Cougars Told to ‘Do It Now’
Oakton graduates say goodbye to high school.
Oakton High School’s graduating class of 2013 gathered at the Patriot Center Friday, June 14, for the school’s 45th annual commencement ceremony. With their burgundy caps and gowns, the class came together one last time to reflect on their high school years and celebrate their future.
Oakton Book Drive in Support of Literacy Council
Parents from Oakton Elementary school delivered over 1,000 books to the Northern Virginia Literacy Council as a result of a book drive that was held at the school recently.
Viewpoints: Marshall High School Graduation
Where Do You Go Next and Where Do You See Yourself in 10 Years?
Where Do You Go Next and Where Do You See Yourself in 10 Years?
At Marshall, a Time to Start Over
Marshall High School graduates at DAR Constitution Hall.
On Friday, June 14, Marshall High School held their graduation ceremony at Constitution Hall. This year, 354 seniors marched down the aisles, in light blue and red robes, ready to walk across the stage to receive the diplomas they have been working their entire academic career for.
Viewpoints: New Tysons
What do you think about the changes coming to Tysons?
What do you think about the changes coming to Tysons?
Open House Highlights ‘New Tysons’
County presents plans for “New Downtown.”
Westbriar Elementary School in Vienna, located one block off of Old Courthouse Road and just minutes away from the massive Tysons Corner redevelopment project that is being hailed as the construction of Fairfax County’s “New Downtown,” was the venue for the “Transforming Tysons” Open House. Considering its enormous scope, and the media attention that this project had received even before the first jackhammer went into action, it’s easy to believe that there have literally been thousands of pages of documents, reports, graphs, sketches and communiqués generated on the subject—and more keep coming.
Father’s Day at Colvin Run Mill
For over 20 years, Colvin Run Mill has organized a special Father’s Day program for children and their fathers. “A day of fun on a kid’s budget,” is their motto for the event. On Sunday, June 16, from noon to 4 p.m., the park welcomed Northern Virginia Carvers to the park to teach free wood carving lessons. When the fathers come they are given a tour of the mill, and can watch the mill’s grinding process.
Madison Wins Best Play at Cappies
Local high school receives three awards.
Madison High’s “Lend Me a Tenor” won the award for Best Play at the 14th annual Cappies Gala, Sunday night, June 9, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Robinson Secondary captured the Best Musical honor for “Hairspray.” Madison also received awards for Comic Actor in a Play and Costumes. And presenting the starry statuette for Best Play was Karen Garza, recently named superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools.
Establishment Wins Democratic Primary
State senators beat out first-time candidates for lieutenant governor and attorney general.
Two first-time candidates had a hard time beating back the establishment this week, as two state senators won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor and attorney general Tuesday night.
Fairfax Celebrated
The Celebrate Fairfax Festival on June 8 gave a wide variety of fun exhibits and activities for everyone, human and non-human alike.
Rogers’ Retirement Dream
Aging-in-place remodel required a generator, much to relief of their neighbors.
Ted Rogers, 73, recently completed a senior-friendly makeover to his home, with the help of a master builder to meet his often challenging technical requirements.
Volunteering Gives Seniors a Sense of Fulfillment
Shepherd Center network provides opportunities for seniors to help seniors.
Kathy Tugendhat chairs the Adventures in Learning organizing committee at Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna (SCOV). She teaches conversational ESL at Patrick Henry Library, one-on-one. On Wednesdays in the summer months, Tugendhat tells stories and leads songs for youngsters on the grounds of the Little Library. She sings with the Vienna Choral Society because she loves it. “It keeps me young,” said Tugendhat. She’s also 80 years old.
Paying Respect to Fallen Soldiers
Around 25 scouts from Troop 976 Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Vienna and their families visited the Arlington National Cemetery on May 25 to pay their respects to the soldiers who have given their lives over the years for the United States’ liberty and security.
Youth Inspire Invites Independent Projects Proposals
Youth Inspire, a local non-profit organization run by Langley High School students, is primarily a movement focused on providing support to pediatric cancer patients around the world.
Father’s Day Gallery
Steve Straker celebrates Father's Day while Tony and Carrie Mancuso remember their father who passed away.