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MAY 19 - 25, 2022 | PAGE 23

Junior Emma Hart (left) nominated for Comic Actor in a Male Role in a Play and Senior Phi Oescher (right) nominated for Lead Actor in a Female Role in a Play. FCCPS Photo/Carol Sly Meridian celebrates Nine Cappie Nominations

The Meridian High School Theatre Department has received a total of nine cappie nominations for the school’s production of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)[revised]” This includes the nomination of Best Play! Congratulations to all nominated! The Cappie Gala is June 6th at the Kennedy Center.

The Meridian High Cappie Nominees

Sound - Wenndy Sejas Stage Management - Colleen Carpenter and Bella Villano Ensemble in a Play - Hamlet Scene Ensemble Comic Actor in a Female Role in a Play - Katie Rice Comic Actor in a Male Role in a Play - Emma Hart Supporting Actor in a Female Role in a Play - Liv Scappa Lead Actor in a Female Role in a Play - Phi Oeschger Lead Actor in a Male Role in a Play - Drew Miller Best Play - The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [Revised]

Tomorrow Night!

The Falls Church Education Foundation holds their annual gala and auction tomorrow, May 20 at Washington Golf and Country Club. Proceeds go to Falls Church City Public Schools for teacher grants, Special Education, and equity of access for students.

Tonight!

Final Clearing of West End 10-Acre Site Underway

With the construction of Meridian High School nearly complete — only a couple of “Punch-List” items remain — the final clearing of the former site of the high school is ramping up. Grading, tree removal, and other activities are underway, giving a stark new look to the corner of Route 7 and Haycock Road. As difficult as it was to see all those trees on the ground, this has been part of the plan. To redevelop the site, the trees had to be removed.

Here are answers to several questions —

* The new campus has native trees that will take a while to grow but will eventually provide a considerable tree canopy on the campus. The commercial development will also have new trees planted. * Some trees were planted in memory of beloved FCCPS family members. The memory and honor have been preserved in new ways. The Legacy Grove in front of Meridian High School has a place for all those memories, and new trees have been planted there. * The Legacy Kiosk has a section called “In Memoriam” to recognize those whose families purchased trees and other elements on the old campus that have been removed. Check it out at - http://mustangs.touchpros.com

Meridian College Sports Signings

Meridian Athletics celebrates eight seniors as they prepare to take on the next step in their sports carreer. Seniors will be signing for soccer, baseball, football, field hockey, cross country/track and field, and lacrosse. Join Meridian Athletics, athletes, and their families at the Learning Stairs in Meridian High School this afternoon from 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Be sure to wish a congratulations to Noah Rodiguez, AJ Smith, Thomas Downs, Josh Stillwagner, Seth Stillwagner, Hannah Anacko, Lauren Mellon, and Emmett Wood!