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APRIL 26 - MAY 2, 2012 25 CENTS Newsstand Price Whalen: ‘We Ride for Those Who Died’ Local man bikes in Police Bonnie Hobbs Unity Tour.

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Bonnie Hobbs he motto of the Police T Unity Tour (PUT) is “We Ride for Those Who Centreville’s Kevin Whalen Died.” And May 10-12, takes riding in the Police Centreville’s Kevin Whalen is bi- Unity Tour seriously.

/Centre View cycling 232 miles in memory of Virginia Tech Police Officer Deriek the funerals of four law-enforce- Crouse who was killed Dec. 8, ment officers. “But you don’t give 2011. up,” he said. “You keep going to Whalen, of the Walney Glen work every day, catch the bad guys Students perform the song, “Freak Flag,” from “Shrek, the Musical” at rehearsal. community, is a federal agent with and make it a safer place for ev- the Treasury Department, and he erybody.” knows firsthand the mortal dan- And that’s what Crouse — a 39- Spotlight Shines on Local Talent gers law-enforcement officers face year-old father of five — was do- every day. That’s because, on Sept. ing when he was fatally shot while Alliance Theatre offers Chantilly and Westfield high schools; Greenbriar 1, 1994, he nearly lost his life. sitting in his unmarked car. After West and Union Mill elementary schools and St. “I was on a sur- he made a traffic Musical Showcase. Timothy Catholic School. Directors are Jen Farmer veillance detail stop on the VT and Cathy Arnold; the producer is John with ATF [the Bu- To Donate campus, a person By Bonnie Hobbs Ingargiola. reau of Alcohol, To- Police Unity Tour donations unrelated to it ap- Centre View “It’s a coffeehouse-type variety show,” said bacco and Fire- may be made on the Virginia proached his ve- Arnold, of Chantilly’s Franklin Glen community. Chapter IV Web site, http:// hicle and shot him arms] in an un- policeunitytourchapter4.com/, hining a spotlight on the local “We wanted to showcase the kids and bring in marked van in or by check mailed to: Kevin in the head. community’s youth, The Alliance The- new talent. We even have some really talented 7- northwest Wash- Whalen, Police Unity Tour, Both Whalen Chapter IV, P.O. Box 706, atre presents its inaugural Musical year-olds that’ll knock your socks off. One’s do- ington, D.C.,” he and Fairfax County S ing Tae Kwon Do, and another, a routine from Fairfax, VA 22038. Contribu- Police Officer Showcase, Friday-Saturday, May 4-5, at said. “When we tions may also be made at Mountain View High. The event is a fund-raiser ‘Annie’ — and they’re possibly going to steal the were finished, one www.firstgiving.com/ Rodney Barnes are for Mountain View to purchase additional light- show. But everybody has talent and will get to of the other officers fundraiser/kevin-whalen-1/ riding in the PUT in 2012. ing, sound and window covers for its auditorium. shine their own way.” went to move the Crouse’s honor, Participants include students from Centreville, See Alliance Theatre, Page 8 van, and a drug- and they met with gang member we were investigat- his wife Tina, April 13, in her ing shot five rounds at us.” Blacksburg home. “We wanted to “I was kneeling in the van and get to know a little more about Fund-Raiser Planned for Animal Shelter the bullets went through it, miss- him as a person,” said Whalen. “She thanked us, and we told her has raised money to fund things the shelter can’t. ing my body by half an inch,” con- that her husband would never be “Wine, Whiskers, Wags But to be able to keep making donations, FFCAS tinued Whalen. “That’s when it forgotten and that we’re riding in must continue raising money. So on Saturday, May really hit home that I could have & Beer” event is May 5. honor of him, his family, the com- 5, from 6:30-9 p.m., it’s holding a wine- and beer- died.” munity and the Virginia Tech Po- tasting event at Total Wine & More in the Greenbriar His wife was pregnant with their By Bonnie Hobbs lice Department.” Shopping Center on Route 50 in Chantilly. second of four children at the time. Centre View See Local Man, Page 5 Called “Wine, Whiskers, Wags & Beer,” it’s $35/ And by then, he’d already gone to person, and each attendee will taste five different ike a Statue of Liberty for animals, the Fairfax wines and five different beers, enjoy heavy hors County Animal Shelter is a place of refuge L d’oeuvres and receive souvenir wine and beer glasses for animals needing care. They often arrive adorned with the FFCAS logo. Anyone wanting to

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2 ❖ Centre View South ❖ April 26- May 2, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected]

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Emily Jackson, Centreville High, senior, worked nearly eight months to create this large zebra from wood, carpet foam and fleece. “She’s one of the creative heroes of the Art Department because she has a wonderful, Centreville senior Kelly Hicks won personal voice and impeccable a Gold Key award at the Scholastic craftsmanship,” said her teacher, Art regionals for her carpet-foam Centreville’s Gino Rodriguez (left) Rory Marcaccio Schaffer. “Her vulture. Jamie Rondot, a Centreville senior, and Sam Maney won “Best in creativity is a joy to behold.” displays her artwork. Show” for senior art exhibits. Pyramid Art Show at Centreville High School CVHS hosted its annual event Thursday, April 19.

Grace Chon, Bull Run Elementary, fifth grade, says, “Heal our world; end world hunger.” Jessica Lerke, Union Mill Leonardo Choi, Elementary, kindergarten; Bull Run, fifth grade. Art Excellence Award for grades K-2. Centreville seniors Emily Berkley and Tobin Horst won Silver Key awards at the Scholastic Art regionals.

Julie Mai, Centre Ridge, fifth grade, Centreville senior Sara Emsley won drew Vietnamese “boat people” a Gold Key award at regionals for coming to the U.S. her arm-clothing sculpture, “Tem- Ahmed Ali, Centre Ridge Elemen- Artwork by Kaitlyn Lee, pus Fugit.” tary, kindergarten. Colin Powell, second grade. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ April 26- May 2, 2012 ❖ 3 News LONG & FOSTER FAIR OAKS

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eaturing a cast and crew of F90, Liberty Middle School presents the classic, Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, “State Fair.” Show times are Thursday-Friday-Saturday, May 3, 4 and 5, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. Centreville $999,000 “It’s about an Iowa farm family in the 1940s, and the biggest thing that happens The Ridings of Virginia Run to them every year is going to the state fair,” A Rare Treasure…Estate setting, .83 acre lot in extremely desirable said Director Jody Scott. “And this time, From left: Emily Hoffman, Khalied community. Amenities galore. 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths, their children find romance there.” Bashri, Gabie Nicchitta, Hridhay They’ve been rehearsing since January, (Reed) Rangaraju, Kaitlinn morning room. Hardwoods main level, formal living room & dining Thornley and Jeremy Rathjen room, 2-story family room with stone fireplace. and Scott says things are coming along great. “It’s a well-written script, more for (proposing) rehearse a scene. Awesome finished lower level with second office, high-school kids, because the characters are rec room with bar & built-ins, large game room, so well-developed, but the kids love it,” she Music underscores the dialogue in some fitness room, full bath. Three-car side-load garage. said. “They’re having the time of their life scenes to enhance the emotion, and Scott Beautiful stone front. Custom in-ground pool & with the 1940s colloquialisms and culture.” said she couldn’t have done this play with- Liberty is the first middle school in Fairfax out the “invaluable help” of music directors hot tub, slate patio. MLS: fx815874. County to do this show, and Scott picked it Nancy Hayes and Gary Verhagen. She also 5806 Riding Manor Place, Centreville, VA because she loves the music. The cast will has high praise for her actors. wear that era’s style of clothing, including “It’s heartwarming for me to see the stu- Call Anna Edwards 703-309-1282 vintage hats and handbags. The sets illus- dents enjoying the humor and the storyline, trate the Frake farm, plus the fair’s dance considering it takes place nearly 70 years area, vendor booths and campgrounds. See 'State Fair,’ Page 12

4 ❖ Centre View South ❖ April 26- May 2, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Local Man To Ride in Virginia Tech Officer’s Memory From Page 1 Last Thursday, April 26, Crouse’s name was engraved into the Law Enforcement Local PUT Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., and Fund-raisers Barnes and Whalen were there. Crouse was ❖ one of 162 officers nationwide who died On Thursday, April 26, Glory Days last year in the line of duty. However, said Grill — at 13850 Braddock Road in Whalen, “We’re honoring him not for the the Old Centreville Crossing Shopping way he died, but how he lived.” Center — will host a Bartenders Night This year’s PUT, the 16th annual, is in trib- from 6-9 p.m. Kevin Whalen and other ute to them all, with each participant riding PUT riders will tend bar and receive

Photo by in memory of a particular fallen officer. The donations in tip buckets. event also raises awareness of and money A football signed by the entire Wash- for the National Law Enforcement Officers ington Redskins team will be raffled Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) and Museum in Bonnie Hobbs off, along with Redskins and Washing- the District. ton Nationals sports jerseys and a Ken- tucky Derby-themed gift basket. In ON MAY 10, at 7:30 a.m., Whalen will be addition, Glory Days will donate 10 among about 100 officers from the PUT’S percent from the proceeds of all meals Chapter IV contingent, led by Fairfax County /Centre View it serves that whole day. ❖ police, to leave from Richmond on the first On Saturday, April 28, from noon- leg of their journey, 93 miles to 3 p.m., a document shredding will be Charlottesville. The chapter president, held in the Glory Days parking lot. Maggie DeBoard, was FCPD’s deputy police Cost is $10 per any size box/bag of chief and is now the first female chief of Sporting his Police Unity Tour jersey, Kevin Whalen stands with his 12- documents, staples, folders, credit the Town of Herndon’s police department. speed, lightweight road bike adorned with VT emblems. cards or mail. Items will be shredded They’ll pedal 80 miles to Warrenton the on the spot in minutes by TrueShred. next day and 59 miles more to Washing- cyclists, while a support team handles their ible $1.5 million.” Participants will receive tax receipts, ton, D.C., on May 12. That day, they’ll bi- food, water and lodging. coupons for Glory Days Grill appetiz- cycle up Route 29 in Centreville, around Bicyclists from other police departments EACH RIDER must raise a minimum of ers and blue ribbons to tie on their 9:10 a.m., en route to a lunch provided by — federal, state and local — across the $1,700 to participate in the PUT. So far, car to show support for law enforce- Glory Days Grill before heading to the Dis- country will ride from New Jersey. Then on Whalen’s raised $6,000 and will use his ment. ❖ trict for the May 12, they’ll join excess to help other riders meet their goals. Until May 19, all Glory Days Grill ride’s end. with the Virginia rid- “It’s not a contest; we’re all a team raising locations in Virginia will donate 10 “I never ers at RFK Stadium money for a good cause and the right rea- percent of food receipts to Whalen’s thought, at “You’re thinking of the and, together, all sons,” he said. “And it’s not just about the PUT fund-raising efforts. To make that nearly 50, I’d be 1,400 of them will money — it’s about raising awareness of the happen, customers must give him riding a bike officer you’re riding for cycle two by two to memorial and the officers who made the their original, detailed food receipts. 232 miles,” said and you’re overwhelmed the Memorial. ultimate sacrifice to protect our govern- Contact Whalen at 703-201-4586 or Whalen. “But At that point, said ment, communities and families.” via [email protected]. I’m inspired to with emotion.” Whalen, “You’re just “Law-enforcement officers do dangerous numb and full of things every day that people don’t hear and do it. We all — Kevin Whalen wish we didn’t goosebumps. You’re know about,” continued Whalen. “You never “Then on Sunday, May 13, at 8 p.m., is the have to [ride thinking of the officer know if something will happen to you. On Candlelight Vigil. The families of all 163 because of tragedy]. Every time we get a you’re riding for and you’re overwhelmed an average, one officer dies every 48 hours.” officers will be there for the memorial dedi- notice that another officer’s died, it’s really with emotion. You get tears in your eyes at Each PUT rider wears a special, blue cation and the reading of everyone’s upsetting.” the same time you’re reaching out for the bracelet engraved with the name of the of- names.” To stay in shape for the event, he bikes hands welcoming you.” ficer in whose honor they’re riding. And at The theme forºthis year’s Candlelight Vigil all year along the W & OD Trail and in A crowd will be waiting there to cheer the end of their journey, they’ll present those and National Police Week, May 13-19, is “In Clifton and is currently up to 75 miles/ for the bicyclists, including NLEOMF Chair- bracelets to that person’s loved ones. Memory of Many, In Honor of All.” After week. He also takes spin classes, a few times man and CEO Craig Floyd. “Then there’s a “You also walk over to the memorial, see this year’s additions, the memorial will con- at week, at Life Time Fitness in Centreville. big ceremony and all the police chapter your officer’s name, kneel down and touch tain 19,660 names and, said Whalen, During the actual PUT ride, a motorcycle presidents will present him with one check,” it and tell him, ‘Thanks for protecting us; “You’re praying they’ll never have to add escort and ambulances will accompany the said Whalen. “Last year it was an incred- you’ll never be forgotten,’” said Whalen. another wall to it.”

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SOUTHERN EDITION Connection Wins Public Service www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newspaper of Centreville Little Rocky Run Award for Homeless Coverage A Connection Newspaper An independent, locally owned weekly causes of homelessness and explained why writing. newspaper delivered VPA Award for to homes and businesses. people don’t have a place to live even when In addition to her work on the homeless Published by Journalistic Integrity some have a job. It reported on the role of gov- project, photographer Deb Cobb won indi- Local Media Connection LLC ernment and groups that advocate for the poor. vidual first place awards for photo illustration 1606 King Street and Community It provided extensive lists of commu- for a cover depicting a vampire; for an Alexandria, Virginia 22314 nity organizations with missions to online slide show of “wounded warriors Editorial Free digital edition delivered to Service; plus 44 help the poor and homeless, and told at bat,” and for general news photo. your email box. Go to how individuals could volunteer. Bonnie Hobbs won two first place connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe other awards. “It invited knowledgeable citizens to contrib- awards, one for education writing and one for ute guest editorials that offered perspectives feature portfolio. Alex McVeigh won first place NEWS DEPARTMENT: and fresh ideas for addressing the problems of for in depth or investigative reporting for his To discuss ideas and concerns, Call: 703-778-9410 he Connection Newspapers was homelessness.” coverage of a land use issue in Great Falls. e-mail: awarded the Virginia Press Asso- The online component of the homeless Montie Martin won two first place awards, one [email protected] ciation Award for Journalistic In- project also won first place in the multimedia for business writing, the other for personal ser- T Steven Mauren tegrity and Community Service last category. Edited by Michael O’Connell, the vice writing. Editor, 703-778-9415 Saturday, April 21, “for exhaustive coverage project included stories, video and photos by The Children’s Connection won an award [email protected] of homelessness in the newspaper’s circulation Victoria Ross, Deb Cobb, Robbie Hammer, and judges said it was a “simple and elegant Bonnie Hobbs area.” The award was announced in Roanoke Bonnie Hobbs and Amber Healy. idea showcasing children’s artwork, a great Community Reporter, 703-778-9438 [email protected] at the press association’s annual convention. The Connection Newspapers group, includ- way to attract young readers.” The public service entries were judged by ing the Alexandria Gazette Packet, Mount While it is gratifying and fun to win awards, Steve Hibbard Associate Editor, 703-778-9412 Robert Giles, former editor and publisher of Vernon Gazette and Centre View and Potomac it reflects our mission to tell the stories of the [email protected] The Detroit News and the immediate past cu- Almanac, won 45 awards in all. local community. We welcome your ideas and rator of the Nieman Foundation. The Alexandria Gazette Packet won 17 suggestions about what we should be cover- Rich Sanders Sports Editor, 703-224-3031 Giles wrote of the Connection coverage: awards. ing now. [email protected] “Its stories gave voice to the homeless. Its The top award winner was Michael Lee Pope, stories effectively portrayed the plight of the who won 12 awards including first place for ADVERTISING: poor living in tents and other makeshift shel- government writing; health, science and envi- — Mary Kimm, For advertising information ters. It reported on how poverty and ronmental writing; in-depth or investigative [email protected], e-mail: [email protected] homelessness affects children. It examined the reporting; breaking news and public safety www.twitter.com/marykimm Karen Washburn Display Advertising, 703-778-9422 Winning Entries, Connection, Centre View [email protected]

See a complete list of winners on final product. Well done! American Smokeout, Getting into ‘Right cancer, and the judges noted: “Writer Janis Swanson page 14. ❖ Deb Cobb, 1st place, Fairfax Con- Fit’ Private School; Judges comments: chooses tough subject, his own mortal- Display Advertising, 703-778-9423 [email protected] ❖ Virginia Press Association 2011 nection, Online Slideshow, Wounded Trio of strong entries. ity, and handles it quite well. He gives ❖ Award for Journalistic Integrity and Warriors at Bat Mike O’Connell, Victoria Ross, Deb us an honest look at a very personal is- Andrea Smith Community Service ❖ Deb Cobb, 1st place, Fairfax Con- Cobb, Robbie Hammer, Bonnie Hobbs, sue.” Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 ❖ Michael O’Connell, Victoria Ross, nection, General News Photo, Warm Amber Healy 2nd place, Fairfax Connec- ❖ Kemal Kurspahic, Laurence Foong, [email protected] Deb Cobb, Robbie Hammer, Bonnie Welcome, Judges comments: I love how tion, Special Sections or Special Amna Rehmatulla, 3rd place, Reston Hobbs, Amber Healy, 1st Place, Fairfax every subject in this photo is engaged Editions, End to Homelessness, Judges Connection, Special Sections or Special Debbie Funk Connection, Multimedia Feature Report, into a moment. Wonderful. comments: “End to Homelessness” tab. Editions W2M08 30698, Children’s Con- National Sales An End to Homelessness, Judges com- ❖ Deb Cobb, 1st Place, Burke Connec- It is nice to see a newspaper commit to nection, Judges comments: Simple and 703-778-9444 [email protected] ments: Wow. This is an amazing tion, Photo-Illustration, Vampire Feast, a project such as this in the form of a elegant idea showcasing children’s art- endeavor. The print and digital compo- Judges comments: The intensity in the special tab. work, a great way to attract young nents complement each other nicely, model’s face combined with the high ❖ Julia O’Donoghue, 2nd place, readers. Editor & Publisher although I would have liked to see some contrast photo make this a dynamic il- Fairfax Connection, Education Writing ❖ Victoria Ross, 3rd place, Fairfax Mary Kimm aggressive promotion of digital from lustration for a story about vampires. W2W06 31912 Judges comments: Very Connection, In-Depth Or Investigative 703-778-9433 print. The video and photo gallery pro- ❖ Victoria Ross, 2nd place, Fairfax nice variety in these stories, again, like Reporting [email protected] vide nice layers to the overall Station/Clifton/Lorton, In-Depth Or In- the first place winner, going much ❖ Mary Kimm, 3rd Place, Burke Con- @MaryKimm storytelling. The webpage featuring vestigative Reporting deeper into the multitude of possibilities nection, Editorial Writing, Judges your original coverage will be an excel- ❖ Jon Roetman, 2nd place, Fairfax available in coverage of education and comments: Mary Kimm’s columns are Executive Vice President Jerry Vernon lent home to keep following this Station/Clifton/Lorton, Sports Writing schools. strong, particularly the one taking to [email protected] important topic. Well-done. Portfolio, Judges comments: This entry ❖ Kenny Lourie, longtime columnist task a school board on its disciplinary ❖ Alex McVeigh, 1st Place, Great Falls exhibits solid sports reporting, plain and and Connection advertising representa- procedures in light of a student’s sui- Editor in Chief Connection, In-Depth Or Investigative simple. The completeness of these sto- tive, won two 1st place awards from the cide. The community is better for her Steven Mauren Reporting ries is the name of the game here. The Maryland Delaware DC Press Associa- work. Managing Editor ❖ Bonnie Hobbs, 1st place, Centre reporter demonstrates versatility, tion, one for local column and one for ❖ Michael Pope, 3rd place, Mount Kemal Kurspahic View, Education Writing, Judges Com- switching from feature to news writing sports column. Lourie has been writing Vernon Gazette, In-Depth Or Investiga- Photography: ments: What the judges really within the articles themselves, giving about his odyssey with Stage IV lung tive Reporting Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, Craig Sterbutzel appreciate about Bonnie’s stories is that the reader the whole story. ❖ Art/Design: each one is a unique, interesting and Lashawn Avery-Simon, 2nd Place, Laurence Foong, John Heinly, very readable story that makes the Arlington Connection, General News John Smith sometimes dry subject of education cov- Photo, ribbon cutting at park, Judges Production Manager: erage appealing to readers. 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It’s at 5775 Spindle performs in “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” the “Aida,” “Annie,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “13 Court, behind Glory Days Grill in Centreville. “Beauty and the Beast” medley and “Freak the Musical,” “Les Miserables,” “Suessical” Tickets are $15 at Flag” — which she especially loves because www.thealliancetheatre.org or at the door. and “Phantom of the Opera.” For details about a special, pre-show event its so funny. “I was in [Alliance’s produc- There’ll be songs, dances and mono- for Scouts, May 5, e-mail tion of] ‘Hairspray’ last year, and this [mu- logues, with the entertainment flowing from [email protected] or call sical showcase] looked like a fun thing to Photo by one act to the next. “The kids came to the 703-220-8101. try out for,” she said. “There’s a lot of sing- auditions prepared with the acts they ing, dancing and acting and I love doing all wanted to perform, and we turned them ence will enjoy seeing the participants “ex- three.” Bonnie Hobbs into a show,” said Arnold. “It’ll be great, press themselves and grow through this “It’s different from the usual Alliance family entertainment.” opportunity to perform for the community.” show,” said Diana. “And it’s not like a school Centreville High senior Anthony Courtney Jennelle, a 2011 Centreville talent show because everybody has amaz- Ingargiola will sing “What You’d Call a High grad now attending NOVA, will sing ing talent and we’ve been practicing for a Dream,” from an off-Broadway musical re- “My Strongest Suit” from “Annie.” She chose long time.” /Centre View vue called “Diamonds.” Said Ingargiola: “It’s it because “it’s a powerful song and shows Other performers include Westfield jun- a beautiful ballad about baseball, envision- a lot of girl power.” ior Paige Arnold, who’ll play guitar while ing your future and achieving your dreams.” She’s also helping choreograph the show, her friend Alli Saenz, also of Westfield, sings He’s also part of the group number, “Freak working on “Freak Flag” with Anthony The Who’s “Pinball Wizard.” Katie Williams Flag,” from “Shrek, the Musical.” Describ- Ingargiola. “As I listened to the music, I will do an Irish dance, Megan James will Tae Kwon Do red belt Ali Adams, ing it as a fun song, Ingargiola said, “All the started making dance moves in my head,” sing the Beatles’ song, “’Til There Was You,” 7, strikes a fierce pose. fairytale creatures have been kicked out of she said. “And it’s a great experience for me and Johnny Cerisano will play an electric- the kingdom. But they sing about how to teach the choreography to the younger guitar solo called “Cannon Rock.” ing level is just one below a black belt — proud they are of what they are they de- kids.” Union Mill first-grader Ali Adams, 7, is for which she must be 8 before she can re- cide to rebel against the kingdom.” Jennelle is part of the “Beauty and the also expected to be a standout. She’s taken ceive it. “The music is upbeat and will make the Beast” medley, as well. “My favorite song Tae Kwon Do lessons since age 3 and takes In the show, she’ll do a Tae Kwon Do rou- audience want to get up and start dancing,” in it is ‘Be Our Guest’ because of the chore- classes at ATA Marshal Arts in the Colon- tine to the song, “Make a Man out of You,” he continued. “We’ll be in costume and each ography and because it’s such a fun tune,” nade at Union Mill shopping center. from “Mulan,” and she’s looking forward to character will have a particular, funny she said. She’s also one of the tap dancers “I like getting to do all these crazy tricks it. Said Ali: “I’m excited because I have a voice.” He says the whole show is “a big in the “Puttin’ on the Ritz” number from and flips and stuff,” she said. She just earned really good talent in Tae Kwon Do and I’m appreciation of young talent” and the audi- “Young Frankenstein.” Overall, said her advanced red belt, meaning her train- happy to show it to the world.” Wine-tasting To Raise Funds for County Animal Shelter From Page 1 lot of these animals won’t have a now, it wants to hire a dog trainer. come, but would like to help out, second chance,” said Grieve. “If “One of the big things we’re try- may contribute on the Web site. they need immediate or extensive ing to do is fund a behavior-modi- The fun includes a silent auction surgeries, the shelter can’t afford fication program for the dogs com- for a wide variety of items, includ- to pay for them. They’re only bud- ing into the shelter to help them ing golf outings for four at the geted for so many surgeries, but become more socialized,” said Twin Lakes and Westfield golf they get so many animals.” Grieve. “The trainer would teach courses; tickets to GMU men’s bas- The shelter handles more than the staff and volunteers basic com- ketball games; a jersey signed by 4,000 animals a year. In 2011, it mands and skills for the dogs. That the whole Washington Capitals gave veterinary treatment to more way, it’s consistent and everyone team; four tickets to a Washing- Photo by than 150 animals with special would be saying the same thing to ton Nationals game, plus a base- needs. These included Baby, a them.” ball signed by a player, and bas- boxer-pit bull mix needing com- FFCAS also supports the kets full of wine. plicated spay surgery, and Jake, a shelter’s foster program. Through

Mary O’Malley Also auctioned off will be a Shiba Inu who was operated on it, underage and sick dogs, cats three-night stay and spa bath after being hit by a car. And, said and other companion animals are treatment for an animal at Old Grieve, “We just chipped in for hip- sent to volunteer, foster-care pro- Town Pet Resort; a gift basket from replacement surgery for a dog viders to be cared for until they’re Great Harvest Bread Co.; free pet named Chevy.” mature and healthy enough to be wash at the Vienna Pet Spa; a plant Last year, FFCAS raised $45,000 returned to the shelter for adop- or gift certificate from Merrifield A collage of some of the animals who were or still are total for the shelter. Part went to- tion. Garden Center; and merchandise at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. ward caring for the 160 cats and So with all these responsibilities, and gift cards from other, local kittens the shelter received from Grieve’s hoping for a good turn- merchants, as well. inable, such as birds, turtles, chin- dropped off 30-40 rabbits all at a November 2010 hoarding case out for the wine- and beer-tasking All funds raised by the all-vol- chillas and hamsters. once.” in Annandale. Some also went to- event. “It’s a fabulous cause,” she unteer FFCAS go to the shelter, so “People drop off potbellied pigs, Shelter Director Karen Diviney ward a program FFCAS started said. “Plus it’s Cinco de Mayo that the more money it receives from porcupines, horses, chickens, notifies FFCAS when an animal with Clocktower — a veterinarian day, so we want people to come this event, the better it will be able mice, rats, snakes, iguanas — any- with special needs comes in and, office focusing on neonatal care — celebrate and help the animals.” to help the shelter care for its ani- thing,” said Grieve. “It’s really if the group can help, it does. to provide specialized care for neo- Anyone wishing to donate to mals. And it receives all kinds. Al- amazing. Sometimes, people just People don’t want to adopt ani- natal kittens. FFCAS may do so at the Web site, though the majority of them are leave them outside the door, so mals needing surgery; but, often, The group also buys cages and or by sending checks payable to dogs and cats, the facility takes in they do their best to place them it’s needed to save an animal’s life. supplies for the shelter’s feral cats the organization to: FFCAS, P.O. practically any potential pet imag- somewhere else. One man “Outside of the normal care, a spay and neuter program. And Box 2321, Centreville, VA 20122.

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Keller Williams..703-475-4704 boy who’s never been to the city, 6659 Avignon Blvd...... $1,299,900...... Sun 1-4....The Applegate Team...... Long & Foster..703-451-5818 Kingstowne/Alexandria and he’s upset that his girlfriend 5919 High Meadow Rd...... $409,950...... Sun 1-4...Tom & Cindy & Assoc...... Long & Foster..703-822-0207 is leaving him for college,” said 6282 Wills St...... $387,000...... Sun 1-4...... Dean Moore...... Samson Props..571-278-9161 5948 Wescott Hill Way...... $474,900...... Sun 1-4...... Pat Dewey...... Long & Foster..703-919-4952 Khalied. “I’m nice and down-to- 6504 Tassia Dr...... $468,000...... Sun 1-4...Tom & Cindy & Assoc...... Long & Foster..703-822-0207 earth like he is, so I can relate to Leesburg him, and I like showing his differ- 43180 Eleni St...... $425,000...... Sun 1-4...... Jo Ann Prociv...... Long & Foster..703-968-7000 Lorton ent emotions.” 5827 Oak Grove St...... $795,000...... Sun 1-4...Susan Gray Chambers...Coldwell Banker..703-518-6175 He especially likes the “I Owe 6697 Hanson Ln...... $709,500...... Sun 1-4...Tom & Cindy & Assoc...... Long & Foster..703-822-0207 Ioway” song because of its happy 9521 Parsonage Ln...... $689,000...... Sun 1-4...... Karen Brown...... Weichert..703-644-1364 McLean tune and dances. And he said the 7846 Westmont Ln...... $2,700,000...... Sun 1-4....The Applegate Team...... Long & Foster..703-451-5818 audience will like the three stories 919 Swinks Mill Rd...... $1,449,000...... Sun 1-4...... Debbie Mesen...... Weichert..703-201-7723 told onstage, plus the “authentic- Potomac Falls looking” costumes. 20249 Water Mark Pl...... $979,000...... Sun 1-4....Marianne McKittrick...... RE/MAX..703-444-3111 Springfield Stage manager is eighth-grader 7416 Axton St...... $375,000...... Sun 1-4...... Carolyn Manlove...... Long & Foster..703-283-6329 Brendan Doyle, in charge of the 7520 Jervis St...... $395,000...... Sun 1-4...Dave Lloyd & Assoc...... Weichert..703-539-3204 8120 Viola St...... $450,000...... Sun 1-4...... Becky Berning...... Long & Foster..703-930-3400 tech crew – lights, sound, props 8238 Taunton Pl...... $464,900...... Sun 1-4....Carol Hermandorfer...... Long & Foster..703-503-1812 6047 Forrest Hollow Ln...... $349,900...... Sun 1-4...... Helen Grozbean...... Keller Williams..571-233-4287 and running crew (scene chang- 2328 Admiralty Ct...... $255,000...... Sat 1-4...... Kim Harris...... Weichert..703-244-1840 ers). “It’s fun being in the back- 2328 Admiralty Ct...... $255,000...... Sun 1-4...... Paul Kaeppel...... Weichert..703-924-7115 7226 Whitson Dr...... $575,000...... Sun 1-4...... Charlene Bayes...... Prudential..703-281-8854 ground, helping make the show 7420 Brian Run Ct...... $689,000...... Sun 1-4...... Pep Bauman...... Long & Foster..703-314-7055 7922 Saint Dennis Dr...... $510,000...... Sun 2-4...... Betsy Voegtlin...... Keller Williams..703-964-1290 happen,” he said. “Hardest is keep- 8301 Covington Woods Ct....$819,900...... Sun 1-4...... Patrick Kessler...... Keller Williams..703-405-6540 8405 Paige Glen Ave...... $515,000...... Sun 1-4...... Violeta Warner...... Long & Foster..703-282-9779 ing track of the more than 100 8455 Rushing Creek Ct...... $544,900...... Sun 1-4...... Robert Wittman...... Redfin..703-220-1017 props and what everyone else is To add your Realtor represented Open House to these supposed to be doing. I like run- weekly listings, please call Karen Washburn at ning crew best; there’s an adrena- 703-778-9422 or E-Mail the info to: line rush moving the props [email protected] onstage while being watched, All listings due by Tuesday at 3 P.M. knowing you have to get every- thing right.” 12 ❖ Centre View South ❖ April 26- May 2, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Local REAL ESTATE March 2012 Sales in Upper $600s

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NOW THROUGH APRIL 28 of Fairfax’s Spotlight on the Arts, Truro Church of the parking lot. Cost is $10 per any size box/bag and sale of work by Jackie Elwell, Elaine “Into the Woods.” Presented by 30 students from Fairfax will be hosting its Third Annual Spring Arts of documents, staples, folders, personal or Florimonte, Debbie Glakas, Lisa Neher, Sarah the Chantilly High School Drama Department. Festival. The community is invited to submit work business, credit cards, mail. Shredded on the spot Swart and Barbara Wagner. Will feature Directed by Shannon Khatcheressian. As a special for the Juried Arts Show. Winners will be awarded in minutes by TrueShred truck. Receive tax paintings, drawings, sculpture and fine art treat, there will be a Tiny Tots matinee prize money in separate age categories: receipt, Glory Days Grill appetizer coupon, and jewelry. Opening reception is Friday, May 4 performance on Saturday, April 28 at 2 p.m. for elementary school, middle school, high school, and blue ribbon. Fundraiser by the Police Unity Tour, from 4 to 9 p.m. Also a Studio Day on Saturday, our young audience members. Tickets can be adult. Free, family friendly and professional classes Virginia Chapter IV, in honor of fallen Virginia May 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. Come see the artists at purchased online or with cash/check at the door. in the arts will be offered on Saturday, April 27. Tech Police Officer Deriek Crouse, to benefit the work on May 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. At The Frame Show Dates: Thursday, April 26 at 7 p.m. - $10; Classes include a variety of visual and performing National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Factory, 212 Dominion Road, N.E., Vienna. arts including sculpture, painting, musical theatre, Fund. Sponsored by Glory Days Grill, Pohanka Friday, April 27 at 7 p.m. - $10; Saturday, April 28 MONDAY/APRIL 30 at 2 p.m. - $8. For tickets and show information, theatre improv, singing, poetry, and art lectures. Lexus, Franklin’s Printing. Contact Kevin Whalen, visit www.chantillyhsdrama.com. Visit www.trurochurch.org/springartsfestival. 703-201-4586, [email protected]. Audition Workshop. 6:30 p.m. Westfield Summer Stage celebrates 12 years of summer musicals with FRIDAY/APRIL 27 APRIL 27-29 APRIL 28 TO 29 the classic Cole Porter musical comedy, “Anything Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. to midnight. Admission is Chantilly Library Used Book Sale. 10 a.m. to 6 Fairfax Fine Art Festival. Free. Over 10,000 Goes,” which makes its way onto the Westfield $15. Drop-in beginner swing lesson from 8:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 1 to 4 pieces of original art will be for sale, including the High School stage for five performances, July 20- p.m.; dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight. Featuring p.m. Sunday. Huge selection of adult and works of painters, sculptors, photographers, 28. Prospective cast members should attend an the band, The Fabulettes. At the Hilton children’s fiction and non-fiction books, including jewelers, digital artists, glass, fiber and ceramic audition workshop on April 30 at 6:30 p.m., when Washington Dulles Airport, 13869 Park Center Russian, Chinese and Korean novels, plus audio/ artists along with creations in mixed-media, metal, material for the vocal and dance auditions will be Road, Herndon. video recordings. Sponsored by the Friends of the and wood. Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 11 taught. Auditions are May 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Centreville International Fiesta. 7 to 10 p.m. Chantilly Regional Library to fund special a.m. to 5 p.m. At Fairfax Corner. Visit Callbacks are May 6 from 12-2 p.m. Rehearsals Free. Centreville performers will share song and programs, renovation projects, activities and www.paragonartevents.com/fairfax/ or call Bill begin June 20; most are on weekday evenings dance from Korea, India, Guatemala, and Mexico. equipment for the library. Chantilly Regional Kinney, the Festival Director, 631-421-1590 until the performances in late July. All activities Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly. For are at Westfield High School, 4700 Stonecroft DJ Myra Flemister (HB Productions) will open the SUNDAY/APRIL 29 evening by inviting the children to dance, and more information, call the library at 703-502-3883 Blvd. in Chantilly. there will be chili-dogs, egg rolls and snacks for or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events. Brookfield Bike and Hike. 1 to 4 p.m. Open to all Brookfield residents. Enjoy a leisurely bike or hike MAY 3, 4, 5, 6 sale all evening. A special treat will be arroz con SATURDAY/APRIL 28 leche, a sweet-drink tradition in Guatemala. The on the trails in Brookfield. Meet members of the Used Book Sale. Featuring 20,000 used books, Fiesta is sponsored by Centreville Immigration Shredding Event. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free Fairfax County Police Bike Patrol. Volunteers will fiction and nonfiction plus CDs and DVDs. Preview Forum as an event to highlight the diversity of technology recycling and paper shredding event. lead short hikes and short bike rides. Free hotdogs and presale on Thursday, May 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. Centreville, and to raise money for support of the Will be accepting drop-offs of computer and and snacks. Free facepainting. All ages. Meet at for Friends of Centreville Library. Sale hours are new Centreville Labor Resource Center. At technology equipment and paper to be securely the pool parking lot. For more information or to Friday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Centreville Fire Station 17, 5856 Old Centreville shredded. At 4506 Daly Drive, Chantilly. Visit volunteer, contact [email protected]. May 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, May 6 Road, Centreville. www.solutionworx.com/recycle Sponsored by the Brookfield Civic Association. from 1 to 3 p.m. At the Centreville Regional Shredding Event. Noon to 3 p.m. Document Library, 14220 St. Germain Dr., Centreville. Call APRIL 27 AND 28 Shredding Event Fundraiser at Glory Days Grill APRIL 30 TO MAY 19 703-830-2223 or visit Spring Arts Festival. In conjunction with the City Centreville, 13850 Braddock Road, Centreville, in Art Exhibition. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Exhibition Friendsofcentrevillelibrary.blogspot.com. CENTREVILLE THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION Traditional Saint Andrew Anglican Service 1928 Book of Lutheran Church Common Prayer Mount Olive Baptist Church Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion 10 A.M. Sundays 6600 Old Centreville Road, Centreville, VA 20121 Christian Education for All Ages: 9:45 a.m. (with Church School and Nursery) Phone: 703 830-8769; Fax: 703 830-6718 www.mountolive-church.org. 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Service Times: Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 AM Children’s Church and Jr. Youth Church- During regular Worship Service Sunday School (9:00-9:45 AM/ All ages) Spiritual Development Courses: (8:45-9:45 AM) Youth Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 AM (Rev. Bobby J. Ford Jr., Youth Minister) Sunday Worship Holy Communion (Third Sunday) 10:00 AM Services Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Bible Study 8:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. and Spiritual Development Courses: 7:00 PM (Includes Youth Bible Study) To highlight your faith community, call Karen at 703-917-6468 highlight your faith community, To

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By Rich Sanders start. So, despite the four-game Centre View winless streak, the Wildcats could be on the verge of breaking out in he Centreville High boys’ la- district games and getting a few big Tcrosse team was looking to wins. get back on the winning Centreville’s top player this spring track late this week as it prepared has been Zack Sikora, who despite for a Concorde District home game constant attention by opponents versus Herndon on Friday night. finds a way to get the ball into the Overall, it has been a good sea- net. son for the Wildcats, who won their “Zach is our best player and is al- first eight games to start the spring. ways getting double and triple But since a 9-6 win over Edison (Na- teamed,” said coach Williams. “He Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/Centre View tional District) on April 2 at the is still managing to score three goals Woodgrove Tournament in per game and making his team- Bulldog Victory Purcellville over spring break week, mates better players.” Ryan Wittman, a junior infielder, makes a play for the Westfield High baseball team Centreville has had its first losing The Wildcats are also receiving during its game at Herndon High last Friday night. The Bulldogs won, 5-4, to im- stretch of the season. good scoring seasons from Andy prove to 9-4 overall and even their record in the Concorde District to 2-2. Centreville’s first loss, 13-10, Balberde and Nathan Marks. came on April 11 at Madison High “They step up nicely when most (Liberty District). Two days later, the of the defenses we see focus on stop- Wildcats lost their Concorde District ping Zack,” said Williams. opener to visiting Oakton, 15-8. And Centreville’s defense is anchored Aaron Tucker, a sophomore in its next game on April 17, a dis- by Antonio Choi. And at goalkeeper outfielder on the Westfield trict home match versus cross-town position, Kent Roy and Pat Prosser High baseball team, makes rival Chantilly, the Wildcats fell 9- have helped keep the Wildcats in a hard slide towards sec- 6. Earlier this week, Centreville lost games. ond base in hopes of hin- at district opponent Robinson, 10- Centreville, in its first five games dering this Herndon 6, on Tuesday, April 24. of the season leading into spring infielder’s throw to first Centreville has just two games break week, won outings versus base. Westfield has a remaining in the regular season — teams from each of the other three Concorde District game at this week’s district meeting versus districts in the Northern Region. Chantilly High this Friday the Hornets, and the regular season Their season opener, at home on night at 6:30. closer next Wednesday, May 2 at March 14, matched them up against district rival Westfield. The the National District’s Yorktown Pa- Concorde District tournament is triots. Centreville, behind four goals scheduled to begin next Friday, May from Sikora, defeated the Arlington 4 with first round games. team, 18-8. Centreville High Sports Notebook The Wildcats (8-4) want to close The following week, Centreville the regular season out with a dis- traveled to Alexandria to take on T.C. trict win or two in order to gain Williams from the Patriot District. The Lady Wildcats Lacrosse Wildcats Girls Tennis momentum for the district tourna- Wildcats, led by four goals from Marks, By Aileen Anderson By Coach Leslie O’Connor ment where they will need to win defeated the Titans, 12-4. On Tuesday, April 17, the Centreville girls varsity The Lady Wildcats’ varsity tennis team won their their opening game in order to Over three consecutive days from lacrosse team beat the Chantilly Chargers, 14-6, match against Herndon on Tuesday, April 17, by a 6- clinch a seeding at the upcoming March 22-24, Centreville won bringing their season record to a superb 8-1. Senior 3 score. Among the victors were the following: Northern Region tournament. games over host West Springfield Ayana Teran has successfully made the transition Sarah Alberstein won her No. 2 singles match10- But winning games in the (Patriot District), 14-10; Marshall from soccer goalie to notable lacrosse goalie, mak- 5, marking the second time she has defeated her Concorde is easier said than done. (Liberty District), 16-7; and Lake ing 10 goal saves against a capable, experienced Herndon opponent this spring. Centreville has not won a game ver- Braddock (Patriot District), 12-5. Chantilly offense. However, the Wildcats’ offense Sapna Rao, at No. 3 singles, took care of business sus a district opponent in quite some The latter two contests took place showed its true depth across the board, with eight with a 10-1 win. time. at Mount Vernon High School. girls scoring successfully. Freshmen attacker Reagan At No. 4 singles, Jessica Jassal won 10-8, adjust- “We haven’t won a Concorde Dis- At 5-0, Centreville was a hot team Newell and midfielder Caroline Wakefield each con- ing her game to play and win against her opponent. trict game in three years, so getting going into the spring break tourna- tributed two goals and two assists. Senior midfielder And at No. 5 singles, Rebekah Lee handily beat two wins this week [against ment at Woodgrove High in Maggie Dulkerian and junior midfielder Carly Sane her opponent, 10-2. Robinson or Herndon] would be Purcellville. The Wildcats, sure each brought in two goals and one assist. Despite a In doubles play, Sapna and Rebekah won their No. huge for the team and the boys,” enough, remained on a roll, winning fractured wrist, sophomore Catherine Zempolich had 2-seed match, 10-5. said Centreville coach Jed Williams, games over three straight days two goals and an interception. Rounding out the scor- At No. 3 doubles, Jessica Jassal and Sierra Dim- prior to his team’s game at (April 2-4) over the Williamsburg LC ing with one goal each were senior Hayley Ander- mer won 10-2 with exceptional net play by both play- Robinson. Warriors — a Virginia private school son, sophomore Caroline Bollman, junior Danielle ers. team — by a 10-8 score; and North- Smith, and sophomore Avery Rocke. Two days following the Herndon match, the Lady ALTHOUGH IT HAS struggled ern Region foes Mclean (Liberty Dis- The Lady Wildcats were scheduled to be at home Wildcats tennis team played a solid match against in district play, Centreville proved trict), 15-1, and Edison (National against Robinson on Wednesday, April 25, and away Westfield on Thursday, April 19. Senior Sapna Rao- its winning capabilities in its 8-0 District), 9-6. against Herndon on Friday, April 27. 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Concorde District tri-meet against will face the Robinson Rams at home this As in the first half, Wildcat goalie Kyle Herndon and Oakton. Congratulations to Friday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m. Evans continued to stop and deflect nu- The Preferred Architectural Coating the following athletes for their point-scor- JV Softball: The Centreville Wildcats’ merous Lake Braddock shots. Fourth of Designers – Exclusively at ing performances: JV softball team lost to Westfield on Tues- quarter scoring was started by David In the hurdles Maria Cowen placed day, 4-3, in a nail-biting game. The Shim, with Brian Yoo getting the assist. 13900 Metrotech Dr. fourth for the girls, and Shawn Terry Wildcats led 3-2 going into the bottom of Lake Braddock rebounded by scoring a (Near Lowes) placed second for the boys. Kevin Bishop the seventh inning but couldn’t hold the pair of goals during penalties, which tied placed fourth in the 100-meter dash. lead as Westfield scored two runs to win the score 4-4. Centreville midfielder Kyle Chantilly, VA 22151 Fatma Mansaray placed third for the girls the game. Erin Seabrook, Sarah Hudson, Roarty broke the tie, with an assist from in the 200-meter dash, and Manny Mitter Rachel Lee, and Brianna Carazana all had Corey Spriggs. A one-point lead hardly felt 703-961-1200 placed first and Brian Pluchinskyu third the base hits for the Wildcats. Lauren comfortable with almost five minutes re- for the boys. Jones pitched a tremendous game. maining, but Centreville hung tough for In the 400-meter sprint Maria Cowen The team then won their Friday night the primetime victory. placed first and Fatma Mansaray second game against opponent Oakton High, 6- Varsity Wildcats: The Centreville var- for the girls, and Mike Mantis placed sec- 5. The offense came alive in the first sity boys’ lacrosse team lost to Concorde ond for the boys. Woo Jin Han placed inning and continued to dominate District rival Chantilly High School, 9-6, fourth in the 800-meter run, and Mike through the game. When an injury re- on Tuesday night, April 17. The Wildcats Cateriano had a fourth place result in the moved starting pitcher Lauren Jones, the kept the score close throughout the game, 3200-meter run. Wildcats still fought as Sarah Hudson took with the score tied at 5-5 at the half. In the field events, Maria Cowen placed over on the mound in the sixth and sev- The score remained tied through most second and Rachel Lee third in the girls’ enth innings, pitching a great game and of the third quarter as well. Attack Nathan triple jump while Mike Mantis placed clinching the win. Hudson went 2 for 3 in Marks, and midfielders Zack Sikora and third for the boys. Rachel Lee had a sec- the game with a pair of RBI’s and Leah Andy Balberde each had two goals for the ond place finish for the girls in the long DeVera went 3 for 3. night. Assists were given by Tyler jump. Elizabeth Johnson placed first and Vennergrund (2) and Kevin Hagan (1). Maggie Pelletier second in the girl’s high Centreville’s in-close defensemen Jake jump. Dean Dickinson placed third in the Boys Lacrosse Hyde, Antonio Choi, and Kevin Brawner boys’ high jump. In the girls’ and boys’ each had solid defensive performances, shot put, Taylor DaCosta placed second, By Lance Bowden shutting down Chantilly’s fast break threat Nathan Milton placed second, and And Eileen Balberde in the transition game. Centreville’s man- Jamarkis Mitchell placed third. Taylor JV Boys (April 17): The Centreville JV down unit had a strong night, allowing scored again with a third place finish in boys’ lacrosse team ran into a tough dis- only one goal out of six man-up opportu- the girls’ discus and Nathan first for the trict rival in a 12-2 loss to Chantilly on nities for Chantilly. Between the pipes, Pat boys. Tuesday, April 17. Play was balanced un- Prosser came up huge in the goal for the til Chantilly scored with just over two Wildcats with a string of impressive saves, minutes left in the first quarter. Alex Rizzi keeping the Wildcats in the game. This Centreville answered with a Centreville goal as the week, the Wildcats were set to play quarter closed. Penalties hurt the Wildcats Concorde District games against Robinson Softball in the second quarter as they gave up four and Herndon. By Alana Love Varsity: As usual, the rival matchup between Centreville and Westfield yielded People an exciting game. On Tuesday, April 17, Centreville led throughout most of the game and kept Westfield off the Carly Stephens of Centreville where she participated in the Pan De scoreboard through five innings. But the has been selected 2012 Undergraduate Vida program for homeless children. Bulldogs came on strong thereafter and Woman of the Year at Virginia Tech. She helped lead Ut Prosim El Porvenir, won a hard-fought 7-4 contest. Carly is a senior majoring in biological partnering with a village in Honduras In the first inning the Wildcats took a sciences in the College of Science, with to develop their clinic, health camp, 1-0 lead with Kara Love scoring from sec- a minor in Spanish in the College of and women’s empowerment classes. ond base on a solid single by Lexi Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. As At a Blacksburg elementary school, Murdock. Centreville came out swinging a Boswellness Fellow, Stephens con- she founded an after-school Spanish in the second inning. Morgan Yi hit a ducted research at the club emphasizing appreciation of single to start things off, then Gisela Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Spanish language and culture. As a DeConti, with her keen eye, reaching first Veterinary Medicine focused on novel freshman, she helped start the on a walk. After Gretchen Kernbach’s ag- equine cancer treatments using herbal women’s ultimate Frisbee team, and gressive bat put both base runners in oils. A university honors student, has served as its captain for four years. position to score, Lexi Hunter put bat on Stephens studied abroad in Quito, Ec- Stephens is the daughter of Bonnie ball for an RBI groundout that scored Yi uador, during her sophomore year, and Scott Stephens of Centreville. for a 2-0 score. The third inning had the Wildcat’s Macy www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ April 26- May 2, 2012 ❖ 19 20 ❖ Centre View South ❖ April 26- May 2, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com