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Vienna Garage Plan Wins Partial Funding
N.Va. Transportation Authority Offers to Pick Up Half the $4.6 Million Cost BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
The town of Vienna may have to cover only half the cost of its planned $4.6 million municipal parking area in a new commercial building on Mill Street, N.E., if
the Vienna Town Council accepts a $2.3 million grant awarded June 14 by the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA). Terms of the deal still must be worked out and it’s not likely the Council will be able to decide on the grant at the body’s
next meeting on July 9, town officials said. Following a six-week summer break, the Council’s next opportunity to approve the proposal would be on Aug. 20. Town Manager Mercury Payton said he was “very pleased and excited” about NVTA’s grant decision and said the funds,
if approved, would ease the town’s financial burden in making the long-sought garage a reality. Town officials applied for the NVTA grant under the justification that the gaContinued on Page 22
CELEBRATING HARD WORK, ACHIEVEMENT OF OUR GRADS McLean High School students Siddarth Shankar, Philena Sun and Austin Zhang pose with their diplomas after graduating June 8 at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington. This week’s Sun Gazette has coverage of a whopping seven local high-school graduations throughout the paper. Plus, if you go to www.insidenova.com/ news/fairfax, you can find slide shows of coverage plus an archive of all the local graduation ceremonies (and college commencements) that we’ve covered throughout the season.
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McLean Grads Urged to Act Boldly, Dream Big BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
McLean High School tricked the Class of 2018 all along, but graduating senior Sidnea Strelser wasn’t really unhappy about it. While perusing the “About” section on the school’s Web site, Strelser discovered that part of McLean High’s mission was to “create and uphold a community where all learners are challenged to reach their full potential.” “Those jerks, they made our lives difficult on purpose,” Strelser facetiously groused while giving the student address at commencement ceremonies June 8. “All of it was for a reason. We were thrust into situations that forced us to perform at a higher level and grow as a person.” That toughening will come in handy as graduates venture out into the world and tackle even more strenuous and competitive tasks, she said. McLean High administrators handed out diplomas to 485 seniors at the graduation, held at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington.
As is tradition at that venue, the lights above the proscenium arch used red filters to mirror the caps and gowns worn by the graduates. Principal Ellen Reilly gave the school’s Faculty Awards to seniors Siddarth Shankar and Sam Gollub. “Reflections” speaker Laith Samamreh advised fellow graduates to surround themselves with the right people and learn from adversity. Things do not inherently happen for a reason, but the students will be able to draw lessons from failures if they take responsibility, he said. Samamreh also encouraged class members to think positively and act boldly, instead of catering to their own doubts. “We make up issues in our heads and scare ourselves into not doing things,” he said. “In reality, there’s literally no downside.” This year’s keynote speaker was retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden Jr., a former combat pilot and astronaut who retired last year after being director of NASA. Bolden recommended the students register to
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Marshall Grads Are Urged to Build Character BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
Marshall High teachers helped the Class of 2018 become brilliant, well-rounded, professional, motivated and passionate about the world, said senior class officer Hiam Baidas. “They taught us not only about their subject areas, but about life in general,” Baidas said at the school’s June 13 commencement ceremony. “Our experience at Marshall prepared us for the real world.” Fellow class officer Emma Choi noted Marshall High’s highly diverse student body and compared the school’s food court to the United Nations’ cafeteria. “Our diversity helps us [reach] beyond the walls of our school and into the boundless world beyond,” she said. “It shapes us into global citizens.” “Although we may differ in everything from politics to faith, there is a shared atmosphere of success connects us all,” agreed Baidas. The 519 graduates, clad in light-blue caps and gowns with red accents down the front, received their diplomas at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. This year’s keynote speaker was Fairfax County General District Court Judge Manuel Capsalis, who graduated from Marshall
High in 1977. Capsalis, who said he relished the applause he never gets at work, noted he had scored only a single point while playing on the school’s basketball team – a free throw in the waning minutes of that season’s final game. Capsalis recounted how in his college days he got caught toilet papering someone’s house and gave the responding police officer fake identification. Remembering how the judge had cut him a break and dismissed the case, he said he tries in court to bring a similar level of forgiveness to those who momentarily have strayed from the correct path. Capsalis urged the graduates to learn from mistakes, try things they are afraid to do, work hard, get over their self-importance, always seek the truth and develop strong force of character. Such character “takes a lifetime to develop and a moment to shatter,” he said. Senior class officers Jeremy Klein and Katherine Kenny presented Principal Jeffrey Litz with a gift from the class: a sunshade for the school’s outdoor classroom. Robert Havers of the George C. Marshall Foundation gave the school’s annual Statesman Awards to seniors Emma Choi, who will attend Harvard University, and Christopher Margiotta, who will go to the U.S. Air
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Force Academy. History Department chairman R. Dean Wood, who gave the faculty address, credited his late mother for encouraging him to read, his siblings for teaching him the value of compassion and empathy, his son for reminding him to model good behavior and his students for forcing him to become a better teacher. Wood said he learned a key lesson from Marshall High student Luke McCrary, who
died in March at age 18: Class members should be there for each other in times of need. “Just as you don’t gain strength by tearing other people down, it’s not a weakness to build other people up,” Wood said. Graduates were upbeat about their experiences at Marshall High. “Everyone was encouraged to try new things and do their best,” said senior Elizabeth Fretz. “There wasn’t any judgment.”
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Our View: Free Advice for Wexton, Comstock Democrats hoping to wrangle back control of Virginia’s 10th Congressional District for the first time since incumbent Joseph Fisher fell to Frank Wolf in the Reagan landslide of 1980 have reason to be optimistic, given what transpired on June 12. This is not to say that anyone should ever count incumbent U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock out; the political graveyard contains the tombstones of several who thought they could take her on and win. But the incumbent is facing decided headwinds in the coming four months. Takeaways from the June 12 primaries: • Comstock secured a solid but hardly impressive victory over fringe right-wing challenger Shak Hill, picking up 60 percent of the vote. Much of the 40 percent that went to Hill was less for him and more to send a message to the incumbent. Some of those votes may have been from mischief-making Democrats, but the reality is Comstock long has faced difficulty in placating all wings of her fractured party – and will need them all to coalesce in November. • Democrats went with the sensible option in selecting state Sen. Jennifer Wexton of Loudoun to take on Comstock. Wexton won in a field of six, with none of her challengers able to break away from the pack to go manoa-mano against her. That said . . . we saw in Wexton’s performance in the primary areas where Democrats should
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be a little concerned. She’s done well in past races for state office, but things have advanced to a higher level, and she’s going to have to step it up some more. • Republicans opted for Corey Stewart as the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, which most dispassionate observers believe is going to cause problems for Virginia Republicans aiming to hold on to seats in the House of Representatives. Probably none of the three candidates vying for the GOP Senate nomination would have successfully unseated incumbent Democrat Tim Kaine, but Stewart’s nomination likely will scare off money and support for his bid among mainstream Republican advocacy groups. And if he truly craters in the general election, running in the vicinity of 40 percent, Stewart almost assuredly will take down a few of those Republican House candidates with him. To survive, Comstock will have to (a) run an aggressive yet still positive campaign, and (b) hope that Wexton falls for dubious advice from consultants to run out the clock rather than campaign hard. On the other hand, for Wexton to win, the Democrat will have to (a) be aggressive but nuanced about it, remaining forever upbeat in her messaging to give voters someone to vote for rather than just against, and (b) take nothing for granted. The incumbent is wounded, but not down for the count.
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A scene of shifting lanes, concrete barriers and construction equipment isn’t new to motorists in Northern Virginia – after the years of work reshaping the Gainesville interchange, it’s not even a new sight to motorists on Interstate 66. But the new work zones being added to the stretch of I-66 in recent weeks from I-495 to U.S. 29 in Gainesville signal the start of a $2.3 billion project that is expected to complicate commutes but then should offer new toll lanes along with improved options for commuters. The I-66 Outside the Beltway Express Lanes, a public-private partnership with Express Mobility Partners, is expected to open in December 2022. Regular commuters can expect a lot of work along the roadway over the next four years as new lanes and tolling equipment are added, along with new overpasses crossing the interstate in the 22.5-mile stretch. But there may be just as much action far away from the road, with politicians in Richmond and regional and county transportation officials focused on improving commutes for Prince William
residents. Area roads will require improvements to carry more travelers, and legislators aren’t over the sticker shock of $46 tolls that commuters are already facing inside the Beltway. ON THE ROAD The finished project outside the Beltway will include three regular lanes and two express lanes in each direction from Interstate 495 to University Boulevard in Gainesville. Commuters are also promised new and expanded transit service and park-and-ride lots. Like other toll lanes in the region, the new express lanes will be “dynamically tolled” for most drivers – meaning the cost will be based on demand – and will be free for motorists with three or more people in the car. Between now and then, the drive isn’t going to be easy for commuters and other regular travelers on the interstate, VDOT Megaprojects director Susan Shaw warned as construction began in earnest in May. “The construction to improve I-66 will make driving in the corridor more challenging for the next several years while work is underway,” she said. “As part of the Transform 66 project, VDOT has partnered with local gov-
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ernments and transportation providers to help commuters and other travelers stay mobile using alternatives to driving alone on I-66 during peak periods when traffic is usually at its worst.” VDOT knows construction will have the potential to significantly worsen the existing congestion on I-66 and the adjoining roadways, with officials noting in planning documents that “minor lane-blocking incidents can have significant impacts on traffic if not removed quickly, particularly during peak traffic hours.” To minimize the impacts on traffic, VDOT imposed restrictions on lane closure during construction. Four travel lanes will remain open during peak periods throughout construction. Lane closures will occur midday on weekdays, as well as during weekends and overnight and there are detailed restrictions around holidays. In addition to roadway work, early construction activities include relocating utilities and removing trees, grading and drainage work, and installing construction fencing. The project also involves several simultaneous work zones to reduce the Continued on Page 22
Prices Up, Sales Down in Latest Fairfax Homes Data A decline in overall sales was offset by an increase in average sales prices across the Fairfax County real estate market in May, leading to a slight uptick in total sales volume. A total of 1,774 properties went to closing last month countywide, down 2.4 percent from the 1,817 transactions recorded in May 2017, according to figures reported June 12 by RealEstate Business Intelligence, based on data from Bright MLS. The average sales price, however, was up – nearly 4.5 percent – to stand at $601,674, with all three legs of the market posting year-over-year increases: • The average sales price of single-family homes rose 8.4 percent to $796,931. • The average sales price of attached homes, such as townhouses, rose 5.7 percent to $402,414. • The average sales price of condominiums was up 3.5 percent to $294,297. Add up the sales and average prices and the total sales volume for the month stood at $1.067 billion, up 2 percent from a year before. A total of 133 properties changed hands for more than $1 million, including 13 for more than $2.5 million and two for more than $5 million. Homes that sold during the month spent an average of a brisk 27 days between listing and ratified sales contract, an improvement from the 32 days a year
before, and garnered 98.9 percent of listing price, up from 98.6 percent. Conventional mortgages represented the method of transacting sales in 1,192 cases, followed by cash (205) and VAbacked loans (204). Inventory constraints, which seem to be easing in other parts of the local region, continue to have a grip on Fairfax County. The 2,696 homes on the market at the end of the month represented a decline of 16 percent from May 2017. Where is the market headed? The number of pending sales in May was down but the number of homes coming under new contracts was up significantly. Figures represent most, but not all, homes on the market. All data are preliminary, and are subject to revision. Sales, Prices Up in Inner Core: Modest year-over-year increases in sales and average prices pushed the D.C. inner core to $3.25 billion in sales during May, according to new data. A total of 5,720 properties went to closing last month across the region, according to figures reported June 12 by RealEstate Business Intelligence, based on data from Bright MLS. That’s up 4.8 percent from 5,620 a year ago, in line with year-over-year sales growth in recent months. (Figures represent sales in the District of Columbia; Arlington and Fairfax counties and the cities of Alexandria,
Fairfax and Falls Church in Virginia; and Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland.) The average sales price of all homes that sold during the month was $568,368, up 3 percent from a year before. Among the three legs of the market, the average price of single-family homes was up 5.2 percent to $688,971; the average price of attached homes was up 2.1 percent to $462,102; and the average price of condominiums was up 2.7 percent to $389,455. Add up the sales and prices, and the total dollar volume of $3.251 billion in May was up 4.8 percent from a year ago.
Homes that went to closing during the month spent an average of 31 days between listing and ratified sales contract, an improvement from 35 days required a year before, and garnered 99 percent of original listing price, up slightly from 98.8 percent. Inventory continues to be lower than a year before; the 9,391 properties on the market at the end of May represent a decline of 4.8 percent from a year ago. But the market seems to be digging out of the major inventory ditch that it has been in over the past year. – Staff Report
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GRADUATION 2018
Madison Seniors Asked to Share Gifts with World BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
James Madison High School senior Jackson Thomas learned during a class assignment that he enjoyed public speaking and that knowledge, combined with his parents’ advice to act always for the right reasons, have prompted him to pursue a career in public service. “Greatness is a goal, not an accolade, which everyone can reach,” said Thomas, who gave the student address June 8 at the school’s 58th commencement ceremony. “The ability to serve is within us all.” School is about investing in oneself, but the graduates’ futures will be decided by their accomplishments, not where they attend college, Thomas said. The world is there for the class to remake and voices have been calling on the younger generation to take action, he said. “To keep your tremendous gifts to yourself would be a disservice to the world,” Thomas said. Madison High bade farewell to 561 seniors during the ceremony at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington. Few seats were left in the cavernous auditorium once all the faculty members, honored guests, students and their families filed in. Between speeches, the crowd was en-
tertained by performances of “In My Life” by Madison High Madrigals and “Simple Gifts” by the school’s band. Principal Gregory Hood gave out three “Eminent Awards,” including Citizenship Awards to Kevin “Tommy” Williams and Cathleen Arase and a Faculty Award (with $1,000 scholarship) to Jackson Thomas. Society rushes young people along toward maturity and adulthood, but the dictionary defines adults as those who are fully developed and not growing, Hood said. Yet there’s something to be said for retaining one’s youthful curiosity and creativity, he said. “Don’t be in a hurry to grow up,” Hood advised. Madison High’s keynote speaker this year was Scott Brabrand, the new superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools. Brabrand facetiously credited Hood for not scheduling the 8 p.m. ceremony one day earlier, which is when the Washington Capitals began playing their Stanley Cup-clinching game against the Vegas Golden Knights. Despite constant pressure to succeed, students also should endeavor not to take themselves too seriously, said Brabrand, who encouraged the departing class to be thankful and joyful. The superintendent noted he had worked for Fairfax County schools earlier in his
James Madison High School seniors Maggie O’Brien, CeCe Xue, Justin Shayne, Shankar Radhakrishnan and (bottom row) Katie Oliveira and Sidney Miralao pose for a group shot before graduation ceremonies June 8 at DAR Constitution Hall. PHOTO BY BRIAN TROMPETER
career, then returned to lead the school system. “Sometimes you have to go away to appreciate what you have right in front of you,” he said. Citing the example of Leonardo da Vin-
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GRADUATION 2018
Madeira Grads Urged to Speak Up for Justice BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
Members of the Madeira School’s Class of 2018 will go into the world knowing how to think for themselves, question respectfully what they’ve been told and gain wisdom from their errors, said graduating senior Zoe Crawley. Crawley, who gave the student address during June 8 commencement exercises at the all-girls school’s McLean campus, said the class had expressed its views forcefully at protests concerning women’s rights and school shootings. “Wherever you’re off to next, don’t stop using those voices,” she advised classmates. “But don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Embrace your mistakes. Make big, bold, interesting mistakes – then come home and tell us about them.” Following decades-old tradition, all 79 class members wore white dresses and carried 13 red roses in honor of Madeira’s original boarders. Echoing the latter figure, graduates hailed from 13 states and represented 13 countries. Class members will attend a total of 50
different colleges. Keynote speaker Katlyn Grasso, founder and CEO of the women’s leadership company GenHERation, recalled how she and her father used to listen to Frank Sinatra sing “High Hopes,” a song about an ant trying to move a rubber tree plant. “My dad would tell me that I, like the ant, would face challenges in my life,” she said. “But it wasn’t the nature of the challenge itself that was important, it was how I would react and learn from the situation in order to overcome it that would make me a resilient person.” Grasso, a self-professed geek, said she was a highly motivated student who would chase teachers down hallways and pepper them with questions before tests. “Curiosity is the root of innovation, and it’s when people start asking questions that real change happens,” Grasso said. “Change makes people uncomfortable, but discomfort is the impetus of growth.” An entrepreneur ever since she ran lemonade stands as a child, Grasso views the business world’s inherent uncertainty as a pathway to unlimited possibilities.
Seniors Alex Raposo, Katie Adler, Rachel Bamberger, Natalie Seara, Erica Landry and Anna-Sophia Massaro raise bouquets of red roses at the Madeira School’s 2018 graduation ceremony, held June 8 on the school’s campus in McLean. PHOTO BY ALI HECK SOUTHWORTH
“No matter what you want to be – a doctor, an astronaut, a writer or a set designer – you can apply this entrepreneurial mind set to your life,” she told the graduates. “There is no timetable for success. As long as you know more today than you did yesterday, you are on the right track.” Graduating senior Shayna Rig-
gins said Madeira had molded her into the person she is today. “I did not recognize how much strength I have gained until nearing the end of my Madeira journey,” she said, then jokingly added, “I now understand how powerful the lack of boys in my daily schedule has made me.” Anne Faircloth, a 1985 Madei-
ra graduate who now serves on its board of trustees, noted the origins of some of the school’s traditions and told the graduates to put their acquired knowledge to good use. “Take the invaluable foundation you have gotten here and accomplish your mission,” Faircloth said. “Shine your light on the world and change it for the better.”
Potomac School Grads Urged to Keep Integrity Intact Potomac School senior William Duryea was concerned about not fitting in when he came to the school at the start of his sophomore year, and did not have a chance to blend in quietly. “I realized quickly that Potomac wasn’t going to let me keep my head down,” Duryea said in remarks delivered at the school’s June 8 commencement ceremony. Duryea described how being nudged out of his comfort zone and encouraged to stretch, both personally and academically, helped him become an engaged member of the school community. “Potomac has consistently challenged me in ways that force me to be receptive to help and influence,” he said. “Despite my efforts to tackle things on my own, I have had to open myself up to teachers and friends operating with the community in mind.” Hundreds of family members and friends were on hand to cheer the 118 class members at the ceremony, held on the grounds of the school’s campus in McLean. Graduates accepted their diplomas from Head of School John Kowalik and shook hands with board of trustees chair Marjorie Brennan. English Department Chairman Anne 10
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Members of the Potomac School’s Class of 2018 stand during a portion of the June 8 graduation ceremonies, held on the school campus.
Nightingale, who gave the faculty address, spoke about taking her own daughter to college. Along with all of the practical dorm supplies, Nightingale delivered two houseplants to her daughter’s new home – a bamboo and a bonsai.
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thriving and lovely, to keep beauty and the joy of growing forever before her.” The graduates were bound to experience sad moments in the years ahead, but Nightingale said they would conquer and rise above them. “What you carry in your hearts is a special part of you that will enable you to grow strong and stay rooted through the rest of your lives,” she said. “Do not be afraid to bud and bloom. Send out a new shoot. Open your leaves in the bright light . . . Be brave like bamboo and beautiful like the bonsai.” Kowalik challenged the graduates to value and nurture what lies inside them. “Your inner core must be strong and healthy, vibrant and resilient,” he said. While intellectual growth and career preparation are key aspects of college, graduates also should refine their ethical, emotional and psychological well-being and maintain equanimity in the face of both success and failure, Kowalik said. “The wise thing is to live life in moderation, keeping your composure and an even temperament,” he said. “Widen your aperture and see the bigger picture. You will be calmer in the face of stress; you will be more willing to take productive risks; and in the end, I believe, you will be happier and more successful.”
McLean/G. Falls Notes COMMUNITY FORUM SET FOR BALLS HILL ROAD, OLD DOMINION DRIVE:
A community meeting on the proposed realignment of Balls Hill Road and Old Dominion Drive will be held on Thursday, June 28 at 7 p.m. at Cooper Middle School. The meeting is sponsored by the Fairfax County Department of Transportation and office of Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville). The proposed project includes roadway reconstruction, drainage improvements and the addition of bicycle and pedestrian facilities. For information, see the Web sit www. fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/projects/balls-hill-road. MPA ANNOUNCES DATE FOR ARTFEST: McLean Project for the Arts has
set Sunday, Oct. 7 as the date of its annual MPAartfest, to be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at McLean Central Park. The regional arts-and-crafts show and sale will feature special events ranging from a hands-on arts studio to live music, as well as food vendors and activities for children. Cosponsors include the McLean Community Center, Fairfax County Park Authority and TD Bank. Admission is free. For additional information, see the Web site at www.mpaart.org. SUMMER CONCERT SERIES TO KICK OFF: Tim Kubart and the Space Kadets
will kick off the summer concert series of the Alden Theatre of the McLean Community Center on Sunday, June 24 at 5 p.m. at McLean Central Park. The family-friendly concert will weave together childhood memories with textured pop tunes. The performance is free. For information, see the Web site at www.aldentheatre.org.
PARK AUTHORITY TO HOST FAMILY-FOCUSED ASTRONOMY PROGRAM: The
Fairfax County Park Authority will host “Astronomy for Family Fun,” focused on planets, on Saturday, June 30 at 8:30 p.m. at the Turner Farm Park, 925 Springvale Road in Great Falls. Participants can learn about the solar system and night sky. The cost is $8 per person; children must be accompanied by a registered adult. For information, call (703) 324-8618.
OBSERVATORY DISSECTS METEORITES: What are meteorites and where
do they come from? The Fairfax County Park Authority will explore the question as Observatory Park at Turner Farm Park on Thursday, June 28 at 8 p.m. Participants will have the chance to learn about and examine actual meteorites, including specimens from the moon and Mars. The cost is $8 per person. The park is located at 925 Springvale Road in Great Falls. For information, call (703) 324-8618.
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McLEAN AAUW HOST USED-BOOK COLLECTION: The McLean branch of
the American Association of University Women will host a used-book collection on Saturday, June 23 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Sun Trust Bank, 515 Maple Ave., E., in Vienna. Used books, CDs, DVDs, software, children’s books and records will be accepted. Encyclopedias, VHS tapes and audiotapes are not required. The collection is in advance of the McLean AAUW’s book sale, to be held Aug. 31-Sept. 2 at the Spring Hill RECenter. Proceeds will benefit scholarships for women. For information, call (703) 527-4206 or see the Web site at aauwbookfair@ gmail.com.
VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO SUPPORT COUNTY SENIORS: The Fairfax County
government is seeking volunteers in a number of programs supporting older county residents: • Meals on Wheels drivers and coordinators are needed for routes throughout the county. Volunteers also are needed as “mealtime companions” to ensure Meals on Wheels residents with memory loss are appropriately heating and consuming the meals. For information, call (703) 324-5406 or see the Web site at www.fairfaxcounty. gov/olderadults.
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GRADUATION 2018
At Oakcrest, Senior Year Brings New Horizons SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
The surroundings are new but the mission remains unchanged at Oakcrest School, where 33 seniors collected diplomas and moved into the next phase of their lives during a June 9 graduation ceremony. “We are all looking to set the world on fire; we have already started,” said Clare Kearns, the class’s salutatorian, who is headed to Hillsdale College in the fall. Kearns and her classmates were the first graduates to have spent time on the school’s new campus, located on a bucolic tract between Vienna and Reston. The allgirls, Catholic-inspired school relocated last fall from its McLean campus, where it had spent 17 years. “It is a moment rich in meaning for all of us,” head of school Mary Ortiz said during the ceremony, held under a tent outdoors with a fair breeze working to tamp down the humidity that has settled in for a summertime run across the local region. Ortiz praised the Class of 2018 for working to “ensure that the culture that we love so much remains strong and vibrant” during the transition from one campus to another. “They’re a great deal of fun,” Ortiz said of the graduating class, whose members are headed to 19 different colleges, including four each to Virginia Tech and Catholic University.
Students at Oakcrest School watch as fellow classmates enter for commencement exercises on June 9 at the school.
Among the 33 graduates, clad in white and carrying bouquets of roses, were 13 “acorns” – students who had attended the school since sixth grade. Among them was valedictorian Sophia Dort. Dort, who will attend Duke University, said the Oakcrest faculty works to “educate the whole person, not just the mind.” “It’s an education in virtue and faith that has very much changed my life,” said Dort, who recently converted to Catholicism – not under any pressure, she said, but through “the loving example” of those around her. The new facilities have been a blessing,
Dort said. The three-story main house is more visually appealing and open – “there’s windows everywhere” – and the sense of spaciousness helps to lift spirits, she said. Commencement speaker Cecilia Hadley had been at the podium before, as she is a 1999 Oakcrest alumna and had delivered remarks at her graduation ceremony 19 years ago. Since 2011, Hadley has been an English teacher at Oakcrest, and taught members of the Class of 2018 in sixth, eighth and 10th grades. “You are excellent students in ways that go far beyond, and are much more
important than, grades,” she said, praising the class as a group of girls who are “open to the big questions” and “always pursuing a greater understanding of the truth.” It was the 39th graduating class at Oakcrest, and given the expanded facilities, future classes will be larger. Kearns said that while they may have been modest in raw numbers, she and her classmates were beneficiaries of the closeness that comes with it. “Our class is genuine. We know who we are,” she said. “I’ve had funny and serious and unexpected conversations with every single person.”
Flint Hill Grads Encouraged to Pursue Personal Growth BRIAN TROMPETER Staff Writer
Flint Hill School accommodates students’ needs, passions and curiosities and helps them become multifaceted, Class of 2018 salutatorian Karolena Salmon told fellow graduates June 8 at the school’s 58th annual commencement ceremony. “We are urged to be our best selves, to take meaningful risks, and most of us have learned to do just that,” Salmon said. The school “encouraged me to be the guide of my own journey – to advocate for myself, thus enabling me to find my own balance between academics, athletics and the arts – and I know I am not alone in this experience.” Salmon wished her classmates well as they prepared to head out into the world, a destiny for which the school had prepared them. “No two of us have had the same experience,” she said. “We are all in the same location, but we are all in different places. Our journeys are like fingerprints, like snowflakes.” The 133 graduates – boys dressed in blue caps and gowns, girls in white ones – received their diplomas in Flint Hill’s Upper 12
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Flint Hill School seniors Duncan Adams, Lindsey Alloy, Danny Anderson and Sayeed Akhtar queue up before June 8 commencement exercises at the school.
School gymnasium in Oakton. Afterward, they entered a circle formed by faculty members on the building’s front lawn and tossed their mortarboards skyward. Valedictorian John Moxley said Flint Hill School took the class on a journey of self-discovery that aimed to help students uncover their true passions. Those who have not found their callings in life yet need not
despair, said Moxley, who cited the example of his brother, who switched majors after three semesters in college. “I’ll always respect him for that decision and I hope all of us will have the courage to put on the brakes and change directions if we can’t find joy in what we’re doing,” he said. Flint Hill School continued its long tra-
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dition of having a former graduate give the keynote address. This year’s speaker was 1988 alumna Lorena Castillo de Varela, the first lady of the Republic of Panama. Castillo de Varela told of various jobs she’d held over the years – including modern-dance teacher, aerobics instructor and journalist – and of Panama’s struggle to oust its former dictator, Gen. Manuel Noriega. “Always fight for the good in this world,” she said. “Don’t be a bystander . . . If you see something that is not right, say it. You will be amazed by the power of one person. Unity begins with you.” Castillo de Varela recounted how she had persisted with seeking a college education, despite her parents’ divorce. “We are not victims,” she said. “We are the result of the choices we make in life. And our parents’ life does not define who we are.” She urged the graduates to keep pursuing their education, dream big, strive, learn, maintain a “growth mind set,” stay healthy and achieve their full potential in life. “Remember, there are two types of people in this world: those who build and those who destroy,” she said. “If we are not committed to being part of the group of those striving for a better world, sadly we are helping to its demise.”
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McLean High School juniors Lora Zhou and Kelly Zhang recently were honored for academic achievements by the McLean area branch of the American Association of University Women. Awards were presented by Caroline Pickens and Myrtle Hendricks-Corrales.
AAUW Celebrates Students The McLean area branch of the American Association of University Women recently honored six students from three local high schools for overall excellence, with a focus on STEM subjects. Students were selected by their high-school guidance counselors for exceptional work in science or math. Each received a $100 honorarium and certificate during awards ceremonies held at the high schools.
Honored from McLean High School were Kelly Zhang and Lora Zhou. Honored from Langley High School were Rose Lee and Eileen Wen. Honored from George C. Marshall High School were Madeleine Kienzle and Gwyneth McNamara. Funds to support the effort were raised during the AAUW’s annual book sale. For information on the effort, see the Web site at http://mcleanva.aauw.net.
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Vienna/Oakton Notes VIENNA PREPS FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVITIES: The Vienna town gov-
ernment will host two events celebrating Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4. From 2 to 4 p.m., children can enjoy “Sprinklers and Sparklers,” a makeshift water park on the grounds of the Vienna Community Center that also will feature a host of events for children. In the evening, festivities begin at 7:15 p.m. at Yeonas Park, with live music by Mars Rodeo and concessions managed by the Vienna Little League. Fireworks are slated to blast off at approximately 9:30 p.m. Attendees can bring chairs and blankets to the fireworks show, but pets and alcohol are prohibited. ‘KIDS ON THE GREEN’ CONCERT SERIES KICKS INTO GEAR: The Vienna
town government’s “Kids on the Green,” a series of interactive programs tailored for children. Performances take place at 10 a.m. at the Vienna Town Green. Performances include Beech Tree Puppets (June 26), Wildlife Ambassadors (July 3), Peter McCory (July 10), Blue Sky Puppets (July 17) and Bill Wellington (July 24). Attendees should bring chairs and/or blankets. In case of inclement weather, call (703) 255-7842 for the status of the performance.
‘STORIES, SONGS AND SPRINKLERS’ SERIES TO DEBUT FOR SUMMER: The
Vienna town government will present “Stories, Songs & Sprinklers” on Wednesdays through Aug. 8 at 1 p.m. on the lawn of the Freeman Store, 131 Church St., N.E. Young children and their families can enjoy a story and some favorite songs, then frolic in the sprinklers. The event will not be held on July 4.
‘SUMMER ON THE GREEN’ SERIES CONTINUES: Shenandoah Run will
perform folk music in the Vienna town government’s “Summer on the Green” concert series on Friday, June 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Vienna Town Green. Upcoming concerts include the Earls of Kent (July 6). For information, see the Web site at www.viennava.gov.
AYR HILL GARDEN CLUB LOOKS AT HONEYBEES: The Ayr Hill Garden Club
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Schools & Military n Heather Wuest of Vienna earned a master of science degree in defense and strategic studies during recent commencement exercises at Missouri State University.
Abigail Bonin of Vienna earned a bachelor of arts degree during recent commencement exercises at Mary Baldwin College. n
n Monique Alberts of McLean earned a master’s degree in innovation and strategic management during recent commencement exercises at Salve Regina University. n Nicholas Miranda of
Oakton earned a degree during recent commencement exercises at the University of Dayton. Katharine Perry of Vienna and Haley Monts of Vienna earned degrees during recent commencement exercises at Grove City College. n
Alexander Zulauf of Vienna earned a bachelor of science degree in behavioral neuroscience during recent commencement exercises at Lehigh University. n
n Saquib Chaudhri of McLean earned a degree during recent commencement exercises at Davenport University. n Fahad Sulaiman Al Fahdi of Vienna earned a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering during recent commencement exercises at Florida Institute of Technology. n William Walter of McLean earned a bachelor of arts degree in business administration during recent commencement exercises at Muhlenberg College. n Emma Conroy of Dunn Loring earned a bachelor of science degree in environmental studies, magna cum laude; Sandeep Rishi of Great Falls earned a bachelor’s degree in international relations, cum laude; and Serena Thoma of McLean earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering during recent commencement exercises at Tufts University.
The following local students have been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Tufts University: – From Dunn Loring: Emma Conroy. – From Great Falls: Kathryn Miles, Sandeep Rishi. – From McLean: Deema Aleissa, Ahmed Allawi, Grace Fabrycky, Cole n
Friedman, James Gilbert, Lauren Hassi, Samuel Lipsey, Elizabeth Maguire, Brittan Regas, Michelle Song and Serena Thoma. n Gracie Slye, the daughter of Rev. John and Krista Slye of Dunn Loring and a 2017 graduate of Trinity School at Meadow View; John Perry, the son of James and Deborah Perry of Vienna and a 2015 graduate of Trinity School at Meadow View; Haley Monts, the daughter of Carey Monts of Vienna and a 2014 graduate of George C. Marshall High School; and Jordyn Pistilli, the daughter of Vincent and Judith Pistilli of Vienna and a 2016 graduate of James Madison High School have been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Grove City College. n Kaela Mahoney of
McLean has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Siena College. n Maria Mobley of Vienna has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Hofstra University.
Alex Blankinship of McLean has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Susquehanna University. n
n Josephine Lee Young, the daughter of Paul and Jill Young of McLean, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at the University of the South. n Taylor Burchfield of McLean, a student at the University of Southern California, and Noushin Noursalehi of Vienna, a student at George Mason University, have been inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. n Jane Carskaddan, a junior at Langley High School, received the Virginia Outstanding Senior Entry Award at the National History Day program held at the University of Maryland June 10-14. Carskaddan’s paper – “444 Days in the Dark: The Iran Hostage Crisis” – was judged one of the top 10 entries in its category. A team of sixth-graders from Haycock Elementary School earned the Virginia Outstanding Junior Entry Award for their project, “The Heaviest Compromise Dropped on a Conflict,” about Harry Truman’s decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan to end World War II. The Haycock team included Hollis Freeman, Tyler Fontenot, Conor Patton and Victor Van Vranken. Its presenta-
A team of sixth-graders from Haycock Elementary School recently was honored for its success in the National History Day competition. See coverage below.
tion has been selected for inclusion in the National Museum of American History’s National History Day Showcase. n The Longfellow Middle School debate team of Anjali Krishnan, Alyssa Gorbaneva and Ariana Elahi won the D.C. City Championship, individually finishing in fifth, 11th and 16th place, respectively. Longfellow’s four teams finished second in total wins and third in winning percentage at the competition. The topics for discussion at the tournament included whether cryptocurrencies do more good than harm; the current proposal for a mixed-use development at the McMillian Sand Filtration Site in Washington, D.C.; and an impromptu topic, “Of all the seasons, summer is the best.” Krishnan, Gorbaneva and Elahi finished 20th at the Eastern Regional Tournament in Manhattan; the debaters competed in all five tournaments along with Yanni Aknine, Grace Kim, Zoe Li and Ben Woods. Gorbaneva leaves Longfellow as the most accomplished debate team member in school history. In addition to receiving many individual trophies, she is the first student to win back-to-back city championships on two different teams. n Two teams representing Spring Hill Elementary School recently earned Highest Honors in the 2017-18 WordMasters Challenge, a national vocabulary competition involving nearly 150,000 students annually. The third-grade team scored 195 points out of a possible 200 in the last of three meets this year, placing first in the nation. The sixth-grade team scored 193 in the recent meet to place second nationwide. Third-graders also placed first nationally in the overall competition with a cumulative score of 577 points out of a possible 600. The sixth-grade team from
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Spring Hill Elementary School finished the year-long competition in second place with a total of 564 points. Competing in the Gold Division of the WordMasters Challenge, third-graders Henry Ahn, Rachel Ji, Samantha Li, Shveta Sunkar and Audrey Zeigler, fourthgrader Eric Xie and sixth-graders Scarlett Adams, Arakai Henryson Gibbs and Sam Isler each earned a perfect score of 20 in the recent meet. Nationally, only 46 thirdgraders, 111 fourth-graders and 34 sixthgraders achieved a perfect result. Other students at Spring Hill Elementary School who achieved outstanding results in the last meet of the year included third-graders Mindy Bao, Edward Guo, Kristen Han, Sabrina Kim, Inger Logan, Connelly Roberge, Kate Romani, Artin Safaie, Joshua Sterbutzel and Brianna Wang; fourth-graders Justin Ma, Zaib Zahir and Ayla Zhang; fifth-grader Kavya Kuttuva; and sixth-graders Neel Curtis, Katherine Davis, Finn Fitzgerald, Niki Hoffman, William Liu, Claire Newsome and Tommy Swartz. n Two local schools finished in the top 10 regionally in Giant Food’s A+ School Rewards Program for the 2017-18 school year. McLean High School placed third with a total of $15,569 donated by Giant shoppers. Langley High School finished 10th at $10,780. Across the region, more than 1,500 schools shared in more than $2 million through the A+ School Rewards Program during the 2017-18 school year. Since its inception in 1989, more than $96 million has been donated. Regionally, the school receiving the most donations during the school year was Mater Dei School at just under $28,000. For a complete list of participating schools, see the Web site at www.giantfood.com/aplus.
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Public-Safety Notes SUSPECT CHARGED AFTER ALLEGEDLY STABBING MAN IN TYSONS: A
man was standing by his car in the 1500 block of Spring Hill Road in Tysons on June 13 at 4:20 p.m. when a male suspect came up behind him, placed a knife to his back and demanded car keys and money, Fairfax County police said. A struggle ensued and the victim was stabbed, police said. The suspect ran away, but responding officers quickly located him in the restroom of a nearby business. Police arrested 45-year-old Christopher Ward of Maryland and authorities have charged him with attempted robbery and malicious wounding. Rescue personnel took the victim to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. VIENNA POLICE ARREST MAN ON DOMESTIC-ASSAULT CHARGE: Vienna po-
lice officers responded June 1 at 8:15 a.m. to a reported domestic assault in progress on Colin Lane, N.W. Police located a woman in the residence who told officers her boyfriend allegedly had become agitated with her, begun knocking her belongings out of her hands and grabbed her arm to restrain her. Minor injuries were visible on the woman, police said. Police arrested the 26-year-old Vienna man and transported him to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where authorities charged him with domestic assault and held him without bond. Authorities also served him with an emergency protective order, which restricted him from having any contact with the woman.
pants. VIENNA POLICE ARREST MANASSAS MAN, WOMAN ON HOST OF CHARGES:
ald’s parking lot. Upon interacting with the man, officers found he was wanted on outstanding warrants in other jurisdictions. He was also in possession of narcotics, police said. Police arrested the 27-year-old Manassas man and took him to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where authorities charged him with possession of narcotics. Authorities also served him with three outstanding warrants charging him with felony failure to appear in court in Fairfax County and failure to appear in court in Manassas City on assault-andbattery and trespassing charges.
A man on June 5 at 10 p.m. requested that Vienna police perform a welfare check on his fiancée, who reportedly was intoxicated and in a vehicle with their children. Police located the woman and her children in the parking lot of McDonald’s, 544 Maple Ave., W. Upon interacting with the woman, the responding officer allegedly detected signs of impairment and found narcotics and alcohol in the woman’s vehicle, police said. While police were speaking to the LAPTOP COMPUTER, iPADS STOLEN woman, a male acquaintance of hers ex- FROM VIENNA SCHOOL: Between June ited the restaurant. When the man saw the 6 at 5 p.m. and June 7 at 8:15 a.m., someofficers, he fled on foot. Police were un- one stole several iPads and a laptop from Green Hedges School, 415 Windover able to locate the man at that time. Police arrested the 26-year-old Manas- Ave., N.W., Vienna police said. sas woman and transported her to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, BURGLARS STRIKE VIENNA MEDICAL where authorities charged her with pos- OFFICE BUILDING 3 TIMES IN 4 DAYS: session of narcotics and being drunk in Vienna police are investigating two public, plus two charges of contributing break-ins and an attempted break-in that to the delinquency of a minor. She was occurred over a four-day period at different medical offices of a building located at held without bond. On June 6 at 1:57 a.m., Vienna police 115 Park St., S.E. Between June 8 at 12:30 p.m. and June observed a man matching the description of the woman’s male acquaintance, who 11 at 7:54 a.m., an employee working at earlier had fled police, attempting to get Vienna Family Medicine in Suite 205 of the building into a parked the same McDonHBM vehicle AD flat at b 12-4-2017.pdf 1 12/4/17 4:41 PMtold Vienna police someone
had forced entry into the office. The burglar or burglars did some damage to enter various medicine cabinets, but nothing appears to have been taken, police said. Between June 8 at 5:15 p.m. and June 11 at 7:55 a.m., someone damaged two of the office doors at Fairfax Radiology, located in the building’s Suite 203, in an attempt to make entry, Vienna police said. It does not appear that anything was taken or that entry was made, police said. And on June 10 between noon and 2 p.m., someone forced entry into Downtown Vienna Dental, located in Suite 201 of the building. The burglar or burglars rummaged through several desks and files and took U.S. currency and property, police said. COMPLAINANT: CAB DRIVER EXPOSED SELF, TRIED TO URINATE IN BOTTLE:
A man told Vienna police that on June 4 at 5:50 p.m. he had been in the parking lot of the 7-Eleven store at 537 Maple Ave., W., when he noticed a cab parked next to him. The complainant stated the cab driver was exposing himself and getting ready to urinate into a bottle, police said. The man began sounding his horn and the cab driver immediately drove away, said police, who continue to investigate this case. – Staff Reports
MAN POSING AS CONSTRUCTION WORKER STEALS JEWELRY FROM HOME:A woman living in the 500 block
of Park Street, N.E., told Vienna police on June 1 at 3:38 p.m. that a man had entered her home posing as one of the construction employees who was working on her house. The woman observed the man in her bedroom and confronted him. The suspect quickly left the home and took some of the resident’s jewelry, police said. The suspect is described as white, in his early 20s, 6 feet tall, with a thin build, blonde ponytail and goatee, and a navyblue half-sleeve tattoo on his left arm. He was driving a silver or gray sedan. C
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Marymount Welcomes New President to Campus SCOTT McCAFFREY Staff Writer
Having spent most of her professional career in the sometimes steamy confines of South Florida, the incoming president of Marymount University probably was right at home during a welcome reception held on the hazy, hot and humid early evening of June 18. “I’m ready to hit the ground running,” Irma Becerra said from cooler conditions inside the historic Main House at Marymount, an institution she will lead effective July 1. Representatives from the local business, academic, civic and government arenas were on hand to provide a welcome to Becerra, who will succeed Matthew Shank and become the seventh president in the university’s 68-year history. “I am so delighted, humbled – all kinds of emotions,” said Becerra, who was recruited from St. Thomas University in the Miami area, where she has served as provost and chief academic officer. Born in Cuba, she is an electrical engineer by trade. Edward Bersoff, who chairs the university’s board of trustees, said the selection committee “reached a consensus [on Becerra] so easily” during the search process. Among those on hand to welcome the new president were a number of members
of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, the order of Roman Catholic nuns that founded Marymount in 1950 as a junior women’s college. “I stand on your shoulders,” Becerra said to members of the order in attendance. They included Sister Jackie Murphy, a stalwart at Marymount for 51 years. Becerra was introduced by Shank, who has served as president since 2011. Earlier this year, Shank announced he would not seek a contract renewal past the current academic year. During Shank’s tenure, the university expanded academic and athletic programs, embarked on (and has nearly completed) a $40 million capital campaign, and demolished the venerable “Blue Goose” building in Ballston, replacing it with a two-building, mixed-use complex in collaboration with the Shooshan Co. In remarks, Becerra said she was ready to build on past successes. “Everybody has great ideas. My intention is to listen . . . to craft a plan of action,” she said. After almost a quarter-century as a two-year college, Marymount transitioned to a four-year institution in 1973, added its first graduate-degree program in 1979 and became fully coeducational in 1986. Until 2001, the university’s presidency always had been held by a member of the
New Marymount University president Irma Becerra, left, chats with Lee Corey during a June 18 reception honoring Becerra’s arrival at the university. She becomes the seventh president in the university’s 68-year history.
Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, including a 30-plus-year run by Sister Majella Berg from the early 1960s into the 1990s. That changed when two successive lay educators from outside the area – James Bundschuh and then Shank – were tapped to lead the institution. Becerra becomes the first lay woman to serve as president. After becoming the first woman to earn
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Real Estate Featured Property of the Week
Exceptional New McLean Home Custom Features, Glorious Amenities and a Central Location
Our never-ending quest for the best in local real estate this week brings us to the Bryn Mawr community, close to all the features of McLean, where a sumptuous new home awaits our inspection. Designed to accentuate the amenities of its half-acre lot, the four-level home puts a focus on top-quality living through both expansive, open spaces (filled with light) and high-gloss accoutrements. Then there are the multiple outdoor-living spaces, including a deck spanning the entire rear of the home and a screened-in porch for added luxury. The property currently is on the market, listed at $2,598,000 by Karen Briscoe and Lizzy Conroy of HBC Group, Keller Williams Realty. Featuring six bedrooms plus six full and three half baths in total, the home is large but retains a warm-hearted nature. From the oak hardwoods throughout to the white-leather-finish quartz countertops in the kitchen, every square foot has been conceived to be both versatile and visually appealing. Among the many highlights: • A stunning foyer chandelier to bid all welcome.
• Custom moulding and other elegant touches in the formal rooms. • An astounding kitchen, designed for the gourmets among us, with a glorious breakfast area leading to the screened porch. • An enchanting family room, with custom coffered ceiling and gas fireplace with hand-crafted mantel. • A stunning master retreat on the first of two upper levels, with an additional suite and two more bedrooms here and a bonus fifth bedroom on the second upper level. • A walk-out lower level filled with possibilities and providing access to the large flagstone deck. • An elevator (with mahogany cab walls) to whisk you from level to level.
• High-tech amenities that range from top-of-the-line security to a premium audio system. Inside and out, elegance is the watchword in this glorious new addition to the local homes scene. Articles are prepared by the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department on behalf of clients. For information on the home, contact the listing agent. For information on having a house reviewed, contact the Sun Gazette’s real estate advertising department at (703) 738-2521.
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Pending Home Sales Showing Weakness After two straight months of modest increases, pending home sales dipped in April to their third-lowest level over the past year, according to the National Association of Realtors. No major region of the country saw a gain in contract activity last month. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, declined 1.3 percent to 106.4 in April from an upwardly revised 107.8 in March. The index was down on an annualized basis (2.1 percent) for the fourth straight month. Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, says the housing market this spring is hindered because of the severe housing shortages in much of the country. “Pending sales slipped in April and continued to stay within the same narrow range with little signs of breaking out,” he said. “Feedback from Realtors, as well as the underlying sales data, reveal that the demand for buying a home is very robust. Listings are typically going under contract in under a month, and instances of multiple offers are increasingly common and pushing prices higher.” Added Yun, “The unfortunate reality for many home shoppers is that reaching the market will remain challenging if supply stays at these dire levels.” Heading into the summer months, if low supply and swift price growth were not enough of a headwind for the housing market, Yun believes that rising mortgage rates and gas prices could lead to hesitation. “The combination of paying extra at the pump, while also needing to save more for a down payment because of higher rates and home prices, may weigh on the psyche of those looking to buy,” he said. The PHSI in the Northeast remained at 90.6 in April, and is 2.1 percent below a year ago. In the Midwest the index decreased 3.2 percent to 98.5 in April, and is 5.1 percent lower than April 2017. Pending home sales in the South declined 1.0 percent to an index of 127.3 in April, but is still 2.7 percent higher than last April. The index in the West inched backward 0.4 percent in April to 94.4, and is 4.6 percent below a year ago.
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Business Briefcase FAIRFAX YEAR-END OFFICE-VACANCY RATE IS DOWN: Fairfax County’s year-
end office-vacancy rate of 15.5 percent was down from a year-end rate of 15.8 percent in 2016 and the lowest since 2013, according to new data from the Fairfax County Department of Management and Budget and Fairfax County Economic Development Authority. But it marked the 10th consecutive year that the vacancy rate topped 10 percent, and was more than double the rate experienced in the county in 2005 and 2006, before the economic recession. Gross office leasing for 2017 totaled 11.7 million square feet, the fourth highest total in county history. At the end of the year, six office buildings totaling near-
Parking Continued from Page 1 rage would help facilitate use of the Metro system by allowing motorists to park at the facility, then reach nearby transit stations via carpooling, buses or bicycling, said Vienna Public Works Director Michael Gallagher. The town would allot about half of the garage’s 121 municipal parking spaces for commuters, advertise that intent to the public and supply directional signage to guide commuters to those spaces, Gallagher said. Town officials initially do not plan to charge for public parking at the garage. Some have estimated the project will be finished sometime in 2020, but there is no firm date for completion, Gallagher said. The Vienna Town Council on June 4 voted 6-1 in favor of paying Mill Street Development One LLC $4.6 million for the second level of the developer’s
I-66 Continued from Page 6 overall construction time and more Virginia State Police troopers and safety service trucks will be in the area to help quickly clear crash scenes and other hazards. There will also be more eyes on the road at VDOT’s operations center, ready to deploy wreckers, portable message signs and other equipment. OFF THE ROAD As crews work across the project area, politicians will be working on transportation efforts directly and indirectly related to the I-66 project with the same goal: getting commuters moving from point A to point B. In the best-case scenario after construction is completed, traffic will flow uninterrupted through the region, with an even faster trip for HOV travelers and those willing to pay to travel the 22 22
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ly 2.3 million square feet of space were under construction, county officials said. COUNTY SALES-TAX RECEIPTS UP:
Sales-tax receipts distributed in May from the state government to the Fairfax County government totaled $15.5 million, a year-over-year increase of 2.2 percent. Figures were reported by the Fairfax County Department of Management and Budget, representing retail purchases made in March. For the Fairfax County government’s fiscal year to date, sales-tax receipts are up 2.8 percent compared to a year before.
Chamber of Commerce on June 7 presented its annual Hospitality Awards, saluting the best in the local industry while also providing a chance for members of the hospitality community to mix and mingle while enjoying bite-sized samples of top dishes. The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner was honored for Best Overall Guest Experience. Hilton McLean Tysons Corner was lauded for Best Meeting & Event Space. The Palm was honored as Best Business Lunch. TenPenh was saluted for Best Happy Hour.
lowing businesses: Coco Clips (grooming service), 301 Maple Ave., W.; Ledo Pizza (restaurant), 141 Park St., S.E.; Ready, Steady, Grow (physical therapy), 407 Church St., N.E. Also, Vienna Youth Soccer (non-profit), 311 Maple Ave., W.; and Well Matters Coaching (coaching), 353 Holmes Drive, N.W. VIENNA GOVERNMENT LAUDS MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES: The Vienna
N.VA. CHAMBER PRESENTS HOSPITALITY AWARDS: The Northern Virginia
ernment recently issued licenses to the fol-
town government recently honored the following local businesses for milestone anniversaries: 25 Years: Achikian Goldsmiths. 10 Years: Custom Carpet and Floors, Mathnasium of Tysons and Pizza Boli’s.
planned four-story building at 223-241 Mill St., N.E. The town will own its floor on a condominium basis and pay about $45,000 per year in fees, in addition to regular maintenance costs. The building’s lower level will be used for tenant and commercial-customer parking, the first floor will be dedicated to retail and the top two floors will be used for climate-controlled storage. The garage will provide additional parking to aid merchants in the vicinity, a goal of the Church Street Vision that town officials approved more than two decades ago, and also will cater to area residents attending events at the Town Green and other nearby areas, Payton said. “We know Vienna is a destination place for the region, and adding these parking spaces will make it possible for patrons and residents to take advantage of what Vienna has to offer,” he said. Vienna officials pay for the town’s capital projects using bonds financed with meals-tax revenues. The Town Council in the past several months had considered the possibility of temporarily raising the
meals-tax rate to finance the garage project. The Council in the early 2000s raised that rate from 3 percent to 4 for several years to pay for the Town Green, but let the rate revert to its previous level afterward. Town staff this spring informed Council members of options that would allow the garage to be financed even without raising the meals-tax rate, in case the NVTA grant did not materialize. The NVTA in June adopted its first six-year transportation program aimed at relieving traffic congestion relief in the region. The organization approved 44 region transportation projects, including nine within Fairfax County that account for $531 million, or 41.3 percent of the nearly $1.29 billion program. In addition to the Vienna grant, the NVTA will provide moneys for these Fairfax County projects: • Richmond Highway Widening (from Mount Vernon Memorial Highway to Napper Road) – $127 million (full grant request). • Richmond Highway Bus-Rapid Tran-
sit – $250 million (full request). • Frontier Drive extension – $25 million (partial grant funding, which should fully fund the project’s right-of-way). • Route 28 widening to six lanes (from Route 29 to the Prince William County line) – $16 million. • Richmond Highway/CSX underpass – $12 million (full request). • Rolling Road (from Hunter Village Drive to Old Keene Mill) – $11.1 million (full request). • Fairfax County Parkway (Ox Road to Lee Highway, including Popes Head Road interchange) – $67 million (full request). • Rock Hill Road Bridge – $20.6 million (partial funding, sufficient to move project forward). The NVTA also approved four projects in Arlington County and five in Loudoun County. The authority in three previous funding programs financed 78 regional transportation projects. For more information, visit http://thenovaauthority.org/programming/fy2018fy2023-six-year-program/.
toll lanes. But the experience will be for naught if commuters continue to struggle to get to the interstate. The budget for the Outside the Beltway project included $579 million in additional improvements in the corridor, funded by Express Mobility Partners. Projects planned in the area that will benefit commuters include a new interchange at Balls Ford Road and Prince William Parkway, and widening of a nearly 2-mile stretch of Balls Ford Road from Groveton to Sudley roads. Also, construction is expected to be completed next spring on a new parkand-ride lot for I-66 commuters in Haymarket at U.S. 15. Funding has also been approved for a western bus maintenance and storage facility. Virginia Railway Express will receive funding to help increase capacity on the Manassas line, as well as provide station and parking improvements. The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission has also approved funds for more bike racks at the Manassas station. One of the main commuting routes
to I-66 – Route 28 – is also targeted for an infusion of cash. An alternate route to break up traffic on the road in Prince William County is expected to get $3.5 million for environmental studies from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority. The preferred route would extend Godwin Drive through the Bull Run area to reconnect to Va. 28 in Fairfax County. If the project continues moving forward on pace, construction could begin in 2021 and be ready for travelers by 2024 or 2025.
tolls, since there will be three standard no-toll lanes from Gainesville to the Beltway. But sticker shock over the existing tolls has officials worried about the rates commuters could face on the rest of the stretch. Efforts by some in the state legislature to compel changes to the toll prices have failed, largely due to promises from state transportation officials that the formula will be reviewed once more time is given to study traffic patterns. VDOT, which manages the tolling system inside the Beltway, will begin reviewing six months of toll data in June to consider changes to the system, Transportation Secretary Shannon Valentine said this spring. Changes may include a lower target speed, likely meaning lower toll prices. VDOT will also be looking at the impact on other routes through the area and the use of commuting alternatives. “Now that we have had some experience, we are looking for opportunities to move more people with lower tolls if possible,” Valentine said in a statement.
VIENNA GOVERNMENT ISSUES BUSINESS LICENSES: The Vienna town gov-
TOLLS TRIAGE Four years is a long time to prepare for tolling on this stretch of I-66, but it will likely be fraught with local and regional officials pressing for new promises for reasonable tolling rates and demanding adjustments to tolls on I-66 inside the Beltway that have climbed to more than $46 for a 10-mile trip. The toll lanes outside the Beltway will be distinctly different from those
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Teeing Off
The Summer Months Are Filled with Sports
On to summer sports. The 2017-18 high school sports season officially ended June 9 in Glen Allen when state-tournament championship games were played in various public-school athletics.
Team Averaging 12.6 Runs a Game
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A Staff Report
Vienna Post 180 is off to a strong start in American Legion District 17 baseball this sumBASEBALL action mer season, with a 6-0 record and a scoring average of 12.6 runs per game. Vienna is the defending district regular-season champion. In games June 17, Vienna downed Falls Church Post 130 by a 14-4 score, then won 24-0 over Alexandria Post 24. Eric Lingebach had five hits and eight RBI in the win over Post 24, Nate Leas had four hits, Justin Taylor had three hits and four RBI and Kyle Novak had three hits. Lingebach had four RBI against Falls Church. Vienna combined for 35 hits in the two games. In its other games, Vienna won by 11-1, 7-0, 14-2 and 6-5 scores. The onerun win was over defending district tournament champion Springfield Post 176. Taylor had a walk-off, two-run double against Springfield and was the winning pitcher in relief. Jake Nielsen threw a shortened five-inning no-hitter in another game. For more details, visit www.insidenova.com/sports/fairfax.
Right-hander pitcher Jake Nielsen and infielder Kyle Novak are two Madison High School basePHOTO BY DAVE FACINOLI ball players on Vienna Post 180’s American Legion summer team.
Langley Coach Moves on to Washington-Lee DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer
A veteran head coach has been replaced by another with years of experience to lead the Washington-Lee High baseball BASEBALL School program. Kevin Healy, the head coach at Langley High School the past 10 seasons, was hired to take over for Doug Grove as W-L’s new baseball coach. Grove retired from that position at the end of the 2018 season after 24 years at the helm and 286 victories. Healy, 35, has won 117 career games. He was Langley’s junior varsity coach for
three years before moving into the head position at the Fairfax County school, where his Saxons were regular Liberty District contenders. At Washington-Lee, which also plays in the same Liberty District, Healy will be a full-time faculty member and teacher. “Kevin is familiar with WashingtonLee and Arlington baseball and he will do a very good job,” Grove said. Healy is excited about his new opportunity. “Langley has been really good to me. This is a chance to do something new and switch things up a little after 13 years,” Healy said. “It’s a good opportunity.” Healy has not yet hired any assistant
coaches. He plans to do so in coming weeks, as well as meet with the W-L players and organize the off-season programs. Healy played high school in Arlington at Bishop O’Connell High, then was a Division I catcher in college at William and Mary. For O’Connell, and during the summertime American Legion season, he played many baseball games on Washington-Lee’s home Quincy Park field. So he understands the unique aspects of the urban venue. “I really like that,” Healy said. “There is always a lot of activity there – people
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With little break, preparations for summertime sports – like swimming, all-star Little League and Babe Ruth baseball, American Legion baseball and many other events and games – already have begun. In some cases, games already have been played, like in Legion baseball, where the season opened May 31, overlapping with high school sports. The popular 102-team Northern Virginia Swimming League, with 17 divisions, opens its five-week regular season with all teams in action this Saturday morning, June 23 at 9 a.m. Arlington’s Overlee Flying Fish open at the McLean Marlins in a Division 1 showdown. The 48-team NVSL diving league, with eight divisions, begins June 26 with a full slate of meets. Other local summer swimming and diving leagues start summer competition this coming weekend, as well. Some Little League and Babe Ruth all-star tournaments get going this month, with July being the busiest time for all-star-tourney baseball. For those teams that advance to regionand World Series-tournament play, summer sports can overlap with the start of the 2018-19 school year. During June, July and August, basically every type of sports is played in some manner. There are high school touch-football passing leagues. There are boys and girls high school basketball summer leagues, there is AAU basketball and scads of travel baseball, softball and volleyball. Don’t forget about soccer, with the summer including the national travelchampionship tournaments. Summer months can be busier with sports than any high school season, plus events are held on Sundays.
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Madison, McLean Grads Chosen in Major League-Draft DAVE FACINOLI Staff Writer
For one day on June 6, Major League Baseball and the Liberty District formed a partnership of sorts. Three former high school players from that district were chosen in the later rounds of the Major League Two were former teammates BASEBALL draft. at McLean High School – righthanded pitchers Colin Morse and Conor Grammes. The other was Madison High graduate Andy McGuire. Madison and McLean were members of the Liberty District when those three were playing high school baseball. Morse, by the Washington Nationals, and McGuire, by the Toronto Blue Jays, were chosen on the McLean High School graduate Colin Morse was drafted by the PHOTO FROM SHENANDOAH 26th round. Grammes was a 35th-round pick by the Washington Nationals. Baltimore Orioles. bigger and stronger since he played at McLean, with a Grammes, a rising junior at Xavier University, said fastball in the mid-80s back then. he will return to college, hoping to be drafted again “Conor always had a great arm,” McLean coach next season. John Dowling said. “He really didn’t pitch much for us “I thank the Orioles for picking me, but my plans until his senior year.” are to return to college unless something big changes,” Morse and McGuire will sign with the Nationals Grammes said. “I think that’s the right situation for and Blue Jays in coming days, as their college playme.” ing eligibility is finished. Morse set the all-time career Grammes is a two-way player for Xavier, with a strikeout record for Division III Shenandoah Unifastball that has been clocked as high as 99 mph. He versity over the past four seasons with 270 in 2842/3 consistently throws 95 to 98 and will play in the Cape innings. McGuire plays for the University of Texas, Cod league this summer for the Brewster Whitecaps. which is still involved in the NCAA Division I college He struck out 45 batters in 28 innings for Xavier playoffs. this past season and had two saves. With the bat, he hit Each said playing pro baseball has been a dream. .330 with 10 home runs, seven doubles and 27 RBI. “I’m not sure what they have in mind, but whatever The 6-foot-2, 195-pound Grammes has gotten a lot positions Toronto wants me to play is fine,” McGuire
said. “I love pitching and I want to hit as much as possible and be a position player, too. I have to see how I’m utilized. I won’t be picky.” For Texas this season, on the mound the 6-1, 210 McGuire has appeared in 26 games. He has a 2.03 earned run average, a 1-2 record with a team-high seven saves and has worked 31 innings with 27 strikeouts and 12 walks. His fastball is in the mid-90s. McGuire is batting .263 in 38 at-bats, with two homers and 11 RBI. “Everything came together for Andy in a big way this season,” Madison coach Mark Gjormand said. “He’s had a lot of fun.” As a senior this spring for Shenandoah, Morse had an 8-3 record and a 3.08 ERA in 842/3 innings as the team’s ace starter. His career record was 27-5, the second most wins in program history. “Colin only pitched seven innings as a junior in high school,” Dowling said. “He always has been such a smart and hard worker who can maximize what he has and takes advantage of every opportunity. If anyone can make it in pro ball, he can.” Morse’s older brother, Phil, was drafted in the 16th round by the Nationals in 2016 out of Shenandoah. The reliever is playing for the Class A Hagerstown Suns this season. Both brothers have fastballs clocked well into the 90s. “Everything has always been geared toward playing pro baseball,” Colin Morse said. “It was a big dream. Phil and I would talk about that every day. It’s pretty crazy and cool we both are members of the same organization. Maybe I can start a game sometime and Phil can close it. That would be really cool.”
High School Roundup
ALL-STATE PLAYERS: In baseball, Mad-
ison High School senior Kyle Novak was a first-team Virginia High School League Class 6 all-state selection. Making second team from Madison was senior third baseman Nate Leas and Marshall High School pitcher Patrick Halligan. n Making first-team Class 6 allstate in girls soccer were Madison High School junior midfielder Julia Leas and Madison senior defender Abby Fusca. n Oakton High School senior Bryan Silver was chosen as the Virginia High School League’s Class 6 Player of the Year in boys soccer. The midfielder also was a first-team selection, along with Oakton teammates Masaro Furosnio (senior defender) and Ted Ku-DiPietro (sophomore midfielder). Oakton won a region championship in 2018 and finished second in the state tournament.
POTOMAC SCHOOL SIGNEES: Potomac School senior Charlotte White has committed to play Division III women’s soc-
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cer for Colby College this fall. White plans to study pre-med. White has been a varsity starter for Potomac’s soccer team for two years. She was the second-leading scorer as a senior on a team that won the Independent School League AA regular-season and tournament championships. n Potomac School senior Tracey Mills has committed to play Division I women’s soccer for Dartmouth College. Mills was a varsity starter on Potomac’s girls soccer team for four years. This past fall, Mills helped Potomac School win the Independent School League AA regular-season and tournament championships. Mills was named all-league.
Potomac School’s Charlotte White, left, and Tracey Mills, right, sign college letters of intent to play soccer this fall at Colby and Dartmouth. PHOTOS FROM POTOMAC SCHOOL LANGLEY BOYS HOOP CAMP: The an-
Potomac School head girls field hockey coach Nancy Smalley recently was presented with the Independent School League’s Marsha Way Leadership “Way to Go” Award at an athletics assembly. Each year, the athletic directors in the ISL select one coach in the league
to receive the honor. It is named after Marsha Way, a longtime athletic director and field hockey coach at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School. Coaches are nominated and selected based on their positive approach to coaching, passion for athletics, dedication to their players, and service as an enduring example to other coaches.
sponsibilities was as the announcer for varsity basketball games. He said he is willing to do the same for various sports at Washington-Lee
if the interest is there. Also at Langley, Healy had one of the most informative and busy Twitter pages of any high school coach in Northern Virginia. The site had plenty of information about Langley baseball, including updates on former players, as well as details
about many of the school’s other Langley teams throughtout the school year. He hopes to eventually do the same at Washington-Lee. Healy’s replacement at Langley has not been chosen, and probably won’t under later in the summer. Healy said some of his assistants would be interested.
COACH SMALLEY EARNS BIG HONOR:
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nual Langley High School boys basketball summer camp is July 9-13 (session 1) and July 16-20 (session 2) at Cooper Middle School for rising third through 10th graders. For more information, visit langleyboosters.org, or contact Coach Scott Newman at newmanjscott@gmail. com (703) 593-8663.
Potomac School Athletes Off to Play Sports in College A number of Potomac School seniors who recently graduated will participating in sports in college during 2018-19 season, which will begin this fall. The list follows. Jamal Thompson (Emerson College, soccer), John Schooner (Oberlin College, baseball), Jake Logue (Franklin and Marshall, football), Alex DebayoDoherty (Harvard University, soccer), Charlotte White (Colby College, soccer), Will Socas (University of Pennsylvania, soccer), Devon Flowers (James Madison University, basketball), Will McLeish (Tufts University, lacrosse), Stephen Yeonas (Connecticut College, soccer), Tayte Dupree (Wake Forest University, tennis), Miles Wilson (St. Lawrence University, track and field), Hannah Gould (Davidson College, swimming), Tracey Mills (Dartmouth,
soccer), Courtlynne Caskin (University of Virginia, lacrosse), Izzy Moran (University of Chicago, lacrosse), Hailey McKelvie (Tufts University, sailing), Nicole Manning (University of Richmond, cross country and track and field) and Carter Bosch (Georgetown University, baseball). The following Potomac School springtime athletics were chosen to allstate teams on the Division I privateschool level for their springtime performances. Carter Bosch, first team, baseball; Courtlynne Caskin, first team, girls lacrosse; Joey Colon (track and field); Caroline Culp, first team, girls softball; Kristen Fairbank, track and field; Matt Gelin, track and field; Catherine Hyman, track and field; Jarett Jones, track and field; Jodie Kuo, track and field;
Multiple student-athletes from the Potomac School will play their particular sports in college during the upcoming 2018-19 school year. PHOTO FROM POTOMAC SCHOOL
Margot Labrecque, track and field; Addie Marin, track and field; Will McLeish, first team, lacrosse; Braeden Meikle, first team, tennis; Luke Nardini, second team, tennis; Austin Rucker, track and field; Eliza Soutter, second team,
lacrosse; Anna Takis, second team, softball; Matthew Tran, first team, tennis; Maria Urban, first team, softball; Julia Vold, second team, lacrosse; Caleb Wooten, track and field; Josh Wooter, track and field.
Summer Swimming and Diving Seasons Set to Get Started A Staff Report
It’s time to get wet. The big summertime swimming and diving splashdowns begin in the next few with the SWIM & DIVE days start of the 102-team, Saturday morning Northern Virginia Swimming League seasons for area pool, while action enters a second week for the Dominion Country Club League. Saturday, June 23 at 9 a.m. is the opening of the 2018 five-week NVSL swimming regular season. In Division 1, two all-McLean meets
pit the host Highlands Whomping Turtles against the Chesterbrook Tiger Sharks and the Langley Club at Tuckahoe. In Division 2, McLean’s Hamlet host Wakefield Chapel, and Vienna Aquatic Club hosts Little Rocky Run. Lee Graham is at Hunter Mill in Division 3, with an all-Vienna clash in Division 4 between Lakevale Estates and host Vienna Woods. In Division 5, Cardinal Hill is at Dunn Loring in another all-Vienna meeting and Greenbriar is at Oakton. McLean’s Kent Gardens hosts Country Club Hills in Division 7, with Great Falls entertaining Somerset-Olde Creek
in Division 10 and Shouse Village at Brandywine in Division 12. The 10-team Dominion Country Club League opened its season June 16 with local teams Riverbend and Westwood winning big in the top Blue Division. Eight-time defending champion Riverbend routed International, 370-142, and Westwood downed Springfield, 387-123. On June 23, Riverbend hosts Westwood at 9 a.m. Riverbend has won 44 straight matches over 10 seasons. The NVSL diving season begins Tuesday night, June 26. Cardinal Hill, Chesterbook, Dunn
Loring, Great Falls, Hamlet, Highlands, Kent Gardens, Oakton, Tuckahoe and Vienna Woods all have dive teams and will be in action. Dive meets in the NVSL are held on Tuesday nights. The swimming and diving seasons each last five weeks for regular-season action in the NVSL. Then the teams participate in divisional meets, following by individual all-state meets that each conclude the summer seasons. The NVSL swimming all-star meet is Saturday, Aug. 4 at Little Rocky Run in Clifton. Check the Sun Gazette for results throughout the season and the Web site at www.insidenova.com/sports/fairfax.
Sports Briefs Also, in regular season play only, districts may have the option to allow for courtesy runners for pitchers and catchers and re-entry, meaning a players who is substituted for can return to the game once, provided the player returns to the same slot in the batting order.
VOLLEYBALL TEAM WINS TOURNEY:
An all-star middle-school girls team from McLean Youth Volleyball won a recent tournament championship at McLean High School. The players were Nora Colvin, Charlotte Carson, Chuyang Zhang, Shylah Swope, Sarah-Bailey Zeiller, Jenny Helmer, Ella Salcedo, Amelia Anderson, Isabel Anderson and Sarah Kersten. The coaches were Annmarie Swope, Carolyn Markovic and Mike Markovic. McLean Youth Volleyball operates in the spring for girls in grades four through 12. Boys in grades four through eight play in the Fall. Learn more at mcleanvolleyball.org. FLINT HILL SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS:
The Flint Hill School is offering various summer sports camps at Flint Hill, all from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Volleyball is July 9-13. Girls basketball is July 16-20 and July 30-Aug. 3. Boys basketball is July 23-27. Before and aftercare is available at the camps. Register at www.flinthill.org/summer-programs/flint-hill-sports-camps or
SOFTBALL UMPIRES NEEDED: The
Northern Virginia Softball Umpires Association is seeking individuals interested in becoming certified umpires for high school and recreational fast pitch softball. Visit uic@nvsua.org or www. nvsua.org.
An all-star middle-school team from McLean won a recent volleyball championship.
e-mail Jody Patrick at jpatrick@flinthill. org. LEGION RULE CHANGES: The National Executive Committee of American Legion baseball recently approved a number of rule changes, including shortening the length of all postseason tournament games from nine to seven innings. Local leagues will still have the option to play nine-inning regular-season
games, which the local District 17 is doing, during the regular season and district-tourney play. However, beginning at the state tournament and all the way through the American Legion World Series, games will be seven innings. The District 17 includes McLean Post 270 and Vienna Post 180. Another national rule change has a player’s one-day pitch-count limit being reduced from 120 to 105.
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FOOTBALL OFFICIALS NEEDED: The Fairfax County Football Officiating Association needs more officials to cover all of its games. Candidates must be at least 16 years old. Contact the FCFOA at fcfoa1@gmail.com. GAME OFFICIALS NEEDED: Northern Virginia Baseball Umpires is in need of officials for baseball, softball and volleyball. Visit www.umpires.org or call John Porter at (703) 978-3601 for more information.
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Local history Items taken from the archives of the Northern Virginia Sun. June 22, 1945: n More local servicemen have been reported liberated from German prisonerof-war camps. n The state government is set to mail out ballots to service members overseas in preparation for the Democratic primary. n Flag Day proved a big draw to get the public out donating blood. June 24, 1963: n House of Delegates candidate Dorothy McDiarmid is pressing for more mental-health services for Virginia residents. n The federal constitutional amendment to prohibit states from imposing a poll tax to vote in federal elections is still three states short of ratification. n The new pope, Paul VI, will hold an audience with diplomats prior to his coronation on Sunday. n President Kennedy is in West Germany, stressing the importance of good relations between the two countries. n On TV tonight: “The Lucy Show,” “Ben Casey,” “The Rifleman” and “The Andy Griffith Show.” June 23, 1971: n Candidates are beginning to line up to run in the special election to fill the seat of lieutenant governor, following the death of J. Sargeant Reynolds earlier this month. n Del. Vincent Callahan (R-McLean) says he doesn’t believe President Nixon is serious in his effort to sell National and Dulles airports. n As they have for more than two decades, families in Vienna will open their doors to foreign visitors for Independence Day. June 23, 1979: n The governors of Virginia and Maryland have met with federal officials, attempting to get the gasoline supply for the D.C. region increased by 5 percent. n Fairfax police are keeping an eye out for those siphoning gas out of vehicles. n The McLean Babe Ruth National League has opened its season. June 23, 1992: n In American Legion baseball, McLean Post 270 fell to Burke Post 185, 12-1.
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5. “Snorkel” wear 6. Type of window 7. Say it isn’t so 8. *Known for its diamonds 9. Celestial bear 10. Figure of worship 11. Chester White’s home 13. King’s order 14. If you can hum, you can play it! 19. Beat the Joneses 22. Stallone’s nickname 23. Spring holiday honoree 24. *Yankees manager 25. Not rights 26. *Know for its tour 27. Opposite of ecbatic 28. Call forth 29. One of the crew 32. *When athletes get this, they become pros 33. Fleur-de-____ 36. *It includes safeties and ends 38. Coral reef island 40. Feline sound 41. Specks in the sea 44. Like change in a pocket 46. Folded like a snake 48. *Popular colloquial sport name 49. Be theatrical 50. Rwanda’s majority 51. Kind of surgeon 52. Cabbage in France 53. EU currency 54. Recipe direction 55. Team homophone 56. Nile viper
Fairfax County Notes PARK AUTHORITY HOSTS FORUM ON UPDATED ALCOHOL POLICY: The Fair-
fax County Park Authority will host a community forum to gather input on a proposal to expand when alcohol can be used on public parkland. The meeting is slated for Thursday, June 28 at 7 p.m. at Twin Lakes Golf Course, 6201 Union Mill Road in Clifton. Park Authority officials say they are receiving an increasing number of requests for alcohol use during special events at parks, and that they conducted an internal study that began in 2016. “The Park Authority has allowed limited alcohol sales at private events and golf courses since the mid-1970s,” officials said. “Since then, alcohol-related services have become an industry standard practice that has enhanced services available to the public for weddings, special events and family reunions.” Following the public meeting and a 30-day public-comment period, a policy proposal will be presented to the Fairfax County Park Authority board for consideration. For information on the proposed policy, see the Web site at www.fairfaxcounty. gov/parks/alcohol-policy. GOVERNMENT
OPENS
‘FINANCIAL
EMPOWERMENT CENTER’: The Fairfax County government’s Department of Neighborhood and Community Services has partnered with the United Way of the National Capital Area and Britepaths to open a Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) at the South County Government Center. The new center offers county residents facing economic challenges and poverty free access to financial services designed to help them grow income, build assets, manage debt and improve credit to achieve financial stability, government officials said. “Financial Empowerment Center clients have the opportunity to work with a financial coach, who helps them create a step-by-step plan to set and achieve personal financial goals, along with the opportunity to attend workshops on a variety of topics,” officials said. FECs commit to working with clients for as long as three years to help them achieve their financial goals. FAIRFAX BALLET COMPANY NAMES NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: Andrea
Cook, currently the academy administrator at the Fairfax Academy for Communications and the Arts, has been appointed artistic director of the Fairfax Ballet Company.
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Cook is Fairfax County native and Chantilly High School alumna. She earned a bachelor of fine arts degree in dance performance at Point Park University, then moved to New York City to pursue performance and teaching opportunities. “Having worked with the dancers of the Fairfax Ballet Company for the past decade, I am excited to be taking on a new role that will allow me to continue to stretch myself and the dancers artistically,” Cook said. “I am thrilled to be part of a program that creates a wonderful environment for dancers to learn, grow and discover who they are as artists and human beings.” LAKE FAIRFAX TO HOST FIREWORKS SHOW: Lake Fairfax Park will host its an-
nual fireworks show on Saturday, June 30, with events running throughout the day. The park opens at 7 a.m., with the Water Mine waterpark opening at 10 a.m. Boats can be rented from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and a puppet show is slated for 1:30 p.m. Live music will be presented from 4:15 p.m. until the start of the fireworks show. The park is located at 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive in Reston. There will be a $10 parking fee per car for June 30. – Staff Reports June 21, 2018 31
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