropped out of the top 10 this week, but mined effort by Langley, Madison answered with timely goal-scor- double-digit runs for the third time this season, but bounced back with a 6-1 victory against Thomas ing and solid defense. the No. 9 Wildcats came roaring back from a six-run Jefferson on Monday, April 15, improving its record Lead by a flurry of five second-half goals and three assists by deficit to earn the victory. to 7-5 overall and 4-2 in the Liberty District. The Mellissa Kellan, the Warhawks maintained a four-goal lead for Centreville finished with 15 hits, including seven Saxons hosted McLean on Tuesday, April 16, after much of the game. Also contributing to Madison’s crisp team ef- of the extra-base variety. Langley pitchers walked The Connection’s deadline. fort were Katie Kerrigan (3 goals, 2 assists), Carly Frederick (2, nine and hit three batters. The Saxons also struggled Langley will travel to face Marshall at 6:30 p.m. 2), Erin Callahan (2, 1), Kierra Sweeney (2 goals) and Alex defensively, including misplaying multiple fly balls. on Friday, April 19. Condon (1 goal). Defensive players Maddie Roberts (1 goal) and Rachel Brennan (1 assist) also joined the scoring. Goalie Sigourney Heerink had nine saves, including several key stops late in the game. Madison will travel to face McLean at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 18, and will host South Lakes on April 22.

—Courtesy of Madison lacrosse

Langley junior Nick Casso had one of the Madison Boys’ Tennis Beats Saxons’ 11 hits against Centreville Stone Bridge on Saturday, April 13. The Madison boys’ tennis team defeated Stone Bridge 7-2 on Wednesday, April 10. In singles’ action, No. 1 Chang Zhou, No. 3 Alex Dondershine, No. 4 Dylan Miks, No. 5 Mark Fertal and No. 6 Neil Feeney were victorious for Madison. The doubles teams of Zhou and Miks (No. 1), and Albert Chang and Chris Liu (No. 2) also won for the Warhawks.

16 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ April 17-23, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Countdown to College Decision Day Local college counselors offer advice on making the right choice.

By Marilyn Campbell “From community The Connection college to the ivy

arta Daniels recalls the day Photo courtesy of St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Sch when her son Will received leagues … you can Mhis first college acceptance be successful at any letter. “He was thrilled,” she said. “It was a huge school if it is the relief to know that he had been accepted somewhere.” right one.” But elation soon turned to stress when Will — Mike Canfield, director for learned that he’d been accepted into all five undergraduate admissions at schools to which he’d applied. “We went from being relieved that he would be going Marymount University off to college next fall to panicking over whether or not we would choose the best school for Will,” said Daniels. scholarship money if awarded should As the May 1 national college decision day play into a decision,” she said. “I re- looms, the day students must shell out hefty ally worry about kids coming out of deposits to secure their spots at colleges and college loaded down with debt and

ool universities, students like Daniels are feel- not finding work right away.” ing pressure. Most college counselors agree Jeweler-Bentz adds the prospective that it’s important to make sure the school As the May 1 national college decision day looms, high school seniors students should take a look at those is a good fit for the student academically, like Jack Phillips and Elizabeth Cornick of St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes who have graduated from the institu- financially and socially, and local counse- School must decide which colleges they will attend in the fall. tion. “Some schools have amazing lors share ideas for making the decision less [alumni] networks that can hook daunting. will the student get lost in a big lecture hall student and an active citizen? They should graduates up with job opportunities,” They urge students to do a thoughtful with 400 other students?” think about again why they applied to those she said. “It’s also important to look assessment of who they are and what they Michael Carter, Ph.D., director of college schools originally.” at statistics on job and graduate school need to thrive in an academic environment. counseling at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes A school’s atmosphere should not be un- placement to see how good of a job “From community college to the ivy leagues, School in Alexandria, said that fit and bal- derestimated, said some counselors. particular colleges do with their stu- every school has success stories,” said Mike ance also matter. “Does the student mesh “Given that our environment often affects dents post-graduation.” Canfield, director for undergraduate admis- with the school’s programs academically us, for better or worse, is this school a good Canfield said that once a student has sions at Marymount University in Arling- and extracurricularly? Is there a good blend fit for my goals and values?” asked Michael selected a school, the next step is to ton. “You can be successful at any school if academically, socially and extracurricularly Hude, college counselor at The Heights connect. “Plan for orientation,” he it is the right one.” so that the student can have balance?” School in Potomac, Md. He said that stu- said. “Learn the process for registra- Brie Jeweler-Bentz, Psy.D., a psychologist One way to answer these questions is to dents should also ask, “Does it foster an tion. Check out the school’s fan page at The School Counseling Group, encour- spend time on campus. “Sit in the cafete- environment that will facilitate the type of on Facebook. Some schools host invi- ages students to ask, “Where to I want to ria, have lunch and look around at the stu- growth I’d like both to experience [in col- tation-only closed social media sites.” be geographically? Do I need a large cam- dents,” said Jeweler-Bentz. “How do the lege] and take with me for the rest of my Students should also start planning pus or a school with an urban campus? Will students dress and talk? Do they have life?” for life on campus. “What [activities I go crazy in a small town? Do I want to piercings, tattoos and nose rings? Does the Hude said that the cost of the school is are] they going to join when they get paint my face and cheer on my Division I school click for you? Does it feel like home?” an important consideration: “Will I be go- to campus? Students who are involved sports team?” The school’s political and re- Randy Tajan, director of college counseling into debt? Does the quality of the edu- in campus activities or have a job on ligious climates matter, she said, as does the ing at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in cation and the school’s reputation justify the campus that is limited to 10 hours a local weather. Potomac, Md., said students should look at expense and debt?” week are significantly happier and do She also stressed that a school must be a colleges through a new lens, that of admit- Meg Mayo, director of college counsel- better in their classes than their coun- good fit both socially academically. “A big ted student. “What is student life like? What ing at Connelly School of the Holy Child in terparts who have neither,” said rah-rah school is great, but academically about access to professors? Can you be a Potomac, Md., agrees. “I think any type of Canfield. TWO POOR TEACHERS Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Now in its 15th year – in Annapolis, MD at the U.S. Naval Academy We Bring the Showroom to YOU!! Select your remodeling products from our Mobile Kitchen and Bathroom Showroom and Design Center!! June 22-26 June 28-July 2 Standard & Premium Bath Specials! 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For more information on Mayors P M All listings are due by Monday at 3 . . don’t need to wait to lose one of my children to have Against Illegal Guns, go to a voice,” Letteri said. mayorsagainstillegalguns.org. 18 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ April 17-23, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People Virginia Counselor Educator of the Year Marymount Professor, McLean resident Michele C. Garofalo, Ed.D., honored by the Virginia School Counselor Association (VSCA).

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By Marilyn Campbell selors and extensive contributions Lisa Jackson-Cherry. “She is pas- The Connection to the field of school counseling. sionate about teaching future “I am honored and deeply school counselors who will impact Marymount University touched by this award. It … is truly the lives of children and families. professor was honored one of the highlights of my pro- She expects a high level of ethics Arecently for her work to fessional career,” said Garofalo, and professionalism [and] she educate and train who has worked as a school coun- leads by example.” school counselors. selor at both independent and Associates credit Garofalo with

ount University The Virginia School Counselor public schools. “It is energizing for creating school counseling-specific Association (VSCA) recently me to help support and mentor courses and bringing guest speak- named Michele C. Garofalo, Ed.D, those who are pursuing a career ers, who are leaders in the field, of Marymount University in Ar- path as a school counselor. It is into her classroom. She also lington, the 2013 VSCA Counse- truly a gift for me to have the op- founded the Mu Upsilon Gamma lor Educator of the Year. Garofalo, portunity to work with such amaz- chapter of the Chi Sigma Iota a McLean resident, who holds a ing students who are dedicated to Counseling Honor Society at The Virginia School Counselor Association named doctorate in education and is also making a difference.” Marymount. McLean resident Michele C. Garofalo, Ed.D, of a licensed professional counselor Garofalo, who has taught at “Dr. Garofalo has enhanced my Marymount University in Arlington, the 2013 VSCA and national certified counselor, is Marymount for 18 years, designed graduate career in the biggest way Counselor Educator of the Year. the assistant chair of the Depart- the university’s master of arts in possible, said Daisy Silva, a school ment of Counseling, director of the school counseling program. Her counseling student at Marymount. practice, said she encourages schools,” she said. “The greatest school counseling program and a colleagues say her influence is far- “She allowed me space to grow as school counseling students do gift for me is to know that I have professor of psychology. reaching. a counselor by going out of her community outreach work. “I hope played some small part in the When choosing a recipient, mem- “All the programs in the Depart- way and setting up opportunities that my teaching and mentoring preparation of accomplished pro- bers of the Virginia School Coun- ment of Counseling have benefited [for me] to see for myself if the have helped to prepare school fessionals who make a difference selor Association consider dedica- from the … efforts of Dr. career was right for me.” counselors who go out and make for the students and everyone in tion to the training of school coun- Garofalo,” said Department Chair Garofalo, who also has a private a difference for students in the school community.” Faith Notes

Faith Notes are for announcements and Trinity United Methodist events in the faith community. Send to Church, 1205 Dolley Madison Blvd., Visit These Houses of Worship [email protected]. McLean, Sunday worship services are at Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons... Deadline is Friday. 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for Anglican Vatican II Catholic Community Non-Denominational adults is at 9:30 a.m. and for children Restoration Anglican Church...703-527-2720 NOVA Catholic Community...703-852-7907 New Life Christian Church - St. Francis Episcopal Church, during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. 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