Oakton Outlook 2012-2013 Issue 9

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Seniors say goodbye to Oakton and hello to their future

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outlook staff adviser lauren luna editors in chief

ell, the time has finally come for us to say goodbye to Oakton, the Outlook and all of our readers.

It’s at major transitions like these that people tend to look back and romanticize their experiences, changing the bad times to good and the mediocre to phenomenal. But let’s not call it something it’s not. It was high school: It happened, it was bearable and now it’s over.

Somehow, high school has been dubbed the “best years of our lives”, but we seriously doubt it. We have many, many years ahead of us, and the best is yet to come. High school, while enjoyable to some, is merely a stepping stone to bigger and better things. It is a necessary experience that helps provide a basis for the people we are destined to become, but it is what we do with this basis later in life that really matters.

It would be hard to look back at our time at Oakton and not comment on the wide range of athletic programs and the emphasis everyone places on them - but that’s what we’re going to do.

There are so many intelligent, talented students at Oakton, and we can only imagine what they will achieve in the future. From quick-witted debaters to champions of charity and captivating performers, the charisma and talent of the class of 2013 is something to be proud of.

We are honored that we were able to contribute to our class’s legacy by producing the Outlook, and we are confident that we are leaving it in good hands next year.

No, we won’t miss the shiny, speckled floors or the leaky ceilings once we leave Oakton, but we will miss the people. We hope you will too, because whether or not you hated everyone, loved everyone or simply didn’t care, we went through high school together…and we survived.

Last but not least, we want to thank our wonderful adviser who has guided us through a difficult financial year and helped us recognize the value of hard work and respect. We cannot imagine that there is anyone more qualified to oversee the Outlook, and we are beyond thankful that she was our adviser.

regards, Gabriela Driscoll Michelle Lorusso Madlin Mekelburg Marilyn Yang

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gabriela driscoll michelle lorusso madlin mekelburg marilyn yang

newsworthy editor erin bennett showtime editor carly stonehouse touchdown editor jennifer prosser viewpoint editors sofia crutchfield kim gibbons

spotlight editor karli gillespie indepth editor melanie aguilar online editor oliver lopez-gomez business manager ria bhatia copy editor reina datta photo editor

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staff writers sunni bean abbey bonin alex driscoll natalie eberhart lauren embroski kenneth hippe jacque groskaufmanis

torri marquis ramya mukalla laura murphy anee nguyen erin preaskorn alex xenos

Editorial Policy The Outlook is an open forum for student expression.

Unsigned editorials reflect the collective opinion of the Outlook staff. Signed editorials represent the opinion of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Outlook or Oakton High School.

Reader opinions are important to the Outlook and contributions are welcome. Make your voice heard by sending us a line about what’s on your mind. Letters to the editor may be sent via email to marilyn.yang@ oaktonoutlook.com or dropped off in Mrs. Luna’s box in the main office or in room 135. The Outlook reserves the right to edit submissions for grammar and content provided the meaning remains unchanged. cover photo by alana peters student body: 2138 circulation: 1300

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Noble fundraiser: The Writing Center hosted a book fair filled with student and teacher performances

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WAT students work at department of the blind: Students venture into the workplace

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A brief list highlighting some of the top moments of Oakton athletics for this actionpacked, successful year

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Collegebound cougars: seniors share their postgraduation plans

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A preview of new summer movies, concerts and music that are sure to make your summer rock

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Announcement of the graduation speaker for the class of 2013 The graduation speaker for the Class of 2013 will be Adam Moyer, the founder of Knockaround sunglasses.

Moyer attended the University of California, San Diego in 2005. After moving the West Coast, Moyer founded Knockaround sunglasses as a stylish alternative to expensive, brand name sunglasses.

“I think students will be able to relate to him due to the fact that he graduated here so he knows what they went through,” said AP Government teacher Meghan Baumann.

This year’s graduation speaker is notable for being younger than the speakers of previous years.

“I think they are going to relate to him because of his energy and his being in their shoes relatively a few years ago as opposed to people that have gone through several careers,” Baumann said.

Moyer grew up in the Northern Virginia Area and graduated from the University of Virginia in 2004. Be sure to come to graduation on Friday, June 14 and listen to Moyer. courtesy of knockaround.com

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A quick overview of the past month and a brief look at upcoming school events. Be sure to check out oaktonoutlook.com for more newsworthy stories.

Oakton Writing Center hosts Barnes and Noble fundraiser

On Sunday, June 2 the Oakton Writing Center held a book fair at the Barnes & Noble in Fair Lakes. This event provided the students with an opportunity to buy summer reading books and celebrate the end of the school year with different activities such as face-painting and bookmark creations.

“We needed to raise funds for the Writing Center to send the tutors to conferences, to get resources...but primarily to raise money to train the tutors,” said Beth Blankenship, the OWC’s advisor. “It was very successful. We are planning to [hold another book fair next year].”

Aside from having storytelling, performers such as Chris Graham and Oakton Boys Acappella made an appearance.

“Evelyn [Yang] asked me to play [at the book fair] and since you can’t say no to that face, I agreed,” said Graham. “Unfortunately the day before I was performing with singer/actress Abigail Breslin, so my life kind of revolved around that for a while. So I guess it’d be fair to say my prep was minimal.”

Graham is a singer and songwriter, and had a few original songs up his sleeve, including his latest single “Pines.”

“To be honest, a little dream of mine has always been to perform in a bookstore so dreams do come true,” Graham said.

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Seniors vote on 2013 summer reading assignment

This year’s summer reading book is “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” by William Kamkwamba. The theme of this year’s book assignment is “people who make a difference.”

“The candidate books represent a range of human experience and model the power of service, determination, persistence and courage,” said English Department Chair, Colleen Eddy.

The 2013 summer reading assignment was voted upon by faculty and staff before the three final book choices were given to the 2013 graduating class to decide between.

“I don’t understand why the graduating seniors get to choose the book we read,” said junior, Courtney Moody. “At least give us the benefit of the doubt and let us pick from a selection of books.” courtesy of dylan hunzeker

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Mind the gap

Unlike the majority of her class going to college in the fall, senior Mona Rasooly will be taking a gap year.

hile most of the graduating class is packing for college, senior Mona Rasooly is preparing for an entirely different adventure, a gap year in Israel.

“I will be serving as a guard in the department of security at the Baha’i World Center, BWC, in Israel,” said Rasooly. “As a security guard, I will be posted at the Baha’i holy shrines in Haita and Bahji. I’m leaving for Israel July 2 and will be there for exactly 12 months.”

Though there are few requirements, not everyone who applies gets accepted.

“It is a very selective application process, as people from all over the world apply, and there are a limited number of positions,” Rasooly said. “They look for altruistic and dedicated applicants who are involved in the improvement of their community.”

Being a follower of the Baha’i faith, the youngest independent religion of the world, impacted Rasooly’s decision to take a gap year.

“Born and raised in an immigrant Baha’i family who escaped religious persecution, I’ve grown up with a strong belief in justice and in the unity of mankind,” Rasooly said. “The BWC has been very instrumental in assisting Baha’is and other religious minorities who are facing religious persecution. I decided to serve at the BWC as a token of my appreciation for everything that has been done for my family and countless others.”

While many people would be getting cold feet about the big move, Rasooly remains excited.

“I’m very eager to move to Israel,” Rasooly said. “I’m

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excited to make new friends and to have this erin preaskorn staff writer once in a lifetime opportunity to fulfill my dreams of serving at the BWC. I’m looking forward to learning about other cultures and gaining an international perspective on current global issues from other Baha’is that will be serving there.”

Yet even with all the tensions in the Middle East, Rasooly’s parents stand behind her as she prepares to leave.

“My parents are very supportive of my decision to do a year of service in Israel,” Rasooly said. “They are sad that I will be separated from them, but they understand that this is really important to me.”

Even though Rasooly planned on going to Israel from the beginning, she still applied to college with the rest of her peers.

“I applied to William and Mary, and I was accepted,” Rasooly said. “I was overjoyed to be granted a gap year from them, because William and Mary is my dream school.”

Even with seeing all her classmates preparing to go to school in the fall, Rasooly says that she has no regrets.

“The Baha’i faith also teaches that ‘any work or profession carried out in a spirit of service to humanity is considered the highest form of worship,’” Rasooly said. “This experience will grant me a gratifying purpose in my life and a focused temperament that will guide me throughout my college years.” karli gillespie

WAT students work at the Department of the Blind

torri marquis Meet WAT students Hoang Phan, Jennifer Becker and Adam Barber who have been hard at work. staff writer

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rom November to May, Work Awareness and Transition (WAT) students, junior Hoang Phan, senior Adam Barber and sophomore Jennifer Becker ventured off campus twice a week for valuable work experience at the Department of the Blind.

“I went there from about 9:30 to 10:30,” said Phan. “To get there I rode the bus with my friends.”

Phan, Barber and Becker completed a variety of tasks at their job site including filing forms, scanning documents and organizing shelves. Their teacher, Donna Mullins, assisted them on their tasks.

“We would check in with the ladies at the front desk and we would find out what our task was that day,” said Mullins. “I would just point the students in the right direction.”

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ber. “I also learned how to handshake.”

On their last job site visit, the students received certificates in honor of their achievements.

“I felt proud and happy,” said Becker. “I think I did a really good job [there.]” torri marquis

(First row: Hoang Phan and Adam Barber. Second row, third in from the left: Jennifer Becker and Donna Mullins) The students were awarded certificates of achievement on their last day of work. “It felt great,” Phan said. “I like to work hard.”

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Janet Hu swims freestyle on the way to winning the girls 200-yard IM.

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Daniel Helms battles for the ball in the 3-1 region final win.

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As the year winds down we look back at the Top 5 sports moments. From district to region to state titles, Oakton teams have demonstrated dominance all around. courtesy of craig sterbutzel

RJ Gaines pitched baseball into states with an 8-1 region semifinal win. courtesy of dan lohmann

Mike Wandey rushes towards the endzone in the 23-16 Northern Region championship victory.

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First line player Lizzie Stewart returns the ball in the 5-0 region final win.

5. Girls swim and dive dominated with district, region and state titles.

4. Baseball seized the district championship from Chantilly 5-4.

3. Girls tennis won districts and regionals for the first time in school history. 2. Boys soccer went into states undefeated with district and region titles. 1. Football had a Cinderella story finish with big wins against Centreville and Westfield to win the region and go to states.

Class of 2013 athletes playing in college BASEBALL: Joey Bartosic at George Washington, Kyle

Burger at Lincoln Memorial, Mitch Carroll at UMBC, Brett Padula at Catholic, Bobby Smarelli at Clarkson. BASKETBALL: Helen Roberts at Dickinson, Elizabeth Manner at Stony Brook. CHEER: Megan McDonald at George Mason.

CREW: Lorena Croft at Clemson, Cami Igal at Alabama, Caroline Dilworth at JMU. FOOTBALL: Joe Allely at ECU, Kelly Brooks-Muse at Elon, Kyle Downer at Albany, Chris Durant at W&M, Ryan Ladson at Sacred Heart, Mike Wandey at Virginia Tech. LACROSSE: Jack Harris at CNU, Patrick O’Donnell at Bridgeport. SOCCER: Alyssa Morgan at Johns Hopkins, Patrick Moore at JMU, Christian Ollen at West Point, Jay Bundren at Dickinson. SWIM: Gillian Crews at Carnegie Mellon, Ashley Nero at Penn State Altoona, Dylan Staniszewski at Alfred, Philip Hu at University of Pennsylvania. TRACK: Kristi Carrigan at West Point, Briana Stewart at CNU, Lucas Wratschko at W&M. VOLLEYBALL: Abby Mills at Bridgewater, Emma Olson at Mary Washington. WRESTLING: Matt Notorangelo at York College of Pennsylvania.

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In-State & D.C. Scholars

Eager graduates remain close to home In-State

College of William and Mary Melanie Aguilar-Rojas Eric Carstens Nathan Chen Lachlan Dodge Christopher Durant Katarina Fleckenstein Jeffrey Gehring Brooks Henne Sarah Hong Michelle LoRusso Nicholas Newberry Mona Rasooly Alison Rodriguez Jacob Waltrich Lucas Wratschko Robert Xing

Kevin Bui James Casebeer James Cooper Dakota Crane Emily Daenzer Aaron Elassal Michelle Gaspari Kevin Goldberg Laura Hamlin Thomas Harris Vivi Hoang Evangelyn Hsu Yoselin Iglesias Cruz Dong Woo Jung Mona Khadka Matthew Knoche Megan McDonald Grady Moran Nirali Munshi

*This list is compiled from a voluntary survey independently collected by the Oakton Outlook and may not be comprehensive. Any changes in enrollment made after April 30 were not included.

Omar Imtiaz Stephanie Kim Emory Lee Matthew Liebl Giuliana Macaluso Molly Maloney Joseph Molnar Brandon Moody Patrick Moore William Mooring Kevin Nguyen Kayla Plecity

Bridgewater College Abigail Mills Patrick O’Donnell Christopher Newport University Sherrill Callahan Sean Capella Ekrem (Hamid) Cetinkaya

Patrick Devens Ryan Granato Jack Harris Maelyn Mahoney Melissa Murillo Faisal Patterson-Khan Rachel Pearson Chloe Pierce Lyndy Quast Rayna Rossini Briana Stewart Cole Testoni Christian Vickland George Mason University Rumtin Aidun Mustafa Almusawi Aisha Amjad Link Arauz Dana Beach Daniella Beck

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Manoja Nauduri Ava Nazemian Anthony Raiti Gina Salinas Nadine Shabti Kathryn Sheridan Thomas Tribble Emily Wang James Madison University Kamille Aiello Stephen Banghart Lindsey Bolger Brian Burns Annalise Capalbo Erin Desbiens Caroline Dilworth Michael Fradette Nikhil Gokhale Rahil Gujral Allison Hammes Daniel Helms Clarke Hildreth Kaylee Homyk

Andrea Raiello Shannon Romulus Drew Sandler Kayla Sweeney Brooke Townshend Nicole Vo Longwood University Andrew Brogan Jacob Carter

Valerie Dunn Nadine El Mowafy Christopher Elam Jorge Fernandez Davila Naomi Folta Nestor Folta Samuel Goodwyn Luke Hart Khadra Hassan Muneeb Hassan Christian Hernandez Blake Hooper Kaban Jaff Taban Jaff Alejandra Jimenez-Moreno Rachel Johnson Sydni Kelly Kevin Linde Hintsa Mehari Lord Mharthelle Mendoza Max Meshanko Cassandra Noda Nicholas Nonemaker Peter Ott Andrea Patten Christian Polhemus Mitchell Radcliffe Richard Rogers Sana Said Twana Said Emily Sargent Dena Sarsour Khalil Shaw Gilda Siles Guillen Dustin Smith Brandon Stolusky James Sullivan Penelope Tangamu Pablo Turriago-Lopez Richard Yung Old Dominion University Brian Blue Patrick McElhiney Radford University Bailey Epperson Jago Karlo Ricardo Menendez

Lynchburg College Jonathan Lohmann

Randolph-Macon College Madeline Farmer Sergio Lazcano

Marymount University Vien Nguyen

Sweet Briar College Jessica Gajeski

Northern Virginia Community College Tara Ahmadi Adriana Ahmad-Zani Liese Armstrong Brett Barlow Christianne Butters Mohamed Chebaane Brian Clark Norman Carlos Urbina

University of Mary Washington Brittany Armbright Veronica Cena Emily Davis Lauren Goetz Daniel Greene Emma Olson Lauren Preaskorn

University of Virginia Jacqueline Akunda Mitchell Batchelder Erin Bennett Andrew Boddie Jeremy Byrne Melissa Chang Prathibha Chintagunta Ciara Cooney Katherine Crump Gregory DeRosa Ambareesh Gorle Shantanu Kelkar Sarah Kim Irene Lee Drake Leonard Emily Lewis Oliver Lopez-Gomez Dominique Martin Kyra Nyman Brenda Oh Nicolette Powell Jennifer Rieden Joanna Ro William Savino Jared Schulman Henry Sellars Angela Sickels Robert Spann Thomas Tsang Emily Yaremchuk Sepehr Zomorodi Virginia Commonwealth University Sarah Audritsh Alexandra Bloom Stephen Bushey Lauren Embroski Alexandra Minor Natalie Morales Suzanne Ramirez Monica Rao David (Nicasio) Reid Christopher Rogers Cameron Thomas Jacob Woisard Prateek Yadav Virginia Military Institute Garret Dillon Gabriela Galvez Virginia Polytechnic Institute Gurvina Atwal Jennifer Bailey Kevin Bailey Shannon Carney Kathryn Clark Mark Crowley Kristina Crump Shreyaska Dahal Richard Daum Kathleen Fabian Edward Gerow Kimberly Gibbons

Karli Gillespie Grant Golden Alyssa Golombik Stephanie Grasso Matthew Gregor Hayley Hawkins Kali Hawkins Shannon Holcombe Alexander Hsu Gregory Ichord Hannah Kirk Stephen Kralick Han Bin Lee Kellen Levinson Jessica Levy Margaret McAndrew Morgan Mullis Thomas Nguyen Jillian Ostick Lori Pandit Jonathan Pisaro Alexandra Ricketts Rebecca Rye Shakhawatus Samarin Melissa Shebat Jeffrey Shih Sanshiro Sone David Song Joanna Ten-Kate Margaret Toye Elizabeth Villaflor Eleni Voudouris Mike Wandey Spencer Waters Sheila Zhu Virginia Weslyan College John McGuinness

Washington, D.C. American University Sofia Crutchfield Andrea Schilstra

Catholic University of America Brett Padula George Washington University Joseph Bartosic Ho Jae Lee Enebish Munkhsaruul Kavita Prakash Georgetown University Misa Mori The Corcoran College of Art & Design Jaesook Noh

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College-Bound Cougars Alfred University Dylan Staniszewski

Embry-Riddle University Jason Hall

Auburn University Catherine Miller

Flagler College Zoe Fortner

Boston College Varsha Bhargava

Florida State University Emily Carroll Alison Datoc Kendra Hauser

Carnegie Mellon University Gillian Crews Champlain College James O’Dell Citadel Military College of South Carolina Kristopher Ford City College of San Francisco Asha Mohamed Clarkson University Robert Smarrelli Clemson University Lorena Croft Preston Hite Riley Loftus Diana Pournaras Colorado School of Mines Claire Mahoney Colorado State University Amanda Amraen Columbia University Dylan Hunzeker Cornell University Bradley Ambrose Gabriela Driscoll Alexandra Hegerle Brian Oliver Creighton University Shakchhi Joshi Dickinson College Helen Roberts James Bundren Duke University Gary Yeh East Carolina University Joseph Allely Brian Bumgardner Joseph Filerman Conor Flanagan Andie Pomponio Elon University Kelly Brooks-Muse Marcela Hawkins

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Students venture out of state for higher education

Miami University of Ohio Michael Boothe Lizzy Preising Michigan State University Allisa Delgado

Florida Tech Jonathan Quesada

Nicholas Strauss Ben Utley Josh Wolf Alan Womble Henry Yen

Stevens Institute of Technology Evan Bazzini Stony Brook University Elizabeth Manner

Princeton University Andrew Seastream

Tacoma Community College William Marietta

Purdue University Megan Geshan Mi Ran Youn

Temple University Tamera Lanham Sarah Snyder Calvin Thrall

Fordham University Melina Smith Fort Lewis College Kami Richter

University of California: Berkeley Hailey Yook Sonny Chen University of Central Florida Marissa Hall University of Chicago Kwaku Ofori-Atta University of Colorado: Boulder Valerie Daniels Christina Gill Susanna Jacobson Callam Loughran Daniel Roepe

Goucher College Cecilia Capehart

Middle Tennessee State University David Crisp New York University Chi Ying Lau Ohio University Jonathan Nenner

Le Roches International School of Hotel Management Ohio Wesleyan University Ryan Lucas Jamie Hodges

Loyola University Taleen Avedisian McDaniel College Nina Garfield

West Virginia University Andrew Boone Hannah Daido Daniel Mansfield Monica Mathieu Katelyn Mecca Mario Nardoni Monica Sameni West Virginia Wesleyan College Peter Wolf Yale University Ryan Hintzman Imren Johar York College Matthew Newman Matthew Notarangelo Gap Year Christopher Crapco Jennifer Ramirez Steven Witchen Navy Gabriel Marcandali Lars Yates Marine Corps Larry Davis Jonny Hernandez Tyler Lucidi

University of South Carolina Aaron Dodd Christopher Larkin Jeremy Marshall Meagan McRoberts Matthew Moskowitz Samuel Stein

John Cabot University (Rome, Italy) Acadia Gribble

Lone Star College Ashley Aerts

University of Notre Dame Matthew Colturi Nicholas Despins

University of Southern California Lorelei Christie

Indiana University: Bloomington Joseph Wethern

Lincoln Memorial University Kyle Burger

University of North Carolina: Wilmington Gianna Sheffield

University of San Diego Emily Norris Jessica Koch

Holy Cross College Emily Krisanda

King College Abdullah Alzamil

University of New Hampshire Andrew Falter

University of Pittsburgh Evan Pohl Lauren Rosenblatt Nisha Sandhir

Gordon College Margaret Wright

Kansas University Connor Hunter

University of Nevada Kevin Bezick

University of Pennsylvania Philip Hu Marilyn Yang

Franklin and Marshall College Elizabeth Drake

Johns Hopkins University Anna Christina Clements Sofia Diez Julin Justin Alyssa Morgan

University of Miami Matthew Beeman Anne Wandishin

Penn State University Brian Aamoth Yousef Ahmad Ria Bhatia Maria Canales Victoria DePersis Brianna Goodwin Daniel Koefoot Sam Lucas Colin Nadeau Ashley Nero Leslie Olivos Sarah Sapone

University of Tampa Sean Okochi

Quinnipiac University Micaela Sturm Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Christopher Sprague Evan Thompson Sacred Heart University Ryan Ladson Saint Mary’s of Notre Dame Micaela Gaughan Santa Monica College Sebastian Paulino School of Art Institute of Chicago Hyerim Lee St. John’s University Ricardo Manoatl

University of Texas: Austin Madlin Mekelburg

Texas A&M Hunter Brodie The Ohio State University Mark Berenbaum Sean Berenbaum University of Alabama Camille Igal University at Albany: SUNY Kyle Downer Ryan Gulledge University at Buffalo: SUNY Ye Lim Yang

University of Wisconsin Brianna Rock University of Georgia Mary Kate Mehegan University of Illinois: UrbanaChampaign Andrew Pfeiff University of Kentucky Quinton Taylor University of Maryland Mitchell Carroll Austin Kendall Maia Parthasarathy

Villanova University Elizabeth Roller Quinn St. Louis Wake Forest University Hyun Ho Lee West Point Kristi Carrigan Christian Ollen

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Grad Party

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Having the best grad party on the block is simpler than you might think--it’s all in the playlist. Fill your backyard with tunes that taste of finality, friendship and sweet, sweet freedom.

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On June 21, the adorable duo Mike Wazowski and James “Sully” Sullivan return to the big screen for the first time since 2001. In this new movie, Mike and Sully venture off to college and explore the world of higher education.

Feel free to bring out some old fan memorabilia and your original copy of the first movie to the premiere.

White House Down

4. Shake It Out Florence + the Machine 5. We Are the Champions Queen 6. I Gotta Feeling Black-Eyed Peas 7. Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) Green Day

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After what most Rick Riordan fans would call a train wreck of a film, fans are holding their breath to see what the latest edition of the sixbook series, coming out on Aug. 7, will have in store. Fortunately for the movie, expectations are exceedingly low, and if the scriptwriters have read any critiques of “Percy Jackson: the Lightening Thief ”, then hopefully they will stick to the actual plot of the story.

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concerts

On June 23, One Direction will come to the Verizon Center in D.C. They’re touring for their new album, “Take Me Home.” Harry, Louis, Liam, Niall and Zayn, who came to the Patriot Center last May, will be playing old classics like “What Makes You Beautiful” and new hits like “Kiss You.”

8. Feel So Close Calvin Harris 9. How Far We’ve Come Matchbox Twenty 10. It’s Time Imagine Dragons

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movies

For action junkies, this movie, being released June 28, is ready to rock your world. Channing Tatum and Jamie Fox star in an actionpacked thriller, after a major terrorist attack on the White House. The two must battle evil terrorists and try to save not only their own lives, but also the fate of the country.

1. Graduate Third Eye Blind 2. Unwritten Natasha Bedingfield

3. Times Like These Foo Fighters

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in Columbia, MD on July 10.

Featuring bands such as Motion City Soundtrack, Reel Big Fish, Bring Me the Horizon and much, much more, Warped Tour is an all-day event that is not for the faint of heart.

July 26 to July 7, the Smith3 From sonian will hold the Folklife

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There will be musical acts, food-tasting and craft- showtime making.

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