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Teen Poetry Contest For Summer 2021
Teens have been through so much these past two years with COVID, virtual learning and the recent cultural and political strife.
Now that summer is here, the 1455 Literary Arts organization, based in Winchester, Virginia, will be hosting a poetry contest. with the theme of “Finding Community During Crisis.” The deadline to enter is July 1. A $5000 First Prize will be awarded to the poet who best captures this year’s theme. For more information, visit 1455litarts.org.
Falls Church Arts Seeks Entries For “A Year Apart” Show
The Falls Church Arts Gallery
(700-B W. Broad St.) is currently accepting entries for its new allmedia show entitled “A Year Apart: Art Created in Isolation.” The exhibition will display artwork created during and inspired by the Covid-19 pandemic. Submissions are due by midnight, July 4. The show will run at the gallery and online from July 31 through September 12. The entry form can be found at fallschurcharts.org.
Lions Club Awards Scholarship To F.C. High School Seniors
The Falls Church – Annandale
Lions Club awarded the Thom King Memorial Scholarship last week to two Falls Church High School Seniors, Iman Abuel-Hawa and Lillian Waldrop. As part of the scholarship award, Iman and Lillian received $2,500 each. At the same meeting, Lion Katie Clinton was elected President of the club.
Kiwanis Little League’s 3 All-Star Teams
This summer, three Kiwanis Little League All Star teams hit the field with the Red Team (consisting of 8-9-10 year-old All Stars) managed by Sean Pipia; the Blue Team (consisting of 9-10-11 year-old players) managed by Julie Herlands; and the White Team (consisting of the oldest All Star players), managed by Joe Greiner. This past week, the Blue Team won 5 – 3 against Reston - Herndon while this past Monday the Red Team unfortunately lost 6 – 4 against Alexandria Little League.
The remaining home games are scheduled as follows: the Blue Team will play Thursday, June 24 at 7 p.m.; the Red Team will play Monday, June 28 at 7p.m.; and the White Team will play Wednesday, July 7 at 7 p.m.
The Langley School Begins Building New Facility
The Langley School officially broke ground this past week for a new building on its 9.2-acre campus as part of The Next Generation Campaign. The school seeks to fully support its continually growing and evolving programs
Named the “Crossroads Building,” the new facility is scheduled to open in fall of next year and will house the preschool, junior kindergarten, kindergarten, fifth grade, and after-school programs, along with a library/media center and a multipurpose space.
Scholarship recipients Iman Abuel-Hawa and Lillian Waldrop of Falls Church were awarded the Thom Kinh Memorial Scholarship, presented by Lions Clun Chair Phil Loar (far left) and Club President Katie Clinton (far right). Clinton was elected club president during the same meeting. More on the award ceremony below. (P����: C������� B���� B������)
F.C. Students Make Dean’s List
Susquehanna University of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania congratulates students Ubaidullah Samadi Abdul Razique, Dalia Hamilton and Max Miller of Falls Church, Virginia for making the Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 Semester.
JMU Students Receive Top Marks in Energy Competition
The James Madison University Collegiate Wind Competition
team placed fourth overall among 13 undergraduate teams from across the country, receiving high marks from both judges and faculty mentors. Leith Rayes and Daniel Butler of Falls Church were part of the team. The competition is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
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