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Honor Graduates with a 4.0 or higher were recognized during the South County High School graduation cer- emony on Thursday, June 19, at the Patriot Center.

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Photos by Janelle Germanos/The Connection On June 21, officials stand near the unveiled historical marker com- James Lewis, a co-author of the Wolf Run Shoals Civil War Trails Marker, memorating the Civil War history that took place at Wolf Run Shoals in speaks at the marker’s dedication ceremony on June 21. Clifton. Marker Dedicated at Wolf Run Shoals in Clifton Site played important role during Civil War.

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uring the Civil War, Wolf Run Shoals in Clifton served as a Dmajor entry point for the Union Army marching north. A marker written by historians James Lewis and Brian McEnany, honoring the site’s rich historical legacy, was unveiled during a cer- emony at the site in Clifton on June 21. “At most places you have to try real hard to imagine what the past was like, but not here. You can absolutely imagine what it was like during the Civil War era,” said Sharon Bulova, chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, at the cer- emony. Wolf Run Shoals was a strategic crossing point during the Civil War, said marker co- author Brian McEnany. “It was an almost de facto dividing line Chris Pauley, director of operations at Northern Vir- between north and south, and the Occoquan ginia Regional Park Authority, talks about the impor- River was the southern boundary. Wolf Run Brian McEnany, the co-author of the historical marker, tance of being familiar with Civil War history, and Shoals was one of several fjords along the speaks about the Civil War at a dedication ceremony announced that NVRPA is developing a mobile applica- Occoquan River,” McEnany said. on June 21 in Clifton. tion for use along the Bull Run-Occoquan Trail. Wolf Run Shoals is one of the stops in- cluded on a tour of Civil War Sites in North- eas of the county, the legacy and importance Wolf Run Shoals is located in Fountain- Bulova said. ern Virginia. of Wolf Run Shoals assumes its rightful head Regional Park, with several hikers “History matters,” Bulova said. “We must “Three years ago, I wasn’t even aware this place among all the other Civil War stories passing through on the 17-mile Bull Run- continue to preserve the history of Fairfax place existed,” said Lewis. “This truly is the Civil War program highlights, and that Occoquan Trail. Soon, a mobile application County to remember who we are and where Fairfax County’s best-kept historical secret.” makes today a beautiful day,” he said. will be released that alerts users to the his- we came from.” Fifteen historical makers similar to the Historical markers at Wolf Run Shoals and torical sites that are located around them Wolf Run Shoals was described by sev- one at Wolf Run Shoals have been installed other locations not only serve to preserve as they hike. eral of the speakers as a best-kept histori- over the past two years, said Patrick Lennon, history, but also have an economic impact “You’ll know exactly what happened and cal secret. Visitors are encouraged to visit the marketing manager of Visit Fairfax, and on the surrounding area. Visitors are likely where,” said Chris Pauley, director of op- the site and read the new historical marker. there are now 32 located in nearly every to visit shops and restaurants nearby, erations at Northern Virginia Regional Park “It’s great to be able to read about his- community throughout Fairfax County. Lennon said. Authority. “We want to get that out to ev- tory on textbooks or online, but I am most The marker is part of the Civil War Trails “When these visitors come, it’s big busi- erybody and show them truly what is out appreciative of history when I am able to Program, which includes 1,430 sites over ness for us. Over 2 billion dollars a year are here.” actually visit the places themselves,” Bulova five states, Lennon said. spent by visitors coming into the county,” Fairfax County is home to several histori- said. “History really comes alive when it is “Today, in one of the most beautiful ar- Lennon said. cal sites, from Mount Vernon to Drainesville, presented in a tangible, experiential way.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2014 ❖ 3 News What’s Offensive about Redskins Pride? Absolutely nothing, “We’re not the KKK; if you’re state Sen. we’re not a bunch of Chap Petersen. insensitive old white

By Victoria Ross guys. People who know The Connection me may say I’m a boring lifelong Redskins fan, Fairfax old white guy …” state Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34) — State Senator Chap Petersen has had it up to here with all the A (D-34) talk about the need to change the name of his beloved football team. He vented his frustration and indignation The Redskins public relations team on his blog — Ox Road South — but said also attended the news conference, he was leery of tackling what he deemed but released a statement asserting the forces of political correctness in the “War that neither the franchise nor Snyder Against the Redskins” until June 18, when was behind the formation of the cau- the Federal Patent Office blocked the team’s cus in any way. Redskins trademarks, declaring that the Photo Contributed Snyder has been stalwart in his de- name was “disparaging” to Native Ameri- State Sen. Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax – center), stands with Republican fense of the name. In a letter he sent cans at the time the trademarks were regis- Delegates David Ramadan of Loudoun (left) and Jackson Miller to season ticket holders last October, tered — as far back as 1967. (Manassas) right, during a news conference at the Capitol in Richmond he cited the association of the name That action pushed Petersen off the side- Monday, June 23, announcing the formation of the “Redskins Pride Redskins with the team’s long NFL lines to lead an offensive attack. Caucus.” history and its symbolic importance On Monday, June 23, he announced the to himself and fans. formation of the “Redskins Pride Caucus,” a bipartisan alliance with two other state The Redskins Pride Caucus Founding Principles DURING THE NEWS CONFER- lawmakers from Northern Virginia — Re- ❖ Providing a voice for Redskins fans and ❖ Opposing the inappropriate involvement of ENCE, Lucas — whose nephew is publican Del. Jackson Miller (Manassas) season tickets holders. the United States Congress in issues surround- Redskins player DeAngelo Hall — said ❖ and Republican Del. David Ramadan Supporting the Redskins franchise, a Vir- ing the Redskins franchise and its supporters. “none of us feel there is any racism ginia-based business that generates hundreds of ❖ Supporting commercial freedom in the (Loudoun.) millions of dollars in taxable revenue for Commonwealth of Virginia and the rights of and we love the name,” Lucas said. The three men scheduled a news confer- schools, roads, public safety and other impor- businesses to their own brands and intellectual Petersen said he wants people to ence at the State Capitol the same day. By tant public services in the Commonwealth. property. know that the caucus is not the KKK. the time the news conference started, sev- “We’re not just a bunch of insensitive eral other lawmakers joined the group in old white guys,” Petersen said, announcing the caucus: Sen. Louise Lucas “People who know me may say I’m a (D-Portsmouth), Sen. Frank Ruff (R- Virginia Members of the Redskins Pride Caucus boring old white guy … Seriously, I Mecklenburg), Del. Lionell Spruill (D- In the first day, the following members announced they were joining the Redskins Pride Caucus: am here because I believe in the Chesapeake), Del. Michael Webert (R- SENATE OF VIRGINIA HOUSE OF DELEGATES Redskins, and the name was intended Fauquier), Del. Michael Futrell (D-Prince Majority Leader Tommy Norment (R- James City Majority Leader Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights) to honor American Indians”. William) and Sen. Bill Stanley (R-Franklin). County) Majority Caucus Chair Tim Hugo (R-Fairfax) Petersen said the response to the Minority Leader Dick Saslaw (D-Fairfax) Majority Whip Jackson Miller (R-Manassas) After the news conference in Richmond Senator Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax) Delegate David Ramadan (R-Loudoun) caucus has been overwhelming, and the same day, Petersen became the popular Senator Bill Stanley (R-Franklin) Delegate Lionell Spruill (D-Chesapeake) overwhelmingly positive. “I am appre- pick for making the case on news shows and Senator Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) Delegate Michael Webert (R-Fauquier County) ciative of all the comments I’ve re- Senator Frank Ruff (R-Mecklenburg) Delegate Michael Futrell (D-Prince William sports talk shows. The story was picked up Senator Walter Stosch (R-Henrico) County) ceived — even negative ones.” by dozens of newspapers — including USA Senator Steve Martin (R-Chesterfield) Delegate Dave Albo (R-Fairfax) But one letter from Karen Fettig of Today and The Boston Globe — sparking Senator Frank Wagner (R-Virginia Beach) Delegate Scott Lingamfelter (R-Prince William McLean, “really struck me as impor- Senator Richard Stuart (R-Spotsylvania) County) heated debates by people posting on media Senator Ralph Smith (R-Roanoke) Delegate Lee Ware (R-Powhatan) tant, and perhaps offering a solution websites. Delegate Scott Taylor (R-Virginia Beach) to the endless ranting. I asked her for permission to print it on my blog, and THE CAUCUS gained momentum through- she said yes.” out the day, and by Tuesday afternoon com- “I don’t get the controversy,” said Daniel In May, 50 senators — half of the U.S. “Chap: I happened to catch your prised top leadership from both houses of Flores, a 47-year-old Redskins fan from Senate — sent a letter to the NFL urging bit on the news last night re: The the legislature — and from both parties — Burke. “The name was chosen to represent the team to change its name. Several Na- Redskins name. I could not agree including Senate Majority Leader Tommy the bravery and fierce fighting abilities of tive American groups have declared their with your more. You may recall that Norment (R-James City County), Senate Native Americans. It’s a respectful name, opposition to the name. During the NBA fi- I have a good bit of Native blood in Minority Leader Dick Saslaw (D-Fairfax), not insulting.” nals a few weeks ago, the Yocha Dehe me. It infuriates me to see all these House Majority Leader Kirk Cox (R-Colo- “The government has no place in forcing Wintun National paid for an ad that high- ‘white people’ telling me that I nial Heights) and House Majority Caucus [franchise owner Dan] Snyder’s hand,” said lighted the history of Native Americans, and should be offended by the name. It’s Chairman Tim Hugo (R-Fairfax). Stephanie Sullenger of Vienna. “The issue took a parting shot at the Redskins. quite the opposite. Even before I “I wanted to speak for fans who say ‘You should be left to the franchise and the fans “Look, if I felt like this was an honest com- moved to this area, I was a Redskins know what? Enough is enough,’” Petersen themselves as no one but Snyder can seem plaint, I would pull it back. But I see so fan because of their name. It is a very said in an interview Tuesday. “(Who) has to get Snyder to act. But in the end, much misinformation about this issue,” proud heritage. Not one member of the back of a few thousand loyal Redskins shouldn’t there be a separation between Petersen said, adding that many Native my family is offended either. The fans who never did anything wrong, except Sport and State?” Americans call themselves “redskins,” and bottom line is that 90 percent of true to love a football franchise that united this One of the caucus’ stated goals is to pre- that the name “Oklahoma” is based on Native Americans are not offended town in way nobody did before?” vent the U.S. Congress from forcing a name “Choctaw Indian words which translate as in the least. The answer is simple: The Redskins Pride Caucus had scored, change upon the NFL team. “red people.” take a poll of only Native Americans. giving a voice to Redskins fans of all In the past six months, pressure to change “This is truly political correctness on ste- Whatever that poll says should be the stripes. the name has been mounting. roids,” Miller said at the news conference. answer. End of story.”

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Celebrating the ‘Age of Elegance’ Long-time Kings Park West and represented senior resident Debbi Miller has women in notable venues reigned for the past year as Ms. such as the US Department Virginia Senior America 2013. of State and the Marine HAPPY HOURS Miller represented the Com- Corps University’s Man of the Mon.–Wed. (By Appointment Only) monwealth of Virginia in the Year banquet. national Ms. Senior America Miller also won the Com- 20% OFF ALL SERVICES pageant in Atlantic City, and munity Service Award for the HAIR • NAIL • SKIN • BODY throughout the year she has Virginia pageant. She served (Expires 9/25/14) traveled throughout the state KPWCA as its membership 14104 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA 20120 performing at senior centers, chair for seven years, for fairs, and senior expos. She has which she was awarded a 571-522-6669 been interviewed on TV three Best of Braddock citation. www.miamorebeautycity.com • Open 7 Days A Week! times, in Fairfax and in She also volunteered for Boy Roanoke. She opened the Scout Troop 1000, TJHSST Northern Virginia Senior Olym- Band Boosters, RBOPO, and pics singing the national an- Church of the Good Shep- them, and did the same for the herd. She is currently on the Virginia senior games in New- Boards of AAFSW and of the 3 University Mall Theatres port News. She also won two Good Shepherd Players. Fairfax • Corner of Rt. 123 & Braddock • 703-273-7111 silver medals in walking races. Miller is a professional She has appeared in four pa- singer and a music teacher. SUMMER CINEMA CAMP! rades (Alexandria, Middleburg, The Ms. Virginia Senior 10 A.M. Shows Monday—Friday Staunton, and Waynesboro. She Photo contributed America pageant is open to was awarded an Outstanding Debbi Miller has reigned for the residents of Virginia who are All Seats $2.00, 10 for $15 or Season pass (10 wks for $10) Senior certificate by the Fairfax past year as Ms. Virginia Senior “60 or better,” and it seeks to JUNE 30–JULY 4...ICE AGE 4: CONTINENTAL DRIFT (PG) County Senior Citizens Council, America 2013. celebrate those women who JULY 7–JULY 11...... ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS 2 (PG) and was recognized in the Vir- have entered the “age of el- JULY 14–JULY 18...... ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS 3 (G) ginia General Assembly in Richmond with a resolu- egance.” Miller will crown her successor on Saturday, JULY 21–JULY 25...... EPIC (PG) tion submitted by State Sen. Chap Petersen. She has July 19, in Staunton, at the auditorium of the Healy JULY 28–AUGUST 1...... HORTON HEARS A WHO (G) been a motivational speaker for Shepherd’s Center, School for the Deaf and Blind, at 2 p.m. Attendees will receive a coupon for a dollar ($1.00) Off a cup of frozen yogurt from YOGURTINI FROZEN YOGURT Anni McNulty and Hub Blankenship Married Anni McNulty of Fairfax Sta- was attended by her sisters, Katy tion, daughter of Paul and Brenda McNulty and Corrie McNulty, sis- McNulty, recently married Hub ters of the groom, Becklin and Blankenship, son of Hub and Bree Blankenship, and friends Jess Brenda Blankenship of Demarest, Elizabeth Branton, and Spartanburg, S.C. The bride is a Abby Eisold. The groom was at- 2007 graduate of Robinson Sec- tended by his father, Hub ondary School and 2011 graduate Blankenship, his brother Zac of University of South Carolina, in Blankenship, his friends Barin Columbia. She is currently finish- Powell, Ken Anderson, Ben Hodge, ing her Masters in Special Educa- and Andrew Patterson. The sev- Sunday tion also from USC. Her husband, enth groomsman spot was re- Hub, is also a 2007 graduate from served for the bride’s late brother USC in Columbia. The wedding Joe McNulty who went to be with Brunch took place on May 31, at the the Lord in December of 2012. The Vienna Presbyterian Church, fol- couple honeymooned in Grenada 10 AM–3 PM lowed by a reception at Sunset and will reside in Columbia, S.C. Crest Manor in Chantilly. The bride Anni McNulty and Hub until December when they will Blankenship move to Charleston, S.C. for Bathroom Remodel Special $6,850 Homemade Burgers, Celebrating 15 Years in Business! Pizza, Pasta, Soups, TWO POOR TEACHERS Salads, Steaks Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Friendly Service & Cold Drinks Select your products from our Mobile Showroom Handyman Services and Design Center Available: 50% OFF Lunch 10% OFF Call 703-999-2928 Buy one and get 50% Off 2nd item of equal or lesser value. Entire Check Offer expires 7/15/14. Offer expires 7/15/14. Fully Insured & Not valid with any other offers. Not valid with any other offers. Class A Licensed Est. 1999 Free Estimates 5765-C Burke Centre Pkwy • Burke • 703-239-9324 703-969-1179 Visit our website: www.twopoorteachers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2014 ❖ 5 Fairfax Station, Opinion Lorton & Clifton

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Steve Hogan Display Advertising, 703-778-9418 [email protected] 100K Reasons to Find People Homes Andrea Smith Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 [email protected] By Maura Williams housed in a year—and we still Interim Executive Director/ Debbie Funk have two years to go for this cam- National Sales FACETS paign with a goal of housing 50 703-778-9444 people each year! [email protected] andara was scared of her We also had the chance to cel- Editor & Publisher spouse so she fled and left ebrate the program’s nationwide Mary Kimm S 703-778-9433 her life and job behind. success. Last week, I attended an [email protected] Tom suffered from an undiag- event in DC with Becky Kanis, the @MaryKimm nosed disease that cost him his job, director of the national 100,000 Executive Vice President

home and life savings. These un- Photo contributed Homes program, to announce a Jerry Vernon fortunate events led to both be- major milestone as the 100,000th [email protected] coming homeless and living in the person—a vet who has been Editor in Chief Steven Mauren woods of Fairfax County. That’s homeless from Arlington, Va.— Managing Editor where on a cold winter morning moved into housing through this Kemal Kurspahic Photography: volunteers organized by FACETS ambitious effort. In announcing Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel and other local nonprofits found the milestone, she emphatically Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly them while participating in the declared: “We can forever dispense Production Manager: 100,000 Homes Fairfax: A Home with the Neanderthal view that Geovani Flores for All Campaign, which is part of Maura Williams people don’t deserve or aren’t Special Assistant to the Publisher the national 100,000 Homes pro- ready for housing.” Jeanne Theismann 703-778-9436 gram, which counts, photographs, Supporting the County’s 10— regain their lives, safety, and dig- Although the “100,000” number [email protected] and interviews the chronically year plan to end homelessness, the nity. Less than a year later, we sounds big, it’s the people part that @TheismannMedia homeless in an effort to end 100,000 Homes Campaign is fo- celebrated with each of them and makes it special. Through this CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 homelessness. cused on building efficient local 16 others at a housewarming cel- campaign, we are able to put a Circulation Manager: Fairfax County has nearly 2,900 systems that target resources to ebration, hosted by FACETS, a local face on homelessness with Ann Oliver people who are homeless—14 per- individuals who are most vulner- nonprofit that opens doors by real stories about real people. [email protected] cent of whom are chronically able. Campaign partners are com- helping those who suffer the ef- Some are grandmothers, fathers, homeless. Over the course of three mitted to getting half of the people fects of poverty in Fairfax County. sons, daughters, and friends. mornings, our volunteers met and most vulnerable who are chroni- During the housewarming, we Many work and others have pro- interviewed more than 400 people cally homeless in supportive hous- welcomed these neighbors expe- tected our nation. When we met who are chronically homeless. The ing in three years—which will save riencing homelessness into their them, they lived in cars, encamp- findings were used to create pro- money and possibly lives. own apartments through our new ments or on the streets, but they files of people to ensure that each Already we have seen success. program called TRIUMPH II Hous- continued to smile and seemed individual experiencing With the data collected by staff ing, which also provides support- hopeful that our caring commu- homelessness is counted and that and volunteers, we were able to ive services. These recent suc- nity would help find them a home. their progress in finding housing connect Sandara and Tom with cesses have propelled the commu- And for 100,000 of them and and services can be better tracked. services that have helped them nity to meet our goal of 50 people counting, we have. 6 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

South County Colts girls lacrosse team G5/6A wins championship against Prince William Royals on Sunday, June 8 at Great Falls Nike Park in Herndon.

Photo courtesy of Matthew Klunder/ Head Coach South County Girls’ Lacrosse Team Wins Championship Quigley, 11, of Fairfax, felt that there may not be Colts score tie breaking enough time to come back from behind. Klunder called another timeout. He asked the team to get goal with one minute left. just one goal, and after that, to get another. Slowly, they caught up. By Abigail Constantino Rosemarie Foley, of Fairfax Station, is one of three The Connection coaches, along with Klunder and Anne Quigley. Her daughter scored the winning goal. She attributes the t was anyone’s game on Sunday, June 8, at Colts’ success to the team’s camaraderie. “They know Great Falls Nike Park in Herndon. The South how to find each other on the field,” she said. “They ICounty Athletic Association and the Prince look out for each other, very much like a family.” William Royals lacrosse G5/6 teams, girls in The Colts looked out for its smallest member, grades 5 and 6, were both undefeated coming into Mallory Myers, 10, of Fairfax Station, who was guard- this championship game. ing a girl who was about 5’10” tall. “She was taller The score was tied, 10-10, with one minute, 23 than my brother, and he’s 15!” said Myers, nicknamed seconds left. South County Colts’ Jordan Judd, 12, Peanut by the team. of Fairfax Station, passed the ball to teammate An- The Colts’ G5/6 team was not the only victors that gela Biddison, 11. Biddison had not had any shots day for South County girls’ lacrosse. The Colts’ two and had not even been near the ball at all during G7/8 teams also won their championship games on this game. “When the moment came for her, she Sunday. The G7/8A won 8-7 against Manassas, and scored at the right time,” said Matt Klunder of Fairfax the G7/8LB won 8-7 against Stafford. Lastly, the G3/ Station, the South County Colts’ head coach. “She 4A team won 6-4 against Prince William. did what she had to do to get that in.” The Colts South County girls’ lacrosse started in 2008. There won, 11-10. are four groups—K-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8—each group has The South County Colts G5/6A team are used to two teams. The groups are arranged by age group winning. But 45 seconds into the game, Prince Will- and grade levels. The team is small compared to oth- iam had scored a goal over them. That was the most ers in Northern Virginia. tense moment for Klunder, who called a time out. “I Mark Sullivan, of Lorton, is the vice president of felt that the girls were not in the mindset,” he said. the South County Athletic Association and director “I told them that I would stop the game right now of the girls’ lacrosse program. He said that some clubs and tell the other team we’re not ready.” Their coach’s have five teams at each age group and have about pep talk revived the girls’ competitive attitude. 100 girls participating, whereas South County girls’ The game was tied, 5-5, by halftime. But with 12 lacrosse has only 40 players. Sullivan also has two minutes left, the South County Colts had not scored daughters who play for the Colts. Despite the club’s another goal and were down 9-5. Colts goalie, Carson small size, “There are a lot of gifted athletes,” he said.

Level G5/6A lacrosse champions South County Colts celebrate their victory at Sweet Frog in Lorton on Sunday, June 15.

Photo by Abigail Constantino/ The Connection www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ June 26 - July 2, 2014 ❖ 7 Graduation 2014 Stallions of 2014 Celebrate Graduation Photos by Veronica Bruno/The Connection ver 500 students graduated from South County High OSchool and celebrated their achievement at the com- mencement on June 19 at the Patriot Cen- ter. Several honor graduates and ROTC schol- arship students were recognized during the ceremony. James Stapleton, the honor graduate, talked about his first nervous years in the school. He reminisced about the first championship game and the bal- ancing act of juggling academics with ex- tracurricular activities. “Despite the adver- sity, we made it through high school.” He further urged those in attendance to “be known for your contributions to mankind.” More advice came from the commence- ment speaker, Carly Fiorina, the first female CEO of a major corporation, Hewlett Packard, and the current chairman of Good 360. To a laughing crowd, she joked that although she couldn’t remember her own Students with ROTC scholarships were recognized. Some of these stu- commencement speaker’s address, she dents will be attending West Point, the Naval Academy, the Virginia Mili- “hope you remember something from to- tary Institute, and the Citadel. day.” Fiorina outlined five life lessons that she learned from overcoming her own ob- tential than they realize. others say about us.” Victoria Ryhanych, Class President, told the South stacles: Lesson #3: Don’t wait for the perfect job. She further emphasized, “so choose, do County graduates, “you can’t stand up until you’ve “Lesson #1: We live in the greatest na- Lesson #4: You cannot achieve success not drift through life. Choose to overcome fallen down.” She encouraged them “to take risks” tion in history. without heartbreak. your fears, to use all your gifts.” Honor Graduates with 4.0 or higher were recognized during the cer- Carly Fiorina talked about overcoming obstacles and and assured them that “it’s ok to fail” as they take Lesson #2: Everyone has far more po- Lesson #5: We are not defined by what emony. shared her triumphs and tragedies with the audience. these risks. — Veronica Bruno

Wild Horses and Burros Visit Lorton Adoption event is one of many across the country. By Janelle Germanos The Connection “I’m really hoping I could have one,” ypical dog owners may not think Mahoney said. Tof comparing their furry compan- Potential adopters need to know about ion to a wild horse or burro, but training, said Meyer, who has adopted one the comparison isn’t too far-fetched. of the horses. That’s what wild horse and burro adopt- “Bonding with them is the best part. ers, including Phoebe Karkos, have to say, They’re really like a dog,” he said. Volunteers and horse lovers call the Meadowood Recreation Area in at least. The Wild Horse and Burro Program was wild horses and burros loveable Lorton had wild burros like this Karkos joined dozens of other wild created following the establishment of the and loyal. one available for adoption. horse and burro enthusiasts at an adop- Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act tion event at the Meadowood Recreation of 1971, which put the federal government Area in Lorton on June 21. Nearly 40 of in charge of wild horses and burros found these animals were available for adop- on public lands to save them from being tion. slaughtered. Steve Meyer of the Bureau of Land According to the BLM, there are over Management’s Wild Horse and Burro 49,209 wild horses located on land managed Adoption Program wasn’t sure how many by the BLM. Thousands of horses are re- had been adopted during the event on moved from the land each year by the BLM Saturday, but said there were definitely in order to control herd sizes. More than many interested individuals. Photos by Janelle Germanos/The Connection 230,000 wild horses and burros have been And Karkos can see why. She adopted Margaret Mahoney and Peggy Thomas came out to Lorton on June 21 to adopted since 1971. a wild horse, which she named Sjoelia, a check out the wild horses and burros available for adoption at Adoption events like the one in Lorton take couple years ago, and has loved the ex- Meadowood Recreation Area. place across the country every year in order perience. to ensure ideal herd sizes. “They’re really intelligent animals,” her mother, Leslie, said they would love to they are fascinated by the wild animals. For those who were unable to make it to Karkos said. “They’re loyal, just like a dog have adopted another animal at the Lorton “My sister just bought one a few years ago. the event, there’s still a chance to adopt a would be.” auction, but just didn’t have enough space I just love them,” Mahoney, a previous wild horse or burro. The Wild Horse and The animals require a great deal of back home. Fairfax Station resident, said. Burro Adoption program, based in Milwau- training, but they can catch on quickly, “They’re great animals,” Leslie Karkos said. She wants to adopt one in a few years, kee, Wis., offers internet adoption. Internet Karkos said. Margaret Mahoney and Peggy Thomas vis- but came to the event to see what was avail- applications and bidding are available now Visiting from Rhode Island, Karkos and ited the adoption event in Lorton because able. until July 8 at 1 p.m. Volunteers work with a wild horse in Lorton on June 21.

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airfax County Sheriff Stacey A. giving them the answers they need, whether Kincaid presented a $1,000 schol- in finding a missing child or solving a long- Farship check to each of four col- forgotten crime.” Outside of school, Miriam lege students who reside in the has been a volunteer stream monitor for the county. The award ceremony took place in Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conser- the Historic Courthouse in Fairfax. A fifth vation District. She is also creator and presi- scholarship winner was unable to attend. dent of the Leo’s club, part of the Interna- The scholarships are sponsored by the tional Lions organization, which collects, Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute and reward stu- cleans and processes used/unwanted dents who are studying in the area of crimi- glasses and hearing aids and sends them to nal justice at a Virginia college or univer- countries in need. In addition, Miriam holds sity. Four of the students attend George a part-time job year round. Mason University in Fairfax, and one at- tends Radford University in Southwest Vir- James Panagiotopoulos — ginia. Panagiotopoulos completed his freshman Scholarship applicants from across Vir- year at George Mason University and is ginia must include a personal essay and a majoring in Criminology, Law and Society letter of recommendation from their county with a minor in Intelligence Analysis. His sheriff. “I spoke with each applicant before father and grandfather are retired police I wrote the letters of recommendation,” said officers. “I believe law enforcement is a pro- Kincaid. “What impressed me the most be- fession of honor and distinction,” he said. yond the excellent grades and comprehen- In high school, he completed the Fairfax sive areas of study were the activities in County Explorers Program, where young which these students participate. They are people learn about law enforcement, serve active on campus, hold part-time jobs and the community, increase their self-confi- give their time and energy off-campus to dence and develop skills in leadership and make the world a better place than when public speaking. James is an accomplished they found it. I wish them tremendous suc- cycler and lacrosse player. He works full- cess in their college careers and beyond.” time in the summer to help defray the cost The scholarship recipients from Fairfax Photo contributed of college. County are: Sheriff Stacey Kincaid, middle, with scholarship winners (from left): Mina Shakib – Langley High School, attends George Mason University; Hannah Houghton — Houghton com- Mina Shakib — Shakib has completed her Mariam Hanna – James Madison High School, attends George Mason pleted her sophomore year at Radford Uni- sophomore year at George Mason Univer- University; James Panagiotopoulos – Lake Braddock Secondary School, versity and is majoring in criminal justice sity and is majoring in Criminal Justice. Her attends George Mason University; Hannah Houghton – West Springfield with a minor in forensic studies. She intends overall GPA is a 3.9. She is a member of the High School, attends Radford University. (Not pictured: Jeffrey to pursue a master’s degree in criminal jus- GMU Muslim Student Association and the Stopinski– Hayfield Secondary School, attends George Mason University. tice or earn a certificate in crime analysis. Afghan Student Association. Outside of She would like to become an investigator school, she is active in Habitat for Human- Jeffrey Stopinski — Stopinski has com- school, Jeffrey is active in his church and with a law enforcement agency. Her inter- ity. One summer she traveled to a South pleted his junior year at George Mason holds a part-time job year round. est in law enforcement stems, in part, from Carolina town with a high poverty rate and University. He is studying Criminal Justice the shootings at Virginia Tech. Hannah is helped build a community center for chil- with a concentration in Homeland Security Mariam Hanna — Hanna completed her an intern for the Department of Homeland dren to keep them busy and off the streets. and a minor in Intelligence Analysis. “I have sophomore year at George Mason Univer- Security, an operations assistant for She also holds a part-time job during the always had an interest in the criminal jus- sity and is majoring in Criminal Justice with Radford’s Department of Student Activities school year. Mina watches crime shows, tice procedure,” he said. An introductory a minor in Middle East Studies and Arabic. and a member of the Radford Outdoors researches criminal offenders and visits course in criminology led him to take classes She is fluent in both Arabic and Aramaic. Club. “It is a balancing act, for sure,” courtrooms during trials so she has become in constitutional law and the ethics of crimi- Her overall GPA is a 4.0. Miriam is taking a Hannah said. “Proper planning is key.” Prior familiar with some of the responsibilities of nal justice. Jeffrey is a member of the Air heavy course load this summer and in the to college, she volunteered as a 4-H resi- law enforcement officers. “I love solving Force ROTC and has been accepted to fall so that she can graduate from GMU a dential camp counselor and participated in mysteries and figuring out how and why Project GO (Global Officers), a collabora- year early. She intends to get a head start Relay for Life. something happened the way it did,” Mina tive initiative that promotes critical lan- in applying to become a police officer. “As said. “I look forward to developing strong guage education, study abroad and inter- long as I can remember, I have been inter- The Sheriff’s Office announces the scholarship foundations in analysis, theories and sys- cultural dialogue opportunities for ROTC ested in solving puzzles by looking at a program each year in late January. For more information before January, search online for tems of justice, criminology and crime students. He is also a member of GMU’s problem from new viewpoints,” she said. “I Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute, or email the Sheriff’s policy.” Intelligence Community Club. Outside of can also help others gain peace of mind by Office. School Notes Send notes to the Connection at Corinne (Corrie) McNulty, of 2012 Honors Program Summer Re- Dean’s List at The Citadel for his aca- While at Columbia Law School, [email protected] or Fairfax Station, graduated Summa search Stipend, the International demic achievement during the spring Coster was the vice president of call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Fri- Cum Laude on May 17 from Grove City Honors Society in Psychology semester. the Entertainment Law Society day. Dated announcements should be College in Pennsylvania with a degree Smithfield-Goodwin Scholarship, se- and a co-captain of the softball submitted at least two weeks prior to in middle level Education. She will be lected for the Dean’s list for all four Andrew Neils of Fairfax Station, team. She worked for the U.S. the event. teaching 2nd grade in the fall at Do- years, elected to Director of the Re- has been named to the Dean’s List in the Securities & Exchange Commission minion Christian School in Oakton, search Lab (for all 4 years), and was University of Notre Dame’s College of in Washington during the summer The Citadel has recognized Cadet Va. Solo Author presenter at five (5) con- Engineering for outstanding scholarship of 2012. During the summer of Martin Krawczak of Springfield ferences. She was also co-Author of an during the Spring 2014 semester. Stu- 2013, Coster was a summer asso- on the school’s dean’s list for his aca- Alissa Caitlin Feudo, daughter of article for the International Psychol- dents who achieve dean’s honors at ciate for Schulte Roth & Zabel, demic achievement during the spring Dr. Christopher V. and Melanie L. ogy Community. She is a talented Notre Dame represent the top 30 per- working in both the firm’s New semester. Feudo, of Fairfax Station, graduated musician on her way to pursue her cent of students in their college. York and Washington offices and Recognition on the South Carolina Magna Cum Laude on May 9 from dreams, as a song-writer and singer. with its white collar litigation and military school’s dean’s list is re- Christopher Newport University, in Abigail Coster of Clifton gradu- investment management groups. served for students who were Newport News, Va. Alissa was Martin Christopher Krawczak, ated from Columbia Law School on May Coster will begin as an associate at registered for 12 or more semester awarded a number of ribbons and of Springfield, a graduate from West 22, 2014, earning a juris doctor. Coster Schulte Roth & Zabel’s New York hours and received a grade point medallions, and received the highest Springfield High School in 2013 and a is a graduate of James W. Robinson, Jr. headquarters, as a member of the average of 3.2 or higher with no award, ‘Excellence in Psychological rising sophomore at The Citadel, Mili- Secondary School (2006) and the Uni- litigation group. grade below a C for the previous Research’ from the Psychology Depart- tary College of South Carolina. was versity of Virginia (2010) where she She is the daughter of Jeffrey and semester’s work. ment. Alissa was the awardee of the recently recognized for making the earned a B.S. in commerce. Sarah Coster, who reside in Clifton.

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By Jon Roetman The Connection Braddock 66-56 in the region final. The Cavaliers had lost their previous three he 2013-14 high school sports matchups with Lake Braddock by a com- season was full of memorable bined eight points. Tmoments and accomplishments. “[I’m] really happy for our kids, really The following is a look back at happy for our school community,” Woodson some of the highlights from around Fairfax, head coach Doug Craig said. “This was a Fairfax Station, Lorton, Burke and Spring- very difficult week. The fact that our Cav- field. alry (student section) was out in such great numbers says a lot about the school com- munity. To give them an hour-and-a-half, Spring Sports hour-and-45-minute distraction tonight, The South County softball team won the something to feel good about, that’s what program’s first state championship, beating sports is supposed to be about at the high previously undefeated Cosby 4-1 in the 6A school level.” final. Stallions pitcher Rebecca Martin fin- The Lake Braddock boys’ basketball team ished her high school career with another repeated as Patriot District/Conference 7 gem in the circle, tossing a complete-game champions. The Edison girls’ team won the three-hitter while striking out 10. Catcher Photo by Louise Krafft/The Connection 5A North region championship, the Eagles’ Haylea Geer hit a momentum-swinging solo Members of the South County softball team celebrate with Haylea Geer second consecutive region title. The West home run in the fourth inning. (2) after the catcher hit a solo home run in the fourth inning of the 6A Springfield girls’ team won the Conference “She’s been clutch from Day One,” South state final against Cosby. 7 title and reached the state tournament for County head coach Gary Dillow said about the fourth time in five years. Martin. “She came in as a freshman and won The Paul VI boys’ and girls’ basketball that 12-inning game against [West teams each won WCAC and VISAA champi- Potomac] for our first conference champi- onships. onship with this group. Nothing fazes her. In wrestling, Robinson won its third state She’s always relaxed. She’s pitched every championship in four years. Rams’ heavy- clutch game for us the last four years and weight Jake Pinkston won his fourth con- usually when we lose, it’s because we don’t secutive region championship, reached the score, it’s not because she hasn’t pitched state final for the fourth straight year and well.” won his second state title. Lake Braddock The Stallions finished with a 26-3 record. finished third in the state and had three South County was runner-up in Conference individuals reach their respective state fi- 7, but responded by winning 6A North re- nals, with Darius Wiles winning the 113- gion and state titles. Prior to 2014, South pound title. South County’s Hunter Manley County’s last trip to the state tournament won the 132-pound state championship. came in 2009. In gymnastics, South County’s Collea Bur- The Lake Braddock softball team also had gess won the 6A North region all-around a strong season, finishing with a 25-3 record title. Hayfield’s Molly Overstreet won the and reaching the state playoffs. The Bruins individual bars state championship. won their second straight Patriot District/ In swimming, the Robinson boys’ team Conference 7 championship and qualified took home a state championship. for states with a 3-2 win over Langley in the region semifinals. However, Lake Connection File Photo Braddock dropped its final two games of Members of the Woodson boys’ basketball team and Cavalier fans cel- Fall Sports the season, losing to South County in the ebrate the team winning the 6A North region championship. The Lake Braddock football team won its region final and Cosby in the state semis. first 12 games of the 2013 season, winning Lake Braddock will lose all-region pitcher squad and we knew we had a lot of talent,” the state final and wrapping up an unde- the Conference 7 championship along the Ashley Flesch to graduation, but the Bruins West Springfield head coach Jason Olms feated season. Lake Braddock’s Jacob way. But the Bruins failed to hold a 13-point figure to return all but two members of this said. “We just had to put it all together and Daugherty and Long Huynh won the boys’ fourth-quarter lead against Westfield in the year’s team. go out and compete.” doubles title. 6A North region semifinals, and ended their “We’re good,” Lake Braddock head coach In lacrosse, the Robinson boys’ team won The South County girls’ track and field season with a 19-16 loss. George Rumore said. “We’re going to lose its first state championship since 2007. The team finished state runner-up, and the Lake The South County and Robinson football Ashley and we’re going to lose Amanda Rams started the season 1-3, but closed with Braddock girls’ soccer team reached the re- teams reached the region quarterfinals. Patterson, but we have pitching. … We’re 17 consecutive victories, including a 9-7 win gion semifinals. In field hockey, Fairfax and South County fine. The future still looks good.” over Langley in the state final. Robinson also reached the 6A North region semifinals. In baseball, West Springfield won its first won Conference 5 and 6A North region In cross country, West Springfield senior conference/district championship since titles. Winter Sports Caroline Alcorta won the 6A girls’ individual 2009. The Spartans advanced to the region “I knew we had what it took,” Robinson Members of the W.T. Woodson boys’ bas- state title with a meet-record time of 17 semifinals, where they lost to Chantilly. West sophomore Johnny Daniel said about reach- ketball team dealt with the death of two minutes, 13 seconds at Great Meadow. Springfield finished the season with an 18- ing the state final. “In the beginning of the classmates during the 2014 6A North re- “I was just hoping to win,” Alcorta said. 7 record and one win shy of the state tour- year, I doubted it for a second. We definitely gion tournament. While the tragedies af- “I didn’t expect to get the course record.” nament. stepped it up after we lost to Landon. … fected the emotions of several Cavaliers, the Lake Braddock’s Hannah Christen placed West Springfield’s conference-champion- We promised to Coach [Matt] Curran that team found a way to continue winning and second and Katy Kunc was third, leading ship season came one year after failing to we wouldn’t lose any more games, because eventually captured the program’s second the girls’ team to a third-place finish. The qualify for regionals with a loss to Lee in that’s the worst feeling you can possibly consecutive region title. boys’ team finished state runner-up, led by the opening round of the 2013 district tour- have. We just stuck to our word and did the Woodson secured a berth in the Virginia Alex Corbett’s second-place finish. nament. best that we could.” state tournament by defeating Herndon 63- In volleyball, South County reached the “In our locker room, we believed in each In tennis, the Lake Braddock boys’ team 62 in overtime in the region semifinals. The region semifinals before losing to eventual other and we knew we had a pretty good won the 6A state title, defeating Langley in following evening, Woodson defeated Lake state champion Langley.

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Burke $227,000 Welcome home! This lovely 2 BR, 1 BA one-level unit is clean, bright, and cheerful. Eat-in kitchen w/walkout to manicured gar- den/patio. LR fire- place & built-in bookshelves. Beautiful HW Lorton $595,000 Centreville $358,000 floors. Walking dis- Alexandria $599,900 Beautiful, elegant home! 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath with sweep- Charming, roomy end unit TH with 3 perfectly finished tance to bus, shops, Kingstowne Beauty! Brick end TH, 3 BR, 3.5 BA, Kitchen ing open floor-plan. Dramatic 2-story foyer. Large lvls! Fabulous deck and flagstone patio backing to com- restaurants, nature with Stainless Steel appls & granite, Living, Dining, kitchen, bright morning room, huge fully finished base- mon ground. Best lot in the community! Bright spacious trails. Family, cathedral ceilings, newer windows, 2 decks, Braz ment are some of the features that make this home kitchen with hardwood floors, huge rec room with fire- Mary Cherry HDWDS, Rec room Gas Fireplace, 2-car Garage. outstanding! place, new carpet and paint. Move-in Ready! Schlesinger Amanda Scott 703-772-9190 Karen Schiro 703-509-3888 Carol Hermandorfer 703-216-4949 703-403-6164

Haymarket $635,000 NEW LISTING in REGENCY 55+ active adult golf & coun- Fairfax $649,500 try club community at Dominion Valley. 4BR/3 bath, Vacation at home in your in-ground pool! Spacious, Gainesville $599,900 updated home sits on 0.9 flat and sunny acres! So many gourmet kitchen with granite & gas cooktop. Master & Heritage Hunt 55+. Live on the golf course! 4 BR, 3 BA, Lake Anna $1,499,900 2nd BR, office, sunroom on main. Loft with 2 more BRs updates including wood floors, replacement windows, Main lvl MBR, Gourmet Kitchen with 42" cabinets & 1 Gated Waterfront Compound! 4 bedroom, 3 ⁄2 bath, & den. Screened porch & views to treed common area. granite kitchen, and remodeled pool! Two zone gas heat, Corian, HDWD, Living, Dining, Family, Breakfast, Close to clubhouse, pools, fitness & activities. See photos unbelievable room sizes. Sought-after Colchester Hunt Sunroom, finished W/O Lower Level with Rec room & including guest quarters, on 4.72 acres, with huge boat- & more www.marylaroche.com. neighborhood! Robinson Schools! wet bar, Den, Deck, BR, 2-car Garage. Views! house with screen room, lift & much more. Mary LaRoche 703-919-0747 Marsha Wolber 703-618-4397 Amanda Scott 703-772-9190 Toni McQuair 703-795-2697

Fairfax $675,000 Springfield $500,000 Well-maintained, stately 4 BR/3.5 BA Colonial has Expanded Georgetown model w/family rm & storage room exceptional finishes throughout. Replaced every- rear bump-out. Many improvements past 5 yrs incl gor- Clifton $2,000,000 Fairfax Station/Crosspointe $799,900 thing & upgraded all. Offers hardwood floors, geous hdwd floors, carpeting, fresh paint, granite in kit & Over 20 acres with 4 gorgeous buildable 5 acre lots with a Over 5,000 SF Manchester model with wing extension! kitchen w/granite & SS appliances, built-ins, walk- baths, HWH, vinyl siding, gas conversion & more. Eat-in 1900s farmhouse. Many options for this flat open land Plantation shutters, custom built-ins, 2 home offices, out LL to paver patios overlooking amazing gardens Kit w/adjoining laundry rm. Fam rm off kit. Formal LR & surrounded by stately trees! Soils studies have been done. huge master BR suite w/ elegant new bathroom! Finished & 2-car garage. Close to schools, Metro bus, VRE, DR. Four good-sized bedrooms up. 2-car garage. Steps to Private yet convenient location. walk-out basement. Oversized garage for 2 large vehicles! GMU & shopping. This is a special home! Huntsman Lake, shopping, buses. Close to VRE & Metro. Carol Hermandorfer 703-216-4949 David Billups & Virginia Clark-Billups 703-690-1795 Mary Hovland 703-946-1775•Cathy DeLoach 571-276-9421 1 yr warranty. Jim Fox 703-503-1800 Access the Realtors’ Multiple Listing Service: www.searchvirginia.listingbook.com

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