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Contributed for algorithm to improve MRI contrast.

By Alex McVeigh work during Alexander The Connection the school year. Gilbert Gilbert’s al- cLean resident gorithm has been successfully ap- MAlexander Gil plied to MRI images of the brain, bert was named a which allows for a clearer image 2010 Davidson Fellow last week, definition of various tissues.

/The Connection and he will receive a $10,000 schol- Damaged neurons, often present arship from the Davidson Institute in cases of multiple sclerosis, are for Talent Development. Gilbert — easier to see. There are also pos- a rising senior at St. Albans in sible applications for MRIs of the Washington, D.C. — developed a spine and other areas.

Victoria Ross Victoria computer algorithm that improves Despite the possibilities cre- MRI image contrast. ated by his algorithm, Gilbert The Davidson Institute is a said it “needs to be validated nonprofit organization based in with more data, and I hope to Photos by Photos Reno, Nev. dedicated to sup- keep working on making it more Trissotin the ‘poet,’ (played by Thomas Kelty who received the ‘Ensemble Spirit’ porting gifted youth. This is the efficient and widely applicable.” award) tries to convince Henriette (Sinclair Daniel-right) and her aunt, Belise (Amy 10th year they have offered the While working at NIH, Gil- Elfin) of his undying love in TPE’s comedy ‘The Learned Ladies’ by Moliere. Davidson Fellow Scholarships. bert was able to find time for Gilbert applied for the fellow- his homework, as well as his ship in March. hobbies, which include playing “We are thrilled to … recog- tennis and soccer. He also plays nize the 2010 Davidson Fellow the euphonium in the school The Show Must Go On… not only for their incredible orchestra and has taught him- projects, but also for the jour- self to play the guitar. ney they forged to reach this He recently returned from the Traveling Players Ensemble point,” said Bob Davidson, co- Research Science Institute at perform classics at founder of the Davidson Insti- MIT, where he took part in a six- tute. “Each year, the breadth week research program at Mas- Madeira School. and depth of the Fellows’ ac- sachusetts General Hospital in complishments overwhelm us.” neuroimaging. “This summer was a very good By Victoria Ross GILBERT, who attended experience, instead of focusing The Connection Haycock Elementary and on the computer science part of Longfellow Middle, has long the MRI, I worked on synthesiz- he unpredictable nature of outdoor the been interested by math and ing a stain that functions as a ater is part of what makes it extraordi science. He has been participat- contrast agent,” Gilbert said. “I Tnary and thrilling. ing in competitions for years. learned how to better see the Last Friday, summer’s unpredictable After a close relative was mis- brain, to see the effect diseases weather forced the Traveling Player’s Ensemble, ac- diagnosed with multiple sclero- have on it. Hopefully this will claimed for bringing “great theater to the great out- sis, he became intrigued in the help improve the monitoring of doors,” into The Madeira School’s auditorium to field of neuroimaging, which diseases and monitor how medi- present its second festival of classic plays. combined his love of calculus cines affect diseased patients.” Jeanne Harrison, the founder and producing ar- and computer science. tistic director of the troupe, took the weather in stride “I wanted to work on improv- HIS MOTHER, Elisabeth and hopped on the stage to welcome the crowds ing the detection of neurologi- Vrahopoulou, has been driving entering the school’s theater. cal diseases like multiple scle- him to and from his various aca- “You’re not late. C’mon down, baby,” she said. rosis. MRI is a powerful and demic competitions when he “You’re here. It’s going to be fabulous.” Hugo Kessler, a student at Longfellow complicated instrument and was younger. Before the 10 middle-school actors took the stage, Middle School, practices a speech as better image processing tech- “We feel deep gratitude to the Harrison had the crowd laughing and having fun. Chrysale, the father in TPE’s production niques can improve contrast Davidson Institute for the great “We’re going to have a cast party with s’mores af- of ‘The Learned Ladies.’ and lead to accurate medical honor and the amazing experi- ter the performances,” she said. diagnoses,” Gilbert said. “I had ence of being a fellow. It will skirts, saddle shoes, soda shops and beat poets. fun doing the project, I learned no doubt shape and inspire THE FIRST performance was Moliere’s “Learned La- Hugo Kessler, 13, a Longfellow Middle School stu- a great deal and I’m very Alexander’s educational jour- dies.” Written in 1672, “Les Femmes Savants” is con- dent, played the pompous and put-upon father, humble that I was chosen for ney,” she said. “Over the years, sidered one of Molière’s masterpieces. A hilarious Chrysale. “I loved doing the physical comedy in the this prestigious award.” we have been most appreciative satire on greed and academic pretension, “The show. I was really happy when I could crush my foot,” Gilbert worked on the project of opportunities that continue Learned Ladies” takes us inside a bourgeois house- he said. “This is my first year at the camp, and ev- while interning at the National to develop Alexander’s interests hold overrun by a salon of women who swoon for eryone is really friendly. We all work together as a Institutes of Health in the sum- in math and science.” sappy sonnets and other ecstatic pretenses of learn- team.” mer of 2009, and his lab work More information about the ing. Maya Wong, 14, who is visiting McLean from during the internship focused on Davidson Fellowship can be found Director Lane Pianta updated the timely classic neuroimaging. He continued his at www.davidsongifted.org. with a 1950s “comic-book” aesthetic. Think poodle See Travelling Players, Page 15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ August 18-24, 2010 ❖ 3 Week in McLean News

Store surveillance video captured that suspect using the credit card at a store in the 7000 block of Columbia Pike. MPAartfest Logistics Chair Crime Solvers Seeks Dan DuVal Robbery Suspect shows artists the layout Fairfax County Crime Solvers is seeking the plans for public’s assistance in identifying and locating MPAartfest, the man responsible for robbing a woman and which takes later using her credit cards. On Wednesday, place Sunday, July 14 around 4:05 p.m. a 61-year-old woman Oct. 3, 10:30 exited her car in the 1700 block of Macon St. a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the McLean area. A man approached the in McLean woman and attempted to grab her purse. After a brief struggle, Central Park. he took the purse and fled. Later that same day, the suspect used the victim’s credit card to make several fraudulent purchases at stores in the area. Store surveillance video captured that suspect using the credit card at a store in the 7000 block of Columbia Pike. Further investigation determined this same suspect may be re- sponsible for a similar incident in the City of Alexandria: http:// alexandriava.gov/police/info/ news_policedisplay.aspx?id=35932. Detectives are hopeful someone will recognize the man in these Central Park Revisited pictures. The suspect is described as white, 30 to 40 years old. He is about 5 feet 9 inches tall with a thin build. He is bald and has Planning is underway for feature fine artists and crafters from the mid-Atlan- a light-colored goatee. The photos are available online at tic region exhibiting and selling paintings, watercol- www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org Fourth Annual MPAartfest. ors, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture and photography Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by which will appeal to all levels of collectors. Artists phone at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), e-mail at PAartfest artists whose work was se will keep 100 percent of their proceeds. www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message lected for exhibition and sale at In addition to the artists, the event will include a to CRIMES(274637). A $100 to $1,000 cash reward will be paid McLean Project for the Arts’ Children’s ArtTent, a Children’s ArtWalk, a live model for information that leads to an arrest. As always, callers never M MPAartfest on Sunday, Oct. 3, gath- drawing demonstration and a variety of refreshments have to give their names or appear in court. ered in McLean Central Park on Sunday, Aug. 1 to for sale. survey the park area where the event will take place. Idylwood Road Bridge Closing Led by MPAartfest Logistics Co-Chair Dan DuVal, THE EVENT is free to the community and will take MPAartfest Director Elizabeth Salter and Visual Arts place Sunday, Oct. 3, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in McLean for Reconstruction Committee Chair Ellen Rosenblum, the group toured Central Park or at the McLean Community Center in Beginning on or about Aug. 16, the Idylwood Road Bridge over the park learning about artist tent locations and other the event of soggy conditions. the Capital Beltway will close for reconstruction until late 2010/ MPAartfest attractions. Also discussed was the art- McLean Project for the Arts is a non-profit organi- early 2011, according to the Virginia Department of Transporta- ists load-in and load-out logistics which will be com- zation that presents the visual arts program for the tion. While the two-lane bridge is demolished and rebuilt, motor- plicated somewhat by the construction at Dolley community in partnership with the McLean Commu- ists traveling to Idylwood Road will be directed to use either Madison Library. nity Center and Fairfax County. Donations from cor- Leesburg Pike (Route 7) to Gallows Road or Lee Highway (Route porate sponsors and individual donors benefit 29) to Gallows Road. ARTISTS also had a chance to view the McLean McLean Project for the Arts, helping to fund For the next two weeks, Capital Beltway motorists should ex- Community Center where MPAartfest will take place MPAartfest and MPA’s museum-quality art exhibitions pect weeknight and weekend lane closures near the Idylwood if the park grounds are soggy. Several artists who and educational programs at galleries located in the Road overpass in both directions on Interstate 495 from 9:30 p.m. have exhibited at MPAartfest in the past and will be McLean Community Center. through 5 a.m. Demolition work that does not impact traffic will exhibiting again offered advice to those who are ex- Sponsorship opportunities are still plentiful. Small also occur during the day. hibiting for the first time. “MPAartfest is a wonder- businesses, groups, such as book clubs and neigh- The new two-lane bridge will be slightly wider to accommo- ful event and the most well run art festival I’ve been borhoods, families and individuals can sponsor one date pedestrians and bicyclists. The Oak Street bridge will re- in,” said artist Laurie Fields. “MPA’s artists liaisons of the 42 artists tents for only $400. A sign at each open prior to the closure of Idylwood Road. are so helpful.” artist’s tent will display the name of the sponsor. Eight Presented by McLean Project for the Arts, other levels of sponsorship available ranging from MPAartfest lives up to its theme of Connecting Art $600 to $20,000, each with a variety of benefits. For MCF Supports Longfellow and Community. Attendance has grown each of the more information, contact Debbie Jardot, MPA de- three years MPAartfest has take place, with more than velopment director at 703-790-1953 or Water Conservation Garden 6,000 art lovers attending last year. MPAartfest will djardot.mpaart.org. The McLean Community Foundation has awarded the Longfellow Middle School PTA a grant of $13,868 for the “Lancer Pride of the Piedmont Water Conservation Garden.” This will be DiGennaro Appointed to Council on Higher Education the first site in Fairfax County to demonstrate as part of a full Joann DiGennaro, president and in Education,” said DiGennaro. “I dent financial aid. public school renovation the integration of two best management co-founder of the McLean-based am humbled to serve the Com- DiGennaro received her B.S. de- practices: above ground rainwater harvesting and rain gardens. Center for Excellence in Education monwealth of Virginia through my gree from Purdue University and The second purpose of the Garden is to educate the public and (CEE), has been appointed to the appointment to the State Council her M.S. from the University of students about the many benefits of water conserving techniques. State Council on Higher Education on Higher Education.” Maryland. She read the law at Longfellow plans to showcase this garden as it undergoes instal- (SCHEV) by Gov. Robert F. As a member of SCHEV, Oxford University and received her lation during its 50th anniversary celebration in 2011. McDonnell (R). She will serve a DiGennaro will make recommen- juris doctorate degree from George four-year term of public service for dations on higher education pub- Mason University. She is the co- the Commonwealth of Virginia. lic policy to the governor and Gen- author of “The Prentice Hall Guide “Over the last 27 years, my goal eral Assembly with regard to capi- to Scholarships and Fellowships for has been to raise the gold standard tal and operating budget planning, Math and Science Students,” and See Week, Page 5 in education through my commit- enrollment projections, institu- author of “Science Literacy: Essen- ment to the Center for Excellence tional technology needs and stu- tial for Decision Making.”

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Newspaper of World Press Freedom Heroes McLean An independent, locally owned weekly and a Senior Fellow at the US Institute of Peace newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. Kemal Kurspahic, Connection editor, one of the and worked for five years for the United Na- tions Office on Drugs and Crime, first as the 1606 King Street original 50 press freedom heroes of the world. Alexandria, Virginia 22314 spokesman in Vienna (2001-2004) and then as the Caribbean regional repre- NEWS DEPARTMENT: n September, the International Press In Then after the communists were sentative, responsible for 29 states To discuss ideas and concerns, stitute will celebrate its 60th anniversary ousted and Bosnia’s first demo- and territories. Kurspahic served Call: 703-778-9410 e-mail: Iin Vienna, Austria by adding 10 journal cratic elections held, one of as the managing editor of The [email protected] ists to its list of World Press Freedom Kurspahic’s first battles was to Connection Newspapers from Kemal Kurspahic Heroes, bringing the total to 60. maintain his paper’s newly ac- 1997-2001, returning in the Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 The International Press Institute is a global quired editorial independence spring of 2007 after his time with [email protected] network of editors, media executives and jour- against a coalition of nationalist United Nations. Kurspahic has ex- Alex McVeigh nalists dedicated to freedom of the press, the parties, through a constitutional celled at community journalism in Community Reporter 703-778-9441 protection of freedom of opinion and expres- court case in 1991. Northern Virginia, winning many [email protected] sion, the promotion of the free flow of news During the war in Bosnia and awards here, teaching editors and Julia O’Donoghue and information, and the improvement of the Herzegovina, despite snipers’ bul- reporters by example, and serving Education & Politics practices of journalism. lets, constant shelling, and news- the community by continuously 703-778-9436 [email protected] Why does it matter? Halfway through print shortages, the increasing the number of local 2010, at least 45 journalists, 10 of them paper’s multi-ethnic staff Kurspahic voices in the papers he edits. Rich Sanders Editorial Sports Editor ❖ 703-224-3031 in Mexico, have been killed around the of Bosniaks, Serbs and He is the author of four books, [email protected] world to silence them. 109 were killed Croats — guided by Kurspahic — including “Prime Time Crime: Balkan Media in 2009. Both organized criminals (like drug worked day and night in a nuclear bomb shel- in War and Peace” (US Institute of Peace Press, ADVERTISING: cartels in Mexico) and government authorities ter to put out a daily issue of the paper, pro- 2003) and “As Long as Sarajevo Exists” To place an advertisement, call the ad department between 9 a.m. and who do not want to see their activities exposed viding one of the city’s only sources of infor- (Pamphleteer’s Press, 1997). 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. go to extreme lengths to suppress information. mation. The paper’s modern high-rise build- Sometimes in the last two years during the Display ads 703-778-9410 Why is it local? Of the 50 World Press Free- ing was reduced to rubble by the shelling, and recession, it has taken what feels like heroic Classified ads 703-778-9411 dom Heroes named 10 years ago — and who yet the paper was produced every day. efforts to continue to publish independently Employment ads 703-778-9413 will be honored again in Vienna next month Oslobodjenje was a symbol of coexistence and owned, hyper-local newspapers that have to Trisha Hamilton — one is Kemal Kurspahic, managing editor the struggle against intolerance and “ethnic operate on current revenues. But the biggest Display Advertising 703-778-9419 and community editor for the Vienna, McLean, cleansing.” physical threat to reporters here is probably [email protected] Great Falls, Reston and Oak Hill/Herndon Con- Between 1992 and 1995, more than 10,500 the automobile accident. As for intimidation, Andrea Smith nections. people were killed in the Sarajevo area. Five it is garden variety, officials who threaten to Classified Advertising According to the World Press Freedom employees were killed and more than 20 withhold information when they don’t like 703-778-9411 [email protected] award: wounded. Kurspahic himself was injured in a what we write. In December 1988, Kurspahic was named car crash in 1992 while eluding sniper fire. Here at the Connection, we have Kemal Barbara Parkinson Employment Advertising editor-in-chief of Oslobodjenje, Sarajevo’s Throughout this period, Kurspahic and his staff Kurspahic to remind us about true heroic ef- 703-778-9413 70,000 circulation daily newspaper, the first never missed a day of publication, despite forts of journalism. [email protected] elected by the paper’s staff. Until then, the shortages of electricity, fuel, paper and ink. Communist Party had controlled all editorial Kurspahic was a Nieman Fellow at Harvard Sources: www.freemedia.at/awards/kemal- Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm appointments. University; Clark Fellow at Cornell University; kurspahic, www.mediaindemocracy.org 703-778-9433 [email protected] Letters to the Editor Bulletin Board Editor in Chief little village in Croix Blande, France, To have community events listed in the Connection, send to mclean@ Steven Mauren Host Families connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Friday. Managing Editors where he lives with his mother and Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic sister Gabrielle. His hobbies are Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Photography: Needed THURSDAY/AUG. 19 Louise Krafft, playing rugby, riding horses and jog- Ave. East, Vienna. With speakers Ben Craig Sterbutzel To the Editor: ging. Fredrick trains with his rugby Beulah Road Al-Anon Group. 7:30 Boxer, Fairfax County Department of Art/Design: A local non profit exchange pro- p.m. at the Antioch Christian Church, Solid Waste and Roger Diedrich, Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, team at school. He likes to go skiing 1860 Beulah Road, Vienna. Great Falls Group Chair, Zero Waste. John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, gram is inviting area families to in the winter time. He loves Ameri- Practicing the Twelve Steps, Contact Janet Al-Hussaini at 703- John Smith host international exchange stu- welcoming and giving comfort to 757-9518 or [email protected] Production Manager: can culture and hopes to improve Jean Card dents for the 2010-11 school years. families of alcoholics, and giving Tysons Corner Kiwanis Club his English while he is here. understanding and encouragement to Meeting. 7:30 p.m. at George C. The teenage students come from Liv is 17 and comes from Well in the alcoholic. [email protected]. Marshall High School, Room 229A CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 more than 30 countries and attend The Netherlands. Her father works 7731 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Circulation Manager: local high schools. The students Meeting is public and Individuals Linda Pecquex as a truck mechanic and her mother SATURDAY/AUG. 21 looking to volunteer in their [email protected] have their own spending money is an administrative assistant. Liv Northern Virginia Community community welcome. and insurance. Host families are College Saturday Registration. www.tysonscornerkiwanis.org. has two sisters ages 18 and 12. She CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, responsible for meals, a place to 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Northern Virginia speaks English, German, French Community College campuses in L.L.C. sleep and a nurturing environ- WEDNESDAY/AUG. 25 Peter Labovitz and Dutch. She loves dancing, jazz Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, President/CEO ment. STS Foundation has a local and ballet. She also enjoys draw- Manassas, Springfield and Support Group for Survivors of coordinator that will supervise the Woodbridge. Talk to counselors, Clergy Abuse. 6:30 p.m. in the Mary Kimm ing and shopping with her friends. apply to the College and register for conference room of the Tysons- Publisher/Chief Operating Officer student and support the family For questions about these and other fall semester courses beginning Aug. Pimmit Hills Regional Library, 7684 703-778-9433 [email protected] throughout the school year. Here students, call or e-mail Mary Leonhardt 23. Additional classes start Oct. 20. Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. A are a three of the incoming stu- Students may apply and register at monthly peer support group for or Craig Taddiken, at 1-800-522-4678 any time online at www.nvcc. 703- survivors and others affected. Free. Jerry Vernon dents that are requesting families: Executive Vice President or [email protected]. 323-3000. Confidential. No registration [email protected] Daniel is 17 and comes from STS Foundation is a dedicated T’ai Chi Beginners’ Practice. 8 a.m. required. 703-538-6128. Coche-Caracas in Venezuela. His on the outdoor basketball court JSSA Parent Support Group for Wesley DeBrosse to intercultural exchange. behind Dolley Madison Public Library Young Adults Across the Autism Controller mother and father both work at the www.stsfoundation.org at 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. 703- Spectrum. 7 p.m. at JSSA, 3018 electric company. Daniel has an older 759-9141 or www.FreeTaiChi.org. Javier Road, Fairfax. A monthly Debbie Funk National Sales sister who was also an exchange stu- support group to discuss participants’ Mary Leonhardt interests and concerns. Identifying 703-778-9444 [email protected] dent. Daniel’s hobbies and interests Regional Coordinator/STS TUESDAY/AUG. 24 community resources, building a include soccer, music, meeting Foundation, Scottsdale, Ariz. Trash to Treasure: Reduce, Reuse, support network and balancing one’s friends and watching movies. & Recycle Meet Zero Waste. 7 own needs with that of an adult son or p.m. Great Falls Group, Sierra Club, daughter. Register at 703-204-9100. Frederic is 17 and comes from a 6 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ August 18-24, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Maplewood Grill TJ Employee Sentenced For Stealing School Funds Serving Our Neighbors and Friends for Over 26 Years Susan Thanh Litwin was sentenced to 15 months Litwin stole the money from the school by writing Presents: in prison, followed by three years of supervised re- checks to herself and making unauthorized with- Restaurant Week lease, for stealing more than $279,000 from Tho- drawals ranging from $2,500 to $35,000 over ap- August 16th - 22nd mas Jefferson High School for Science and Technol- proximately a two-year period, according to the U.S. ogy. The former finance technician at Jefferson re- Attorney’s press release. 3 Courses Only $30.10 ceived her sentence Aug. 13, according to the U.S. In an interview with law enforcement, Litwin said Attorney’s office for the Eastern District of Virginia. the money was used to support a gambling habit and Private Live Entertainment 6 Litwin was responsible for overseeing funds that funding trips to Las Vegas, Nev. and Atlantic City, Parties Wed thru Sat Unique had been donated for student activities like clubs, N.J. She also used the stolen funds to help cover ex- Welcome Draft Beers athletics and dances. She pleaded guilty to theft from tensive credit card debt and a large mortgage on her 703-281-0070 an organization receiving public funds on May 6. home in Prince William County, Va. 132 Branch Road., S.E. • Vienna, VA Visit www.maplewoodgrill.com for Specials

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ August 18-24, 2010 ❖ 7 Education●Learning●Fun Élite Piano Academy Juilliard School Graduate (B.M. & M.M.) Area Schools Ready for Accepting All Levels registration ‘New Beginning’ All Ages for the fall semester. s we are approaching the beginning of yet another school year, The Connection has asked area Aschools’ principals to respond to the following three back-to-school questions: 1. What is the most exciting news in your school approaching a new school year? 2. What is your single most important goal (in a new school year)? 202-674-0499 3. Some of the upcoming events at the school?

Roger Vanderhye, A. Our New Family Orientation held in the evening Early Spring Principal, Spring Hill of Wednesday, Sept. 1, with families that have a last Summer Clearance Blooming Elementary School name A-L coming at 6 p.m. and M-Z at 7 p.m. Benches, Fountains, 25%25% Perennials, B. Thursday, Sept. 2, from 2-3 p.m., an Open House Azaleas & 1. Our most exciting news is where children and parents can come and meet their Cast Iron Pots that, thanks to the generosity teacher. OFFOFF Flowering Trees of Fairfax County voters, the C. Wednesday, Sept. 15 (kindergarten-3) and Patios, Walls School Bond issue passed last Thursday, September 16 (4-6) are our Back to School 60-75% Walkways November and we will be start- Nights from 6-8 p.m. 60-75% Paver Driveways OFFOFF POTSPOTS & So Much More ing a 10 classroom addition to We will keep you posted on other events as they Spring Hill in the fall. happen. Flowering Tropicals FREE Landscape & Hardscape Estimates 2. Our goals each year are similar in that we strive Robert C. Fuqua, 50% Off Landscape Design Services Available to challenge children to not only master the basic Principal, Chesterbrook Japanese Maples 9023 Arlington Blvd., academics but also to think critically and divergently. Elementary School 30-50% Off Fairfax, Virginia In addition, we try to instill the values of working 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. together harmoniously and to be good stewards of 1. We are excited about a num Over 75 Varieties 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) Shredded Hardwood Mulch our local, national and global environments. 703-573-5025 See Back to School, $3.39 3 cu. ft. Open 8-7, 7 days a week 3. Upcoming events include: Page 11

8 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ August 18-24, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com The Brethren will perform Calendar at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 22 at Providence Baptist Church, 8980 Brook Road Send announcements to in McLean. Many members [email protected]. of the group are from the Deadline is Thursday for the following Army chorus, the Navy week’s paper. Photos/artwork encour- aged. For additional listings, visit Seachanters and the USAF www.connectionnewspapers.com Singing Sergeants. Free, donations accepted. Con- THURSDAY/AUG. 19 tact 703-893-5330 or Mary Chapin Carpenter with Eliza providencetoday.com. Gilkyson. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, bob, Shinobi Ninja and Feed prowess at our Wii Mario Kart or 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. $42 in- God Cabbage at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Super Smashbros. Age 6-16. 703- house, $25 lawn. 703-938-2404 or Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 938-0405. www.wolftrap.org. jamminjava.com. Train with Needtobreathe. 8 p.m. Tony Lucca, Ernie Halter and Fairfax County Master Gardeners Wolf Trap Foundation for the Mutlu. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Association, Inc. 10 a.m. City of Performing Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 Vienna. $45 in-house, $30 lawn. 703- jamminjava.com. North St., Fairfax. Master Gardeners 255-1868 or www.wolftrap.org. Afternoon Reading Group. 1 p.m. provide horticultural tips, Used Up, The Humans, Logan City of Fairfax Regional Library, information, techniques and advice Kraft Band and Sub-Radio 10360 Norsh St., Fairfax. Persepolis to home gardeners. 703-293-6227. Standard. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, and Persepolis 2 by Marjane Satrapi. Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m. 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Adults. 703-293-6227. Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven jamminjava.com. Book Discussion. 7 p.m. Great Falls Place, Oakton. The Fairfax County Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Master Gardeners Association gives Great Falls. Call for title. Adults. 703- tips and strategies. 703-242-4020. TUESDAY/AUG. 24 757-8560. Plant Clinic. 10 a.m. Tysons-Pimmit English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. OK Book Discussion. 7 p.m. Oakton Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg City of Fairfax Regional Library, Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Pike, Falls Church. Masters 10360 North St., Fairfax. Oakton. East of Eden by John Gardeners from the Fairfax County Conversation group for adults Steinbeck. Adults. 703-242-4020. Cooperative Extension answer learning English. 703-293-6227. English Conversation. 1 p.m. Patrick gardening questions. 703-790-8088. Three Hurdles to Federal Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Dulcie Taylor. 5 p.m. at the Government Jobs. 7 p.m. City of Vienna. Conversation group for adult Palladium Civic Place Green, 1445 Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 non-native English speakers of all Laughlin Ave., McLean. Folk/blues. North St., Fairfax. Navigating the levels. 703-938-0405. 703-288-9505 USA Jobs Web site and additional Nottoway Park Concert Series: skills. Adults. 703-293-6227. Blues Concert with Cathy Practice Your English. 6:30 p.m. Ponton King. 7:30 p.m. at SUNDAY/AUG. 22 Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, Nottoway Park, 9537 Courthouse Great Big Sea. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Road, Vienna. Free. 703-324-7469 or Foundation for the Performing Arts, Conversation group for adults www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. $35 in- learning English. 703-790-8088. performances. house, $25 lawn. 703-938-2404 or Rodrigo y Gabriela with Xavier “The Fake Madwoman”. 7 p.m. at www.wolftrap.org. Rudd. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap Foundation Vinson Hall, 6251 Old Dominion Butterfly Garden Guided Tours. 3 for the Performing Arts, 1624 Trap Drive, McLean. The Traveling Players p.m. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Road, Vienna. $40 in-house, $25 Ensemble present a commedia 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, lawn. 703-255-1868 or dell’arte style play. Bring a chair or Vienna. An introductory guided www.wolftrap.org. blanket to sit on. Free admission, stroll. Learn how the gardens attract The Bigger Lights, The Graduate, chairs available for rent $5. All butterflies. Members free, non- You Me And Everyone We proceeds benefit TPE educational member adults $4, seniors and age 7- Know, Weatherstar, We Are The programs. 17 $1.50, under age 6 free. Rental In Crowd and Amely. 6:30 p.m. travelingplayers.pmailus.com. binoculars available at the Visitor Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Center. 703-255-3631, ext. 0 or Vienna. jamminjava.com. www.nvrpa.org/park/ FRIDAY/AUG. 20 meadowlark_botanical_gardens. The Irish Tenors: Finbar Wright, Vienna Volunteer Fire Department WEDNESDAY/AUG. 25 Anthony Kearns and Ronan Bingo. 7 p.m. at the VVFD, 400 Kevin Heider CD Release and Tynan. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap Center St. South, Vienna. Games held Brian Kissinger. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Foundation for the Performing Arts, every Sunday in the Flame Room. Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets www.vvfd.org. jamminjava.com. $22—$52. 703-938-2404 or National Wildlife Federation www.wolftrap.org. Fundraiser with Sematic, Meza The Civil Wars and Madi Diaz at 7 Mudge, Sheema Bahemat and THURSDAY/AUG. 26 p.m., Super bob at 10 p.m. Computer Folk at 1 p.m., Boys Will Nottoway Park Concert Series: Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Be Boys, The Love Light, The The Grandsons. 7:30 p.m. at Vienna. jamminjava.com. Wave Exchange, Scott Norris Nottoway Park, 9537 Courthouse Summer on the Green: U.S. Navy and Adrienne Nicole at 6:30 p.m. Road, Vienna. Rockabilly/swing/ Commodores. 6:30 p.m. at the Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., lounge music. 703-324-7469 or Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Ave. Vienna. jamminjava.com. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ E., Vienna. Bring chairs or blankets Virginia Wine Tour. With the McLean performances. for seating. No alcoholic beverages Social Club, for singles age 45 and Anita Baker. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap allowed. It is recommended that pets up. Reserve at www.meetup.com/ Foundation for the Performing Arts, be left at home. 703-255-6360 or McLean-Social-Club. 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. $48 in- www.viennava.gov. Summer on the Green: Redstone. house, $25 lawn. 703-255-1868 or 6:30 p.m. at the Vienna Town Green, www.wolftrap.org. 144 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Classic Patrick Henry Book Club. 1 p.m. SATURDAY/AUG. 21 rock. Bring chairs or blankets for Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Open Mic Saturdays. 6:30 p.m. at seating. No alcoholic beverages Ave. East, Vienna. Call for title. the Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple allowed. It is recommended that pets Adults. 703-938-0405. Ave. E., Vienna. Bring chairs or be left at home. 703-255-6360 or Jay Nash and Dean Fields at 7 p.m., blankets for seating. No alcoholic www.viennava.gov. Viking, Ypset, Young Enough beverages allowed. It is The Brethren. 7 p.m. at Providence and Turbo P at 10 p.m. Jammin’ recommended that pets be left at Baptist Church, 8980 Brook Road in Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. home. 703-255-6360 or McLean. Many members of the group jamminjava.com. www.viennava.gov. are from the Army chorus, the Navy The Temptations and The Four Seachanters and the USAF Singing Tops. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap Sergeants. Free, donations accepted. FRIDAY/AUG. 27 Foundation for the Performing Arts, Contact 703-893-5330 or Tony Bennett. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. providencetoday.com. Foundation for the Performing Arts, $38 in-house, $22 lawn. 703-938-2404 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. $48 in- or www.wolftrap.org. house, $25 lawn. 703-255-1868 or DC Fest with MercyMe, Amy Grant MONDAY/AUG. 23 www.wolftrap.org. and more. 3 p.m. at the George Lunch Bunnies. 11 a.m. Patrick Henry Curious George Live! 7 p.m. at the Mason University Patriot Center, Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Christian Bring a snack and enjoy stories and Fairfax. A musical about Curious rock. $19-$99 at 703-573-SEAT or songs. Age 1-5 with adult. Register at George helping Chef Pisghetti save www.ticketmaster.com. 703-938-0405. his restaurant. Tickets $16-$30, No Stars Over California, Decent Game On Afternoon Edition. 3:30 available at www.ticketmaster.com To Daylight, Bourne Of Ash and p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 or via Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT. Til Tomorrow at 5:30 p.m., Super Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Test your www.curiousgeorgelive.com. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ August 18-24, 2010 ❖ 9 Home Sales July 2010 OPEN HOUSES $2,700,000 ~ $739,500 Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 21st & 22nd Address ...... BR FB HB . Postal City .. Sold Price .. Type ...... Lot AC ...... Subdivision 1149 BELLVIEW RD ...... 6 ... 5 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ..... $2,700,000 ... Detached ...... 3.58 ...... WOLF PROPERTY 1921 VIRGINIA AVE ...... 5 ... 5 ... 2 ...... MCLEAN ..... $2,530,000 ... Detached ...... 0.40 ...... FRANKLIN PARK 847 ALVERMAR RIDGE DR ...... 6 ... 6 ... 3 ...... MCLEAN ..... $2,500,000 ... Detached ...... 0.84 ...... THE RESERVE 7906 OLD FALLS RD ...... 6 ... 6 ... 2 ...... MCLEAN ..... $2,146,027 ... Detached ...... 0.41 ...... SPRING HILL 1105 HARVEY RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 2 ...... MC LEAN ..... $2,100,000 ... Detached ...... 0.37 ...... LANGLEY FARMS 1571 MADDUX LN ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ..... $1,925,000 ... Detached ...... 0.35 ...... CHALICE CREST 1334 GUNNELL CT ...... 5 ... 5 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ..... $1,760,000 ... Detached ...... 0.95 ...... WOODSIDE ESTATES 726 LAWTON ST ...... 7 ... 5 ... 1 ...... MC LEAN ..... $1,590,000 ... Detached ...... 0.77 ...... RIVER OAKS 1143 DALEVIEW DR ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ..... $1,579,000 ... Detached ...... 1.50 ...... WOODSIDE ESTATES 1496 TEAGUE DR ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ..... $1,487,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.07 ...... EVANS FARM 1301 MERCHANT LN...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MC LEAN ..... $1,481,000 ... Detached ...... 1.00 ...... LANGLEY 1527 BROOKHAVEN DR ...... 6 ... 7 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ..... $1,480,000 ... Detached ...... 0.46 ...... BROOKHAVEN 1607 FIELDING LEWIS WAY ...... 5 ... 5 ... 2 ...... MCLEAN ..... $1,450,000 ... Detached ...... 0.35 ...... CHESTERBROOK FARM 6603 WEATHEFORD CT ...... 5 ... 4 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ..... $1,395,000 ... Detached ...... 0.65 ...... LANGLEY OAKS 7002 HOLYROOD DR ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... MC LEAN ..... $1,375,000 ... Detached ...... 0.47 ...... BALMACARA 6505 SUNNY HILL CT ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ..... $1,322,500 ... Detached ...... 0.76 ...... LANGLEY OAKS 9115 MILL POND VALLEY DR ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... MC LEAN ..... $1,300,000 ... Detached ...... 2.14 ...... MILLPOND VALLEY 1008 KIMBERWICKE RD ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MC LEAN ..... $1,215,000 ... Detached ...... 0.50 ...... GREENWAY HEIGHTS 1308 TIMBERLY LN ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ..... $1,199,000 ... Detached ...... 0.46 ...... TIMBERLY SOUTH 7026 ELIZABETH DR ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MC LEAN ..... $1,108,000 ... Detached ...... 0.35 ...... HANSBOROUGH 6810 TENNYSON DR ...... 3 ... 4 ... 0 ...... MC LEAN ..... $1,100,000 ... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... BRYN MAWR 1433 LABURNUM ST ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ...... MC LEAN ..... $1,090,000 ... Detached ...... 0.52 ...... CHESTERBROOK WOODS 5918 CHESTERBROOK RD ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MC LEAN ..... $1,087,500 ... Detached ...... 0.59 ...... CHESTERBROOK WOODS 1304 DARNALL DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ..... $1,070,000 ... Detached ...... 1.17 ...... SALONA VILLAGE 1027 NORTHWOODS TRL ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... MC LEAN ..... $1,050,000 ... Detached ...... 0.52 .... MC LEAN COUNTRY ESTATES 709 RIDGE DR ...... 6 ... 3 ... 1 ...... MC LEAN ..... $1,040,000 ... Detached ...... 0.46 ...... LANGLEY OAKS 6134 RAMSHORN DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... MC LEAN ..... $1,020,000 ... Detached ...... 0.26 ..... DOLLEY MADISON ESTATES 1007 KIMBERWICKE RD ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... MC LEAN ..... $1,020,000 ... Detached ...... 0.68 ...... GREENWAY HEIGHTS 1718 Chateau Ct, McLean • $699,000 • Open Sunday 2- 4 945 KIMBERWICKE RD ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... MC LEAN ..... $1,000,000 ... Detached ...... 0.57 ...... GREENWAY HEIGHTS 1544 GREAT FALLS ST ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $990,000 ... Detached ...... 0.24 .... GHEEN MARGARET M PROP JD Callander, Weichert, 703-606-7901 7621 HUNTMASTER LN ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MC LEAN ...... $990,000 ... Detached ...... 0.35 ...... TIMBERLY SOUTH 8019 BIRNAM WOOD DR ...... 5 ... 4 ... 0 ...... MC LEAN ...... $983,000 ... Detached ...... 0.36 ...... MC LEAN HAMLET 7040 ARBOR LN ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... MC LEAN ...... $905,000 ... Detached ...... 1.10 ...... RIVER OAKS When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. For more real estate 2345 BRITTANY PARC DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 . FALLS CHURCH ... $870,000 ... Detached ...... 0.23 ..... BRITTANY PARC AT TYSONS listings and open houses visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, click the Real Estate links on the right side. 1605 LONGFELLOW ST ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... MC LEAN ...... $850,000 ... Detached ...... 0.52 ...... MC LEAN HEIGHTS Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. 8220 CRESTWOOD HEIGHTS DR#1507 .. 2 ... 2 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $845,200 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... ONE PARK CREST 7277 EVANS MILL RD ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... MC LEAN ...... $840,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.10 ...... EVANS MILL POND 1538 DAHLIA CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... MC LEAN ...... $839,000 ... Detached ...... 0.42 ...... CHESTERBROOK ESTATES McLean 1814 BIRCH RD ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ...... MC LEAN ...... $825,000 ... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... EL NIDO ESTATES 7448 CARRIAGE HILLS DR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 2 ...... MCLEAN ...... $825,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... HUNTING RIDGE 6502 Dryden Dr...... $665,000... Sat 1:30-4:30...Cecelia Lofton...... Weichert...... 703-508-3968 1023 SHIPMAN ...... 4 ... 2 ... 2 ...... MC LEAN ...... $780,000 ... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... BRAEWOOD 7911 LYSANDER CT ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... MC LEAN ...... $780,000 ... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... MC LEAN HAMLET 1718 Chateau Ct...... $699,000...Sun 2- 4...JD Callander...... Weichert...... 703-606-7901 1300 CALDER RD ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $750,000 ... Detached ...... 0.46 ...... SALONA VILLAGE 2547 HOLLY MANOR DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 2 . FALLS CHURCH ... $749,000 ... Detached ...... 0.23 ...... HOLLY MANOR 7008 CHURCHILL RD ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $739,500 ... Detached ...... 0.24 .... BROYHILL LANGLEY ESTATES Great Falls Copyright 2010 Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. 11543 Tralee Dr...... $1,795,000...Sun 1-4....Vivian Lyons...... Weichert...... 703-406-9009 For more information on MRIS, visit www.mris.com. To search for a home online, visit www.HomesDatabase.com. Oak Hill/Herndon Real Estate 1011 Charlton Place...... $389,999...Sun 1-4....Robert Collo...... Global Link Realty.....571-212-5944 Nomini Creek – Potomac River MONTROSS, VA To have real estate information listed 12124 Eddyspark Dr...... $575,000...Sun 1-4....Kimberly Darwaza...... Remax...... 703-856-2254 in the Connection, send to $499,000 [email protected]. 1068 Cedar Chase...... $925,000...Sun 1-4....Debbie Gill...... Long & Foster...... 703-346-1373 •Wide Views! Deadline is Friday. •3 Bedroom, 3 Bath J.D. Callander Reston •Move-in Condition of the McLean/ Dolley Madison of- 11251 Center Harbor Rd. $1,025,000...Sun 2-4....Leslie Wilder...... McEnearney Associates...703-798-7226 •2 hours to fice was recognized Northern Va./D.C. for outstanding re- sults in June as she led the region for re- Vienna sale dollar volume - 612 Truman Circle...... $469,900...Sun 1-4....Dave Lloyd & Associates...Weichert...... 703-593-3204 Bruce Green, re- gional vice president 504 Stephen Cir., SW...... $499,900...Sun 1-4....Jeremy Cunningham....Redfin Corp...... 703-955-1832 of Weichert, Realtors Callander announced. The re- 10407 Hunt Country...... $739,000...Sun 1-4....Alan Cavacas...... Coldwell Banker...... 703-627-6493 gion comprises 9925 Squires Crest La.....$1,180,000...Sun 1-4....May Nikmaram...... Fairfax...... 571-426-9098 offices located throughout Virginia. Cathy Rowe • 804-436-2696 Bruce Green, regional vice 9658 Maymount Dr...... $1,668,450...Sun 1-4....Min & Jimmy O’Burns...Long & Foster...... 703-437-6110 Visit our Website: www.pleasantlife.com Colleen Shaut • 804-436-6828 president of Weichert, Realtors announced the McLean/Old Dominion office was recognized for outstanding Sterling results in June as it led the company for 20487 Morningside Terrace...$329,000...Sun 1-4....John McCambridge...... Samson Properties...703-906-7067 sales and the region for resales. 46605 Hampshire Station Dr...$489,900...Sun 1-4....John McCambridge...... Samson Properties...703-906-7067 McLean/Dolley Madison branch sales associates can be reached at (703) 760- 46991 Bainbridge Place.....$599,900...Sun 1-4....John McCambridge...... Samson Properties...703-906-7067 8880. They are located at 1313 Dolley Madison Boulevard. Leesburg Keller Williams Realty Interna- tional announced at its annual “Family 41045 Indigo Place...... $719,000...Sun 1-4....Debbie Mcuire...... Weichert...... 793-856-4766 Reunion” Conference in New Orleans that the McLean office won top honors nationally among more than 30 new Keller Williams offices for 2009, with To add your FREE Realtor represented $6.5M in gross commission income. McLean was named the #1 Launch in Open House to these weekly listings, the nation for 2009. The McLean office please contact Trisha at 703-778-9419, or launched 18 months ago with 30 agents and today has nearly 100. Keller Will- [email protected] iams International also surpassed Re/ Max to become the #3 largest real estate All listings are due by Monday at 3 p.m. company in the U.S. by agent count. This is the first time in 20 years that the order has shifted. 10 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ August 18-24, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Education●Learning●Fun Let Us Help You Maintain Back to School & Protect

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he conclusion of the summertime swim Tseason for organiza tions such as the Northern Virginia Swim League Photo courtesy of the Pennington family Photo by Rich Sanders/The Connection (NVSL) also marks the end of the Adam Pennington of Cardinal Hill will be swimming this Hunter Mill swimmer Sean Fletcher, a longtime member individual summer season swim upcoming school year at Columbia University. of the McLean Fish, concluded his NVSL career by break- careers for older team members ing the league record in the boys’ 15-18, 50-back event at who have often been a part of their swim for Cardinal Hill the whole During his career at Cardinal this summer’s All Stars, on Aug. 7 at Broyhill Crest Pool respective clubs for 10 or more year,” said Pennington, who just Hill, Pennington has broken five in Annandale. years. completed his 13th year as a team team records, some of which Numerous older teenagers who member. “When you’re 11 or 12, have since been broken by SEAN FLETCHER of Division have grown up enjoying the social you kind of take for granted being others. He said he has com- NVSL Sportsmanship Awards 3 Hunter Mill (Vienna) com- and competitive benefits of being part of a team like this. But the peted in at least seven sea- The following teams were voted by their pleted his NVSL career with a part of a summer season swim last year or so I started thinking, son-ending All Star meets. At divisions to receive the 2010 NVSL bang at All Stars by breaking a team finally reach the age where ‘Wow, I want to get the most out this summer’s All Stars on sportsmanship awards. league record in the boys’ 15- they are no longer eligible to ac- of [my remaining years with the Aug. 7 at Broyhill Crest Pool Division 1 - Hamlet (McLean) 18, 50-back event with a time tively compete in the weekly team].’” in Annandale, Pennington Division 2 - Little Rocky Run (Clifton) of 25.82, ahead of second place meets. Pennington, who has been a part finished second in the 50- Division 3 - Dunn Loring (Vienna) Pennington (28.04). He also Division 4 - Mosby Woods (Fairfax) This is a bittersweet time for the of the McLean Fish club team since back and fourth place in the Division 5 - Langley Club (McLean) was first in the 50-fly (25.07). young men and women, who are 2001, made his swim mark at 50-IM. Division 6 - Waynewood (Alexandria) Fletcher, who swam at Madison often preparing for their first or Madison where, as a junior, he was He said he consciously Division 7 - Ravensworth (Springfield) High (where he was a team- Division 8 - Villa Aquatic (Fairfax) second years of college in the up- part of two Warhawk relay teams stepped up into more of a Division 9 - Forest Hollow (Annandale) mate of Pennington), is a rising coming fall while also enjoying — the 200 and 400-free relays — team leadership role this Division 10 - Hayfield Farm (Alexandria) sophomore and team member one last hurrah with the summer that set Virginia state high school summer. Division 11 - Walden Glen (Springfield) at the University of Michigan. Division 12 - Fair Oaks (Fairfax) teams of their youth. records. During his senior year, “Definitely this year more Division 13 - Rolling Hills (Springfield) Of his record-breaker in the NVSL swimmers, according to Pennington, in individual events, than other seasons,” he said. Division 14 - Lake Braddock (Burke) 50-back, Fletcher said, “It was league rules, become ineligible to finished second in the state in the “[In prior years] there were Division 15 - Lincolnia Park (Alexandria) a pretty smooth race for me. I’m Division 16 - Hollins Hills (Alexandria) swim for their teams once they 500-freestyle and third in the 200- always older team members Division 17 - Pinewood Lake (Alexandria) really happy with it and wanted turn 19 years of age. The ripple free. than me so I didn’t assume to get under 26 [seconds]. It effects of older swimmers mov- [as much] leadership un- was real nice to go out with a ing on is a natural progression til this year. Being a leader is a portunity [this summer] to break ribbon in my last swim. I’ve been but also one that hits programs “When you’re 11 or 12, lot of fun. We got blown out in any records at All Stars or at swimming [for Hunter Mill] a long hard as those veteran team a few meets and I told the kids Divisionals,” said Hall, knowing time so this is bitter sweet. The members have often served as you kind of take for it’s not all about the winning. I her birthday would come prior to whole team atmosphere here has leaders and good role models think good sportsmanship is the those postseason meets. been a lot of fun.” to their younger teammates. granted being part of a biggest thing.” Hall, along with holding the Fletcher said the swim competi- Adam Pennington, 18, just team like this.” league mark in the 50-butterfly, tion at Michigan was fierce dur- completed his final full season ELIZABETH HALL of the Pop- holds Poplar Tree club records in ing his freshmen year. His final as a member of the Cardinal — Adam Pennington, Cardinal Hill lar Tree team in Chantilly both that event as well as the 50- summer within the NVSL was Hill swim team in Vienna. turned 19 on July 31. She com- back. She missed setting a new much less stressful. Pennington, who graduated from He has loved his years swim- peted for the Pirates most of the league record in 50-back by two- “A lot of [NVSL swimming] is James Madison High School this ming for Cardinal Hill, which was summer until her birthday. There- tenths of a second. mostly fun,” said Fletcher, one of past June, will swim within the Ivy 2-3 this summer in NVSL Division after, she could not participate in Breaking the league mark in the the Northern Region’s top swim- League this upcoming school year 4. The team has had its ups and any of her team’s postseason 50-fly in her final competition as mers during his high school career. as a freshmen member of the Co- downs over the years. Pennington events, including All Stars. a Poplar Tree team member was “For me, this is about relaxing and lumbia University (New York City) recalled one summer when the In her final meet as an eligible an overwhelming experience for having a good time. This summer swim team. Next summer, he will team failed to win a meet and an- swimmer several weeks ago, Hall, Hall, who has competed 11 years I wanted to jump in, swim fast, be allowed to swim for Cardinal other one, in 2009, when the team in a home meet, broke an NVSL with the Pirates. and see what happened.” Hill until his 19th birthday comes went a perfect 5-0 and won the Di- record in the girls’ 15-18, 50-but- “It was very emotional knowing Fletcher said he’ll likely serve as on July 9. At that time, his sum- vision 5 title. terfly event. She had originally it was my last race,” said Hall, of a Hunter Mill assistant coach next mer swim career will be officially “I’ve seen the team transition broken the league record in the the 50-fly. “The whole team was year. Now, he is preparing for his ended and he will no longer be between [different] coaches and event two summers ago before her behind me. It was a great experi- second year of swimming allowed to compete in his team’s I’ve seen the bad times and the teammate and friend, Amanda ence.” collegiately for the Wolverines. meets. good times,” he said. “You get the Kendall, broke that mark last sum- Hall, a rising sophomore at Wil- “I’m looking forward to it and So Pennington, who was a star whole experience and full range mer. But Hall reclaimed the league liam & Mary where she is study- to bettering my times,” he said, of high school swimmer in recent of emotions being part of it for 13 record last month with a time of ing psychology, has been a swim- the upcoming college season. “I years at Madison, tried to enjoy years. As you get older, it’s less and 28.26. During her Poplar Tree mer-assistant coach the past four just want to enjoy the season.” this recently completed summer less about winning and more swim career, Hall was a four-time years with the Pirates. She plans season the best he could. about the good times with your NVSL champion in the fly and free. on continuing in that role with the Sports editor Jon Roetman “Next summer I won’t be able to friends.” “I knew I wouldn’t have the op- team next summer. contributed to this story.

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Gary Lloyd of Vienna were married on June camp allows her to ex- 26, at St. John the Beloved in perience “acting in McLean. The bride was given in small groups.” She marriage by her father, Dr. Gre- played the demanding Photos by gory Swedo. Father Paul Scalia /www.portraitphotographer.com role of the pretentious of St. John the Beloved offici- mother, Philamente, in ated. Music at the ceremony “The Learned Ladies.” “I

Victoria Ross was provided by Alison love the complex lan- Combes. guage. I’ve done The bride is the daughter of Shakespeare before, but Drs. Susan and Gregory Swedo this camp is great be- cause you get to act in

of McLean. She is a senior at /The Connection Virginia Tech majoring in math- small groups and get a ematics with a concentration in lot of direction and in- education. She will graduate in sight. The outdoor part, December. She is also a gradu- though, is kind of hard,” ate of Oakcrest School. she said. The bridegroom is the son of Daniel groom. The second perfor- and Jean Beatty of Vienna. He graduated Carlin Crowder of Blacksburg, Va., mance, also performed from Virginia Tech this past spring with friend of the groom, was the best man. by middle-school stu- Jeanne Harrison, the founder of the Traveling a B.S. in computer science. He is also a Groomsmen were Christopher Beatty of dents, was Moliere’s Players Ensemble, chats with the audience after graduate of The Heights School. He is Vienna, brother of the groom; Joseph “The Miser,” a comedy the performance of ‘The Learned Ladies.’ presently employed at comScore in Beatty of Vienna, brother of the groom; of manners involving a Reston. Stephen Dolenc of Vienna, friend of the rich money-lender whose feisty children “The outdoors experience is essential to Stephanie Nguyen of North Potomac, groom; Daniel Faith of Blacksburg, Va., long to escape from his penny-pinching the development of young actors, and ar- Md., friend of the bride, was the maid of friend of the groom; Joseph Mehan of household and marry their respective lov- tistic creation is fundamental to forming honor. Bridesmaids were Elizabeth Vienna, friend of the groom; and Connor ers. Director Suzanne Konicek re-imagined identity, especially for teens in the complex Swedo of Atlanta, Ga., sister of the bride; Breed of Vienna, friend of the groom. the play as an Old West romp. transition between childhood and adult- Emily Swedo of McLean, sister of the The flower girl at the ceremony was After a break for a picnic dinner, TPE’s hood,” Harrison said. bride; Amanda Vermaaten of Midlothian, Monica Beatty of Vienna, sister of the advanced Commedia troupe, made up of “Our program reflects the origins of the- Va., friend of the bride; Julia Crowley of groom. The ring bearer was Nicholas area high school students, performed atre, when troupes of actors roamed the Oakton, friend of the bride; Colleen Beatty of Vienna, brother of the groom. Flaminio Scala’s “The Fake Madwoman.” ancient and medieval countryside, relying Beatty of Vienna, sister of the groom; and Following a reception at the bride’s The over-the-top physical comedy revolves on the barest props and boldest imagina- Marybeth Beatty of Vienna, sister of the parents’ home in McLean, the couple left around Isabella, who pretends to be insane tion to convey their art,” she said. for a honeymoon in Disney World. to escape her upcoming marriage. Her de- ception sets off a chain reaction of confu- LEARNING THE CLASSICS, while pitch- sion that threatens to drive the entire town ing tents, building campfires and fending insane. off mosquitoes, forces students to be flex- Police Patrol, Dispatchers Recognized for Named a “Summer School in the Arts” by ible and adaptable. Helping Citizen in Need the National Endowment for the Arts, TPE “We make the kids work hard, because is a summer camp where middle and high real actors work hard. There’s no room On July 15, Vienna Police Chief Robert Sgt. Juelharte, MPO Burchfield and PFC school students learn about acting and the for the ‘star’ here,” said camp director A. Carlisle recognized members of Vienna Simon began attempting to locate the classics in outdoor settings. For the past four Leah Vonderheide. “If you are asked to Police Patrol Squad “A” and associated dis- woman. Johnson asked the woman to open years, the school has been based at the bu- help with the lights, or paint part of the patchers for their efforts in assisting a citi- her front door and turn on all her house colic Madeira School in McLean, where scenery, then that’s what you do. One of zen in need. lights to make locating her easier. many shows are performed against the stun- the reasons the camp is outdoors is be- In the early morning hours of June 21, Juelharte then asked officers to activate ning backdrop of the Potomac River. TPE cause you learn to work together in camp. members of the Vienna Police Department their blue emergency lights in hopes that also goes on tour throughout Virginia and You need everyone to help pitch a tent, Communications Section received a call the woman could see the lights and direct West Virginia during July and August. and you need everyone to put on a suc- from an elderly woman in need of help. The officers to her home. The woman was un- Harrison founded the camp in 2003. In cessful production.” woman was apparently suffering from a able to speak coherently and was not able achieving its mission of “bringing great the- For more information on Travelling Play- medical condition which was both life to successfully direct officers to her home. atre to the great outdoors,” TPE strives to ers’ Ensemble, and to find out where you threatening and had affected her mental Attempts to locate the woman’s phone link theatrical work to nature by rehears- can catch the troupe’s upcoming perfor- faculties. The woman was not able to pro- number and house address continued to ing, performing and camping in the great mances, go the organization’s website at vide Vienna Police Dispatcher Johnson with prove fruitless and Dispatcher Barker be- outdoors. www.travelingplayers.org. her physical location or her house address gan searching the Internet for solutions. The as she had called in using an obsolete com- woman’s address was eventually discovered School Notes munications line; not 9-1-1, which has en- through the diligent work of the two dis- Send School Notes to mclean@ Conn. Kwon is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Goohoon connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Friday. Kwon, and Silverman is the son of Dr. and Mrs. hanced tracking capabilities. patchers and the phone company. The of- Robert Alan Silverman. Johnson proceeded to gain small bits of ficers and Fairfax County EMS units were McLean residents Buckley Thomas Jiongo, information from the woman in an attempt able to successfully locate the woman and Kelley Jensen McVay and Nicolas Clay Wood Nicholas A. Chang of McLean has been to locate her. The woman stated she lived render aid. have been named to the spring 2010 dean’s list at named to the spring 2010 dean’s list at Virginia Radford University of Virginia. Jiongo is a sopho- Military Institute in Lexington. The biology major near a police station and could see a school. The officers and dispatchers of the Vienna more pre-nursing major, McVay is a junior is the son of Karen M. Dubois-Chang. When this information failed to identify her Police Department utilized very creative psychology major, and Wood is a junior foreign location, Johnson used individual digit reci- methods and much persistence in their at- languages and literatures major. Charles M. Tenney of McLean has won a tation to get the woman to recite her house tempts to locate the woman. In the end, the National Merit Virginia Polytechnic Institute and McLean residents Andrew Kwon and Bennett State University Scholarship. The McLean High numbers in single digit fashion. The woman woman was able to receive the treatment Silverman have been named to the spring 2010 School graduate is planning a career in engineer- was not able to state her street address. she needed. dean’s list at Choate Rosemary Hall of Wallingford, ing. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ August 18-24, 2010 ❖ 15 16 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ August 18-24, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com