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Chamber Seeking New Executive Director
After 17 years of service, Sally Cole will be leaving her role as the Executive Director of the Greater Falls Church Chamber of Commerce in September.
The Chamber is currently seeking applicants to oversee operations and act as the public face of the organization in her absence. Salaried position with flexible hours. Fundraising and non-profit experience preferred. E-mail jobs@ fallschurchchamber.org or visit bit. ly/FCEXDir for more information.
Mason High Athletes Receive Scholarships
The George Mason High School
Athletic Boosters Association was pleased to announce the winners of the annual Scholarship Program yesterday through social media in place of an in-person assembly. This year, the Athletic Boosters added a new award to the mix, the “Forever a Mustang Scholarship.” The ABA bestowed $11,500 in scholarships to eight outstanding Senior studentathletes and three alumni. • Colson Board: Al Krueger Scholarship - Outstanding Athlete/ Individual Sport • Megan Boesen: Arnold Siegfried Scholarship - Outstanding Scholar-Athlete • Maddy DuBois: Al Krueger Scholarship - Outstanding Athlete/ Individual Sport • Jillian Kendrick: Judy Lubnow Champion of Character Scholarship
• Evan Lankford: Arnold Siegfried Scholarship - Outstanding Scholar-Athlete • Declan Quill: Jack Gambill Scholarship - Outstanding Overall Athlete • Caroline Poley: Jack Gambill Scholarship - Outstanding Overall Athlete • Robert Silva: Forever a Mustang Scholarship
The alumni receiving next year’s segment of their Judy Lubnow Champion of Character Scholarship are Hannah Rollins, Jack Felgar, and Henry Wildman.
Congressional Students Gather for Commencement
On Friday, June 4, Congressional School (3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Falls Church) honored the 31 members of its 8th grade class of 2021 at a commencement ceremony in front of an audience of family members in the school’s auditorium. The student body and extended family members watched the ceremony via live stream.
Congressional School also commemorated the end of the school year by releasing a website documenting the community’s collective journey through the pandemic. The project is called The COVID Collection and it features a documentary, images, student work, a podcast, quotes, interviews, and statistics representing the voices and perspectives of the school’s community. For those who want to see the project, they can do so at the school’s website at congressionalschool.org/covidcollection.
IT WAS A HAPPY 2nd birthday for Cameron Van Steyn at the picnic shelter at Cherry Hill Park over the weekend. Mom and dad, Shelly and Simon (center), invited plenty of family and friends
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Culmore Clinic Hosts Virtual Toast & Fundraiser
The last year has taught everyone the true power of community and the importance of care. Those interested can join Culmore Clinic for A Virtual Toast on Saturday, June 19 at 7 p.m., as the clinic celebrates the unwavering commitment that the community has shown its staff and patients during this crisis. Virtual attendance is free to all, simply RSVP before the start of the event at the link provided for access (culmoreclinic.org/virtual-toastrsvp-form). Although not required, donations are much appreciated and help the clinic to continue to care for its patients.
Military Kids Talent Contest Open Until June 25
Military children, grandchildren and survivors of service members and veterans can submit recordings of their best talent as a part of the Military Kids Have Talent competition. Those who enter will have a chance to win a free three-night family vacation for four people to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.
The deadline for submissions has been extended to June 25. Rules for entering can be found at hiddenheroes.org/military-kids-havetalent.
