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Wegmans confirms first D.C. store

EARNING THEIR STRIPES

■ Business: Grocer to open

at Fannie Mae redevelopment

By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

The much-anticipated redevelopment of the Fannie Mae headquarters at 3900 Wisconsin Ave. NW will be anchored by the District’s first Wegmans supermarket, the project team announced this

week.

Other details are also emerging on plans for a robust project with diverse retail, residential units and a sizable community space on the existing front lawn.

Roadside Development purchased the site, located a few blocks south of the Tenleytown Metro station, for $90 million in December and has been working with surrounding communities since then on ambitious plans for

the site, occupied since 1958 by Fannie Mae. On Sunday night, Roadside confirmed widely circulated rumors of an 80,000-square-foot Wegmans grocery store on the existing building’s lower level, with an entrance at the rear of the property. The rest of the site will most likely have 600 to 700 apartment and town house units, including at least the minimum allotment See Fannie Mae/Page 5

Burst pipe floods homes on MacArthur

By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

Brian Kapur/The Current

Wilson High School’s softball team won its fifth straight D.C. Interscholastic Athletic Association championship on Tuesday by throttling Bell 19-0. Tigers senior pitcher Nora Parisi allowed only one hit while Wilson’s offense scored 19 runs in the first three innings of play. See story, page 9.

Jeff Adkins came home last Wednesday afternoon to find an unusual sight on the basement level of his MacArthur Boulevard building. When he opened the staircase door to head toward his studio apartment, he found more than three inches of standing water.

“It was like a free swimming pool in here,” Adkins said. “They rained on our parade downstairs.”

As he stood outside The Palisade, 4540 MacArthur Blvd. NW, on Monday, Adkins seemed amused by the situation, laughing and joking with a Current reporter. But last week was no laughing matter — the water breached his home as well, ruining quite a few of his possessions, including rugs and lamps. “Small things, but a lot of things,” he said.

Adkins was one of numerous Foxhall area residents along MacArthur and down Q Street and Clark See MacArthur/Page 5

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The 30-inch-wide pipe under MacArthur Boulevard NW flooded homes and closed the street when it failed last Wednesday.

Heating plant design secures Fine Arts nod

Split ANC opts not to fight revised project at Tregaron

By BRADY HOLT

■ Preservation: Latest WIS

Current Staff Writer

Georgetown’s West Heating Plant project won conceptual approval from the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts last Thursday, a surprising reversal of objections from the subordinate Old Georgetown Board.

The project envisions demolishing most of the vacant 1948 industrial building at 29th and K streets NW to construct a luxury condo building with about 60 residential units. The proposed design emulates the heating plant’s shape, but a dressier facade would provide windows for the residences. The Old Georgetown Board last month rejected the plans as insufficiently respectful of the historically protected building, but the development team successfully appealed to the Fine Arts Commission.

Commission secretary Tom Luebke said the pro-

design reduces building’s size

By MARK LIEBERMAN Current Staff Writer

Rendering courtesy of the Levy Group

The project will replace the long-vacant heating plant with a condo building and a public park.

posal presents “kind of a funny hybrid” between reconstructing a historic building and starting from scratch. Presented with such a design, he said, the Old Georgetown Board and Commission of Fine Arts went in opposite directions: The former sought a closer reflection of the existing structure, and the latSee Plant/Page 3

During a tense community discussion last week of the latest plans for a new science building on the Washington International School’s Cleveland Park campus, one resident tried to offer an olive branch. Although he’s concerned about the proposal, he said that head of school Clayton Lewis “and the team at WIS work diligently with the neighborhood.”

Almost immediately, a chorus of dissent hit him: “Not true!”

“Disagree!”

This exchange illustrates the increasingly fractured relationship between the school and the community. After several punishing rounds of reviews for plans to construct a new science building for the private school located on the historic Tregaron estate at 3100 Macomb St. NW, school administrators appear eager to move forward, even as many in the community push back.

But news for the school wasn’t all grim at the May 15 meeting of See School/Page 3

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PLANT: Panel approves project From Page 1

ter encouraged greater deviation. “The commission ‌ expressed support for the general design direction, and also said they thought the design could be more innovative and expressive, and less literal in its reinterpretation of the building,â€? Luebke told The Current. However, the changes wouldn’t be as dramatic as an earlier design scheme that fully demolished the heating plant building, as the commission supported plans to retain the existing western facade facing 29th Street, according to Luebke.

The decision was a coup for the project, which has won substantial community support for its goal of transforming a blighted industrial site and providing a public park.

Richard Levy of the Levy Group, one of the heating plant developers, had said that the Old Georgetown Board’s requested changes would have made the project unsuitable for residential use.

Now, he said in an interview, the Commission of Fine Arts decision left him pleased but “shocked.� “Did I expect a unanimous agreement? Did I expect it at the first meeting? The answer is no and no,� Levy said.

Levy said project architect David Adjaye will revise the designs to reflect the request for a “bolder� design. “David certainly feels unshackled,� he said.

Levy said he hopes the new designs can go before the Fine Arts Commission in July and the D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board in September.

SCHOOL: Revised plans submitted From Page 1

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3C (Cleveland Park, Massachusetts Avenue Heights, Woodley Park). The commission’s resolution to oppose the designs for a third time failed on a 5-4 vote.

The project heads to the Historic Preservation Review Board this week without ANC 3C opposition for the first time. Meanwhile, the Historic Preservation Office staff report for the latest designs recommends that the board once again find the proposed building incompatible with the site.

ANC 3C has welcomed six new members since the school presented plans last fall. Of those six, five provided the dissenting votes necessary to kill chair Nancy MacWood’s resolution in opposition. All three holdover members from the previous term, as well as one new member, voted to oppose the designs.

The school first came to the community in October 2015 with plans for a three-story science and technology classroom building and one-story underground parking garage between the Macomb Street NW entrance and the main academic building. Criticisms from residents and the preservation board forced the number of stories down to two, but some residents and preservation officials continue to take issue with the placement of the 28-foot-tall building, which would be positioned prominently within the school’s six acres of the historic 21-acre Tregaron site.

At ANC 3C’s May meeting, Douglas Bothner of Ziger/Snead Architects pitched the new designs as responsive to previous concerns. A planned multipurpose room has been shaved off, shrinking the building from its original proposed 208-foot length to 127 feet. The structure is now distinct from the gymnasium, rather than

wrapping around its rear. That new configuration reduces the building’s footprint by 56 percent, Bothner said.

But MacWood, three other commissioners and numerous residents in attendance aren’t convinced. They want to see the building pushed back farther down the steep slope, to mitigate disruption of Macomb Street views of the property. MacWood also suggested an existing courtyard as a possible site for development. “It is moving in the right direction, absolutely. I think the massing and scale are now compatible,� MacWood said. “But the location is not.�

Lewis and Bothner insisted that they have concluded no other place on the campus is adequate for the building. “We’ve virtually cut the building in half from the original presentation. We’re at the absolute bare bones of what we need,� Lewis said.

Enough ANC 3C members were sympathetic to prevent a formal vote of opposition. Several said they received more positive comments from neighbors than negative.

Emma Hersh, who joined the commission this year, told The Current in a follow-up email that she thinks the designs now align the new building with its surroundings on the campus. “It’s a complicated case and a decision that I didn’t make lightly,� she wrote.

Around a dozen parents wearing “I Am WIS/ANC 3C� buttons expressed frustration at ANC 3C’s reluctance to support what they see as a vital project. The Cleveland Park Historical Society’s Architectural Review Committee also voted unanimously to support the new designs, having previously criticized earlier iterations.

The Historic Preservation Review Board will review the Washington International School’s plans on May 25.

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The week ahead Thursday, May 25

The D.C. Department of Transportation will host an information meeting to outline traffic safety improvements scheduled for 39th Street and Reno Road NW. The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Deal Middle School, 3815 Fort Drive NW.

Tuesday, May 30

The D.C. Federation of Citizens Associations will meet from 7:15 to 9 p.m. in the undercroft at All Souls Episcopal Church, 2300 Cathedral Ave. NW. The guest speaker will be D.C. Office of Planning director Eric Shaw.

Wednesday, May 31

The D.C. Tenants’ Advocacy Coalition will meet from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Sumner School Museum, 17th and M streets NW. The agenda will include discussion of legislation that would impose new restrictions on Airbnb and other short-term rentals, as well as discussion of the organization’s future and transition plans with the formal announcement by Jim McGrath that he plans to step down as chair after 24 years in the post.

Thursday, June 1

The D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board will meet at 9 a.m. in

Room 220 South, One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW. â– The National Capital Planning Commission will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. in its offices in Suite 500, North Lobby, 401 9th St. NW. Agenda items will include consideration of a concept design for the rehabilitation of the Carnegie Library and a presentation on management strategies for small parks.

Saturday, June 3

The Glover Park Citizens Association will present Glover Park Day, which will feature children’s activities, food from local restaurateurs, craft and art displays, and musical performances. The festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Guy Mason Recreation Center, Calvert Street and Wisconsin Avenue NW. Admission is free. For details, visit gloverparkday. org.

Monday, June 5

The Ward 3-Wilson Feeder Education Network will meet at 7 p.m. at the Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. The agenda will include a report from a community working group examining overcrowding issues at area schools; an update on school nursing legislation; and planning for the group’s priorities for

the next school year.

Tuesday, June 6

The Cleveland Park Citizens Association will hold a community forum on “Kids, Schools, Shelters: John Eaton and Beyond� at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at Eaton Elementary School, 3301 Lowell St. NW. Panelists will include Laura Zeilinger, director of the D.C. Department of Human Services; Mary Cheh, Ward 3 D.C. Council member; and Jessica Giles, legislative assistant for at-large D.C. Council member David Grosso, chair of the Education Committee. Immediately prior to the forum, the association will hold its annual meeting with the election of the board of directors and an annual report from 6:30 to 7 p.m. ■The Palisades Citizens Association will hold its monthly meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the gymnasium at Key Elementary School, 5001 Dana Place NW. The guest speaker will be D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine.

Tuesday, June 13

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District Digest City extends deadline for Comp Plan ideas In response to calls from community groups, the D.C. Office of Planning has extended the deadline from May 26 to June 23 for submitting proposed amendments to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comprehensive Plan.

In a release, the Planning Office says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already received hundreds of proposals for amendments from stakeholders across the city, and expects to receive hundreds more.

The Comprehensive Plan â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the 20-year plan the District government uses to guide future development in the city â&#x20AC;&#x201D; includes maps and policies that influence neighborhoods, services and infrastructure. Citizens interested in providing formal feedback to the Comprehensive Plan can find useful materials under the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Propose an Amendmentâ&#x20AC;? tab on https://plandc.dc.gov. During the extension period, the project team is available for questions and assistance via email at

plandc@dc.gov.

The Office of Planning says it has engaged with the public for more than a year on the latest phase of the process, and chose to extend the amendment deadline based on requests from advisory neighborhood commissions and other D.C. community groups.

Grant Circle traffic study closes lane

One travel lane near and along Grant Circle NW will be closed for the week in order for the D.C. Department of Transportation to conduct a study on traffic conditions in the area.

The agency has shut down one lane of Grant Circle as well as the northbound lane of New Hampshire Avenue NW between the circle and Upshur Street, reducing travel to a single lane, according to a news release. The closure was scheduled to begin Sunday evening and to last through Saturday, May 27, at noon.

The traffic study aims to

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The public hearing will be held from 10:00 am to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 23, 2017 in Suite 805S, 441 4th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. DSLBD Director Ana R. Harvey has informed the Anacostia Business Improvement District Corporation, the Capitol Hill Business Improvement District, the Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District, the Downtown DC Business Improvement District, and the NoMa Business Improvement District, announcing her preliminary determination that the filing criteria set forth in D.C. Official Code § 2-1215.04 have been met and their applications are otherwise in conformity with the Act. The BID applications are available for review by the public online at https://dslbd.dc.gov/service/business-improvement-districts-bids.

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The public hearing record will close five business days following the conclusion of the hearing, or Friday, June 30, 2017. Persons submitting written statements for the record should observe this deadline.

improve transportation safety for all Grant Circle users and to slow down speeding drivers, according to the Transportation Department, which plans to collect data and make field observations during the weeklong analysis. The agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;livability studyâ&#x20AC;? for the area offered recommendations last fall that included reducing Grant Circle to a single travel lane in order to provide a bicycle lane and safer pedestrian crossings, and studying a possible bike lane on New Hampshire.

AG issues guide on student immigrants

D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine has released legal guidance for city schools to handle immigration issues affecting students and families.

The guidelines for teachers, staff and administrators at D.C. public schools and public charter schools aim to â&#x20AC;&#x153;ensure that every student can take advantage of all the opportunities education offers them without fear,â&#x20AC;? Racine says in the release.

The document in full is available at tinyurl.com/oag-schoolsimmigration. Key points include:

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West End firehouse development opens

A West End building seven years in the making opened this month with a brand-new fire station, a squash club and affordable housing at 2233 M St. NW. The project began with the EastBanc firm winning a city solicitation to redevelop two separate parcels in the West End: the

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neighborhoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s library and fire station. Today, the fire station housing Engine Co. 1 occupies 15,000 square feet on the ground floor of the new mixed-use building. On top are 52 units of affordable housing for households at or below 60 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI), three permanent supportive housing units for those at or below 30 percent AMI, and six market-rate units, according to a city news release.

The squash portion of the new building, dubbed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Squash on Fire,â&#x20AC;? is sandwiched between the fire station and the housing.

Developer Anthony Lanier of EastBanc told the Washington Business Journal that the 19,700-square-foot squash facility â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which cost $20 million, well over the initial budget â&#x20AC;&#x201D; includes eight courts, a pro shop, a restaurant and full-service bar.

The projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s affordable housing component won public funding from a mix of sources, including the Housing Production Trust Fund and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, the release says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This unique project is the result of extraordinary collaboration between DC Government agencies and our partners, and now that it is open, Washington, DC is safer, stronger, and more affordable,â&#x20AC;? Mayor Muriel Bowser said in the release.

The mayor, along with several other city officials, attended the May 12 opening of the West End Square 50 property. The library component of the EastBanc project, in West Endâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Square 37, is expected to open this fall with 164 housing units.

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MACARTHUR: Water main breaks FANNIE MAE: Wegmans secured From Page 1

Place to incur property damage and other inconveniences when a 30-inch-wide water main pipe along MacArthur failed shortly after noon on May 17. DC Water crews spent the rest of the week replacing the broken pipe, which bore a gash between 15 and 16 feet wide, according to DC Water spokesperson Vincent Morris.

Water service was restored to affected residents in the neighborhood later that afternoon. But as of The Currentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tuesday night deadline, MacArthur remained closed between Reservoir and Foxhall roads NW, with DC Water unable to complete its remaining roadway fixes until this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bout of rain cleared out. The water authority and the D.C. Department of Transportation hoped to have that stretch reopened by Friday, Morris said on Tuesday afternoon.

According to Morris, only one person has called DC Water since the incident to complain of property damage, but the event had ripple effects throughout the community. In the meantime, questions linger about what caused the pipe to fail â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and whether more incidents loom in the near future.

DC Water hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet determined what caused the water main to send what one resident called a â&#x20AC;&#x153;roiling riverâ&#x20AC;? of water flowing southeast down MacArthur last week. The pipe dates back to approximately 1860, which means wear-and-tear may have played a role, according to Morris. While he says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unlikely that the pipe burst, something may have been rubbing against it, eventually tearing an opening, Morris said.

In addition to unleashing a deluge of water, the incident ripped a sinkhole of sorts in the center of the 4500 block of MacArthur. DC Water spent last week isolating the pipe failure, cutting out the broken piece, installing a replacement flown in from Alabama, and cov-

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ering the exposed area with cement. Now the pavement needs to be leveled and restored.

Thus far, DC Water doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any evidence that this event foreshadows a spate of similar incidents. Still, Morris doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deny that other old water mains could fail as well. The evidence bears out that assumption â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for instance, a smaller-scale failure of a 106-year-old pipe one block north on MacArthur closed the roadway for several hours in February 2016.

The average age for pipes in D.C. is 79 years, Morris said, and the oldest one dates to 1850.

The incident has caused several days of headaches for neighbors like Mary Hardman of 4617 Q St. NW. As of Friday, a line of yellow caution tape between two poles on the sidewalk near her house was blocking her driveway and nothing else. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re probably wondering why Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m trapped,â&#x20AC;? she said upon opening the door for a Current reporter on Monday morning.

Residents also have been frustrated at detours for the D5 and D6 Metrobus routes. As of Monday, on the D6 westbound to Sibley Memorial Hospital, rather than making a left from Reservoir to Foxhall before turning right on MacArthur, buses were skipping straight from Reservoir to MacArthur. Eastbound buses skipped a quick stint left from MacArthur to Q and then up Foxhall to Reservoir, instead turning left from MacArthur onto Reservoir. D5 buses to and from Georgetown also skipped Q Street both ways.

Back at the Palisade, baseboards from the basement level now lie in a massive pile behind the building. Several enormous high-power fans sit outside apartments there.

Adkins hopes everything will be restored quickly â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and not on his dime. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Take care of business where business needs to be taken care of,â&#x20AC;? Adkins said.

of affordable housing required under inclusionary zoning rules.

Other possible elements â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a 130-room hotel and spa; a movie theater; and cultural arts space â&#x20AC;&#x201D; remain more tentative, according to Roadsideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Richard Lake.

The development team hopes to lock down all of its users by the end of this year, Lake told The Current. Fannie Mae plans to move out next November; at that point, Roadside would begin demolishing the siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rear parking garage and mitigating a fuel plume prior to construction. Wegmans is not expected to open until late 2021 at the earliest.

Most observers have cheered the promise of the well-liked grocery store coming to their area.

Some dissent has cropped up, though, with vigorous debate among Wegmans enthusiasts and project critics on the Cleveland Park community listserv. Meanwhile, some 60 residents have signed an online petition protesting the prospect of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;big-box storeâ&#x20AC;? such as Wegmans bringing an influx of foot and vehicle traffic to the neighborhood. Wegmans locations run from 75,000 to 140,000 square feet, with this store on the smaller end of that spectrum. By contrast, the Giant at Cathedral Commons a few blocks south is approximately 56,000 square feet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This would ruin the neighborhood!â&#x20AC;? one signatory wrote on the petition page last Monday, before the Wegmans rumors were confirmed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even believe that this would be entertained.â&#x20AC;?

The New York-based Wegmans has more than 90 stores in six Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic

states including Maryland and Virginia, but this location would be its first in D.C. Though the store had been in talks to partner with the Walter Reed redevelopment in Ward 4, Wegmans currently has no plans for more than one location in the District, according to spokesperson Catherine Timko.

For the other retail openings at the Fannie Mae site, Lake and his team are taking into account resident feedback from 63 direct emails and a community survey that attracted 228 respondents.

According to the results, neighbors are particularly interested in bakeries, cafes, chef-inspired restaurants and an art house cinema.

Though Lake admits hospitality isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t his top priority for the site, Roadside has been in negotiations with numerous hotels, including several that would be new to the D.C. area. Lake stresses that none of these hotels are large in scale. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not looking to do a runof-the-mill hotel. We have no interest in that,â&#x20AC;? Lake said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You may not stay there, but you may go there for dinner, or you may go to the spa, or you may do a weekend getaway there.â&#x20AC;?

Underground parking will likely be available for every resident of the complex, Lake said. Roadside will complete and unveil a more detailed traffic study for the development within the next couple weeks, Lake said.

While neighbors are generally very excited about the project, concerns remain about traffic and parking, according to Angela Bradbery of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3C (Cleveland Park, Massachusetts Avenue Heights, Woodley Park). â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are approximately 700

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The lawn of the redeveloped site will serve as community space.

units of residential in McLean Gardens over a much wider swath of area,â&#x20AC;? said Bradbery, a McLean Gardens resident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you also have shops and restaurants, I think people are wondering about traffic on Wisconsin, which already gets pretty gridlocked in the morning around Sidwell Friends. Also, the concern about having adequate parking on site â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it still might be easier for people to come and park in the neighborhood and just kind of walk in.â&#x20AC;?

The project will be constructed as a matter-of-right without needing zoning relief, according to Lake. There would be few changes along Wisconsin, though â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an existing U-shaped driveway would become an L, and some trees from the rear of the property would be dug up and moved to the front.

Roadside is considering possibilities to discourage or prevent drivers from cutting through the residential neighborhood to access the siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new retail. The traffic study results will guide those plans, he said.

The team has already completed a draft application to designate the Fannie Mae building as a historic landmark, with plans to submit the formal request next month.

The project will proceed with the same plans whether the building earns landmark status, Lake said.

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Not the time for cuts

When talking about the budget, it’s easy to paint a misleading picture of certain line items. A common tactic is to point to increased spending in some area or other and call it record-breaking, the highest ever — even when the increase simply reflects inflation or some other innocuous factor.

Such is the case with the District’s public education budget. Mayor Muriel Bowser initially proposed a 1.5 percent rise in the city’s per-pupil funding, touting the “largest investment in public education in history.”

But critics have rightly flagged that increase as failing to even keep up with inflation. As costs rise faster than spending, the mayor’s spending plan would result in staff cuts at various schools, including Wilson High.

There have certainly been times where budget season was a bleak time for the District. We clearly recall hearings where dozens of people pleaded for their worthy programs to be funded, only to be told by weary D.C. Council members that there was simply no money to be had. This year, though, the District’s revenues are strong and its reserves are ample. The city’s finances are in such good shape that a host of tax cuts are scheduled to automatically take effect. All things considered, it seems like a curious time to lay off high school counselors and other educators.

That’s not to say that we’d reject a well-reasoned argument in favor of more cautious education spending. But Mayor Bowser’s statements that schools would receive record funding — while technically accurate — strike us as disingenuous, not an invitation to serious debate about cutbacks.

The mayor has already amended her budget proposal to include a 2 percent increase next year instead of the original 1.5 percent. But that’s still shy of the 2.2 percent annual inflation rate, and far short of the 3.5 percent requested by various education stakeholders.

We look forward to the outcome of the D.C. Council’s budget review, including the proposed education funding. Committee markups so far have cobbled together an increase of 2.38 percent in the per-pupil formula. To accomplish the rest, we’re open to delaying some of the planned tax cuts if the council establishes that our finances aren’t so strong yet that we can reduce taxes without also laying off school employees.

An unacceptable lapse

The District is filled with parkland, with a host of recreational amenities and natural settings available within the city limits. Our good fortune is underscored in an April report by the Trust for Public Land’s Center for City Park Excellence, which ranked D.C. highly in many categories.

Notably, compared to other high-density American cities, the District has the highest percentage of its land area used as parks (21.9 percent) and the most parkland per capita (12.9 acres per 1,000 residents). Moreover, 97 percent of the D.C. population has “walkable park access,” defined as living within half a mile of the nearest park.

These are worthy achievements, and credit goes both to the National Park Service — which operates the largest tracts of D.C. parkland — and the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation, which is responsible for the smaller facilities sprinkled among various residential communities.

However, one demographic all too often lacks this lauded access to parks in the city: people with disabilities. In particular, we’ve followed with concern an issue regarding apparent Americans With Disabilities Act violations in at least two D.C. playgrounds — a flaw first brought to the attention of the city’s parks department and Department of General Services more than two years ago, yet still not properly addressed.

In early 2015, the agencies oversaw the renovation of Lafayette Park in Chevy Chase, which included a new playground. But the wood chip playground surfaces don’t meet wheelchair accessibility standards, as a Chevy Chase neighbor promptly warned city officials.

The agencies did nothing in response to her complaint. Nor did they remove the wood chips when the D.C. Office of Disability Rights confirmed that the playground was in violation. Instead, they proceeded with similar wood chips in Adams Morgan’s Kalorama Park. Threatened with legal action last summer, the agencies agreed to at least look into the issue. At last, they said early this year that they’d replace the play surfaces — yet they still have not done so.

It’s bad enough that the agencies designed and constructed expensive new playgrounds that didn’t meet ADA standards. The foot-dragging in addressing the issue is almost beyond belief and shows a troubling indifference to federal rules and to residents with disabilities. We hope the problem will be addressed soon and that these design flaws do not recur.

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f you’re so important, well, so am I. My security detail is bigger than your detail. My security barrier is bigger … Oh, never mind. You get the point. The image of having “security” is epidemic in the nation’s capital.

For way too much of official D.C., the bottom line is this: If you don’t flash personal security, then you are a nobody.

The Notebook calls it “security envy.” It is the twin sister of “security theater,” which is a concept that showboating security at least makes people feel secure even if it doesn’t actually provide it.

Now, security envy and theater is spreading.

NBC4 investigative reporter Scott MacFarlane revealed this past week that the House sergeantat-arms is seeking $2 million to upgrade security at the home state offices of House members.

“Members of Congress have made an increasing number of requests to improve home-office security,” MacFarlane reported, citing Sergeantat-Arms Paul Irving. The House official is seeking the additional money from the House Appropriations Committee. MacFarlane reported that Irving did not specify the nature of any threats against members.

But the work of “securicrats” — another word we’ve used for some time — is expanding.

Surely you have noticed the proliferation around town of what we call “two-car” motorcades. Invariably the vehicles are whomping, jetblack SUVs. There are two grim-faced men — almost always men — in the lead car, ready to blast a siren or turn on threatening blue police lights in the grille and other panels of the vehicle.

You also can notice them because they’ve all gone to the same protective driving school that teaches them to inch over one lane into another to discourage anyone from driving alongside. And, of course, they park illegally outside of restaurants, at crosswalks and other places.

We almost forgot. Who’s in the follow car?

Basically anybody. It could be a federal department head, an elected official, top staff, a congressional leader, or even top security officials themselves. That’s a lot of people, folks.

How many are there? Ask that question and you get the classic answer: “We don’t talk about our security measures.”

Being just a regular citizen, we can’t help but wonder just how effective all this might really be.

The hyper-SUV showboating seems to call attention to the very potential target supposedly needing protection. Each protectee must decide if it’s security necessity or maybe official Washington’s inflated view of itself.

A couple of caveats are necessary. The security impulse is powerful. Some officials are told by agencies that they must have security details and those officials simply go along. It’s not always

personal egos involved but agencies.

Of course, security is a real concern. It would be naive to think no one needs security or that it’s all inflated egos. Ever since 9/11, police and law enforcement officials have privately told us the same thing — that much of what passes as “security” to the public is there to make the public “feel” secure. In fact, the security presence is there as much to respond quickly to attacks, not so much to prevent them.

But security squads bullying their way around town don’t have to be part of that equation.

■ Marion Barry redux. President Donald Trump gave a remarkable speech last week to U.S. Coast Guard graduates in Connecticut. “No politician in history, and I say this with great surety, has been treated worse or more unfairly,” Trump declared of himself.

Whether true or not, it reminded us of an occasion involving the late Mayor Marion Barry many years ago: At a news conference, Barry was discussing his successes and troubles. In his defense, he said for all his years of public service that he had suffered “a thousand wounds.” Without missing a beat, then-D.C. Council member Charlene Drew Jarvis remarked in a quiet aside, “Yes, all self-inflicted.”

■ Going nowhere. Columbia Heights at the intersection of 14th and Irving streets NW is both a success and a failure.

The shops, apartments and retail at the Metro stop have brought new life to a formerly rundown area.

But traffic at this intersection is ridiculously stupid. One unloading truck or bus heading eastward at 14th clogs one lane. If another vehicle is turning left, the other lane is clogged and traffic backs up. People rushing to the Metro or emerging from it crowd the sidewalks and cross streets sometimes in spite of the traffic signals.

Now the D.C. Department of Transportation is going to try fixing part of the pedestrian problem.

Starting next month, it plans to redo the intersection to allow a moment when all lights are red at the same time. Pedestrians will be able to cross every direction, including diagonally. It’s similar to a crosswalk design at 7th and H streets NW. The idea is that pedestrians get a real chance to cross, helping traffic flow more smoothly. There will be new no-left-turn restrictions, too, which will move traffic along.

The whole operation — part of the Vision Zero initiative to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2024 — should be up in running by mid-to-late June. Traffic control officers, and hopefully police, will be out there helping everyone figure out the new configuration.

Good luck, all.

Tom Sherwood, a Southwest resident, is a political reporter for News 4.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Teachers deserve cost-of-living raise

Thank you, Jared Catapano, for taking the lead to express a view [“Mayor needs to pay teachers what they’re due,” Viewpoint, May 10] that is shared by so many of our dedicated — yet reticent — D.C. Public Schools colleagues. I’m a patient, hard-working Lafayette Elementary School teacher, a 30-year D.C. Public Schools

employee and a Ward 4 resident.

Five years without a contract is absurd, and it’s time others know our situation.

I make exactly the same salary (to the penny) that I did when I last got an increase in November 2011. Yet I live in and pay taxes to D.C., where my own taxes and the cost of living have skyrocketed. Many colleagues are already priced out of living in the city where they teach; others struggle to meet expenses.

Yet the District has never been in a better financial situation.

In her recent interview with The Current, Mayor Bowser

claimed to appreciate D.C. teachers, yet her refusal to give us retroactive pay and a decent cost-of-living raise for the future smacks of disrespect for our hard work and disregard of our needs. It stands in stark contrast to the cumulative cost-of-living raises awarded to all other D.C. union and non-union employees within the same time frame. If teachers do not get a contract with retro pay and a decent raise soon, it will cost Mayor Bowser my vote and I hope yours.

Kathy Echave Reading Specialist, Lafayette Elementary School

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tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now clear that some senior members of Mayor Muriel Bowserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s administration received special favors to secure spots in coveted schools.

Parents around the city, forced to resort to a lottery to win a seat for their children, are outraged.

One possible focus of the anger could be the parents who sought the special favors. Yes, they may have overreached, and city officials were wrong to treat a handful of school seats as patronage. But the real problem runs deeper.

Three years ago, I served on the Student Assignment Committee. After 45 years of neglect, we hit the beeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nest of school boundaries with a stick. It could be said that â&#x20AC;&#x153;hell hath no furyâ&#x20AC;? like a parent who believes their child is being treated unfairly.

That fuels the anger in the current lottery scandal, and it was even more prominent in the student assignment process. Parents sticking up for their kids are hard to face, but there is a beauty in it.

The student assignment process created a platform for massive and systematic feedback on where we are with our schools and where we should go.

The takeaway distilled and articulated in the final report was undeniable: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The overwhelming input from parents and District residents was that families want a citywide system of neighborhood public schools that is equitably invested in and that provides predictable and fair access to high quality schools in all of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s communities.â&#x20AC;?

Our families donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be forced to secure access to great schools through a lottery. The idea that rolling the dice to get access to a school that meets the needs of your child is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;choiceâ&#x20AC;? is a canard. It is â&#x20AC;&#x153;chance,â&#x20AC;? and every parent who has spun the wheel knows it.

Yes, we all want a strong, innovative sector offering alternative options, but as thousands made clear in the painful but enlightening student assignment process, we want a core system of neighborhood schools that work. The question is, What are we doing to achieve that goal?

And therein lays the real scandal.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Hearst site is best option for new pool

I would like to respond to Mr. Bill Matzelevichâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letter criticizing the Department of Parks and Recreationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s handling of the outdoor pool selection and planning process in Ward 3 [â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ward 3 pool site sloppily selected,â&#x20AC;? Letters to the Editor, May 10].

Our department conducted an assessment of available Districtowned land (including land space at the Palisades and Friendship sites), and the conclusion remains that Hearst Park is the most suitable location for an outdoor pool in Ward 3. The District has limited parkland in the ward, and most parcels of land proposed as alternatives are not owned by the District. The federal government has made its position abundantly

The school audit two years after the campaign call of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alice Deal for Allâ&#x20AC;? shows D.C. Public Schools enrollment in sixth through eighth grade outside of Deal Middle School is down by over 400.

Even as Mayor Bowser claims to be making the largest investment in schools ever, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed school budget represents a decline in real buying power on a per-student basis for the third year in a row. Meanwhile, places like Wilson High and the Columbia Heights Educational Campus face another round of staff cuts.

Furthermore, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed six-year capital plan represents the lowest investment in school modernizations since at least 2007. The second lowest was Mayor Bowserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first budget for 2016.

Take West Education Campus as just one example. Parents in the surrounding Ward 4 communities have organized to strengthen that school and secure its prompt modernization. Located in a building that ranks among the systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worst in terms of condition, this school could and should serve a fast-growing population of school-age children nearby.

Those parents are exemplary. They earnestly seek to make it work so they can stay in the city, build a sense of community and rest easily that they are responsibly attending to the needs of their children.

The response in the mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget: Help is on the way â&#x20AC;&#x201D; eventually. It will arrive in the form of a fully modernized school for the 2022-23 school year.

The real scandal is not that a few people received special treatment to avoid the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hunger Gamesâ&#x20AC;? that we call the school lottery. What is exponentially worse is that we are showing precious little sense of urgency to help hundreds of families, like those in the West community, avoid the lottery circus entirely.

The response to the current scandal shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be just to try to build a better lottery mousetrap. Rather, our elected leaders must truly commit to invest in our neighborhood schools so parents have a real choice that does not depend on a game of chance.

It now falls to the D.C. Council in its budget deliberations to show the kind of urgency on education conspicuously absent from the mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget.

Matthew Frumin is a former American University Park advisory neighborhood commissioner who is active in D.C. education issues.

clear: The National Park Service will not enter into an agreement with the District to permit an outdoor pool to be constructed on its land in Ward 3. While this is not the answer some residents were hoping for, we should move forward with the best site we have available.

This project is the Hearst Park and Pool Improvement Project, and while the budget does include funding for an outdoor pool, it also includes funding and a directive for parkland improvements (such as addressing storm water runoff, enhancing the tree canopy and improving field conditions).

This project is a holistic effort to improve the park while also providing Ward 3 residents with access to a neighborhood outdoor pool. Between May of 2016 and February of this year, the Department of General Services and the Department of Parks and Recreation held five open community meetings on this project â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

including a presentation of the community survey results, which showed strong support of the Hearst Park location for the pool.

In an effort to include residents in the planning process, the survey incorporated a number of questions on desired materials, Department of Parks and Recreation activities and â&#x20AC;&#x153;greenâ&#x20AC;? features to be included at the site.

Our department is also working with other agencies and experts to address the programming and environmental concerns outlined by community leaders.

Inevitably, there will be residents who will not want this type of amenity located at Hearst Park, but I do believe that community engagement has improved this project. We will continue extensive community outreach and will heavily consider residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; input and suggestions moving forward.

Keith A. Anderson Director, D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation

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12:47 p.m. May 21 (with gun).

PSA PSA 201 201

Theft ■ 2900-2999 block, Van Ness St.; 10:09 p.m. May 15.

■ 5000-5099 block, Connecticut Ave.; 12:51 p.m. May 16.

Theft ■ 5400-5419 block, Connecticut Ave.; 10:08 p.m. May 19.

■ 3800-3899 block, Livingston St.; 6:09 p.m. May 21.

Theft from auto ■ 4707-4799 block, Connecticut Ave.; 5:09 p.m. May 15.

■ 2800-2899 block, Ellicott St.; 12:31 p.m. May 16.

Theft ■ 100-199 block, Carroll St.; 10:04 a.m. May 17.

■ 7900-7999 block, Orchid St.; 10:07 p.m. May 19.

■ 300-399 block, Aspen St.; 10:47 p.m. May 20.

■ CHEVY CHASE

PSA 202

■ FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS

PSA 202 TENLEYTOWN / AU PARK Burglary ■ 5100-5199 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 10:26 a.m. May 20.

Theft ■ 3814-3989 block, Chesapeake St.; 6:41 p.m. May 15.

■ 5224-5299 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 2:37 p.m. May 17.

■ 4500-4599 block, Fort Drive; 11:37 a.m. May 18.

■ 4500-4537 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 1:38 p.m. May 18.

■ 4500-4599 block, 40th St.; 6:18 p.m. May 18.

■ 4500-4599 block, 40th St.; 5:03 p.m. May 19.

PSA 203

■ FOREST HILLS / VAN NESS

PSA 204

■ MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

HEIGHTS / CLEVELAND PARK WOODLEY PARK / GLOVER PARK PSA 204 CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS

Burglary ■ 2801-2899 block, 31st St.; 1:02 p.m. May 15.

■ 3200-3299 block, 38th St.; 8:45 p.m. May 21.

Robbery ■ 6100-6199 block, 14th St.; 12:46 a.m. May 20.

Assault with a dangerous weapon ■ 5900-5999 block, Georgia Ave.; 1:35 p.m. May 21.

Theft from auto ■ 2700-2799 block, Cathedral Ave.; 9:24 p.m. May 16.

Burglary ■ 1400-1599 block, Van Buren St.; 10:23 p.m. May 16.

■ 1410-1599 block, Underwood St.; 1:34 p.m. May 21.

PSA 401

■ COLONIAL VILLAGE PSA 401

Motor vehicle theft ■ 4200-4399 block, Connecticut

Assault with a dangerous weapon ■ 6900-6991 block, Blair Road;

SHEPHERD PARK / TAKOMA

PSA 403

BRIGHTWOOD PARK

■ BRIGHTWOOD / MANOR PARK

Theft ■ 2600-2699 block, Woodley Road; 12:17 p.m. May 15.

■ 2600-2699 block, 39th St.; 4:40 p.m. May 17.

Theft from auto ■ 1306-1399 block, Fort Stevens Drive; 11:53 a.m. May 15.

■ 6400-6403 block, Georgia Ave.; 12:15 p.m. May 18.

■ 6000-6099 block, 13th Place; 11:34 a.m. May 19.

■ BRIGHTWOOD / PETWORTH

PSA PSA 402 402

PSA 203

CLEVELAND PARK

Theft from auto ■ 7800-7807 block, 14th St.; 6:18 a.m. May 16.

■ 7900-7921 block, Eastern Ave.; 10:03 a.m. May 16.

■ 1300-1399 block, Van Buren St.; 10:02 p.m. May 17.

■ 500-599 block, Dahlia St.; 10:45 a.m. May 18.

■ 6600-6799 block, 13th Place; 11:28 a.m. May 18.

Theft ■ 6500-6599 block, Piney Branch Road; 1:15 p.m. May 16.

■ 6300-6311 block, 8th St.; 11:48 a.m. May 17.

■ 5900-5999 block, Georgia Ave.; 5:10 p.m. May 18.

■ 700-799 block, Tewkesbury Place; 10:39 p.m. May 19.

■ 5900-5999 block, Georgia Ave.; 9:27 p.m. May 21.

Motor vehicle theft ■ 6100-6199 block, 16th St.; 5:22 p.m. May 21.

PSA 403 16TH STREET HEIGHTS Robbery ■ 1100-1199 block, Jefferson St.; 10:42 p.m. May 16.

■ 5400-5499 block, 9th St.; 1:14 p.m. May 17.

■ 5200-5299 block, Georgia Ave.; 9:12 p.m. May 17.

Burglary ■ 5100-5199 block, 14th St.; 8:30 a.m. May 15.

Theft ■ 5600-5699 block, Georgia Ave.; 1:34 p.m. May 18.

■ 521-699 block, Madison St.; 8:59 a.m. May 19.

■ 400-499 block, Jefferson St.; 11:55 a.m. May 19.

■ 5200-5299 block, 13th St.; 7:56 p.m. May 19.

■ 1200-1299 block, Hamilton St.; 8:31 a.m. May 20.

Theft from auto ■ 5100-5199 block, 9th St.; 9:36 a.m. May 15.

PSA 404

■ 16TH STREET HEIGHTS PSA 404

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Robbery ■ 4500-4599 block, 14th St.; 10:09 p.m. May 20.

■ 1500-1599 block, Allison St.; 6:55 a.m. May 21.

Theft from auto ■ 4600-4699 block, 14th St.; 8:37 a.m. May 15.

■ 821-899 block, Rock Creek Church Road; 6:51 p.m. May 15.

■ 1600-1699 block, Allison St.; 9:42 a.m. May 16.

■ 4400-4499 block, Georgia Ave.; 6:42 a.m. May 19.

■ 1200-1299 block, Randolph St.; 9:17 a.m. May 20.

PSA PSA 407 407 ■ PETWORTH

Burglary ■ 3900-3999 block, Georgia Ave.; 10:12 a.m. May 15.

■ 4100-4199 block, 14th St.; 9:17 a.m. May 21.

■ 4100-4199 block, 14th St.; 9:59 a.m. May 21.

Robbery ■ 4200-4299 block, 9th St.; 2:35 p.m. May 16 (with gun).

Motor vehicle theft ■ 900-998 block, Randolph St.; 2:32 p.m. May 15.

■ 4101-4199 block, Arkansas Ave.; 11:42 a.m. May 21.

Theft ■ 4800-4817 block, Georgia Ave.; 7:03 p.m. May 15.

■ 4820-4899 block, 4th St.; 10:20 a.m. May 18.

■ 400-499 block, Delafield Place; 11:39 a.m. May 19.

■ 3900-3999 block, Georgia Ave.; 6:20 p.m. May 20.

Theft ■ 4400-4499 block, 14th St.; 6:09 p.m. May 15.

■ 4000-4099 block, Georgia Ave.; 11:22 a.m. May 16.

■ 4000-4099 block, Georgia Ave.; 11:41 p.m. May 16.

■ 4100-4199 block, Georgia Ave.; 4:48 p.m. May 20.

Assault with a dangerous weapon ■ 4000-4099 block, 4th St.; 3:24 a.m. May 21 (with gun).

Theft from auto ■ 300-399 block, Gallatin St.; 7:40 p.m. May 17.

■ 900-999 block, Decatur St.; 7:25 a.m. May 19.

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St. Albans stuns Prep to take IAC

By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

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Throughout game three — the decisive game — of the Interstate Athletic Conference baseball championship series at Georgetown Prep, St. Albans first baseman Ethan Roth was heckled by Little Hoyas fans.

Rather than letting them get into his head, Roth initially surprised the hecklers by bantering with them in the early going.

But when the game entered the final critical innings, Roth let his play do the talking, as he notched a hit late in the game and made several tagouts at first base.

“I’ve played hockey and baseball; I’ve had the same kids chirping at me. It rattles some people, but it really motivates me,” Roth said.

The game was a snapshot of the rivalry between the two schools, and it exemplified the way the Bulldogs shrugged off the Little Hoyas. Georgetown Prep came into the championship series with a perfect 10-0 in league play until St. Albans defeated it 5-2 to win its first IAC crown since 2014.

“I’ve wanted it since I was in fourth grade at St. Albans — winning an IAC championship senior year,” said Roth. “The last time St. Albans did this, we were all in lower school or on JV.” For St. Albans, it was a long journey that started with a sluggish start to the season.

The Bulldogs lost their first three games of the year and finished 5-5 in IAC play during the regular season — including a pair of losses to Georgetown Prep.

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St. Albans defeated Georgetown Prep twice in the championship series to win the title. happen in the playoffs,” said St. Albans captain Sam Velleca.

The Bulldogs went on to win six of their last 10 games to hit their stride, and picked up further momentum in the IAC playoffs by knocking off St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes and Landon to earn a series with the Little Hoyas for the crown.

St. Albans beat Prep 4-2 in the first game of the series, allowing the Bulldogs to see that the Little Hoyas were not invincible.

“It took us three games, but it was so sweet to get it done,” Drew Posner said.

“We lost to them twice this season. Once we beat them in game one, it was all we needed. We knew we could do it.”

Roth helped the Bulldogs jump on the board early when he knocked in an RBI to put St. Albans ahead 1-0. But the Little Hoyas battled back to tie the game at 2-2 by the end of the fourth inning.

The Bulldogs took the lead for good in the top of the fifth. St. Albans sophomore pitcher Clark Klitenic drove in a run with a hard ground ball. One batter later, John

Dahlberg came home following great baserunning. The Bulldogs did strand several runners, but the team didn’t let the missed opportunity faze them.

“For a team that has struggled to score runs this year and the amount of runners we have stranded, to be able to score early really helps us,” said Bulldogs coach R.J. Johnsen.

On the mound, Klitenic threw a complete game, giving up two runs and seven hits while striking out three. He pushed through the Little Hoyas lineup in the bottom of the fifth and sixth innings.

“From the day he stepped on campus, he has been a character guy and leader,” Johnsen said. “He was the first freshman we had start IAC games for us. His stuff has always been there.”

In the seventh, the Bulldogs offense added an insurance run when Velleca scored to take a 5-2 lead. The St. Albans defense stood tall in the bottom of the seventh inning, ending the game with just one hit in the final stanza.

On May 16, 2016, the Burke girls softball team celebrated winning a Potomac Valley Athletic Conference title.

On May 16, 2017, it was a case of deja vu, as the Bengals toppled Oakcrest 5-1 to repeat as PVAC champions.

“We played defense in both years,” Burke coach Scott Reynolds said. “We had five shutouts in the regular season. It’s a pretty good formula — if you don’t give one up, it’s hard to lose. They’re just a good group of kids, and a tribute to the kids for stepping up and being aggressive on the bases and playing good defense.”

The team relied heavily on sophomore pitcher Vera Walsh-Alker, who limited Oakcrest to just one run.

Meanwhile, the Bengals offense gambled early and often by stealing 10 bases to help fuel Burke’s offense. At the plate, junior shortstop Chandler Hawkins notched a pair of RBIs and stole home; senior Mimi Thomas had two hits; and junior Sofia Ohanian got a hit and took a walk, and brought in the fifth run of the game with a triple in the top of the seventh inning.

“Be really aggressive,” Reynolds said.

“There will be times where you give up an out because you were aggressive. But you gain so much more by being aggressive.”

Walsh-Alker was named Most Outstanding Player of the playoffs for ringing up 27 strikeouts. In addition, Ohanian was the PVAC Player of the Year, recognized for her strong hitting and talent as catcher.

Tigers roll to DCIAA title

By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

For Wilson’s senior softball players, Tuesday’s D.C. Interscholastic Athletics Association championship was a game of lasts — their last pregame warmup, their last huddle and their last time together on the field.

After ringing up a 19-0 victory over Bell, the squad also celebrated one last DCIAA championship together at the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy.

“It’s sad that it’s over,” said senior pitcher Nora Parisi. “Before the game we were talking about all of the lasts.”

The win gives the Tigers their fifth straight title and gives their seniors a perfect 4-0 mark in the DCIAA. “It’s pretty awesome,” said senior shortstop Sarah Thompson.

“It’s cool because we are going to start a tradition like the baseball team. They just celebrated their

25th straight [championship]. We just won five. I think it’s going to be around for a while; it’s cool that we started it.”

In their final outing, the Wilson seniors delivered a signature performance. From the mound, Parisi threw a shutout while allowing one hit and earning seven strikeouts.

Meanwhile, from the plate, Thompson broke the game open in the bottom of the first inning. She ripped the ball into center field and Tigers coach Kelsey Curran gave her the green light to race home — completing an inside-the-park grand slam that gave the Tigers an early 9-0 lead.

“I was like, ‘Oh really, OK then!’” Thompson said of the aggressive call. “I was just running as fast as I could.”

The Tigers offense overall was dominant as Thompson led the way with five RBIs and Parisi added four. Meanwhile, senior Kimberly Manalang and sopho-

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Wilson senior Sarah Thompson beat a throw to the plate to earn an inside-the-park grand slam on Tuesday. more Suzanna Strauss each added three. Wilson also had RBIs from sophomore Emma Jacobson, sophomore Emry Hankins, senior Pearl Strand and freshman Catherine Hammes. In addition, junior Xin Qi Kari notched a hit.

Wilson turned the game into a

rout in the bottom of the third inning with a 19-0 lead. Wilson showed sportsmanship per Curran’s direction, purposely stepping off the base to get an out in an attempt to move the game along.

Typically a mercy rule ends a game with a 15-run lead after three

innings, but a championship regulation requires that the game last at least an hour and a half. Tournament officials did ultimately apply a second mercy rule — a 10-run lead after the fifth inning — to end the game after just shy of the 90-minute mark.

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In March, the National Cathedral softball team lost its season-opening scrimmage to Wilson. In that contest, the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inexperience showed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; after graduating a talented senior class â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as errors and mental mistakes led to the defeat.

Following that game, Eagles coach Jennifer Phelps told The Current that Cathedral would look like a different team as the season unfolded.

On Sunday afternoon, the team delivered on that promise as it outlasted Sidwell 4-3 to repeat as DCSAA champions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the DCSAA tournament, they put it all together,â&#x20AC;? said Phelps. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was fantastic. You got to see a wide range of emotions. You had kids who were ecstatic.â&#x20AC;?

The Eagles were dominant for most of the afternoon as junior pitcher Logan Robinson rang up 14 strikeouts to keep Sidwell scoreless through six innings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She started off throwing the ball the best that she had all season,â&#x20AC;? Phelps said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was just nailing her spots and mixing it up really well.â&#x20AC;?

Meanwhile, Cathedralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offense also sizzled.

In the bottom of the fourth inning, sophomore Jamie Wang got on base with a triple, and then Robinson jumped on with a solid hit. The Eagles scored when sophomore Greta Drefke notched an RBI for a

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1-0 lead.

The Eaglesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; strong hitting continued in the bottom of the fifth inning, generating three more runs. Wang launched a triple to score two runners, and Robinson added an RBI for a commanding 4-0 lead.

Despite the deficit, the Quakers never wavered.

Sidwell senior Kaylee Simon worked Robinson through 14 pitches, which created an opening for the Quakers in the final two innings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kaylee fouled off a lot of pitches, and you could see then that Logan was tired,â&#x20AC;? said Phelps.

In the top of the seventh inning, the Quakers took advantage of the situation as Sidwell used textbook See NCS/Page 22

Gonzaga knocks off Wilson for state crown

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They were trying to hold down the fort while filling in for the senior Eagles, who were missing the game due to graduation.

On that day, the eaglets found a way to capture the state title. And this Sunday afternoon, those same eight players took the field as seniors and, alongside their teammates, delivered the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second DCSAA crown after drubbing Wilson 9-1. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These seniors had gotten it done before at Nats Park,â&#x20AC;? said Eagles coach Andy Bradley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The senior class â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all eight of them â&#x20AC;&#x201D; trusted in what our coaching staff told them to do and bought

in. When you have a group of seniors that lead and buy in, you have a chance. You have to have that senior leadership to have a season like we had.â&#x20AC;?

The team relied on senior pitcher Will Thomas to guide the team through six innings. The Eaglesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ace rang up three strikeouts and allowed just four hits and one run from the mound. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has done it for us the last three years,â&#x20AC;? Bradley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He pitched a complete game as a sophomore in Nats stadium a few years ago. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big game pitcher.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best pitcher to come through our program since I have been here. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a guy that wants the ball.â&#x20AC;?

Offensively, the Eagles had several runners step up and score.

Senior Tommy McGee and senior Brendan Gibson each notched a pair of runs. In addition, Jason Shepherd, Shane Tomb, James

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The Wilson baseball team extended its dominance over the D.C. Interscholastic Athletic Association to a quarter-century by defeating School Without Walls 7-4 on May 16.

The Tigers jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning and fended off a furious Walls rally in the fourth and fifth innings to earn their 25th straight DCIAA crown.

On the mound, Alex Hill got the start and threw for three innings while earning two strikeouts.

Christopher Hamann entered for the next three innings and rang up six strikeouts before Charlie

Delaney, Jacob Hardney and Kyle McKenzie each scored a run.

Overall, Gibson led the team with three hits and Delaney had two. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a bunch of guys in the middle of our lineup hitting the ball all over the field,â&#x20AC;? said Bradley.

Gonzaga led 3-0 after three innings, but in the fifth the team broke it open, scoring four runs to push the lead to 7-0.

In the bottom of the seventh, Bradley sent senior Daniel Agate to the mound to close out the game. He delivered three outs and the save. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a fun night, and I was excited about it for our seniors. It was a good note for them to go out on,â&#x20AC;? said Bradley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obviously, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to fill the stadium, but our crowds â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fans and ours â&#x20AC;&#x201D; were really good.

It was very energetic for being such a large venue.â&#x20AC;?

Ganote closed out the game in the seventh.

At the plate, Owen Isaacs and Innes Mackay each notched two RBIs and scored three runs.

Maret, Cathedral win tennis tourney

The Maret boys and National Cathedral girls tennis teams captured the D.C. State Athletic Association championships on Friday afternoon at the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center.

On the boys side, Maretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Josh Keitelman won individually and the doubles team of Keitelman and Bear Lee won its bracket.

Meanwhile, on the girls side, Cathedralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lizzie Baker won individually. In doubles, the tandem of Baker and Kate Nuechterlein won its tournament.

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nese architecture. They are also key design principles that distinguish the serene and minimalist contemporary home at 7049 Western Ave. NW. Built in 1951 and totally reimagined in 2008, this steel, glass, marble and wood mid-century modern house offers 2,898 square feet of living space on two levels and includes four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, two fireplaces, beautifully landscaped front and rear yards, and an attached singlecar garage. It is now on the market for $1,175,000.

Set back from the street and fronted by ornamental grasses and evergreen shrubs, the house is white brick with burnished brown-gray trim. It transitions organically from the outdoors to the inside via two covered decks back-lit by large horizontal-paned windows that suggest shoji screens â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an element that repeats throughout the home.

On the lower deck, a simple concrete table, four low stools and a Buddha sculpture recall a Japanese teahouse. (Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also

room for a large gas barbecue.)

An open ironwork banister defines and frames the upper terrace that leads to the main door.

Inside, the open-flow layout reveals a compact yet airy living and entertaining space connected by light oak flooring. Straight ahead, a wall of windows and sliding doors overlooks the terraced rear garden and spacious patio. To the left is the kitchen, which is enclosed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bento-box style â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in dark mahogany and which opens into the dining area.

To the right is the living room with a feature wall of creamy Fiorito marble tile, a gas fireplace with simple wood mantel, recessed television and vertical built-in wood bookcase.

In the professional chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen, Fiorito marble lines the floors and backsplash, contrasting nicely with the glossy white cabinets (some with glass doors) and brushed nickel pulls and hardware. Appliances include a Kenmore Pro five-burner gas range, double wall oven and oversized French door refrigerator-freezer with water and icemaker; GE Profile dishwasher; and Whirlpool microwave. The impressively sized stainless hood over the range is custom-fabricated, as is the extensive countertop, which is a single continuous piece of stainless steel.

There are three bedrooms on

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The Japanese-inspired four-bedroom home at 7409 Western Ave. NW is listed for $1,175,000. the main level, each in its own corner and separated from the main living space for maximum privacy and quiet. There are also two en-suite baths (a third is downstairs) and one hall bath, all similarly fitted with floating wood vanities, sleek chrome fixtures, and marble floor and backsplash.

Off the living room at the front of the house is a guest room with floor-to-ceiling windows, a large walk-in closet with custom builtins, and an en-suite bath. At the back of the house is the master suite, with a bedroom/sitting room with tray ceiling, three oversized windows, two walk-in closets, and a sizable mahogany wardrobe/storage unit that camouflages the TV and a Whirlpool stainless washer/dryer.

The master bedroom opens onto a secluded flagstone patio thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s large enough for lounging, meditating or enjoying a morning yoga session. Its climbing hydran-

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geas complement those in the rear garden, which also has hostas, sculptured bushes, a magnificent fig tree and a programmed inground irrigation system.

The master bath is a zen-like retreat with a Kohler soaking tub, glass vanity with molded recessed vessel sinks, Grohe faucets and a glass-doored shower with a bench.

Also located on this level, off the kitchen on the other side of the house, is a third bedroom or office and hall bath.

Downstairs, the au pair suite is every bit as thoughtfully designed as the rest of the house. A miniversion of the upstairs space, it features many of the same marble, wood and glass design elements and similar top-of-the-line kitchen appliances (stainless counter, Whirlpool fridge, Kenmore Pro dishwasher, and GE

Profile oven, range and microwave). There is also a fully equipped laundry room with GE washer and dryer, a stainless sink and shelves for hanging and folded storage. A sea green glass tile feature wall adds textural interest here and in the mini kitchen. The fourth bedroom and full bath complete this sleek living area.

Located on the border between the D.C. and Maryland areas of Chevy Chase, the home is a few blocks from Rock Creek Park and a short drive from several vibrant retail and restaurant centers.

The four-bedroom, four-bath home at 7409 Western Ave. NW is listed for $1,175,000 with McEnearney Associates. For details, contact Santiago Testa at testarealestate.net or 202-5525624. For a video tour, visit spws. homevisit.com/hvid/195771.

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Northwest Real estate ANC 3E ANC 3E Tenleytown â&#x2013; AMERICAN UNIVERSITY PARK American University Park FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS / TENLEYTOWN The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8, in Room NT08, Washington College of Law, American University 4300 Nebraska Ave. NW. For details, visit anc3e.org.

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At the commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s May 16 meeting: â&#x2013; commissioners voted unanimously to support the Forest Hills Playground Concert Series on June 23, July 28 and Aug. 25 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. â&#x2013; commissioners unanimously approved a $3,661 grant to the Hearst Elementary School PTA for equipment for the autism classes. â&#x2013; commissioners unanimously approved a resolution on amendments to the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 20-year Comprehensive Plan, which will be considered later this year.

Among changes ANC 3F suggested were more apartment housing with retail on the first floor; a de-emphasis on auto-oriented designs and surface parking; and greater density near Metrorail stations and on major streets with strong bus service. It also called for more large office buildings with street-level retail in the Van Ness area and more off-street parking.

Along Connecticut Avenue, it called for continuing high density with single-family homes on side streets, consistent with the existing neighborhood character. It suggested creating and maintaining more hiking and walking paths along tributary streams, particularly in Soapstone Valley. It also called for preserving the large park adjacent to the former Intel-

sat building at 4000 Connecticut Ave. NW as well as other small parks. It requested no new commercial drive-thrus to ensure pedestrian safety.

The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, in Room A-03, Building 44, University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW. For details, call 202-670-7262 or visit anc3f.com.

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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, June 12, at the Chevy Chase Community Center, Connecticut Avenue and McKinley Street NW. For details, call 202-363-5803, email chevychaseanc3@verizon. net or visit anc3g.org.

ANC 4A ANC 4A Colonial Village â&#x2013; COLONIAL VILLAGE / CRESTWOOD Shepherd Park SHEPHERD PARK / BRIGHTWOOD Crestwood 16TH STREET HEIGHTS The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, in the community meeting room at the 4th District Police Headquarters, 6001 Georgia Ave. NW. For details, call 202-450-6225 or visit anc4a.org.

ANC 4C ANC 4C Street Heights Petworth/16th â&#x2013; PETWORTH/16TH STREET HEIGHTS At the commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s May 10 meeting: â&#x2013; a representative of Ward 4 D.C. Council member Brandon Toddâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office reported the following: that HAWK pedestrian signals are being installed at Georgia Avenue and Emerson Street NW; that there would be a meeting with city officials about entrances and scheduling if Roosevelt High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pool is opened to the community;

and that there is $2 million in the proposed budget for the Petworth Recreation Center. â&#x2013; a Metropolitan Police Department representative reported that while overall crime in the area is down from last year, robberies have increased in some locations. â&#x2013; a representative from Roosevelt High School reported that AT&T will be installing a cell tower on the sports fields starting June 18. â&#x2013; commissioners unanimously approved supporting the development of permanent supportive rental housing at 1433-1435 Spring Road NW by communitybased organization So Others Might Eat. â&#x2013; commissioners said they will consider a special exception application for a three-unit condominium with a rear addition at 429-431 Quincy St. NW at ANC 4Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s June meeting. â&#x2013; commissioners voted 2-0, with six abstentions, to support a traffic study of the 1400 and 1500 blocks of Emerson Street NW. Several of the abstaining commissioners were worried that any changes could drive traffic to adjacent streets. â&#x2013; commissioners voted unanimously to request an accelerated West Education Campus modernization. â&#x2013; commissioners asked the Office of Planning for a 30-day extension of the deadline to suggest amendments of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comprehensive Plan. â&#x2013; commissioners voted 6-2, with Ulysses Campbell and Timothy Jones opposing, to revise the job description for ANC 4Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s administrative assistant.

The commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, in the basement meeting room at the Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. For details, call 202-723-6670 or visit anc4c.org.

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Murch Elementary School families and our community have a lot to be excited about. The schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s renovation is on track. And both Murch Odyssey of the Mind teams, coached by enrichment teacher Roxanne Bentley, went to the state-level competition, where they placed first and second in their division. Next, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll travel to Michigan State University for the World Finals, where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll compete against 75 teams including private, public and international schools, some from as far away as China.

Bentley says that being on an Odyssey of the Mind Team nurtures teamwork, creativity, compromise and cooperation. The teams consist of students in grades three to five. Members meet weekly to develop their creativity through â&#x20AC;&#x153;spontaneous practicesâ&#x20AC;? and work on a long-term problem of their choosing. Both Murch teams chose â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Super Hero Cliffhanger,â&#x20AC;? writing a humorous performance in which the protagonist rescues creativity from being eliminated. For more information, visit mdodyssey.org.

Murch students will perform the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lion King Jr.â&#x20AC;? at the University of the District of Columbia Theater of the Arts on June 1 and 2 at 6 p.m. Both shows (Thursday and Friday) are open to the public. Tickets are $5 for both adults and children and can be purchased at tinyurl.com/murch-lionking. The university auditorium seats only 900, so get your tickets early.

Designer Sandra Smoker-Duraes has designed beautiful costumes for the show, and beautiful dances have been choreographed

by Tara Compton and Robert Priore of Company E. The show features musicians James Parker Jr. and Joshua Cleveland, and is directed by Eugene Branch Jr., Murchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music teacher. While bringing music, singing, performing and music direction to its highest level at Murch, Branch is developing a music curriculum that fits the needs of the students, revamping the traditional music program with new performances such as Grandparents Day and Festival of Lights, as well as appearances at the Kennedy Center. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Amy R. Mack

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The Studio Lab Express is alive and well at the Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library during the renovation of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, although the new manager of the branch, Melinda MacCall, has called it the â&#x20AC;&#x153;liteâ&#x20AC;? version. The audiovisual lab, which opened on May 8, is located in a former conference room off the foyer, and it offers individual access by appointment and various classes throughout the week. Adobe Creative Suite drop-in sessions cover Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator and After Effects and are scheduled on Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Photoshop Basics is available Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and Video Basics on Saturdays at 1 p.m. To register or check for future calendar events, go to dclibrary.org and click on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Events and Classesâ&#x20AC;? at the top. This is a real addition to our branch library.

The summer reading program will kick off on June 1 and will offer children, teens and adults a chance to record their reading experiences. There are many new faces at the branch, so introduce yourself and get to know these helpful library workers. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; June Confer

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Our annual Publishing Party is held in May and features at least one book from each student from kindergarten through fourth grade. One student explains: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We made our books step by step.

Everything had to be just right.â&#x20AC;?

The Kindies began by choosing a favorite nonfiction book. Then, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we got facts from our books, did a rough draft and wrote a final.â&#x20AC;?

Through the editing process, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we learned to not get frustrated with [having to do] do overs. We made sure our letters werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wobbly,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;we had to work really hard so people think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a real book.â&#x20AC;?

Finally, they included an About the Author page, with a photograph of the author and some information about where they live and things they enjoy.

When the big moment finally came, the Kindies dressed up in their finest and stood at tables in the gym with their books. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun because you can read to strangers,â&#x20AC;? noted one student.

This was the best part for many students as the Publishing Party is â&#x20AC;&#x153;all about looking at other peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ms. McHugh and Mr. Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kindies

School Without Walls High School

School Without Walls would like to congratulate one of our own students this week: Senior Jack Nugent received the national 2017 Presidential Scholarship Award.

After his four years at our school, Jack was one of 161 students nationally to receive this very prestigious award, one of the highest academic honors for high school students. Jack will be one of two School Without Walls seniors planning on attending Harvard University next fall. He also represented School without Walls in the United States Senate Youth Program this year.

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Sheridan School

Sheridan Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sixth grade is studying Washington, D.C. From the United Statesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; choice of a capital to the present day, we are examining the important people and events in D.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interesting history.

On May 4, Donald Wines came to visit. This was the seventh year in a row that he has visited the sixth grade. He spent more than three hours with us. The grandfather of a former Sheridan student, Mr. Wines grew up in a segregated D.C. in the 1940s and â&#x20AC;&#x2122;50s and will turn 80 later in May. He talked about his experiences living through segregated schools and neighborhoods where separate was not equal. One thing that really made an impression on our class was when he talked about the beginning of the Cold War and how America fought for freedom, yet there was racial segregation and inequality at home. The mere hypocrisy of this was astonishing and made us think about why America would do that. After all, we are the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Land of the Free.â&#x20AC;? At the end of legal segregation and the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., Mr. Wines noted that the pure rage and the eruption of riots changed D.C. by showing that segregation and racial prejudice was not really, truly over.

It was an amazing experience to learn about one personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience and hear his thoughts. We saw D.C. through his eyes and learned about what happened to

him, not just generalizing all blacksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experiences into one story. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sabrina Kestnbaum-Cook, sixth-grader

Washington International School

The most recent middle school assembly was different from usual. Instead of a guest speaker, our track and softball coaches spoke. We started with track.

Kristin White, a math teacher, coaches both cross-country and track. She talked about how amazing the team is and the fact that the girls track team came in second place this spring. That is the best result in our schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history.

Ms. White gave out six awards in total â&#x20AC;&#x201D; three to the girls team and three to the boys team. Both teams present a coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award. I believe that getting the coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award shows you are really important to the team.

The next speaker was Amy Tong-Meisels, a science teacher who coaches soccer, basketball and softball. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s softball team did a really good job and beat one of the toughest teams in the league. Our school is very proud of the results in all sports.

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pened this assembly. The middle schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Service Club has been working on a fundraiser for Doctors Without Borders. The club got students involved by asking them to donate money in the name of a teacher, who would then perform a trick. Ms. Strang-

feld, a science teacher and a CrossFit god, won. She had to walk across the theater on her hands! She is very strong and a great role model for everyone, especially girls. She left all of us speechless! â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Emily Muenzer, seventh-grader

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Thursday MAY 25 Films ■ As part of the 27th annual Washington Jewish Film Festival, “As If, a Clueless Night!” will feature a screening of Amy Heckerling’s iconic 1995 teen comedy “Clueless,” about a pampered Beverly Hills do-gooder who plays matchmaker to her fellow high schoolers. A postscreening Q&A will feature Heckerling. 6 p.m. $20. Goldman Theater, Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. wjff.org. The festival will continue through Sunday with screenings at various venues.

■ Opening night of the GI Film Festival will feature “Warriors Around the World,” a screening of five short films followed by a cocktail reception. 6 p.m. $40. Embassy of Canada, 501 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. gifilmfestival.com. The festival will continue through Sunday with screenings and other events at the Navy Memorial and the Howard Theatre.

Performances and readings ■ The Washington Ballet will present “Tudor, Ashton, World Premiere,” featuring the debut of artistic director Julie Kent’s commissioned work with choreography by Ethan Stiefel — “Frontier,” inspired by President John F. Kennedy and his aspirations for America to be a leader of artistic, cultural and intellectual excellence. The program will also include Antony Tudor’s “Lilac Garden” and Sir Frederick Ashton’s “The Dream.” 7:30 p.m. $25 to $140. Opera House, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.

■ Washington Improv Theater will present “Road Show.” 7:30 p.m. $12 to $15. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-462-7833. Performances of “Road Show” also will be held Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

Tours ■ “Dupont Underground Historic Tour” will offer a chance to explore the city’s newest art space — a former trolley station with 75,000 square feet of underground platforms and tunnels. 6, 7

and 8 p.m. $15. Dupont Underground, 1500 19th St. NW. dupontunderground. org. The tour will also be offered Friday, Saturday and Sunday at various times.

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Friday MAY 26 Children’s program ■ “Smithsonian Sleepover at the Natural History Museum” will feature a chance for ages 8 through 12 to participate in an interactive exploration of the museum with quizzes, puzzles, games and craft projects. 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. $120 to $135. National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-633-3030.

Concerts ■ David K. Houston of College Park, Md., will present a recital. 12:15 p.m.

Free. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-797-0103.

■ Jazz in the Garden at the National Gallery of Art will feature the U.S. Coast Guard Dixieland Jazz Band. 5 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Sculpture Garden, National Gallery of Art, 7th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-289-3360.

■ The Yards Park Friday Night Concert Series will feature Jimi Smooth & Hittime. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. The Yards Park, 355 Water St. SE. capitolriverfront.org.

Discussion ■ New York Times reporter Jack Ewing will discuss his book “Faster, Higher, Farther: The Volkswagen Scandal.” 7 p.m.

Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

Performances ■ As part of “JFK Centennial Week,” the Kennedy Center will present “(IN) SECURITY,” a work of dance, music, film, narrative and history that will use two stages to tell the story of the Kennedy/ Khrushchev relationship from both points of view simultaneously. 6 p.m.

Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center.

202-467-4600.

■ Levine Music’s pre-professional program Act Two will present “All Shook Up,” inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. $25.

Arena Stage, 1101 6th St. SW. levinemusic.org. The performance will 7+( :25/' )$0286

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younger. Wesley United Methodist Church, 5312 Connecticut Ave. NW. wesleydc.org.

Special events ■ “Games, Lunch and a Movie” will feature the Alfred Hitchcock film “North

by Northwest,” starring Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint. Games at 11 a.m.; lunch at noon; film at 1 p.m. Free; reservations required. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-7277527.

■ Latin wine shop Grand Cata will host a Chilean pisco tasting, featuring South America’s storied spirit paired with a selection of appetizers. 5 to 8 p.m.

Free. Grand Cata, 1550 7th St. NW. 202525-5702.

Sporting events ■ The Washington Mystics will play the Chicago Sky. 7 p.m. $25 to $130.

Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-7453000.

■ The Washington Nationals will play the San Diego Padres. 7:05 p.m. $12 to $370. Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE. 888-632-6287. The series will continue Saturday at 4:05 p.m. and Sunday at 1:35 p.m.

Tours ■ A guided garden tour will trace two centuries of landscape history reflected in 5.5 acres of heritage trees, heirloom plants and flowers, and abundant English boxwood.

10:30 to 11:30 a.m. $10; free for members. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace. org.

■ The Heurich House Museum will host a “Brewmaster Tour,” featuring a guided tour through the mansion and a half-hour craft beer tasting in the conservatory. 4 to 5:30 p.m. $25. Heurich House Museum, New Hampshire Avenue and 20th Street NW. heurichhouse.org.

Saturday,MAY May 2727 Saturday Children’s programs ■ A park ranger will lead a planetarium program about the season’s brightest stars, planets and constellations (for ages 5 and older). 1 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070.

■ Children will hear a story about Roger Shimomura and then create a special piece of art. 1 to 4 p.m. Free.

National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. The program will repeat Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.

■ The House of Sweden will host a weekly storytime for children and families to experience Swedish children’s literature. 2 p.m. Free. House of Sweden, 2900 K St. NW. www.swedenabroad. com/washington.

■ A park ranger will lead a planetarium program about the solar system, the Milky Way and other deep space objects (for ages 7 and older). 4 to 4:45 p.m.

Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. The program will repeat Sunday at 4 p.m.

Classes and workshops ■ The Mount Pleasant Library will

Saturday, MAY 27 ■ Festival: “Kennedy Center Open House: Celebrating JFK at 100” will feature dozens of performances and activities for the entire family, including an interactive hip-hop show, an outdoor skatepark and music stage, and jam sessions with the D.C. Bluegrass Union and Archie Edwards Blues Foundation.

Noon to 10 p.m. Free. Various venues throughout the Kennedy Center. kennedycenter.org. present “Saturday Morning Yoga.” 10 a.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3122.

■ The Kennedy Center will host an all-levels outdoor vinyasa yoga class led

by Chris Duling. 10:15 a.m. Free; reservations suggested. Roof Terrace, Kennedy Center. kennedy-center.org.

■ Yoga Activist will present a class for beginners. 11 a.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-2431188.

■ A class on “Video Basics” will focus on how to gather footage with a complete video project in mind. 1 p.m. Free; reservations required. Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. NW. dclibrary.org/node/56955.

■ The DC Anime Club will host an “Animation 101” workshop on how to create animated characters and bring them to life through animation (for ages 13 and older). 2 to 5 p.m. Free; reservations required. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-2622083.

Concerts ■ Daryl Davis, a former Chuck Berry bandmate, will honor the late guitarist, singer, songwriter and rock pioneer. 6 p.m.

Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600.

■ The Petworth Jazz Project will present a children’s show by Baba Ras D, at 6 p.m.; and a jazz concert by the Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra, from 7 to 9 p.m. Lawn, Petworth Recreation Center, 8th and Taylor streets NW. facebook.com/PetworthJazzProject.

■ Jazz@Wesley will present vocalist Tiya Adé, pianist Alex Jenkins, bassist Emory Diggs, drummer Percy Smith and saxophonist Ben Sands. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $5 to $10; free for ages 12 and

Discussions and lectures ■ Academic librarian Jesse Lambertson will lead a roundtable discussion on “Privacy Tools in Action,” about various technologies built for devices of all sorts that are available to buttress digital privacy. Attendees are invited to bring laptops, tablets, smartphones and other devices to access the library’s Wi-Fi to use the privacy tools. 11:30 a.m. Free.

Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3122.

■ Jamie Stiehm, a Creators Syndicate columnist and contributor to usnews. com, will discuss “John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Who Never Combed Gray Hair, Has His 100th Birthday,” about Kennedy’s common touch despite hailing from the elite. 1 p.m. Free. Peabody Room, Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0233.

Family program ■ Miller Jeanne Minor and the Friends of Peirce Mill will host “Run of the Mill,” a chance to see Washington’s only surviving gristmill in action. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Peirce Mill, Tilden Street and Beach Drive NW. 202-895-6070.

Films ■ The Mount Pleasant Library will present the 2017 film “Split,” about three girls kidnapped by a man diagnosed with 23 distinct personalities. 2 p.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3122.

■ “Reinventing Realism — New Cinema From Romania” will feature Andrei Cohn’s 2015 film “Back Home,” at 2 p.m.; and Ruxandra Zenide’s 2016 film “The Miracle of Tekir,” at 4 p.m. Free.

East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-737-4215.

Sporting event ■ The Washington Valor, the area’s new Arena Football League franchise, will play the Philadelphia Soul. 1 p.m. $21 to $275. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000.

Tours and walks ■ Washington Walks’ “Get Local!” series will explore the Foggy Bottom neighborhood. 11 a.m. $15 to $20.

Meet outside the Foggy Bottom Metro station by the bust of George Washington. washingtonwalks.com.

■ A slide show and outdoor tour will focus on the Washington National Cathedral’s whimsical stone gargoyles and grotesques (for ages 10 and older). 2 p.m. $18 to $22; reservations suggested.

Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org.

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Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070.

Concerts ■ Music Celebrations International will present the National Memorial Day Choral Festival 2017, featuring the U.S. Air Force Orchestra and a 350-voice choir. 2 p.m. All tickets have been distributed, but the balconies will be open to the public with no ticket required. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 800-3952036.

■ Jazz pianist and composer George Burton will perform selections from his debut album, “The Truth of What I Am > The Narcissist.” 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.

Films ■ The National Gallery of Art will present British filmmaker Terence Davies’ movie “Sunset Song,” a meditative musing on the outbreak and aftershock of World War I inspired

by Lewis Grassic Gibbon’s 1932 novel of the same name. 2 p.m.

Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-737-4215.

■ “Reinventing Realism — New Cinema From Romania” will feature Cristian Mungiu’s 2012 film “Beyond the Hills,” based on Tatiana Niculescu Bran’s nonfiction novel about a demonic possession that allegedly occurred in northwestern Romania. 4 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-737-4215.

■ The closing night of the 27th annual Washington Jewish Film Festival will feature the Mid-Atlantic premiere of Lola Doillon’s 2016 film “Fanny’s Journey,” a tale of bravery, strength and survival during World War II, centered on a daring young girl who will stop at nothing and fears no one. A reception and audience-award ceremony will follow. Champagne toast at 6:15 p.m.; screening at 7:15 p.m. $34.50.

Goldman Theater, Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. wjff.org.

Performance ■ Petworth Citizen will host a comedy showcase. 8 to 10 p.m. Free. Reading Room, Petworth Citizen, 829 Upshur St. NW. petworthcitizen.com.

Special events ■ A National Service Commemorating Memorial Day will feature readings from Holy Scripture, musical offerings, and a sermon by the Right Rev. Carl Walter Wright, bishop suffragan for the armed forces and federal ministries. 11:15 a.m.

Free. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues

NW. cathedral.org.

■ The Historical Society of Washington, D.C., will host a Shepherd Park Photo Walk, featuring a guided tour led

by Ed Moser. The event will include an introduction of the historical context of the neighborhood, a resource guide to Shepherd Park-related collections available through the Kiplinger Research Library, and tips on compiling the documentation necessary to make your contemporary photography work a possible resource for future historians or descendants. 2 to 4 p.m. $20 to $30. Meeting location provided upon registration. dchistory.org.

Monday,MAY May 2929 Monday Children’s program ■ Busboys and Poets Takoma will host “Rise + Rhyme,” a storytelling and performance series for ages 5 and younger. 9:30 to 11 a.m. $5 per child.

Busboys and Poets Takoma, 235 Carroll St. NW. 202-726-0856.

Class ■ The Science of Spirituality Meditation Center will begin a four-week class on Jyoti meditation, a discipline focusing on the experience of inner light. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required.

Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, 2950 Arizona Ave. NW. dcinfo@sos.org.

Concert ■ In honor of John F. Kennedy’s birthday, the U.S. Navy Band’s premier jazz ensemble the Commodores will perform.

6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.

Film ■ Former medic Christopher Upham will present his 2015 documentary “Return to Dak To,” about five veterans who journey to a vibrant contemporary Vietnam, hoping to put to rest their troubled recollections of the 1960s war there. 2 p.m.

Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-737-4215.

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Sunday, MAY 28 ■ Concert: The National Memorial Day Concert will feature the National Symphony Orchestra and singers Renée Fleming (shown), Vanessa Williams, Scotty McCreery, John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting, Ronan Tynan and Russell Watson, among other entertainers. Gates open at 5 p.m.; performance starts at 8 p.m. Free. West Lawn, U.S. Capitol. 202-416-8114.

producer Barbara Porter will present their 2014 film “Parables of War,” about the experiences of three performers, all of whom are real-life victims of war — actor Bill Pullman, dancer Keith Thompson and ex-Marine Josh Bleill. 4 p.m.

Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-737-4215.

Sale ■ St. Alban’s Opportunity Shop will offer special Memorial Day hours. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. 3001 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-966-5288.

Special events ■ In honor of Memorial Day, President Lincoln’s Cottage and the U.S. Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery will present guided tours as well as a wreath-laying ceremony to remember fallen soldiers. 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with cemetery tours at 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Free admission; $5 to $15 for cottage tours. Reservations requested. President Lincoln’s Cottage at

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■ The National Memorial Day Parade, sponsored by the American Veterans Center, will feature veterans, active-duty military personnel, marching bands and special guests Robert Irvine, Joe Mantegna and Miss America 2017 Savvy Shields. 2 p.m. Free. Constitution Avenue from 7th Street to 17th Street NW. 703302-1012.

■ Experts at the National Museum of the American Indian and the Library of Congress will discuss the best ways to preserve veterans’ items such as military letters, photographs, medals, uniforms or other cherished memorabilia. 2 to 5 p.m. Free. Potomac Atrium, National Museum of the American Indian, 4th Street and Independence Avenue SW. AmericanIndian.si.edu.

■ The Kennedy Center will mark its namesake’s 100th birthday with the “JFK Centennial Celebration,” which will include readings, performances and rare video footage featuring a star-studded roster of talent from the worlds of music, theater, dance, television, film and more.

4 p.m. $25. Opera House, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.

Tuesday, May 30 Tuesday MAY 30 Classes and workshops ■ A certified yoga instructor will lead a walk-in gentle yoga class targeted to ages 55 and older. 10 a.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-7270232.

■ The Georgetown Library will present a walk-in yoga class practicing introductory viniyasa techniques. 11:30 a.m.

Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232.

■ Megan Mamula of Yoga District will present a yoga class for beginners. 1 p.m. Free; reservations required. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288.

■ The 30th annual DanceAfrica, DC Festival will present a master class with Assane Konte of the KanKouran West African Dance Company. 6:30 p.m. $16.

Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-2691600.

■ Instructor Phyllis Box will present a Zumba class for ages 18 and older. 7 p.m. Free. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7527.

■ Author and creative writing professor Evan Balkan — whose most recent screenplay, “Spitfire,” won both a Saul Zaentz Screenplay Lab Fellowship and the 2016 Baltimore Screenwriting Competition — will lead a workshop on “Screenwriting 101,” about the basics of writing for TV and film. 7 p.m. Free.

Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. dclibrary.org/node/56601.

Concerts ■ The Washington International School Jazz Band will present an outdoor concert. Noon. Free. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202727-7527.

■ As part of the Tuesday Concert Series, guitarist Roberto Capocchi will perform works

by Leo Brouwer, Sir William Walton, Mauro Giuliani, Astor Piazzolla and Agustín Barrios. 12:10 p.m. Free. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-3472635.

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From the Humane Rescue Alliance Let this little guy solve the mysteries of your heart! Meet Watson, a 7-year-old pup looking to find the loyal companion that he deserves.

Watson came to the Humane Rescue Alliance because his previous owner could no longer take care of him due to some medical issues that require continuing care. He is a very happygo-lucky dog who would love to find a home with a couch he can curl up on at the end of the day. Watson is a pretty mellow guy, but also enjoys walks around the neighborhood and meeting other dogs. Please come by the adoption center at 71 Oglethorpe St. NW and meet him soon — perhaps he could be the Watson to your Sherlock!

The program includes Sacred Masterworks, Gospel, Contemporary, Spirituals, and Folksongs

Sunday, June 4, 2017 5:00 P.M. The Church of the Annunciation 3810 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20016 (one block west of Wisconsin Avenue)

no admission charge - free-will offerings will be received A reception will follow.

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East City Bookshop, 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. eastcitybookshop.com. â&#x2013; April Ryan, Washington bureau chief for American Urban Radio Networks, will host a panel discussion on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Race in America Todayâ&#x20AC;? with Mary Frances Berry, professor of American social thought and history at the University of Pennsylvania and former chair of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights; Avis Jones-DeWeever, founder of the Exceptional Leadership Institute for Women

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Film â&#x2013; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adams Morgan Movie Nights,â&#x20AC;? sponsored by the Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District, will feature Oliver Stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2016 film â&#x20AC;&#x153;Snowden,â&#x20AC;? about the man who became a fugitive after exposing the NSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surveillance techniques. Movie will start about a half hour after sundown. Free. Soccer field, Walter Pierce Park, 2630 Adams Mill Road NW. adamsmorganmovienights.com. The series will continue with screenings of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rogue Oneâ&#x20AC;? on June 6 and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jawsâ&#x20AC;? on June 13.

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Busboys and Poets Brookland, 625 Monroe St. NE. 202-636-7230. â&#x2013; Busboys and Poets will present an open mic poetry night hosted by Khadijah Moon. 9 to 11 p.m. $5. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638.

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Classes and workshops â&#x2013; Instructor Luz Verost will lead a casual Spanish Conversation Club session designed to grow, revive or develop Spanish language skills. 6 p.m. Free.

Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. The weekly sessions will continue through June 28. â&#x2013; Housing Counseling Services Inc. will present a foreclosure prevention clinic for D.C. residents who find themselves behind on their mortgage or property taxes, being sued by their lender or confronting a potential mortgage scam. 6 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Suite

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1 p.m. Free. Takoma Park Library, 416 Cedar St. NW. 202-576-7252.

Tuesday, MAY 30 â&#x2013; Discussion: The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at American University will present a talk on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Military and Its Veteransâ&#x20AC;? by Phillip Carter, a former Army officer and Iraq veteran who leads the Military, Veterans and Society research program at the Center for a New American Security. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free; reservations required. Spring Valley Building, American University, 4801 Massachusetts Ave. NW. olli-dc.org/ may_lecture_series.

100, 2410 17th St. NW. housingetc.org. â&#x2013; The 30th annual DanceAfrica, DC Festival will present a master class with Nkenge Cunningham of Farafina Kan. 6:30 p.m. $16. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600. â&#x2013; Art historian Lawrence Butler will present a four-week introductory class on Islamic art and architecture and its defining spiritual, luxury and princely themes. 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $90 to $140.

S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. The weekly class will continue through June 21. â&#x2013; The Poets on the Fringe will host a weekly poetry workshop to critique participantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; poems. 7 to 9 p.m. Free.

Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. â&#x2013; Instructor Andrea McCabe will present a weekly yoga class. 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202727-7527. â&#x2013; A class on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Video Basicsâ&#x20AC;? will focus on how to gather footage with a complete video project in mind. 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. NW. dclibrary.org/node/56955. â&#x2013; Instructor Tara Bishop will lead a weekly â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yoga for Allâ&#x20AC;? restorative yoga practice. 7:30 p.m. Free. Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-541-6100. â&#x2013; Via Umbria will present a cooking class on how to make antipasti platters perfect for entertaining. 7:30 p.m. $35; reservations required. Via Umbria, 1525 Wisconsin Ave. NW. viaumbria.com/ events.

Concerts â&#x2013; The West Garden Trio will perform works by Paul Schoenfield, Charles Ives and Kenji Bunch. 12:10 p.m. Free. East Garden Court, West Building, National Gallery of Art, 6th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215.

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Events Entertainment Continued From Page 16 ■ “Evenings With Extraordinary Artists” will feature pianist and composer Sam Post performing some of his favorite Scott Joplin rags in honor of the centennial of Joplin’s death.

6:30 p.m. $25; reservations required. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. 202-331-7282.

■ Ysaye Barnwell will lead a Community Sing, with attendees singing five-part harmonies within minutes. 7 to 9 p.m. $5 at the door. Lang Recital Hall, Levine Music, 2801 Upton St. NW. levinemusic. org.

Discussions and lectures ■ National Museum of Women in the Arts director of education and digital engagement Deborah Gaston will discuss a selection of works in the museum’s collection. Noon to 12:30 p.m.

Free. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-7835000.

■ Military history specialist William Elsbury will discuss the “Service Record of the World War, City of Oswego, New York,” a directory of service personnel spanning hundreds of pages, as an example of the ways in which World War I was memorialized in the war’s immediate aftermath. Noon to 12:30 p.m. Free.

Southwest Gallery, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202707-0245.

■ Author Jane Goodrich will discuss her first novel, “The House at Lobster

Cove,” about her journey to rebuild Kragsyde, which was once considered an icon of American architecture. 12:30 to 2 p.m. Free. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448.

■ Collectors Josiane and Daniel Fruman will discuss “Embroideries Galore,” about liturgical embroideries dating back to the Middle Ages that the couple donated to the French government for exhibition in the cloister of Le Puy Cathedral. 5 p.m. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-5200.

■ Diana Roman, staff scientist at the Department of Terrestrial Magnetism of the Carnegie Institution of Science, will discuss “When the Volcano Stirs,” about the recent development of new paradigms for eruption forecasting and their implications for our understanding of how volcanoes work. 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Carnegie Institution for Science, 1530 P St. NW. carnegiescience.edu/events/lectures.

■ Irish author Helena Sheehan will discuss her book “The Syriza Wave: Surging and Crashing With the Greek Left.”

6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638.

■ As part of its Signature Series, the National Museum of Natural History will host “An Evening With Florence Williams: The Human Brain, Biophilia and the Search for Awe,” featuring the author, fellow at the Center for Humans and Nature, and visiting scholar at George

Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

Wednesday, MAY 31 ■ Concert: Singer-songwriter Daby Touré, a native of Mauritania, will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600.

Washington University. Williams will discuss her book “The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative” in conversation with museum director Kirk Johnson. 6:30 to 8:10 p.m. Free; registration required by May 30. Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. go.si.edu/ aneveningwith.

■ Leland Melvin will discuss his book “Chasing Space: An Astronaut’s Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances.” 7 p.m.

Films ■ The National Archives will present the PBS documentary “American Experience: JFK, Part Two,” about the early challenges facing John F. Kennedy’s administration. Noon to 2 p.m. Free.

McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000.

■ A summer film series will feature Amber Fares’ 2015 documentary “Speed Sisters,” about the first all-female race car driving team in the Middle East. 5:30 p.m. Free; reservations requested. The Palestine Center, 2425 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-338-1290.

■ The Embassy of the Netherlands and SPAIN arts & culture will present Gustavo Taretto’s 2011 film “Sidewalls,” a comedy/drama that examines with charm how the architecture of a city conditions the lives of two of its residents. 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain, 2801 16th St. NW. tinyurl.com/sidewalls-dc.

■ The cinePolska series will present Lukasz Grzegorzek’s 2016 comedy “Kamper,” about a 30-something man whose life is upended when he learns his wife has been unfaithful and loses interest in his job as head of a video game development team. 8 p.m. $8 to $12.25. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW.

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Performance ■ Opera Lafayette will present a semi-staged production of Rameau’s “Les Indes Galantes — Part IV,” a multinational love story that finds a Frenchman, a Spaniard and an American Indian vying for the hand of Zima, daughter of a chief. 7:30 p.m. $25 to $115. Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW. operalafayette.org.

Sporting event ■ The Washington Mystics will play the Connecticut Sun. 11:30 a.m. $25 to $130. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000.

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Thursday JUNE 1 Classes and workshops ■ The West End Interim Library will host an all-levels yoga class. 6 p.m. Free.

West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8707.

■ The 30th annual DanceAfrica, DC Festival will present a master class with Sylvia Soumah and Marcia Howard of Coyaba Dance Theater. 6:30 p.m. $16.

Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-2691600.

Concerts ■ A Brown Bag Chamber Concert will feature cellist Vasily Popov and pianist Ralitza Patcheva performing works by the German composer Robert Schumann. Noon. Free. Goethe-Institut Washington, Suite 3, 1990 K St. NW. goethe.de/washington.

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The concert series will continue July 6 and Aug. 3. â&#x2013; The National Symphony Orchestra will perform Mahlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Second Symphony in a performance conducted by Christoph Eschenbach and featuring contralto Nathalie Stutzmann (shown), soprano Golda Schultz and The Washington Chorus. 7 p.m. $15 to $89. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat Saturday at 8 p.m. â&#x2013; Austrian-born, Brooklyn-based sound artist and double bassist Bernd Klug and the string quartet The Rhythm Method will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Carinthian Connection.â&#x20AC;? 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Austrian Cultural Forum, 3524 International Court NW. acfdc.org. â&#x2013; The Embassy Series will present baritone Martin Babjak and pianist Daniel Buranovsky performing arias, songs and piano solos. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. $80.

Embassy of Slovakia, 3523 International Court NW. 202-625-2361. â&#x2013; The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ownâ&#x20AC;? U.S. Marine Bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Free Country ensemble will perform contemporary hits and country music. 8 p.m. Free. Sylvan Theater, Washington Monument grounds, 15th Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-433-4011.

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Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-337-4141.

Discussions and lectures â&#x2013; The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at American University will present a talk on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Humane Economy: How Innovators and Enlightened Consumers Are Transforming the Lives of Animalsâ&#x20AC;? by Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free; reservations required. Spring Valley Building, American University, 4801 Massachusetts Ave. NW. olli-dc.org/may_lecture_series. â&#x2013; Artist Donald Sultan will discuss his work, his approach to painting and the current relevance of his series the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Disaster Paintingsâ&#x20AC;? in conversation with Sarah Newman, curator of contemporary art. 6 to 7 p.m. Free. McEvoy Auditorium, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. â&#x2013; The Italian Cultural Institute will present a talk by perfume expert Laura Bosetti Tonatto on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Perfumes: An Intangible Artistic Heritage of Italian Creativity.â&#x20AC;? 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Auditorium,

Thursday, JUNE 1 â&#x2013; Discussion: Humorist, essayist and novelist David Sedaris will discuss his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theft by Finding: Diaries (1977-2002),â&#x20AC;? featuring selections from his observations of the world around him. 7 p.m. Free, with signing-line tickets available on the day of the event. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St. NW. www.iicwashington.esteri.it. â&#x2013; HumanitiesDC will sponsor a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Humanitiniâ&#x20AC;? happy hour focusing on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Cuban Presence in DC,â&#x20AC;? about cultural influences on music, dance, food and religion with a panel of Cuban-Americans who have lived in the Washington area all of their lives. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Free; reservations required. Busboys and Poets Takoma, 235 Carroll St. NW.

wdchumanities.org/humanitini. â&#x2013; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brews & Banterâ&#x20AC;? will feature a conversation about the Folger Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production of Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Timon of Athensâ&#x20AC;? with cast members Maboud Ebrahimzadeh and Kathryn Tkel. The event will include reception with beer and light fare. 6:30 p.m. $15. Haskell Center, Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077. â&#x2013; The Tenley-Friendship Library will host a memoir and essay writing workshop. 7 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202727-1488. â&#x2013; Gar Alperovitz â&#x20AC;&#x201D; co-founder of the Democracy Collaborative, co-chair of the Next System Project and former professor of political economy at the University of Maryland â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will discuss his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Principles of a Pluralist Commonwealth.â&#x20AC;? 7 to 9 p.m.

Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202387-7638. â&#x2013; A panel discussion on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Congressional Review: Can Congress Function at its Highest Level?â&#x20AC;? will feature former Rep. Bob Walker, R-Penn.; former Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev.; Eric Lausten, chief of staff to Rep. Dan Lipinski, D-Ill.; and Kate Dickens, former chief of staff to Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free.

McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000.

Film â&#x2013; The Capitol Riverfrontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outdoor

movie series will feature the 2016 film â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ghostbusters.â&#x20AC;? Sundown. Free. Canal Park, 200 M St. SE. capitolriverfront.org.

Performances and readings â&#x2013; The Shakespeare Theatre Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happenings Happy Hourâ&#x20AC;? series will feature the D.C.-based long-form improv troupe Press Play. 6 to 7 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Forum, Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-547-5688. â&#x2013; The Georgetown Library will host its monthly First Thursday Evening Poetry Reading, followed by an open-mic event.

7 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. â&#x2013; Washington Improv Theater will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Road Show.â&#x20AC;? 7:30 p.m. $12 to $15. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-462-7833. Performances of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Road Showâ&#x20AC;? also will be held Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

Special events â&#x2013; This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Phillips After 5â&#x20AC;? installment â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;All That Jazz,â&#x20AC;? presented in partnership with the DC Jazz Festival â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will feature an instrument petting zoo and a performance by the Brazilian band Origem. 5 to 8:30 p.m. $10 to $12; reservations suggested. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/events. â&#x2013; A reopening reception for the Dumbarton House museum will feature drinks, hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Exchange,â&#x20AC;? a new exhibit that includes a rarely shown first printing of the Articles of Confederation. 5:30 to 8 p.m. $30 to $50; reservations required. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. 202-337-2288.

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“I want to give credit to Sidwell,” Phelps said. “We had them 4-0 at the top of the seventh and they came in with the heart of the lineup. They got bunts down and kept fighting. They never gave up. We have to tip our caps to them.”

That’s when Phelps went to the mound to have a word with her defense.

“I called a timeout to calm everyone down,” said the coach.

“We had two outs at that point. I told them to do their jobs and settle down.”

The break proved to be just what the team needed. Robinson forced Sidwell into a popup fly ball, which Wang tracked down to end the game.

“We got a nice fly out into left field, and Jamie wasn’t going to let it drop. Jamie went and got it for the victory,” Phelps said.

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“Jamie is shy and quiet and pretty stone cold, but before the game she was relaxed and cheeky, so I thought we were in good hands,” Phelps said. “When she is really relaxed, she has big games.”

Aside from the team’s two young leaders, Phelps also pointed to the rest of the Eagles’ coaching staff — Heather Dent, Danielle Malagari and Tracie Shaw — as a major reason Cathedral went from rebuilding to title winners in just one season. “It’s large compared to other schools, so we could give more individual attention to the kids,” said Phelps.

The Eagles finished the season with an 11-5 overall record and have now won four of the five DCSAA softball title games.

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