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/The Connection Madeleine Steppel, 9, meets White House Assistant Chef Sam Kass Monday, Aug. 20, after winning an online competition. Madeleine Steppel Finds A statue of Commander William Herndon, after whom the town is named, built by Controls and the American flag form the Recipe for Success Herndon High School students in 1980. U.S.S. Herndon, which was used at Omaha The statue is on display at the Herndon Beach in World War II, on display at the Depot museum. Herndon Depot museum. Reston resident dines with president and first lady.
Herndon’s History on Display By Alex McVeigh Georgetown for the night, as The Connection well as a tour of the White House and attendance at the Town’s rail history still ne night a few weeks luncheon. major part of downtown. Oago, while she was at “[This contest] has inspired Camp Louise in kids across this country to learn Maryland, Madeleine Steppel, about healthy eating and to get By Alex McVeigh 9, of Reston headed to the ad- in the kitchen [to] start cook- The Connection ministration building to wait for ing,” said Michelle Obama dur- a call. Once she got to the build- ing her address. “You are going ommander William L. Herndon never ing, known around camp as to inspire some students to get actually set foot in the town that bears “the White House,” the call into the kitchen. This is exactly Chis name. The naval commander died 22 came in: she had won a trip to the kind of leadership we need years before the town was founded, go- the real White House for lunch to give our kids the healthy fu- ing down with his ship, the S.S. Central American, with first lady Michelle Obama. ture they deserve.” when it sank in Sept. 1957 off the coast of Cape A Herndon High School diploma from Steppel was one of 54 win- Hatteras, loaded with three tons of gold. 1949 and bicycle frame made out of wood ners in the epicurious.com JUST AFTER SCHOOL let out Herndon, Va. was one of two towns named for by Herndon resident William Kephart, Healthy Lunchtime Challenge, for the summer, Madeleine’s Commander Herndon, along with Herndon, Pa. Two built around 1900, on display at the which earned her a trip to the mother, Debra Steppel, was ships also bore the name U.S.S. Herndon, one of Herndon Depot museum. Kids’ State Dinner Monday, looking for a gazpacho recipe which participated in the invasion at Omaha Beach. Aug. 20. Her recipe was for fish for the family to make for her Around the same time as the death of Commander ety. “Since then, our primary focus has been to pro- chowder and fruity salad. Herndon, the railroad came through what would mote the town’s history in any way we can.” “The president made a sur- See Dining, Page 19 become the town, marking a stop that was 20.9 miles The depot still exists as it did during its use as a prise visit, and it west of Washington, D.C. and 26.8 miles from Round railroad station, with the signal controls, old ledger was amazing to Hill, a popular recreation destination. books and even a segregated waiting room that was see them both to- In 1858, the U.S. Post office decided the town part of the station. gether. I got to would be a good place for a post office, and over the “The upper portion was where most of the heavy- shake hands with next 20 years, the town survived damage to the rail- duty stuff went on, the heavy planks were to sup- him and get a pic- road from the Civil War and built up several build- port the freight that was going on and off,” said Kenny ture with Mrs. ings. George, a volunteer at the museum. Obama,” she said. On Jan. 14, 1879, the Commonwealth of Virginia The upper platform now contains hundreds of ar- “She’s really tall. approved a charter for 4.5 acres of land, with the tifacts from Herndon’s history, all the way from ar- We got to see her railroad station in the center. rowheads discovered during the construction of the inauguration Herndon Centennial Golf Course. gown, which was THE STATION, known as the Herndon Depot, still “Someone found a whole bunch of arrowheads a very tall, and she stands today near the intersection of Lynn Street and few years ago, but they decided to give them to the was even taller in Station street. It is maintained by the Herndon His- Smithsonian, which was a shame, they have storage heels. I had to Fish chowder, whole grain bread torical Society. warehouses full of that stuff,” said Ann Csonka, a look way up.” and fruity salad, the winning entry “The society was founded in the early 80s as the volunteer at the Depot. “That was too bad, we’re short Steppel’s trip from Madeleine Steppel, 9, in the Depot Society, in order to save the depot from being included a stay in Healthy Lunchtime Contest. torn down,“ said Carol Bruce, president of the soci- See History, Page 4 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ August 22-28, 2012 ❖ 3 Newcomers 2012~13 LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE, HONEST SHOP? ASK A NEIGHBOR ABOUT US! Herndon History Preserved
From Page 3 others, and it’s a world away from where we are now.” on natural history artifacts here.” There’s even an artifact from the ship that ANOTHER SECTION is dedication to Com- Commander Herndon went down with, a mander Herndon. A statue made by students piece of anthracite coal. “They couldn’t get at Herndon High School in 1980, along with us any gold I guess,” George said. a painting and several articles about Com- “It’s amazing how they were able to mander Herndon are posted, including his gather so much from so many eras of his- report on the Valley of the Amazon. Also on tory into that one section,” said Mary Baker display are several of the controls from the of Herndon, who likes to stop by the mu- U.S.S. Herndon, an article about Com- seum during her Sunday bike trips. “They mander Herndon’s daughter, who was mar- have artifacts from even before Herndon, ried to President Chester A. Arthur before but also some interesting stuff from the 50s he was elected, and other town memorabilia. and 60s, which was when I was growing Nearby the museum is the old boxcar, which, up.” while an authentic car, was not one that ran Closer to the control room, the museum on the W and OD Railroad. features a mailbox filled with orders from “The caboose was brought in by George 1912-1917, mostly for milk and other farm Moore, who was a huge train enthusiast products. who almost single-handedly brought it Near the entrance there are a few photo here,” Bruce said. “He got it delivered, albums with historical photos of everything talked to the Department of Public Works from the buildings that were built around to get the track laid and everything.” the stations, to photos of the farmland that The caboose served in the Wheeling and existed where major developments are. Lake Erie Railroad from Aug. 1949, until it “I love the photos, they’re my favorite was donated to the Town of Herndon in No- thing to pore over when I have some time,” vember 1989. It was renumbered to 504 to said Vanessa Boyd of Centreville, whose pay tribute to the W and OD car number 504. parents are Herndon natives. “The funniest The Depot museum is open from noon to 3 thing to me is that the photos of downtown p.m. on Sunday afternoons, and can also be from 100 years ago look sort of the same as opened by special appointments for groups. the downtown does now, a lot of the same More information on the society can be found buildings are there. But then you look at at www.herndonhistoricalsociety.org.
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ing with him and visiting old The new band director, Kurt Bonnie Hobbs Franklin band friends we haven’t seen in a long Holscher, knows he has some big director retires time,” she said. “But most of all, shoes to fill. “It’s exciting, but a it’ll be nice just having him home little daunting being only the sec- and enjoying his company on a ond band director in the history after 28 years. /The Connection full-time basis.” of the school,” he said. “But there’s Reflecting on his nearly three a great tradition here and a really By Bonnie Hobbs decades at Franklin, Walker said good foundation, so there’s a lot The Connection he’ll miss “the kids, competitions less groundwork to do.” and colleagues” and he’s especially “My dad’s a pastor and he taught awrence Walker was at proud that he was able to take the me how to give back,” said Walker. Franklin Middle when it band all over the country to per- “My philosophy is that, if you don’t Lopened in 1984. But form. “We were a demonstration make a difference, you’ve wasted Sheila and Lawrence Walker outside the Fairfax County now, after 30 years with band this year at Case Western your time. I was born to be an edu- Government Center. FCPS—28 of them at Franklin— Reserve University in Cleveland,” cator and what I’ve gotten from the school’s band director has re- he said. “And last year, we received the kids is the knowledge that I’m rector and Music Department Walker retire and move on. We tired. the Grand Champion award at a needed. I think they’ve made more chair. thank you for all you’ve done and “It was time; I’ve done every- competition in Boston.” of a difference in my life than I’ve “We all know education is more wish you all the best in the future.” thing I wanted to do in my career made in theirs.” than just reading, writing and at Franklin,” he said. “But I’ll keep THE YEAR BEFORE that, Furthermore, he said, “I’ve also arithmetic,” said Frey. “It includes THE HONOR meant a great deal my hands in education and in Franklin did the same thing in learned that, if you do what’s right extracurricular activities that to Walker, and so did his students’ music. I’ve played trumpet with New York, beating four high as an educator, you can live with make well-rounded individuals last concert at Franklin before the the Fairfax Wind Symphony and schools. And in previous years, the the result. And it’s gratifying when and better students. And Lawrence school year ended. “Fifty-seven of will probably return to that, and school won band championships you give all you have and see a Walker has helped the musicians my former students now in high I’ll still run Franklin’s Band and in Atlanta, Nashville and Toronto. young person musically give that he’s trained to further their pas- school at Oakton and Chantilly Orchestra Camp in the summer.” “This is the school my children back to you.” sion and love for music.” came back to perform with the Walker also plans to work with went to and I’ve had a wonderful On July 31, Supervisor Michael “All you have to do is look at the symphonic band,” he said. “It was student music teachers in college, career here, working in a school R. Frey (R-Sully) honored Walker tremendous music programs at very emotional for the school and as well as do some gardening at in my own community,” said in front of the Fairfax County Chantilly High to see the years of me. I thought five or 10 would home and spend quality time with Walker. “I’ve gotten great satisfac- Board of Supervisors. He gave him success they had at Franklin,” con- come back, but Oakton’s band di- his wife of 31 years, Sheila, and tion working with some of the fin- a plaque acknowledging his “28 tinued Frey. “It’s amazing to see rector told me, ‘Lawrence, they their two daughters. est students with great attitudes years of outstanding and notewor- the talent and ability they have, love you. They wanted to come “I’m looking forward to travel- and wonderful musicianship.” thy service” as Franklin’s band di- and it’s a sad note to see Mr. back and play for you.’”
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“I like Jimmy’s because it really is a tavern out of /12 /3 50-65%50-65% OffOff classic Americana, and that’s best demonstrated by Jimmy Cirrito, owner of Jimmy’s Old Town y 9 b d PotteryPottery e PotteryPottery the fact that you can walk in almost any time and Tavern, greets customers during a recent n Discountig WashingtonWashington Area’sArea’s see Jimmy himself,” said Edward Hall of Herndon. fundraiser at the tavern. 10% Summert s WashingtonWashington Area’sArea’s c FREEFREE ESTIMATESESTIMATES BiggestBiggest SelectionSelection “You go to a place like Carrabba’s or Bertucci’s, and Photos by Alex McVeigh/The Connection ntra o Landscapes,Landscapes, Patios,Patios, Walkways,Walkways, C JustJustJust ArrivedArrivedArrived ~~~ NewNew the namesake isn’t there, or even real for all we know, Walls & Paver Driveways Just Arrived ~~ New but Jimmy’s always there with a big goofy smile on WallsWalls && PaverPaver DrivewaysDriveways Truckloads!Truckloads! his face greeting his customers.” 9023 Arlington Blvd., Jimmy’s has been voted King of Wings by North- JapaneseJapanese Fairfax, Virginia 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. ern Virginia Magazine last year and best wings by MaplesMaples 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) WTOP this year. Cirrito put in his campaigning work 703-573-5025 30% OFF Open 7 days a week for the King of Wings contest, promising voters that 30% OFF ➠ he would dress up like a chicken and dance in down- OverOver 200200 VarietiesVarieties Visit our new Web site: www.cravensnursery.com town Herndon, which he did in March 2011. “I’ve got to hand it to him, he said he would do it, and he swallowed his pride, whatever was there al- Pediatric & General ready, and went out and did it,” said Will Topham of Herndon, who lives down the street from Jimmy’s. Dentistry “That was right when I moved in, and I remember walking downtown and seeing a guy in a bright yel- low suit walking out and dancing like crazy.” Children enjoy our The more than 100 restaurants in Herndon serve cuisine from almost 30 countries, and the diverse Guests dine in the back room of Angeethi, entertainment group of restaurants are one of Herndon’s distin- a popular Indian restaurant in Herndon. Bi-Monthly guishing features. Drawing for center when “I love Indian food, and some of my favorite places der full portions of the tastiest dishes.” No-Cavity-Club are all within the town borders, in fact they‘re what Other restaurants are famous for their ethnic cui- Winner they have their got me into that cuisine,” said Doug Cherfe of sine, though maybe not the kind they advertise. Herndon. “I started going to Harvest of India when I “It sounds strange, O’Sullivan’s being a mostly Irish check-up. first moved here, because their buffet allowed me a place, but their chicken curry is to die for,” said Julia chance to try everything. Now we’ve got Angeethi, Carstens of Reston. “I get a lot of odd looks when LASER procedure which is another wonderful place, which has a buf- everyone around me is ordering the bangers and fet as well. Those are the best because you can play mash or the Guinness burger and I get the curry, but available for children! around, find what you like, then come back and or- that tune changes when everyone tries it.” Some fillings done without novocaine! Find a Friend… •Bleaching •Special Needs Patients •Nitrous Oxide •Cosmetic Restorations Be a Friend! •Wi-Fi Available •IV Sedation Available There are many ways to help Friends of Homeless Animals: Heidi Herbst, DDS Donate money or supplies Howard Mitnick, DDS for the shelter. Nooshin Monajemy, DDS Adopt one of our Sterling, VA lovable cats or dogs. Volunteer your time or services. 703-444-3710 www.sterlingvasmiles.com FRIENDS OF HOMELESS ANIMALS Gentle Touch Dental Care www.foha.org For Over 20 Years! www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ August 22-28, 2012 ❖ 9 An Insider’s Guide to Parks Parks in Fairfax County PO TO M A C R National Parks IVER Great Falls GF National Park LOUDOUN COUNTY 32 9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLean www.nps.gov/grfa Great Falls Park is open daily from 7 a.m. until 9 G dark. The Visitor Center and bookstore are open eo rg from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily, spring through et 13 ow GF fall seasons. Picnic, hike along the Potomac n River. Swimming and wading in the Potomac WOD are prohibited. To wn of 2 L ee P Herndon sb ik u e The George Washington D r . Mem GW ulle g G.W ori s al Memorial Parkway A 19 P P ccess & To ik ll e k www.nps.gov/gwmp R w oa 5 d 21 GW y y 9 703-289-2500 MBG 4 w
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Programs G volunteer programs. u lovers can expect to see n Main park open all year for picnicking, hiking and at Hemlock Overlook are open to the public and s to blue birds, osprey, heron, groups by reservation. Only the hiking and horse n family camping. Bull Run Public Shooting Occoquan Regional deer, beavers and rare trails may be used without prior arrangement. R Center open all year. Group Camping open daily OB Park d MN . sightings of river otters. Jan. 7 though Nov. 11. Mini and disc golf open 9751 Ox Road, Lorton Meadowlark Botanical Gardens April through October. Hours vary. MBG www.nvrpa.org/park/occoquan/ Pirates Cove 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna 703-690-2121 Waterpark www.nvrpa.org/park/ Atlantis Waterpark (at Bull Run Marina This park offers 400 acres of (at Pohick Bay Regional meadowlark_botanical_gardens/ Regional Park) recreational space and a touch of Park) 703-255-3631 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville the past with its historic brick 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton This 95-acre complex of large ornamental display www.atlantisbullrun.com/ kilns and the Turning Point www.piratescovepohick.com gardens and unique native plant collections 703-631-0552 Suffragist Memorial. Park lands, 703-339-6102 is open year round and include Atlantis Waterpark features pools, a giant dumping trails and associated waters are part of Pirates Cove Waterpark is located at Pohick Bay walking trails, lakes, bucket, waterslides, and fun-filled activities for the Fairfax Cross-County Trail. Kayak rentals. Regional Park. Visitors can cool off under the more than 20 all ages. Atlantis is open from Memorial Day One hour Tour Boat Rides on the Occoquan 300-gallon dumping bucket, fire the water varieties of cherry weekend through Labor Day, and is a member River to Belmont Bay and back. Offered cannons and splash down the waterslide or trees, irises, of the Northern Virginia Regional Park Saturdays noon-5 p.m., Sunday 1- 8 p.m., April search for buried treasure at Buccaneer Beach peonies, an Authority Family of 2 through Nov. 27. $10 adults, $5 children 12 sand play area. Pirates Cove also features picnic extensive shade Waterparks. Aantis also and under, under age 4 are free. pavilions, a deck for sunning and playing, as garden, native features picnic well as plenty of shade. Captain’s Galley snack wildflowers, pavilions, a deck Pohick Bay Regional Park bar features food, beverages and sweets. Pirates gazebos, birds, PB great for sunning and 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton Cove is open from Memorial Day weekend butterflies, playing, as well as www.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay/ through Labor Day. seasonal plenty of shade. Pohick Bay is located on the Potomac River 25 miles blooms and Neptune Reef snack bar south of the nation’s capital. The boat launch Pohick Bay Golf Course foliage. sells food, beverages and facility is one of only three public access points PB 10301 Gunston Road, Lorton The sweets. to the Potomac River in northern Virginia. www.nvrpa.org/park/ Atrium’s Pohick Bay offers canoes, kayaks, paddle boats pohick_bay_golf_course FH indoor Fountainhead and jon boats for rent on the weekends, as well 703-339-8585 tropical Regional Park as family and group camping, hiking, picnic This scenic golf course is located on the Mason garden setting is a 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station areas and a large play area for children. For Neck Peninsula in Lorton. Pohick Bay’s practice popular meeting, reception, www.nvrpa.org/park/ those interested in swimming, the park offers facility features a driving range with practice wedding and workshop location. fountainhead/ one of the largest, outdoor freeform pools on the putting and chipping greens, and lessons from FH Interpretive displays accompany a restored 703-250-9124 east coast. Pohick Bay Regional Park, located on PGA pros. A full-service pro shop features an 18th-century cabin. A picnic area beside the The observation deck of the Marina Mason Neck Pennisula is an ecologically fragile array of name-brand golf clubs, equipment and Building at Fountainhead FountainheadGardens Regional is available Park to visitors. Meadowlark 10 ❖ Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ August 22-28, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax County Parks Photo Contributed 1 Annandale Park 7701 Royce Street, Annandale nature center 50.7 acres, district park
2 Baron Cameron School Site 11300 Baron Cameron Avenue, Reston softball (unlit), soccer/football (unlit), biking/ hiking trails, picnic area, playground 60 acres, district park
3 Braddock Park 13451 Braddock Road, Clifton Softball field (lit), soccer/football (unlit and lit), minigolf, biking trail, equestrian trail, hiking trail, open picnic areas 227.1 acres, special purpose park
4 Burke Station Park 6031 Kerrwood Street, Burke basketball, tennis (lit), hiking trail, playground, tot lot 18.1 acres, community park 12 Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon Centre Ridge North 5 Sharon Field Encampment Road And St. Germain Drive, Centreville Bulova apparel. Other services include club making, basketball (lit), tennis (lit), biking/hiking/nature in custom club fitting, regripping, reshafting and trails, playground tournament coordinating. Fairfax 8.9 acres, community park 10 Villa SR Sandy Run Regional Park Park. 10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Station 6 Clarks Crossing www.nvrpa.org/park/sandy_run/ 703-690-4392 9850 Clarks Crossing Road, Vienna The park is open to the public for the purpose of soccer/football (unlit), biking/equestrian/hiking education, training, practice, and racing for trails, open areas ‘My Favorite Parks’ competitive and recreational sculling and 143.8 acres, district park rowing. Only shells and other boats authorized by the Northern Virginia Regional Park 7 Collingwood Park By Sharon Bulova interpret our county’s fascinating history Authority may be launched from the docks or Chairman, Fairfax County Board of shoreline of Sandy Run. Sandy Run offers a 8200 West Boulevard Drive, Alexandria and showcase its environmental beauty: facility for team training and competition for soccer/football, basketball, tennis, playground Supervisors ❖ Riverbend Park in Great Falls, includes Olympic, college, high school and club canoe, 12 acres, community park more than 400 acres of forest, meadow and kayak and crew athletes. he tree I am standing next to in ponds. Trails include a 2.5-mile portion of 8 Cub Run RECenter this photo is one of a number of the Potomac Heritage Trail linking national Arts Center 4630 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly large American Beech trees that and regional parkland. Kayakers and canoe- pool, water playground, fitness center, trails, T Workhouse Arts Center WAC playground populate the forests in Villa Park ists can enjoy exploring many islands in the 9601 Ox Road, Lorton 9.3 acres, special purpose park where I like to hike and jog. Villa Park is Potomac River. www.lortonarts.org 703-584-2900 located in the central Fairfax area, with an Riverbend’s visitor center overlooks the The Workhouse Arts Center consists of seven studio 9 Dranesville Tavern entrance into the park off of Park Drive near Potomac River and has an outdoor deck that buildings, the main galleries and the recently 11919 Leesburg Pike, Herndon Shirley Gate Road. is an ideal place to relax or have a snack opened Youth Arts Center. Visitors are historic structure, natural/picnic areas, meeting encouraged to interact with artists. In addition This park is unique. It has been left in its after a hike. It has a wonderful interpreta- room to visual arts, the Workhouse Arts Center is 14.6 acres, cultural resource park natural wooded condition and designated tive display about the historic Native Ameri- home to performing arts, including theater, film a Heritage Resource park to preserve fea- can presence in the area. institute, musical and dance performances. The See Parks, Page 17 education department supports both the visual tures such as Native American quarries and ❖ In the South County Hybla Valley area, and performing arts, offering classes and work/chipping areas. It also contains rem- Huntley Meadows Park contains 1,425 acres workshops in a variety of disciplines. Future nants of the never-completed Independent of majestic forests, wildflower-speckled plans for the Workhouse include an event Sources: National Park Service, Northern Vir- center, amphitheater, Workhouse Theatre, line of the Manassas Gap Railroad. While meadows and vast wetlands bursting with ginia Regional Park Authority, Virginia State Parks restaurants, apartments, music barn and and Fairfax County Park Authority. Map courtesy no track was ever laid along this rail line, it life. Some of the best wildlife watching in garden/horticultural area. Other buildings on played a significant role in the Civil War, the Washington metropolitan area is en- site, yet to be renovated, may provide for other of Fairfax County Park Authority. Designed & com- activities such as a visitors center, a blacksmith piled by Jean Card and Laurence Foong. Photos by serving as a little-known transportation joyed here. From the wetland boardwalk shop, theatre scene shops and rehearsal space. Craig Sterbutzel. route for both Confederate and Union sol- trail and observation tower, people have diers. The earthworks served as protection excellent views of beavers, frogs, dragon- during skirmishes. flies and herons. Huntley Meadows is well A number of years ago a Civil War histo- known as a prime birding spot, with more rian told me that he believed soldiers had than 200 species identified in the park. carved their initials into trees located in ❖ Lake Accotink Park, located on 7500 Villa Park. The trees near my running path Accotink Park Road in Springfield, is one of are covered with initials and symbols carved my favorite parks. Not only is this 493-acre into the smooth grey bark. On the larger park one of the most scenic in the county, it trees, the markings have become pretty is also one of the most fun. In addition to much unreadable. I don’t know if it’s true boating, hiking, canoeing, and mini-golfing, or not, but I like to think these may be the you can always find a nice quiet spot to trees my history buff friend was referring enjoy a picnic on the lake. Children love to. the beautiful antique carousel. When running along this trail, I imagine Lake Accotink was originally created to passing Native American Indians chipping provide drinking water for troops stationed arrow heads out of hunks of quartz and Civil at Camp Humphries (which is now Fort War camp sites with soldiers drawing wa- Belvoir) during the early 1900s. The Nor- ter from the Popes Head Creek and passing folk Southern Railroad tracks carry D.C.- time by carving their initials or troop insig- bound VRE commuter rail passengers over nia in the smooth-barked Beech trees grow- the Lake Accotink Dam. Remains of an older 19 ing nearby. The experience is a perfect mar- former railroad trestle make up part of the riage of my love for history and nature. four-mile trail that winds around the lake Lake Fairfax Park Some other favorite Fairfax parks that and park. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ August 22-28, 2012 ❖ 11 Insider’s Edition How To Register, Vote and Vote Early Election Day is Nov. 6, but you can vote as early as Sept. 21.
By Mary Kimm The Connection
hy does it matter? How important is it for Virginia voters to turn out W on or before Nov. 6? As a
critical “battleground” state, Virginia will be key in determining who will be the next
President of the United States. Who will rep-
resent Virginia in the U.S. Senate is also too
close to call. Since polling shows that there
are very few undecided voters in the Com-
monwealth, every eligible voter will want to be sure to cast a ballot. This area has very high rates of voter reg- istration. Consider that Fairfax County, with a population of just more than 1.1 million
people, has 711,817 registered voters. And 24 percent of Fairfax County’s population
is under 18, so not eligible to vote. Arlington has a population of about 216,000 and 157,236 registered voters. Six- teen percent are under 18. The City of Alexandria has a population of about 144,000 with 101,887 registered voters; 17 percent are under 18.
REGISTER, CHANGE OF ADDRESS: In
order to vote on Election Day, you must be registered at your current address no later
than Oct. 15, 2012. You can check your reg-
istration status online by going to www.sbe.virginia.gov. There you can also
download a voter registration form and mail it to the elections office address, listed above.
Voter ID: New laws also affect what iden- tification voters must bring with them to the polling place. Acceptable forms of iden- tification include: Virginia voter identifica- tion card; valid Virginia driver’s license;
military ID; any Federal, Virginia state or local government-issued ID; employer is- sued photo ID card; concealed handgun permit; valid student ID issued by any in- There have been major boundary changes stitution of higher education located in the in the Congressional districts serving Commonwealth of Virginia; current utility Fairfax County since the last election two bill, bank statement, government check or years ago. paycheck indicating the name and address of the voter. Voters arriving to the polls without ID will be required to vote a provisional ballot and will have until noon on the Friday after the Map provided by Fairfax County government. election to deliver a copy of identification to their locality’s electoral board in order preclearance from the Department of Jus- broad of these applies to almost anyone list of acceptable reasons to vote absentee, for their provisional ballot to be counted. tice. with a job: “Any person who, in the regular links to download a request for an absen- All Virginia active registered voters will and orderly course of his business, profes- tee ballot and other instructions. be mailed a new Virginia voter identifica- VOTING EARLY, ABSENTEE sion, or occupation, will be at his place of You can download an absentee ballot and tion card prior to the November 2012 Gen- Virtually every voter in Virginia is eligible work and commuting to and from his home mail it to your local voter registration of- eral Election. Call 804-864-8901 or toll free to vote absentee, which includes voting in- to his place of work for 11 or more hours of fice, or you can vote “absentee in person.” 800-552-9745, TTY toll free: 800-260-3466. person absentee at a variety of locations the 13 that the polls are open (6 a.m. to 7 Absentee Voting in Person, Fairfax According to the State Board of Elections between Sept. 21 and Nov. 2. p.m.). County: at presstime, some of the voter identifica- There are many reasons that voters are See http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/ tion requirements listed are pending allowed to vote absentee, but the most absentee_voting/index.html for a complete See Election, Page 7
12 ❖ Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ August 22-28, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Insider’s Edition
* = incumbent U.S. SENATE 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 11TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Tim Kaine George Allen Jim Moran Patrick Murray Kristin A. Cabral Frank Wolf Gerry Connolly Chris Perkins (D) (R) (D)* (R) (D) (R)* (D)* (R) Election Day Is Nov. 6; Absentee Voting Begins Sept. 21
From Page 6 20190 on all Virginia ballots, one about the use of IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, voters ❖ West Springfield Governmental Center, eminent domain and one about the timing will also choose a mayor, members of the ❖ Fairfax County Government Center, 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA 22152 of a particular session of the General As- city council and school board. 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite ❖ Mason Governmental Center, 6507 Co- sembly to consider overriding vetoes by the The Alexandria City Council is composed 323, Fairfax, VA 22035 lumbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 governor of legislation that was passed by of a Mayor and six Council members who Absentee voting hours, Sept. 21-Oct. 16, ❖ Mount Vernon Governmental Center, the assembly. See http:// are elected at-large for three-year terms. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306 www.sbe.virginia.gov/webdocs/ Incumbent mayor Bill Euille (D) will face 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thursdays: 8 a.m. - 7 ❖ Sully Governmental Center, 4900 201211ConstitutionalAmendmentsPoster.pdf. Andrew H. Macdonald (I) in the race for p.m. Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, VA 20151 In the races for U.S. House of Represen- mayor. Oct. 17-Nov. 2, Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - tatives, it’s worth noting that redistricting Voters will choose six City Council mem- 8 p.m. Absentee In-person Voting in the City of resulted in significant changes in Northern bers from the list of 12: Frank H. Fannon IV Saturday Hours: Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. Alexandria: Virginia in terms of who your U.S. repre- (R)*, Alicia R. Hughes (R)*, John R. “Bob” 3: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. In-person absentee voting starts Friday, sentative will be. If you live in Reston, for Wood (R), John Taylor Chapman (D), Timo- Office Closed On: Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 Sept. 21 at 8 a.m. and ends Saturday, Nov. example, while last election you were rep- thy Lovain (D), Del Pepper *(D), Allison (Columbus Day) 3 at 5 p.m. resented by Jim Moran and the 8th district, Silberberg (D), Paul C. Smedberg❖ (D), Jus- Last Day to Vote In-Person: Saturday, Nov. Regular hours for in-person absentee vot- now you are in the 11th district where the tin M. Wilson (D), Glenda B. Davis (I), Rob- 3 ing are Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. - 5 incumbent is Gerry Connolly. See the map ert Krause (L), Jermaine A. Mincey (I). ❖ Absentee Voting in Person, Fairfax County p.m. at the Office of Voter Registration and for details. Fairfax County is represented by means incumbent. Satellite Locations Elections, 132 North Royal Street, Suite 100 three Congressional Districts, 8, 10 and 11. The Alexandria City School Board is a Voting in the following seven locations is (the office is closed on Monday, Oct. 8). Connection coverage of congressional races nine-member elected body that adopts available Oct. 17 - Nov. 3, Monday - Friday, Beatley Library will be used as a second is available at http:// policy for the daily operation of schools and 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: absentee voting site beginning Thursday, www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/ sees that school laws are properly ex- ❖ Franconia Governmental Center, 6121 Oct. 25. Election/National/Representatives. plained, enforced, and observed. The city Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310 More details, including dates of extended In the 8th District, incumbent Rep. Jim is divided into three voting districts, and ❖ Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak hours at http://alexandriava.gov/elections/ Moran (D), seeking his 12th term since be- three Board members are elected from each Ridge Avenue, McLean, VA 22101 info/default.aspx?id=1720 ing elected in 1990, will face Patrick Murray district. Each member serves a three-year ❖ North County Human Services Build- (R), and two independent candidates, Janet term. Incumbents marked *. ing, 1850 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston, VA Arlington In-person Absentee Voting: Murphy and Jason Howell. The 8th district School Board District A: Stephanie Will be available starting Sept. 21 and includes all of Alexandria and Arlington, Amann Kapsis, William E. “Bill” Campbell*, ending 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 2100 plus parts of Fairfax County including Karen A. Graf, Helen F. Morris*, Joyce D. For More Election Clarendon Blvd., Lobby Level, 8:30 a.m. to Mount Vernon, Lorton and parts of McLean, Rawlings, Heath E. Wells 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, (closed Oct. 8) Tysons and Falls Church. School Board District B: Michael A. Information with some extended hours, and Saturdays In the 10th District, Frank Wolf (R), Brookbank, Chyrell D. Bucksell, Kelly STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS beginning Sept. 29. elected to office in 1982, will face Demo- Carmichael Booz, Justin P. Keating, Marc 804 864-8901 Toll Free: 800 552-9745 FAX: 804 Two satellite locations, Barcroft Sport and crat Kristin A. Cabral and independent J. Williams❖ 371-0194 Fitness Center, 4200 S. Four Mile Run Drive Kevin Chisholm. The 10th district sprawls School Board District C: Ronnie M. email: [email protected] and Madison Community Center, 3829 N. from McLean to Winchester, and includes Campbell*, Patricia A. “Pat” Hennig, Chris- http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/ Voter_Information/Index.htm Stafford St., will have in-person absentee Great Falls, Chantilly, parts of Fairfax Sta- topher J. Lewis, Jeff N. Zack. voting from Oct. 6 - Nov. 3. For hours, visit tion, the Town of Clifton, part of Burke and FAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/ Springfield. IN ARLINGTON, voters will choose one 703-222-0776, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/ voterregistration/ In the 11th District, Gerry Connolly (D), member of the County Board and one mem- 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, Suite voterregistrationabsenteevoting.aspx former chairman of the Fairfax County ber of the School Board. Both Arlington 232, Fairfax, 22035; FAX 703-324-2205; email Board of Supervisors, elected to Congress boards are made up entirely of at-large [email protected] WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT? in 2008, will face Republican Chris Perkins members, so both races will appear on all Every voter in Virginia will vote for U.S and Independents Joe Galdo and Peter M. Arlington ballots. CITY OF FAIRFAX GENERAL REGISTRAR senator and their member in the U.S. House Marchetti. The 10th district now includes Incumbent Libby Garvey (D) will face 703-385-7890, http://www.fairfaxva.gov/ Registrar/GeneralRegistrar.asp of Representatives, in addition to President the City of Fairfax, the Town of Herndon, Matthew A. Wavro (R) and Audrey R. Clem- 10455 Armstrong Street, Sisson House, Fairfax, of the United States and two constitutional Reston, central Fairfax County including ent (I) for the seat on the County Board. 22030; FAX 703-591-8364; email questions. parts of Burke, Springfield and Lorton. For School Board, incumbent Emma N. [email protected] For Senate, Tim Kaine (D), former gover- Violand-Sanchez will face Noah L. Simon. nor will face George Allen (R), also former IN FAIRFAX COUNTY, voters will also Arlington voters will also decide yes or ALEXANDRIA BOARD OF ELECTIONS governor and former U.S. senator, to replace decide whether to invest in infrastructure no on four bond questions, whether to au- 703-746-4050, http://alexandriava.gov/Elections 132 North Royal Street, Alexandria, 22314; FAX U.S. Sen. Jim Webb (D) who is retiring from based on four bond questions, answering thorize raising $32 million public schools, 703-838-6449; email the Senate after a single term. Webb de- yes or no to supporting $75 million for $28 million for community infrastructure, [email protected] feated George Allen six years ago. Connec- parks, $55 million for public safety facili- $50 million for local parks and recreation, tion coverage of the U.S. Senate race is ties, $25 million for library facilities and $30 and $32 million for Metro and transporta- ARLINGTON BOARD OF ELECTIONS available at http:// million for stormwater and sewer improve- tion. http://www.arlingtonva.us/depart- 703-228-3456, http://www.arlingtonva.us/vote, www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/ ments. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elec- ments/voterregistration/forms/ 2100 Clarendon Blvd. Suite 320, Arlington, 22201; FAX 703-228-3659; email Election/National/Senate/ tions/nov_2012_county_bond_issues.pdf Bonds2012ENG.pdf [email protected] Two constitutional questions will appear www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ August 22-28, 2012 ❖ 13 Entertainment
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WEDNESDAY/AUG. 22 Summer Dinner Cooking Class at Williams-Sonoma. 6-8 p.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. $45. 571-203-8815. williams-sonoma.com. Open Mic Night. 9:30 p.m-1:30 a.m. Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St., Herndon. Every Wednesday. Register your band at [email protected] or 703-593- 5206. www.jimmystavern.com.
THURSDAY/AUG. 23 Local Beer Tasting Dinner at Market Street Bar & Grill. 7 p.m. 1800 Presidents St., Reston. $34 per person. Reservations at 703-925- Fine Art Nature Photography Exhibit 8250. marketstreetbarandgrill.com. Tuesday, Sept. 4, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Long Gallery at the United States Geologi- Wine Dinner at Il Fornaio. 7 p.m. Reston Town Center, 11990 Market cal Survey, 2201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston. Building open to public during St., Suite 106, Reston. Reston Five- regular business hours, photo ID required for entry. Displayed through Aug. 28th. course dinner paired with wines. $65 703-255-1426. (plus tax & gratuity). Reservations at [email protected] or 703- Reston. www.restontowncenter.com. continuous live music and souvenir 437-5544. ilfornaio.com “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.” 8 p.m. wine glass. 800-830-3976. “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.” 8 p.m. Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 uncorkthefun.com. Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Dr., Herndon. A musical Sunset Park Dr., Herndon. A musical about two con men plying their about two con men plying their “trade” in the French Riviera. $23. SATURDAY/SEPT. 15 “trade” in the French Riviera. $23. www.eldenstreetplayers.org. Tigerlily Pink Boa 5K. 8 a.m. Run/ www.eldenstreetplayers.org. walk to benefit young women before “At Home in Herndon.” Post Gallery and after breast cancer. Register at ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center St., SUNDAY/AUG. 26 tigerlilyfoundation.org. Herndon. The Herndon Town 30th Annual Reston Century Bike Calendar Photography Exhibit Tour. 6 a.m. registration, Pavillion & SUNDAY/SEPT. 16 features finalists of the Herndon W&OD Trail. Riders select 30, 63 or Celebrating Jaguars. 10 a.m.-3:30 Town Calendar Photography 100 mile routes. restonbikeclub.org. p.m., Pavilion & Market Street, Competition. Free. Exhibit runs CINE CLASSICS Movie Series Reston. The Nation’s Capital Jaguar through Sept. 9. “Auntie Mame” (1958). 11 a.m. Owners Club (NCJOC) presents its www.artspaceherndon.org. Bow Tie Cinemas, 11940 Market St., 48th Concours d’Elegance judged car Reston. Seats $5; $4 for Criterion show. 571-213-1847. ncjoc.org. Club. 703-464-0816. FRIDAY/AUG. 24 bowtiecinemas.com “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.” 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 19 Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Open Mic Night. 9:30 p.m-1:30 a.m. Sunset Park Dr., Herndon. A musical WEDNESDAY/AUG. 29 Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, 697 about two con men plying their Grilling Class a la Bobby Flay at Spring St., Herndon. Every “trade” in the French Riviera. $23. Williams-Sonoma. 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Register your band at www.eldenstreetplayers.org. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market [email protected] or 703-593- “At Home in Herndon.” Post Gallery St., Reston. $45. 571-203-8815. 5206. www.jimmystavern.com. ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center St., williams-sonoma.com. Herndon. The Herndon Town Calendar Photography Exhibit SATURDAY/SEPT. 22 features finalists of the Herndon SATURDAY/SEPT. 1 Fairfax Symphony Orchestra: Town Calendar Photography Porsche Club Car Show. 10 a.m.-3 Masterworks I. 8 p.m. George Competition. Free. Exhibit runs p.m. Reston Town Center, Pavilion & Mason University Center for the Arts, through Sept. 9. Market Street. Collection of vintage 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. www.artspaceherndon.org. Porsches. pcapotomac.org Conductor Christopher Zimmerman and pianist Jeffrey Biegel perform Adams’ The Chairman Dances, SATURDAY/AUG. 25 WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 5 Zwilich’s Shadows for Piano and CINE CLASSICS Movie Series A History Of Rubble and Orchestra, Bernstein’s Three Dance “Auntie Mame” (1958). 11 a.m. Rumblings: Earthquakes in the Episodes from “On the Town” and Bow Tie Cinemas, 11940 Market St., Eastern U.S. Lecture. 7-8 p.m. Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F Reston. Seats $5; $4 for Criterion USGS Federal Facility, 12201 Sunrise Major. $25-$55. 703-563-1990 or Club. 703-464-0816. Valley Dr., Reston. Learn about the www.fairfaxsymphony.org. bowtiecinemas.com. history of earthquakes and find out Cooking Class at Il Fornaio. Noon. how to prepare for the next big one Reston Town Center, 11990 Market in your area. Free. Photo I.D. WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 26 St., Suite 106, Reston. Three-course required. 703-648-7770. Meet Me at the Movies - Senior lunch with wine and recipes. $45 [email protected]. Movie Day. 10 a.m. Bow Tie Cinemas, (plus tax & gratuity). Reservations at 11940 Market Street, Reston. Watch the [email protected] or 703- “Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.” Free to 437-5544. ilfornaio.com SATURDAY/SEPT. 8 those 55+. 703-435-6530. Disney and Film Art of John Rowe Great Grapes! Wine, Arts & Food – Exhibition at ArtInsights. 2-6 Festival. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., NE Surface p.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Lot & Park. 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Register your band at Series - Big Joe & the unlimited sampling of 200+ wines [email protected] or 703-593- Dynaflows. 7:30-10 p.m. Reston from 20 Virginia wineries, seminars, 5206. www.jimmystavern.com. Town Center, 11900 Market St., Gourmet Live cooking demos,
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16 ❖ Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ August 22-28, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Visit www.connectionnewspapers.com An Insider’s Guide to Area Parks for more Fairfax County parks.
23 Lee District Park 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia softball, soccer/football, tennis, basketball, volleyball, trails, treehouse 138 acres, district park
24 Lewinsville Park 1659 Chain Bridge Road, McLean baseball, soccer/football (lit), basketball, tennis, biking/fitness trails, picnic, playground, tot lot 37.7 acres, district park Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 25 Mason District Park Chantilly 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale softball (lit), soccer/football (unlit/lit), basketball (lit), tennis (lit), shuffleboard, dog park, amphitheater, biking/hiking/fitness 121.2 acres, district park
26 Muddy Hole Farm Park 7941 Kidd Street. Alexandria soccer/football, basketball, tennis, hiking trails, picnic areas, playground 13.6 acres, community park
27 Newington Heights Park 8590 Heller Road, Lorton soccer/football, basketball, tennis, biking/hiking trail, playground 69.3 acres, district park
28 Nottoway Park 9537 Courthouse Road, Vienna baseball (lit), soccer/football (lit),basketball (lit), tennis (lit), trails, picnic 90.9 acres, district park
29 Patriot Park 12111 Braddock Road, Fairfax little league (lit), soccer/football (lit) Scotts Run, McLean 130.5 acres, district park
From Page 11 16 Hybla Valley Park 30 Pope Head Park 3431 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria 5635 Rivercomb Court, Clifton 31 tennis, hiking trails, open areas soccer/football, basketball, tennis, biking/ 1.2 acres, neighborhood park fitness/hiking trails, picnic, playground 10 Fairfax Villa Park 75.6 acres, district park 4420 Belden Street, Fairfax 17 Lake Accotink Park historic structure, biking/historic/hiking Poplar Tree Park trails, natural areas 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield 31 12 59.7 acres, community park basketball, volleyball, minigolf, trails, 4718 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly picnic baseball (lit), soccer/football (lit), biking, hiking, 448.1 acres, multiple resource park picnic, playground 11 Fred Crabtree Park 48.3 acres, district park 2801 Fox Mill Road, Herndon 18 Lake Braddock School Site Little league (lit), soccer/football field Riverbend Park (unlit), historical structure, biking/ 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke 32 equestrian/hiking/nature trails soccer/football (unlit), fitness trails, 8700 Potomac Hill Street, Great Falls 208.5 acres, district park open areas nature center, historic structure, biking/ 13.1 acres, community park equestrian/hiking trails, picnic areas, craftroom 12 Frying Pan Farm Park 411.2 acres, multiple resource park Lake Fairfax Park 2717 West Ox Road, Herndon 19 historic structure, biking/equestrian/ 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston 33 Rolling Valley West Park hiking trails, open areas, playground softball (lit), soccer/football (unlit), 12 135.3 acres, multiple resource park amphitheater, carousel,campground, 6512 Sydenstricker Road, Burke Frying Pan Farm Park, tour boat, picnic shelters softball, soccer/football (lit), basketball, Herndon 479 acres, multiple resource park tennis, biking, hiking, playground 13 Great Falls Nike Park 20.7 acres, community park 1089 Utterback Store Road, Great Falls 20 Lake Mercer Park baseball field (lit), soccer/football field South Run District (unlit), basketball (unlit), tennis 9500 Silverbrook Road, Fairfax Station 34 (unlit), playground, biking/hiking historic structure, biking/hiking/historic 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield trails trails, fishing baseball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis, 45.5 acres, district park 196.5 acres, multiple resource park recenter, equestrian, playground, swimming 196 acres, district park 14 Grist Mill Park 21 Langley Fork Park Spring Hill Park 4710 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, 6250 Georgetown Pike, McLean 35 Alexandria baseball (lit), soccer/football (unlit), 1239 Spring Hill Road, McLean baseball, soccer/football, basketball, basketball (unlit), biking/fitness swimming, fitness rooms, racquetball, picnic, biking/hiking trails, playground trails playground, soccer/football 75.5 acres, district park 54 acres, district park 46.1 acres, district park
15 Huntley Meadows Park 22 Laurel Hill Park 36 Wakefield Park & RECenter 3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria 8515 Silverbrook Rd., Lorton 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale nature center, historic structure, biking/ baseball (unlit), softball (unlit), softball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis, hiking/nature trails, observation clubhouse, driving range, 18 hole, recenter, biking, fitness trail, skate park tower, boardwalk disc golf, picnic areas, hiking/biking 292.6 acres, multiple resource park Burke Lake Park, Fairfax Station 1444.8 acres, natural resource park 1197.5 acres, countywide park www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Oak Hill/Herndon Connection ❖ August 22-28, 2012 ❖ 17 Newcomers & Community Guide 2012~13 Getting to Know Area High School Sports
Connection File Photo South Lakes High: Wrestler Ryan Forrest finished state runner-up in 2012.
Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection South Lakes High: Wrestler Forrest finished Herndon midfielder Bryant Fernandez (4) is shown during the 2011 state runner-up. Concorde District finals match versus Oakton.
School: South Lakes High School. quarterfinals. Herndon High: Boys’ soccer team won a Mascot: Seahawks. ❖ Famous Graduates: Grant Hill Concorde District title in 2012. School Colors: Royal Blue and Kelly Green. (1990) has played 17 seasons in the NBA Athletic Director: Linda Jones, 703-715- for the Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, 4517. Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers. The School: Herndon High School. but lost to South Lakes in the opening Football Coach: Marvin Wooten (second Pistons selected Hill with the third pick of Mascot: Hornets. round of regionals. The boys’ lacrosse team year). the 1994 NBA Draft. Hill was the 1995 NBA School Colors: Red and black. started 7-1 but went winless during The Seahawks went 1-9 in 2011, with their co-Rookie of the year and is a seven-time Athletic Director: Jonathan Frohm, 703-810- Concorde District play. The softball team lone victory coming against Marshall. All-Star. After being named a McDonald’s 2275. went 12-9 but lost in the opening round Field Hockey Coach: Jessica Dowd. All-American at South Lakes, Hill played Football Coach: Brian Day (first year). of districts. Volleyball Coach: Cheri Hostetler. collegiately at Duke University, where he The Hornets went 2-8 in 2011, with wins ❖ Famous Graduates: Brandon Guyer Boys’ Basketball Coach: Andrew Duggan. won two national championships. In 1994, against South Lakes and Washington-Lee. (2004) was an outfielder/designated hitter Girls’ Basketball Coach: Christy Winters he was a first-team All-American and the Field Hockey Coach: Mary Miller. for the University of Virginia and a fifth- Scott. ACC Player of the Year. Alan Webb (2001) Volleyball Coach: Rebecca Waters. round selection of the Chicago Cubs in the Wrestling Coach: Bruce Hall. is a professional track athlete who holds the Boys’ Basketball Coach: Gary Hall. 2007 MLB Draft. He now plays for the Baseball Coach: Galvin Morris. American record in the mile. He’s competed Girls’ Basketball Coach: Reggie Barnes. Tampa Bay Rays. Scottie Reynolds (2006) Boys’ Soccer Coach: Marty Pfister. in the 2004 Olympic Games. Christy Win- Wrestling Coach: Mike Gonzales. was a McDonald’s All-American and three- Rival School: Herndon. ters-Scott (1986) played basketball for the Baseball Coach: Greg Miller. time Northern Region Player of the Year for University of Maryland and was inducted Boys’ Soccer Coach: Sean Lanigan. the boys’ basketball team. He played ❖ What Happened Last Year: Wres- into the school’s athletic hall of fame. Rival School: South Lakes. collegiately at Villanova University. tler Ryan Forrest finished state runner-up ❖ Quotable: “I’d never been pinned and ❖ Quotable: “We always emphasize at 160 pounds. The girls’ basketball team I was not going to be pinned in my last [high ❖ What Happened Last Year: The playoffs. The playoffs are a whole new sea- finished district runner-up. The boys’ bas- school] match.” — South Lakes wrestler boys’ basketball team qualified for son for us.” — Herndon boys’ soccer coach ketball team won 15 games but lost in the Ryan Forrest, who finished state runner-up regionals. The boys’ soccer team finished Sean Lanigan, whose Hornets won a opening round of the district tournament. despite battling an illness called creatine 11-3-3 and won a Concorde District title, Concorde District title in 2012. The boys’ soccer team reached the region kinase.
Oakton High: Girls’ basketball, lacrosse teams win state titles.
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School: Oakton High School. ❖ What Happened Last Year: The Buccaneers. He played collegiately at Vir- Mascot: Cougars. field hockey team finished Concorde Dis- ginia Tech before the Buccaneers selected
Craig Sterbutzel School Colors: Burgundy and gold. trict runner-up. The girls’ basketball team him in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Athletic Director: Pat Full, 703-319-2760. went 31-0 en route to a state champion- Draft. Jasmine Thomas (2007) is a guard Football Coach: Jason Rowley (second year). ship. The girls’ lacrosse team won a state for the WNBA’s Washington Mystics. She The Cougars won their first seven games of title. The boys’ lacrosse team won a district played collegiately at Duke, where she was 2011, finished the regular season 8-2 and title and advanced to the region semifinals. one of the program’s top 10 scorers of all qualified for the postseason, losing to Lake The softball team finished district and time. The Seattle Storm selected Thomas in
/The Connection Braddock in the region quarterfinals. Northern Region runner-up. the first round of the 2011 WNBA Draft. Field Hockey Coach: Kaitlin Fleischmann. ❖ Famous Graduates: Eugene Chung ❖ Quotable: “It took a lot of hard work, Volleyball Coach: Dan Courain. (1987 graduate) was an offensive lineman determination, and focus for us to pull this Boys’ Basketball Coach: Dave Brooks. selected by the New England Patriots in the off. In the regular season we were expected Girls’ Basketball Coach: Fred Priester. first round of the 1992 NFL Draft. He also to win every game but in the playoffs it takes Baseball Coach: Justin Janis. played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and In- a lot more focus to win every game.” — Softball Coach: Ray Gordon. dianapolis Colts during his five-year career. Caroline Miller after the Oakton girls’ bas- Rival School: Madison. He played collegiately at Virginia Tech. Cody ketball team went undefeated during the The Oakton girls’ lacrosse Grimm (2005) is a safety for the Tampa Bay 2011-12 season. team won a state title in 2012.
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From Page 3 rots. She chose salad because she needed fruits. husband on Father’s Day, when she The meal is gluten-free, nut-free, came across the contest website. kosher and halal. It contains parts Photo Contributed “I saw the sidebar about the of each food group: salad greens, challenge, read the rules and re- carrots, peas and potatoes for veg- alized Madeleine met the criteria, etables, cherry tomatoes, straw- so I approached her,” Debra berries, dried cranberries and or- Steppel said. ange juice for fruits, protein from Madeleine said she stressed the fish, dairy from the milk and about putting the recipe together. grains from the whole grain bread At Great Falls Elementary, her nick- served with the soup. Madeleine Steppel, 9, and name is “soup girl,” so she thought In order to keep the chowder her mother Debra in front she would like to do something healthy, Madeleine Steppel had to of the White House. with soup, and in the end decided steer clear of heavy cream, opting Madeleine won a healthy to treat it like her favorite televi- instead to make a roux, which is lunchtime contest online, sion show, “Chopped.” melted fat, such as butter, mixed and dined with the presi- “In the show they have to put with flour to serve as a thickening dent and first lady Mon- together a bunch of different in- agent. day, Aug. 20. gredients together, and that’s what “It was a big hit, her brother I had to do with all the food asked for thirds,” Debra Steppel said. “It felt good because I didn’t groups,” she said. “The contest said. know a lot of them, but the meal was going to have winners from After receiving the good news at was good enough that they had to all 50 states, so I got the idea for a Camp Louise, Madeleine helped say something.” Virginia recipe, and that’s when I make her recipe for the entire looked in the ‘Celebrate Virginia’ camp. While Madeleine’s recipe DURING HER TRIP to the White cookbook and found Sen. Mark calls for it to make four to six serv- House, Madeleine Steppel got to Warner’s (D) recipe for creamless ings, it had to be adapted for 600 examine the White House Garden, asparagus soup.” to feed all the campers at Camp meet White House Assistant Chef Madeleine read that Virginia’s Louise. Sam Kass and examine the state beverage is milk, which made “People kept coming up to me garden’s fig tree, which held a spe- her think of a chowder, to which and saying how good it was, which cial interest since the Steppels she added whitefish, peas and car- was a really good feeling,” she have one in their backyard.
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