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Caryline Kelly, 27, will earn hergraduate degree in mentalhealth counseling this summer.Kelly is a recovery support spe-
cialist with Psychiatric Rehabilitation Ser-vices, headquartered in McLean.
“When you truly believe that you don’tmatter and you truly believe for so long thatyour family and friends would be betterwithout you, it’s hard to describe that pain.It’s not something I would want anybodyto feel,” said Kelly.
“It took me awhile to really buy intotherapy, I’m not going to lie, I think i waslike, ‘I’m okay, nothing is wrong with me,I’m fine.’ But I wasn’t.”
“I did a lot of work to get where I amnow,” she said. “I put a lot of effort into it,so I’m proud of myself for it and it’s just agreat feeling to be able to share that withpeople and hopefully inspire, maybe, justone person to also do that.”
She wants other teens and young adultsto know there is hope.
“I think it’s really important if you’re go-ing through something to talk to somebody.A trained professional, a friend, somebody,because there is help out there,” she said.
“I’d want them to know that even thoughyou may think, ‘No one understands whatI’m going through,’ that ‘Nobody else hasbeen through this,’ or ‘Nobody wants to hearwhat I’m going through,’ that there arepeople who care,” she said. “In this areaespecially there is a wide variety of helpfulservices that you can utilize.”
PRS LAUNCHED its CrisisText Connect inJune 2014 in an effort to reach individualsin crisis or who require suicide interventionwho would not otherwise call a crisishotline.
Text “Connect” to 85511 or call theCrisisLInk hotline at 703-527-4077, 1-800-273-TALK, or 1-800-SUICIDE.
Last year, staff and volunteers handlednearly 40,000 crisis calls, 5,600 text con-versations, and more than 250,000 textmessages in its first year.
The crisis text program was created inresponse to the way younger people com-municate. Most of texts come right after theschool day ends.
“It’s kind of important for us to figure outhow to reach these young people,” said TomSchupin, director of special projects. “They
to their lives and their families lives,” saidSchuplin, of Alexandria. “Many are off tocollege when they first become ill. Collegedoesn’t seem to know how to deal with it,and sends them back home. They go to seea psychiatrist and things don’t necessarilyget better.”
Data shows that working with familieshelps reduce relapse rates, improve recov-ery outcomes and increase overall familywell-being, according to PRS.
“That’s what these programs are all about,to try to lessen that duration of untreatedpsychosis, put in an effective treatment regi-men in place so that we’re not seeing thelevel of impairment that often occurs withpsychotic disorders,” said Schuplin.
The program is designed to last for twoyears of intensive services and fade out asindividuals other community supports in thecommunity with relapse prevention pro-grams in place.
“We’re already seeing some really remark-able outcomes of people going to work,going back to school and beginning to sta-bilize and their families beginning to un-derstand what is going on with them so theycan be the supports,” said Schuplin.
To learn more about Turning Point, call703-559- 3000 or visitwww.turningpointcsc.org.
UNTREATED PSYCHOSIS has been in-tensively researched, said Schuplin.
“In the United States they are looking atwhat’s called the duration of untreated psy-chosis,” he said.
“As an individual has repeated experi-ences of psychosis, their functioning beginsto fall off. They become less able to returnto the level they were at, they are less ableto return to work, or back to school and theimpairment begins to take hold and that’sa really real concern,” he said.
Schuplin is the director of PRS RecoveryAcademy, which provides a curriculum-based day program that promotes meaning-ful community alternatives such as work,volunteering and school.
“It’s really really exciting work and it’s’going to expand,” he said.
PRS has additional programs includingcommunity housing, community supportservices, and employment services.
“There is nothing more impactful thanseeing the changes when someone who isliving with mental illness who reallythought they could never do anything morethan make it through the day gets a job,”said Gradison, of Vienna. “You watch them,you watch the spring in their step, the pridethey experience, the valued role they nowhave in their community,” she said. “To methere is nothing more meaningful or re-warding to me as a practitioner to see thedramatic changes, the life transformingchanges that happen to our clients as a re-sult from the work that we do.”
See www.prsinc.org
may be reticent to pick up a phone call,hotline, but they may be out in a park withtheir cell phone, feeling depressed or feel-ing suicidal and they can text us whereverthey are. It improves their access to the ser-vices they need, that’s the key, we want tobe able to reach the people who need ourservices.”
NEARLY ONE IN FIVE adults, accordingto the National Institute of Mental Health,is affected by mental illness.
According to the National Alliance onMental Illness, 20 percent of youth betweenthe ages of 13 and 18 have or will have aserious mental illness; 50 percent of all life-time cases of mental illness begin by age14; and 75 percent begin by age 24.
PRS partnered with Fairfax-Falls ChurchCommunity Services Board to develop theTurning Point program,www.turningpointscsc.org, a coordinatedspecialty care program that serves adoles-cents and young adults who are experienc-ing first psychotic episodes.
“Serious mental illness often makes anappearance during the teen years,” saidWendy Gradison, CEO and president of PRS.“If we can help them early—through a co-ordinated approach—these young peoplehave a much better chance of recoveringtheir lives.”
“They’ve been falling through the cracks.They don’t necessarily fit into traditionalmental health services yet they are havingemerging illnesses and it’s very disruptive
Caryline Kelly, Wendy Gradison of Vienna, and Tom Schuplin, of Alexan-dria, work with the McLean-based nonprofit PRS to help individualsfacing life crises or mental illness.
More about PRSPRS is a McLean-based nonprofit helping those living with serious mental health issues and
anyone who faces life crises achieve independence and self-sufficiency. PRS operates inNorthern Virginia and D.C. It provides clients with skill training and support to help themrecover and rebuild their lives through programs such as: Recovery Academy Day Programs,Community Support Services, Employment Services and Community Housing. Seewww.prsinc.org.
PRS operates CrisisLink — a 24/7 phone and text line for crisis and suicide prevention. Call703-527-4077, 1-800-273-TALK, or 1-800-SUICIDE. Or text “Connect” to 85511.
More about CSBThe Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) provides and coordinates a
community-wide system of support and services for individuals and families in Fairfax Countyand the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church who are affected by mental illness, substance use
disorders, serious emotional disturbance, developmental delay, and intellectual disability.CSB is one of 40 such entities in the Commonwealth of Virginia and operates as an agency ofthe Fairfax County government. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/CSB
Need Help?If you or someone you care about is experiencing a psychiatric emergency, call CSB
Emergency Services, available 24/7, 365 days a year, at 703-573-5679. If the emergency islife-threatening, call 911.
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Celebrate Fairfax, Inc.named the 2016Lords and LadiesFairfax at the Board of
Supervisors meeting on Tuesday,June 7 at the Fairfax County Gov-ernment Center.
“We’re proud to honor the 2016Lords and Ladies Fairfax. Since1984, each supervisor has selecteda Lord and Lady to represent theirdistrict. Each honoree dedicatestime to the betterment of theircommunity,” said Board of Super-visors Chairman Sharon Bulova.
Each year the Fairfax CountyBoard of Supervisors selects twopeople from each district who havedemonstrated superior volunteerservice, heroism, or other specialaccomplishments to receive theaward.
Later that evening, the Lordsand Ladies were honored at acocktail reception and special din-ner and hosted by Great AmericanRestaurants, Celebrate Fairfax,Inc., and the Fairfax County Boardof Supervisors.
The Chairman’s Selection:Michael J. Hershman andShirley Ginwright
Board of Supervisors ChairmanSharon Bulova read the followingdescription of Shirley Ginwrightand Michael J. Hershman at theboard meeting:
“Ms. Shirley Ginwright is one ofthe most devoted citizens ofFairfax County. She exemplifiescommunity service in her count-less efforts to bring people to-gether and facilitate communalgrowth. Ms. Ginwright is the presi-dent of the Fairfax County NAACP,and served on the Fairfax CountyChief of Police’s Diversity Councilin 2013. Ms. Ginwright inspiredand facilitated the establishmentof the Communities of Trust Com-mittee, and serves as thecommittee’s chairman. In addi-tion, Ms. Ginwright served on theAd Hoc Police Practices ReviewCommission, serving as the chairof the Subcommittee to ReviewPolice Practices for Recruitment,Diversity, and Vetting. Ms.Ginwright has done invaluablework to make Fairfax County aleader in community and law en-forcement engagement and is verydeserving of the title Lady Fairfax.
“Mr. Michael J. Hershman ispresident and CEO of FairfaxGroup, and is an internationallyrecognized leader on ethics andtransparency in business and gov-ernment. Mr. Hershman’s exten-
guished Service Award forVolunteerism in 2011.
“Col. William Glenn Yarborough,Jr. is a consummate volunteerwithin McLean. He has served forsix years as the commander ofAmerican Legion Post 270, and isvice commander of the 17th Dis-trict with 7,100 members. Col.Yarborough organizes the Memo-rial Day and Veterans Day ceremo-nies. A former president of theMcLean Rotary Club, Col.Yarborough is currently its Foun-dation chair. He was the Rotarianof the Year in 2013.
“He is president of the Friendsof the McLean Community Cen-ter and the George WashingtonChapter, Association of the UnitedStates Army. Along with its 4500members, Col. Yarborough ac-tively supports wounded warriorsand veterans. Col. Yarboroughserved as the audit and financechair of the Easter Seals Mary-land, D.C. and Northern Virginiachapter and raises funds for manyorganizations, such as SPARC andthe McLean-Falls ChurchChildren’s Center.”
2016 Lord and Lady Fairfax Honorees Selected
Photos by Steve Hibbard/The Connection
Board of Supervisors Chairman SharonBulova with her choice for the Lady Fairfaxhonoree, Shirley Ginwright and the LordFairfax honoree, Michael J. Hershman.
Dranesville District Supervisor John W.Foust with his choice for the Lady Fairfaxhonoree, Barbara Glakas and the LordFairfax honoree, Col. William GlennYarborough, Jr.
sive resume begins with his careerwith U.S. military intelligence. Heis a cofounder of TransparencyInternational, a nonprofit coalitionpromoting transparency and ac-countability in business and gov-ernment. For 20 years, he gavegenerously of his time and talentsas one of two citizen members ofthe Board’s Audit Committee. Mr.Hershman’s dedication was on dis-play through his impressive han-dling of his role as chairman of theBoard of Supervisors’ 70-personAd Hoc Police Practices ReviewCommission. Mr. Hershman ablysteered the commission and sub-committees through six months ofdiscussions that culminated in 142policy recommendations for theFairfax County Police Department,many of which have already beenimplemented. Mr. Hershman is aproud and dedicated leader in ourlocal and global community.”
Dranesville: Col. WilliamGlenn Yarborough Jr. andBarbara A. Glakas
Dranesville District SupervisorJohn W. Foust read the following
description of Barbara A. Glakasand Col. William GlennYarborough Jr. at the board meet-ing:
“A lifelong resident of FairfaxCounty and a retired teacher andcoach in the county’s public schoolsystem, it is difficult to find an or-ganization to which Ms. BarbaraA. Glakas has not lent her talentsand expertise. She is a member ofHerndon’s Cultivating CommunityInitiative, which undertakes TheHerndon Garden Tour and theGood Neighbor Award. She is amember of the Herndon Histori-cal Society, serving as docent at theHerndon Depot museum, as wellas the county’s Barbara Varon Vol-unteer Award Selection Commit-tee. She also volunteers atArtSpace Herndon. Ms. Glakas isa member of the Dranesville Dis-trict Budget Task Force, a formerumpire for Youth Optimist baseballand former member of the FairfaxCounty Athletic Council. She is therecipient of the 2008 ExemplaryCitizen Planner Award from theTown of Herndon’s Planning Com-mission and the Mayor’s Distin-
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Police Investigate Shots Fired atMoving Vehicles
Officers were called for two separate reports of shots being fired atvehicles traveling on Old Dominion Drive in McLean — according toFCPD Public Affairs Bureau. The first incident occurred on Saturday,June 11 just before midnight. The victim was traveling north on OldDominion Drive near the intersection of Falls Run Road. The secondoccurred just after midnight and again the victim was traveling northon Old Dominion Drive; in this case, near the intersection of BellviewRoad. In both instances, as a car traveling southbound on Old Domin-ion Drive passed the victims’ vehicles, a loud bang was heard. Whenthe respective victims arrived home, they noticed what appeared to bebullet holes in their vehicles. There were no injuries in either case. Thesuspect vehicle was described as a white, longer looking sedan, possi-bly an Audi.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact CrimeSolvers electronically by visiting www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or bycalling 1-866-411-8477. Or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
Week in McLean
Volunteer Opportunities
The Northern Virginia Long TermCare Ombudsman Program needs vol-unteer advocates for residents innursing homes and assisted living facili-ties. Contact Lisa Callahan at703-324-5861, TTY 711 or [email protected].
Respite Care volunteers give fam-ily caregivers of a frail older adult awell-deserved break so they can goshopping, attend a doctor’s appointmentor just have coffee with a friend. Volun-teers visit and oversee the safety of theolder adult for a few hours each month.Support and training are provided. Con-tact Kristin Martin at 703-324-7577,TTY 711, [email protected].
The Wakefield Senior Center in
Annandale needs Front Desk Vol-unteers and Fitness Instructors.Volunteer instructor positions couldlead to part-time employment. For theseand other volunteer opportunities, call703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults andclick on Volunteer Solutions.
The Lewinsville Senior Center inMcLean needs instructors for the fol-lowing classes: Line Dance, CertifiedArthritis Exercise, Current Events,and a Facilities Attendant to helpwith front desk duties and activities asneeded. For these and other volunteeropportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Volunteer So-lutions.
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In some ways, the Fairfax County Ad HocPolice Practices Review Commission,brainchild of Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova, was a bit of a
miracle.The 32 voting commission members included
at least nine representatives from FairfaxCounty Police; former Commonwealth’s Attor-ney Robert Horan; current and former lawenforcement officers with experience fromthe FBI, DEA, state police and others; otherformer county officials; mental health ad-vocates; attorneys; high powered consult-ants. Ranks of those participating swelledto 80 when others were appointed the fivesubcommittees.
How could such a large, intense groupwith so many viewpoints get anything done?It seemed crazy to expect much. But Bulova,apparently, was crazy like a fox. Bulova andcommission chair Michael Hershman, ex-pressed unwavering commitment to the pro-cess.
The 142 recommendations, the result of de-mocracy in action, provide support and moreresources to the FCPD, while providing fortransparency and public confidence.
Police, Commonwealth’s Attorney RayMorrogh, county attorneys and others providedanswers to questions and consulted on recom-mendations every step of the way. The com-mission and subcommittees met for literallyhundreds of hours over nine months. Indi-vidual members took on in-depth researchprojects and reported back to subcommittees.
Members of the Mental Health subcommit-tee, chaired by Del. Marcus Simon, traveled toTexas for a first-hand look at an effective Cri-sis Intervention program. In January, the Com-munity Services Board, Police and Sheriff ’sOffice launched Diversion First, to get peoplehaving a mental health crisis who come intocontact with law enforcement into treatmentinstead of jail. If this were the only accomplish-ment of the police review commission, it wouldbe an achievement.
The Independent Oversight and Investiga-tions subcommittee unanimously recom-mended formation of an Independent Auditorand a Civilian Review Panel. Independent over-sight is a national best practice, and these is-sues come before the Board of Supervisors nextmonth.
The commission recommends the implemen-tation of body worn cameras, a recommenda-tion that appears to be set for delay. This mightbe necessary, but if so, the delay should comewith a timetable for next steps.
Changing the culture from withholding infor-mation to sharing as much as possible, as soonas possible, and responding to Freedom of In-formation requests with as much informationas possible are part of the recommendations ofthe Communications subcommittee. Police de-partments in Northern Virginia have invoked ablanket exemption to FOIA requests, which hasbeen part of the erosion of public trust.
The robust collection and reporting of de-mographics covering all stops, frisks, citations,arrests, and use-of-force incidents by districtstation and magisterial district is also key topublic trust and departmental excellence.
Bulova and the Board of Supervisors formedthe commission in the wake of the death ofJohn Geer in August of 2013. Geer, a Spring-field resident, was standing unarmed with hishands up in the doorway of his own homewhen he was shot by Officer Adam Torres.Torres, charged with murder, was the firstFairfax County Police officer in the history ofthe department to be charged in such a death.Torres entered a guilty plea to involuntarymanslaughter, with a likely sentence of 12months; his sentencing is scheduled for nextweek.
Public outrage over Geer’s death was com-pounded by obfuscation and silence, the fail-
ure to communicate, and a lack of publicaccountability. The police and county refusedto release any information on the case formore than a year, and only then after re-peated court orders. This tragedy and its af-termath no doubt had a negative impact onmorale in the FCPD. The commission’s rec-ommendations acknowledge the excellenceof the Fairfax police. It’s a credit to the de-partment that Chief Edwin Roessler aspiresto make FCPD the best in the nation. It’s ahigh bar, county residents expect no less, and
steps in that direction are a positive reflectionon every member of the department.
It now falls to Supervisor John Cook, chair-man of the Public Safety Committee, to guidethese recommendations through for approvalby the Board of Supervisors overall. The pro-cess is underway, and deserves public atten-tion to the details.
The All Dulles Area Muslim So-ciety (ADAMS) condemns thetragic and horrific Orlando massshooting, and rejects any possiblemotive for this terrible act, whoseperpetrator is still being investi-gated as a possible hate crime,mentally unbalanced individual,and/or lone wolf terrorist sympa-thizer. We send our thoughts,prayers, and condolences to thefamilies and loved ones of all thosekilled or injured.
We appreciate the Orlando Mus-lim community’s response in con-demning this attack, and we joinin urging the entire Muslim com-munity to take part in a blood do-nation drive for those injured inthe attack.
For us in Virginia, this tragedybrings back horrible memories ofApril 2007, when Virginia Tech
student Seung-Hui Cho killed 32people on the Virginia PolytechnicInstitute and State University cam-pus in Blacksburg, Virginia. Thisis also too reminiscent of theequally horrific hate crimes likethe attack in South Carolina on anAfrican American Church, attacksin movie theaters and schools andtoo many more. Such incidents area too frequent reminder of thenumber of individuals driven byhate to commit unspeakable acts.
This horrific Orlando attackhowever should not be used tovilify and stereotype the peacefuland law abiding Muslim commu-nity in America. Islam absolutelycondemns and forbids terrorismand extremism. The Quran, Islam’srevered text, states: “Whoever killsa person, it is as though he haskilled all mankind. And whoever
saves a life, it is as though he hadsaved all mankind.”
Islam promotes the sanctity ofhuman life, the dignity of all hu-mans, and a respect for human,civil rights. Islam teaches religiousfreedom and emphasizes the sameuniversal moral values accepted bythe majority of people of all back-grounds. These are the same prin-ciples on which the US Constitu-tion was established and the Billof Rights was approved.
Muslims believe there is “Nocompulsion in faith” and we rejectviolence, hatred, and discrimina-tion toward anyone on the basisof race, color, gender, disability,religion, familial status, sexualorientation and national origin.
ADAMS’ mission is to providereligious, social, and educationalservices to enable the Muslim commu-nity to fulfill its responsibilities andcontribute to the betterment of societywww.adamscenter.org
All Dulles Area Muslim Society Condemns Orlando Mass Shooting
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By Tim Peterson
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Students in Fairfax County Public Schoolsstarted the 2015-2016 school year withoutthe words “sexual orientation” or “genderidentity” as part of the nondiscrimination
guide within their student handbook.While the School Board approved adding those two
terms to the laundry list of other qualities and char-acteristics for which no employee or student in thesystem should be discriminated against or excludedbecause of, the new language didn’t automaticallyappear in the handbook, the Students Rights andResponsibilities.
The error was an “oversight,” according to Super-intendent Dr. Karen Garza and board chair Pat Hynes.
In order for the handbook to reflect the currentpolicy, which was updated with the additional termsin November 2014 and May 2015, the board neededto amend its action on approving the 2016-2017 stu-dent handbook.
What was billed in the agenda as a mere adminis-trative action of aligning the handbook with exist-ing policy became a heated debate at the SchoolBoard’s June 9 business meeting.
Opponents of passing the handbook update saidthe process had been rushed and that the commu-nity should have a chance to weigh in on changesthat will directly affect how their children may bedisciplined.
A private consultant was hired to review current
practices affecting transgender students and comparethem with other schools around the country, but thefindings and conclusions have yet to be released.
At-large member Jeanette Hough, who was justelected to the board last fall, was critical that thebody hasn’t been briefed in a year.
“We don’t have clarity as adults,” Hough said. “Howcan we ask students to sign something we haven’tdiscussed?”
Springfield representative Elizabeth Schultz repeat-edly emphasized the board had not discussed gen-der identity formally since last year’s policy change.
“Why haven’t we talked about it in 399 days?”Schultz asked.
Sully representative and another recently electedmember Tom Wilson also cited the lack of discus-sion as a reason for his multiple amendments in fa-vor of postponing a vote on approving the studenthandbook.
“We haven’t had those conversations, those discus-sions,” he said. “We need to do better.”
Mount Vernon representative Karen Corbett Sand-ers admitted members “all agree we got here througha very messy process.”
Though Hynes reminded that the Students Rightsand Responsibilities is not “an implementation planof policy.”
“It’s not a question of whether that policy is clear,”Hynes said. The current handbook should, she con-tinued, reflect “existing language of our policy at thispoint.”
After nearly three hours of debate, the board voted9-3 in favor of At-Large member Ryan McElveen’samendment to update and align the language in thestudent handbook. Hough, Schultz and Wilson werethe “no” votes.
Video from the June 9 meeting is available onlineat www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMS21yVGqdY&feature=youtu.be.
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School Board membersdebate whether studentsshould be held accountable.
Sexual Orientation and GenderIdentity Added to Student Handbook
After nearly three hoursof debate, the FCPSSchool Board voted 9-3in favor of adding sexualorientation and genderidentity to the nondis-crimination guide in thestudent handbook.
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Reading books with Dad: Sara Johnson of McLeansent us this photo of Doug Johnson with childrenJulia and RJ.
In this picture, taken in January 2016, Gabriella isplaying dress up as a chef, since she loves pretend-ing to do what daddy David Levin does!
Clare Plaisted, of Vienna, and her dad, Tony Plaisted,on a cherry blossom cruise on the Potomac this year.
Father’s Day Photo Gallery
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WEDNESDAY/JUNE 15Senior Safety Program. 10 a.m.-
noon. McLean Community Center,1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Topicswe will discuss include: “Text to 9-1-1….. Call if you can – Text if youcan’t,” “Next Generation 9-1-1…..what this will mean to you,”“Hazardous Materials CommunityRight-to-Know Act (EPCRA) inFairfax County,“ Zika Preparedness,”“Is 72 hours enough?” (DisasterPreparedness), “Project Lifesaver”(Keeping At-Risk Citizens Safe), “ABrief Examination of FinancialExploitation of Older Adults.” http://
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/.
THURSDAY/JUNE 16Vienna Metro Station Bicycle
Access Study Meeting. 6:30 p.m.Oakton High School, 2900 SuttonRoad, Vienna. The meeting will focuson proposed concepts from theBicycle Access Study, and gathercommunity feedback towardselecting preferred alternatives in thearea between Nutley Street, SuttonRoad, and Virginia CenterBoulevard/County Creek Road. Formore information on the project, areamap or to submit comments online,visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot/bike/viennametrobikestudy.htm.
ONGOING
SCOV Caregivers Support Groupmeets twice a month, on the first andthird Thursdays, as coming up from10 am to noon. All caregivers arewelcome to join anytime. Location:Unitarian Universalist Congregationof Fairfax (UUCF), 2709 Hunter MillRoad, Program Bulding, Oakton. Thegroup includes those presently andpreviously caring for a loved one ofany age or circumstance. For moreinfo, please contact the facilitator,Jack Tarr at 703-821-6838.
Fairfax County needs volunteers todrive older adults to medicalappointments and wellnessprograms. For these and othervolunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults
and click on Volunteer Solutions.Respite Care volunteers give family
caregivers of a frail older adult awell-deserved break so they can goshopping, attend a doctor’sappointment or just have coffee witha friend. Volunteers visit and overseethe safety of the older adult for a fewhours each month. Support andtraining are provided. Contact 703-324-7577, TTY 711, [email protected].
The Lewinsville Senior Center inMcLean needs instructors for thefollowing classes: Line Dance, ZumbaGold, Certified Arthritis Exercise,Square Dance, Basic Guitar, Art andBasic Spanish. For these and othervolunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadultsand click on Volunteer Solutions.
The Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-
Vienna has an urgent need forvolunteer drivers to take area seniorsto medical appointments and otheractivities. Opportunities to volunteerfor other services are also available.No long-term commitment and hoursare flexible to fit your schedule.Visitwww.scov.org or contact theVolunteer Coordinator at 703-281-5086 or email [email protected].
Food Addicts in Recovery.Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at The VineChurch, 2501 Gallows Road, DunnLoring. Are you having troublecontrolling the way you eat? FoodAddicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA)is a free twelve step recoveryprogram for anyone suffering fromfood obsession, overeating, under-eating or bulimia. For moreinformation or a list of additionalmeetings throughout the U.S. and theworld, call 781-932-6300
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The school year has just come to anend … which means it’s the idealtime to prepare to apply to leading
independent schools.A supply versus demand imbalance for a
coveted spot at one of the local, top-tier pri-vate schools makes advanced planning acritical part of the process. Local admissionsdirectors offer suggestions on what can bedone during the laid-back days of summerbefore the demanding fall application pro-cess begins.
“Do your research over the summer,” saidMimi Mulligan, assistant head of school anddirector of admission and enrollment man-agement at Norwood School in Bethesda,Md. “Spend time educating yourself on thewide variety of independent school optionsin the area.”
Perusing school websites and becomingfamiliar with a school’s mission and philoso-phy toward education can help narrow downchoices. Reading social media postings cangive parents a sense of a school’s culture andcommunity.
Have a family conversation about the typeof school that would best serve your child,advises Mulligan, who warns that a school’sperceived prestige or reputation as a “topschool” doesn’t necessarily translate into agood match.
“Be realistic about your child’s strengths,weaknesses, and learning style, then createa list of schools that you feel would be agood fit for your child and your family,” shesaid. “This list should be based on yourchild’s needs, not the name recognition ofthe school. By the time September is here,you will be ready to contact schools for theiradmission materials and to schedule a visit.”
Talking to parents and students at prospec-tive schools is one way families can get asense of a school’s environment. “Create achart to compare [factors such as]: How thestudents treat each other. What is theteacher-student relationship like? How doesthe school care about each individual stu-dent and other things that are important toyou?” said Terri Collins of Oak Crest Schoolin McLean. “ Ask to speak with two currentparents to get their perspective of what theysee as the strengths and weaknesses of theschool.”
“I think one of the things would be toindentify the type of school: a boardingschool or a day school,” said Scott Conklin,director of admissions at Episcopal HighSchool in Alexandria. “Once you’ve come upwith a list of schools, visit some of them.Most are probably open during the summer.Walk around campus and meet the admis-
By Marilyn Campbell
The Connection
Rappelling down an 80-foot wa-terfall, the ground appearingmiles away, zip lining throughthickets of dense, steamy rain-
forest, treating wounded travelers in thewilderness and engaging in other limit-pushing adventures — that’s how threelocal young adults spent their time aftergraduating from high school.
“Scuba was definitely my favorite partof the course because of a strong rein-forcement that I would enjoy working asa scuba instructor one day,” said A.J.Galindo or Alexandria. His adventure waspart of Outward Bound’s Costa Rica pro-gram.
Galindo took what is known as a “gapyear,” which means taking an academicbreak for a year or a semester before be-ginning college. Gap year programs offerstudents an opportunity for “personalgrowth in … leadership, self-awareness[and] … character development,” saidSoizic Hagege, spokeswoman for Out-ward Bound Costa Rica.
After completing his Outward Boundprogram, Galindo enrolled in ThompsonRivers University in British Columbia,Canada.
The American Gap Association (AGA),an organization that accredits and setsstandards for gap year programs, reportsthat taking a gap year has become an in-creasingly popular choice for Americanstudents. The association has seen re-newed interest since Malia Obama’s re-cent decision to take a year off before be-ginning her studies at Harvard University.
A RECENT AGA STUDY showed thatstudents who took a gap year over per-formed academically in college. The or-ganization released the results from asurvey of its 2015 alumni. More than 90percent of the alumni surveyed creditedtheir gap year with increasing their self-confidence and maturity as well as offer-ing time for personal reflection.
Uncertainty about future plans is oneof the reasons students decide to taketime off between high school and college.“Some don’t know yet what they want tostudy, or want to take the opportunity totravel or work to get experience in thereal world,” said Francesca Reed, associ-ate vice president for Enrollment Man-agement and director of Graduate Enroll-ment Services at Marymount University.“A gap year … can be a great opportunityfor a person to mature and discover theirinterests before pursuing a college de-gree.”
Experiences gained during a year awayfrom school can offer clarity, says JimMcClellan, PhD, dean of Liberal Arts atNorthern Virginia Community College inAlexandria. “Few students know what theywant from life or what will be their life’swork when they first enroll in college,” hesaid. “Few finish college in the same majorwhere they began. Sometimes a year of re-flection can help a student focus. A yearabroad or in some environment beyond theirprevious experience can offer new perspec-tives. Working at a 7/11 convinced me Ineeded to continue college.”
to gather letters of recommendation anduse the resources of guidance depart-ments when applying for college,” shesaid. “It will also keep them focused witha future plan. If the student decides to goabroad or work full-time, it may be diffi-cult to request a letter of recommenda-tion while they are busy overseas or withwork. Once accepted into college, theycan defer their admission a semester or ayear.”
Boosted by a belief in the benefits of agap year experience, a growing numberof colleges and universities are support-ing students who want to take time offbetween high school and college. “Mostcolleges are accommodating and willmove their start date to the followingyear,” said Reed. “Colleges and universi-ties like to see students with a plan and adegree of motivation before entering col-lege, and the gap year may be the perfectopportunity to do just that.”
RESEARCHING OPPORTUNITIES,thinking about goals and having a planin place about how the time will be spentare critical components of a successfulgap year. “They shouldn’t wait until theygraduate to start planning,” said Reed.“Do you want to travel abroad? Learn anew language or improve your foreignlanguage skills? Volunteer either at homeor abroad? Explore career interests? It’simportant to have something meaning-ful in mind. There are many programsavailable for students that are consider-ing a gap year.”
McClellan suggests an alternate optionfor students and parents who are con-cerned that a gap year could slow astudent’s academic progress. “Spendingthe junior year abroad is a better idea sinceno academic momentum is lost and theexperience of living and studying abroadis of incalculable value,” he said. “Plus,with two years of college completed andadded maturity, the junior year abroad ismore meaningful than a gap year.”
The pros and consof taking a break inacademic studiesbefore college.
The Gap Year Trend
“Sometimes a year ofreflection can help astudent focus.”
— Jim McClellan, Ph.D., North-ern Virginia Community College
While the AGA reports that 90 percent ofstudents are actively enrolled in a four-yearinstitution of higher learning within one yearof completing a gap year, the organizationacknowledges that this option is not for ev-eryone. The decision to delay college comeswith a caveat that students may lose theacademic momentum they gained throughhigh school.
“There is a set of skills that a student learnsmoving through each grade level. Like play-ing tennis or any other sport, the more prac-tice, the better the performance,” saidMcClellan. “Laying out for a year leads toskills atrophy. [For some students] it is bet-ter to continue on while in top form than totry to rebuild lost skills and regain goodstudy habits.”
Even for students who feel certain thatthey want to take a gap year, Reed advisescompleting the college application processif obtaining a college degree is future goal.
“It is easier while they are still in school
Photo courtesy of Outward Bound
A.J. Galindo of Alexandria, Benjamin Waters of Fairfax and KirbyNassetta of Arlington participated in Outward Bound Costa Rica’s GapYear program.
Small steps thissummer can minimizestress of applicationprocess.
Considering Private School?
sions directors.”“Once families have narrowed down the
list, they can send for information and be-gin to map out their fall visits,” said ClareDame, director of enrollment managementat Randolph-Macon Academy. “Plan to visitno more than two schools in one day so thatthey have time to fully investigate each oneand will have the time to assimilate the in-formation.”
Garnering logistical information is impor-tant in planning an application strategy forthe fall. “What are the processes? What arethe dates? When are the Open Houses?” asksRichard S. Moss, director of admission at the
Heights School in Potomac, Md.However, Moss underscores the impor-
tance of creating a balance between advanceplanning and enjoying a summer respite,and questions the wisdom of focusing toomuch energy on an academic year that ismore than 12 months away.
“Most importantly, families should … havea good, restful, and productive summer,” saidMoss. “It is easy to think about the long-termgoal of admission while sacrificing the imme-diately important goal of having a truly greatbreak. … Though it is good, as a parent, to begenerally aware of the process so that in Sep-tember you can hit the ground running.”
Middle SchoolScience teacherDebbie Pakalukworks with eighth-grade students inthe chemistry lab atNorwood School.
Photo courtesy of
Norwood School
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Cappies Gala Honors High School Theater
The Lead Actress in a MusicalAward went to Jamie Goodson,“Chicago,” Langley High School.The Bill Strauss Graduating
Critic went to Gillian Wright ofMcLean High School.
The Male Dancer Award went toCuinn Casey, “Chicago,” LangleyHigh School.
The Andy May’s Rising CriticAward went to Maggie Klein ofOakton High School.
The Returning Critic Award wentto Lydia Gompper of GeorgeMason High School in FallsChurch City.
The Comic Actress in a MusicalAward went to Isatu Fofanah,“Legally Blonde,” Herndon HighSchool.
The Critics Team Award went to McLean High School.From left areLaras Kettner, Emily Swett, Emily Lachow, Jack Posey, Gillian Wright,Jess Scarano, Julia Luigs, and Syona Ayyankeril.
The 17th Annual Cappies Galahonoring high school theaterwas held Sunday, June 12 atThe Kennedy Center. Win-
ning the top prizes for the Best Musicalwas Woodrow Wilson High School in theDistrict for “Hair;” and winning Best Playwas Duke Ellington School of the Arts inthe District for “The Story.” This year’sMasters of Ceremony were Judy Bowns,Janie Strauss and Ed Monk, who is retir-ing from Chantilly High School this year.
This year’s show included 57 publicand private high schools in FairfaxCounty, Arlington, Fauquier, Loudoun,Montgomery, and Prince William coun-ties, and the cities of Falls Church, Alex-andria, and Washington, D.C. TheCappies season extended from late Oc-tober to early May.
The Cappies program was launched inthe summer of 1999 by Judy Bowns, theTheatre Arts resource teacher with FCPS,and the late Bill Strauss (director, Capi-tol Steps), in cooperation with area the-ater teachers, for the purpose of celebrat-ing and bringing public acclaim to highschool theater.
— Steve Hibbard
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ONGOING“Footloose.” Fridays and Saturday, 8 p.m. Sunday
2 p.m. July 8-24. Alden Theatre, McLeanCommunity Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave.,McLean. Based on the movie of the same name.McLeanPlayers.org. 866-811-4111.
“Floyd Collins.” Fridays, 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m.and 8 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. ThroughJune 26. 1st Stage Theater, 1524 Spring HillRoad, McLean. Man chases his dreams but findsonly short-lived celebrity. $35/$32.www.1ststagetysons.com.
McLean Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon. Fridaysfrom May 6-Nov. 18. Lewinsville Park, 1659Chain Bridge Road, McLean. The marketprovides area residents an opportunity topurchase locally grown or produced products.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets.
Krop’s Crops Flea Market. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Second and fourth Saturdays from May toAugust. 11110 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls.Shop for vintage, antique and used items. Or sellyou treasures. [email protected].
Weekly Storytime. Wednesday and Saturday. 11a.m. Barnes & Noble, 7851 L Tysons CornerCenter, McLean. Themes and Titles vary. Freeadmission.
Tai Chi Beginners’ Practice. Saturdays, 8-9a.m. St. Luke’s Catholic School Gymnasium,7005 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Weekly Tai Chipractice. Group has met for over 20 years. Free.FreeTaiChi.org. 703-759-9141.
McLean Project for Arts, 1234 Ingleside Ave.,McLean. Join in viewing the newest exhibits,meet the artists, and enjoy food and drinkprovided by J. Gilberts Wood-Fired Steaks andSeafood and The Vineyard. [email protected].
SATURDAY/JUNE 18Musical Performance, Storytime and Book
Signing. Barnes and Noble Tysons CornerCenter, 7851 L Tysons Corner Center, McLean.With Grammy Award-winning Okee DokeeBrothers. 703-506-2937.
“The Magic of Bill Blagg Live.” 8 p.m. TheAlden, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Critics andaudiences alike rave about Bill Blagg’sincredible, high-energy, grand-scale magic andillusion. $20/$15. mcleancenter.org.
AAUW Used Book Collection. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.SunTrust Bank, 515 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. CDs,DVDs, software, children’s books, records, andrecent textbooks, all in good condition. Proceedsbenefit scholarships for [email protected]. 703-527-4206.
Birds, Butterflies, and Blossoms WagonRide. 10-11 a.m. Riverbend Park, 8700Potomac Hills St., Great Falls. Take a wagonride through the meadow. 2 years or older. $6/$8. 703-759-9018. To register:fairfaxcounty.gov/parks and search forRiverbend Park.
SUNDAY/JUNE 19Show/Tag Sale. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. The Great Falls
School of Art, 756 Walker Road, Suite C, GreatFalls. Show of paintings by artist MichelaMansuino. Silent auction. Free. 571-263-7696.
Tender Polman. 6-8 p.m. Great Falls VillageCentre Green, Great Falls. You’ve heard thisupbeat, patriotic powerhouse at The Old Brogue.http://www.celebrategreatfalls.org/concerts-on-the-green/.
Park, 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls.Children will learn nature awareness, free play,archery, learning to build friction fires andmore. Focus will be on skill building andoutdoor play. Bring lunch. 6-9 years old. $285/$300. To register: fairfaxcounty.gov/parks andsearch for Riverbend Park.
Junior Potomac Adventure Camp. 9 a.m.-3p.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills St.,Great Falls. Campers enjoy rock climbing,canoeing, tubing and hiking. Bring lunch. 8-12
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THURSDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 23-26Riverdance. Thursday and Friday 8
p.m., Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m.and 8 p.m. Wolf Trap’s Filene Center,1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Come seeIrish traditions meet present day inRiverdance’s dance, music, and song.$20-$75. 703-255-1900.wolftrap.org.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 25-26Women’s Soccer Association
Tournament. Oakton High School,2900 Sutton Road, Vienna.Tournament to celebrate FairfaxWomen’s Soccer Association 40thanniversary this year. $25individuals. $400 teams.fwsasoccer.org.
Vienna Wireless Society NationalField Day. 2 p.m. Burke Lake Park,
7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Localamateur radio operators (“hams”)will join thousands nationwide toshow off their amateur-radio andemergency-communicationscapabilities. viennawireless.net/ orgo to http://www.arrl.org/newham.
SUNDAY/JUNE 26Scott Kurt and Memphis 59. 6-8
p.m. Great Falls Village CentreGreen, Great Falls. Tom Petty meetsRascal Flatts – rockin’ guitar!celebrategreatfalls.org/concerts-on-the-green/.
Theatre-in-the-Woods, 1551 TrapRoad, Vienna. Bailar, or dance along,with 123 Andrés as he takes you on amelodic journey to the Latin musicworld. Ages 2-7. $8. wolftrap.org/woods.
THURSDAY/JUNE 30Furia Flamenca Dance Company.
10:30 a.m. Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna.Experience the thrill and elegance offlamenco! Combining fiery percussivefootwork and passionate music. $8.Ages 5 and up. wolftrap.org/woods.
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Sports
By Aaron Lundmark
The Connection
In her first year as head coach of theMarshall girls’ lacrosse team, ValerieGibbons was looking to bring homethe first state championship in school
history in their first ever state final appear-ance.
The Statesmen fell short on Saturdaymorning against the Potomac Falls Panthers,19-7 at Lake Braddock Secondary School.
Despite the score, Marshall was able tokeep it competitive, as it made several runsin the second half to build momentum, butit wasn’t enough in the end.
“The one thing I asked my team beforethe game is that they gave 110 percent,”
Great Falls Girls Complete Undefeated SeasonGreat Falls girls Grade 7/8 girls AAA/Orange lacrosse team defeatedDulles South in The NVYLL championship game on Saturday, June 4,after an undefeated season. They played in the orange Triple AAA divi-sion so this makes them the best seven and eight grade team in theNorthern Virginia area.This is also the first time in history of GFLA that Great Falls A-team haswon the title championship in this bracket. The team’s roster included:Head Coach Jeff Grimson, Assistant Coaches: Jacquie Henry, Mary Smithand Gene Canfield; players — Lucy Jane Magruder, Hope Heiden, SophieSmith, Brooke Van Beuren, Charlotte Henry, Lauren Treacy, JuliannaGrimson, Sydney Southworth, Morgan Pence, Haley Smith, Nicole Moran,Jennifer Canfield, Cristina de Kanter, Mary Margaret O’Connor, HayleyBlankingship, Emma Norris, Caroline Bean, Jessica Broyles, CourtneyKuligowski, Victoria Kim, Annie O’Hara, Kyley Rymsza.
said Gibbons. “Going to a state champion-ship is something every single one of themis going to remember for the rest of theirlives, so the only thing they’d regret is notgiving it their all, but I wasn’t worried aboutthe score because that was all I asked ofthem.”
Early on it was tough for the Statesmento sustain pressure as Potomac Falls rattledoff a 5-0 run to start the game. During thatspan, Marshall had many shots, but all wereturned away by Potomac Falls goalkeeperJennelle Cimbura, who put on an incred-ible performance.
Marshall would get on the board with afree position goal by Hannah Smith to cutthe Potomac Falls lead to 5-1. The Pantherswould get two more before Statesmenmidfielder Amanda Tooke was able to findthe back of the net to make it 7-2.
“I think we all really wanted to win thisgame,” said senior Morgan Booth. “It’s beensurreal to make it this far to states, and tostay motivated we wanted win really bad,but I still think we played an amazing
game.”Marshall would get more chances in the
first half, but Cimbura was up to the task asshe continued to stop shots. Potomac Fallsadded three more goals before halftime tomake it 10-2 in favor of the Panthers at thebreak.
The second half turned into a differentstory as Marshall was able to put togethersome runs. After Potomac Falls opened withthree early goals, the Statesmen fired backwith two goals by Lauren Deaver, givingthem a little bit of momentum.
“At halftime we talked a little bit abouthow the game wasn’t over and if there wasanyone that thought that they were in thewrong place,” said Gibbons. “In the lasttimeout I took, I told the girls to make themost of the time we had left because it wasstill a state championship and they shouldcherish every second they had on the field.”
It seemed like Booth was going to makeit a third straight goal for Marshall, butanother stop by Cimbura left the senior frus-trated as it was tough to score on her all
day.Potomac Falls would rattle off three more
goals before Marshall made another runwith three goals of its own. Setota Tesfuscored two during that run, and RebeccaWinicour added another to make it 16-7.
One thing that never wavered through-out was the overwhelming support givenby the fans and parents of Marshall.
“This year and this season has broughtour team so close,” said Gibbons. “Our team,our parents, it’s a closely-knit group and it’sreally neat to see that.”
Potomac Falls added three more goals atthe end to make a final score of 19-7.
Marshall ended its season with a 16-4record in Gibbons’ first season as headcoach. The Statesmen graduate seven se-niors from this year’s class, so they have anice group coming back next season tomake another run.
“I think it’s been a great season,” saidBooth. “I couldn’t be happier about the waymy senior year played out.”
Statesmen lose toPotomac Falls in5A state final.
Marshall Girls’ Lax Falls Short of State Championship
Marshall’s Morgan Booth is defended by a pair of Potomac Falls playersduring the 5A state championship game on Saturday at Lake Braddock.
Rebecca Winicour and the Marshall girls’ lacrosse team finished 5A staterunner-up.
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News
The musicianship of fourstudents at Cooper andLongfellow Middleschools, in McLean,
was recognized by the Woman’sClub of McLean at a ceremony onTuesday, May 6, where the stu-dents also performed on their in-struments. Tracy McConnaughay,of Cooper Middle School, played“In the Hall of the Mountain King,”by Edvard Grieg, on the eupho-nium. Min Lee, also of CooperMiddle School, played “ConcertoNo. 3,” k. 216, by WolfgangAmadeus Mozart, on the violin, ac-companied by Myunghee Lee. JiIn Park, of Longfellow MiddleSchool, performed the “Concertoin G,” 1st Movement, by CarlStamitz, on the flute, accompaniedby Hee Ra Son. Finally, Nadia Jo,also of Longfellow, performed the“Concerto in A Minor,” 1st Move-ment, by Camille Saint-Saens, onthe cello, accompanied by JadeSohn. The four students each re-ceived an award of $100 from theWoman’s Club.
Ten students at McLean elemen-tary schools were recognized fortheir contributions as safety patrolmembers. The honorees were:Halle McLean and Cotter Smart,of Chesterbrook Elementary; SeanLoftus and Teymur Zavar, ofChurchill Road Elementary;Samantha Gonzales and Omar AlMasri, of Franklin Sherman El-ementary; Sydney Leonard andKailen Jordan, of Kent Gardens El-ementary; and Sarah Gaiter andPatrick Oh, of Spring Hill Elemen-
The students’ parents and theschool principals, music directorsand patrol sponsors attended theceremony, as did Officer ThomasW. Harrington, school resourceofficer of the Fairfax County Po-lice Department. The award cer-emony is an annual event of theWoman’s Club of McLean.
—Laura Sheridan
Oksana Vickers and MandySmith, both freshmen at Lan-gley High School, have beenselected as the 2016 recipientsof Amerian Association of Uni-versity Women (AAUW)McLean Area Branch’s STEMExcellence Award.
The STEM (Science, Technol-ogy, Engineering, and Math)Excellence Award is given to afemale student or team from ahigh school in the McLean areawith an outstanding science fairproject in the field of Engineer-ing. This year’s award recog-nized the work done by Oksanaand Mandy on the project, “TheEffect of Desalination Methodon Overall Efficiency.”
Each student receives anaward certificate, half of a $100award, and recognition at aBranch event. The awards wereannounced at the Branch’s An-nual Dinner on May 25 atRiverbend Country Club.
The students’ project was mo-tivated by a critical lack ofdrinkable water worldwide.The purpose of their experi-
ment was to find the most effi-cient method of desalination interms of time, reduction in sa-linity, and water loss.
Oksana first became inter-ested in desalination of waterthrough her participation inLangley High School’s ModelUnited Nations club and thenpursued learning about the sci-ence required for its implemen-tation. She has won awards atthe Ivy League Model UN Con-ference, as well as regional andstate science fairs.
Mandy has an interest in bothenvironmental science and en-gineering and chose this projectbecause it combined her inter-ests and could help others at thesame time. She has also wonawards at Langley HighSchool’s science fair and theFairfax County regional sciencefair.
For more information on theAmerican Association of Uni-versity Women and the McLeanArea Branch, visit the AAUWMcLean Area website at http://mclean-va.aauw.net.
Langley High Freshmen ReceiveSTEM Excellence Award
Photo contributed
Oksana Vickers, freshman at Langley High School,received the AAUW McLean Area Branch STEM Excel-lence Award from Peggy Stotz, member of theBranch’s Local Awards Committee at the AnnualDinner on May 25.
Woman’s Club honors middle- andelementary-school students.
Young Musicians and SafetyPatrols Get Awards
Alyssa Kim playing theviolin.
Jane Lee playing the flute.
Beth Johnston playing thetrumpet.
Hanna Yo playing the viola.
tary. The students received tro-phies engraved with their namesand those of their schools, andeach school received an award of$80 for safety program equipment.
Fairfax County School Re-source Officer TomHarrington was a sponsor ofthe safety awards program.
Ten student safety patrol members from the five McLeanelementary schools received awards from the McLeanWoman’s Club.
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Highgate Hotels, L.P trading as Westin Arlington Gateway, 801 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington,
VA 22203. The above establishment is applying to
the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Wine and Beer On & Off Premises
and Mixed Beverage Restaurant (Seating Capacity
over 150 seats) license to sell or manufacture
alcoholic beverages. Rickey D. Whitworth,
Vice PresidentNOTE: Objections to the issu-ance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Ob-jections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.
28 Yard Sales
ANTIQUES BOUTIQUES COLLECTIBLES
June 18, 2016 9 a.m.
2825 Yeonas Drive, Vienna, VA 22180
The last house on Yeonas Dr., adjacent to I-66
117 AdoptionAdoption
Loving family seeks to adopt infant. Will pay medical and
legal expenses. Call or text at 571-306-3667.
Country living in popular Waynewood school
district (22308), two lots, fenced yard for kids
and pets, between West Blvd & Ft Hunt Rd,
5 minutes to Old Town and Fort Belvoir, walk to
bike trail, Potomac River and Mount Vernon
parkway-- 4BR, 3BA,country kitchen, 2 car
garage, breezeway, large basement, fenced
yard, generous parking and storage, updated
custom built brick home, $2990/mo, pets
considered, credit approval required,
available 6/25, 703-862-7240.
Results! Why, man, I have gotten a lot of results. I know several
Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative forThe Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers.
By KENNETH B. LOURIE
Control And/OrLack Thereof
If being diagnosed with a “terminal” formof lung cancer makes you feel anything, it isloss of control; along with all the anxietiesassociated with feeling powerless. As I mayhave written previously, “terminal” is all it’scracked up to be. That prognosis hangs overyour head, almost physically – or so it seems,but most assuredly: emotionally and spiritu-ally. The trick is; there is no trick.Compartmentalizing, deluding, pretending,denying, hoping, praying, laughing and cry-ing are but a few of the methods I’veemployed over these past seven-plus years inan attempt to overcome that original “13month to two year” prognosis. Being open todiet and lifestyle changes and non-Westernalternatives, and maintaining a positive atti-tude and a self-effacing sense of humor havelikewise contributed – or so I’ve been told,to my above-average years of survival.
I wouldn’t characterize these last sevenyears, however, as my friend Sean has joked,as “being on the clock,” but cancer patientsare usually on something. And the “some-thing” we’re most typically on is, a schedule.For me: 24/7 urine collection on Tuesday,pre-chemotherapy lab work on Wednesday(two days prior to Friday infusion), pre-infu-sion medication taken at home beginningThursday and continuing through Saturday,Friday infusion, post-chemo weak for thenext seven to 10 days; repeat every fourweeks; quarterly C.A.T. scans followed by aquarterly face-to-face appointment with myoncologist to discuss the scan/results, P.E.T.scans every six months, M.R.I. of the brainonce a year; plus my daily regimen of pills,supplements, apple cider vinegar, alkalinewater, wheat grass, among other miscellane-ous presumptive anti-cancer options.
Given this chronology of treatment androutine/maintenance, it’s extremely difficult(let me amend that: I’ll say challenginginstead) to plan, schedule, coordinate,arrange and commit to social activities, espe-cially those involving travel away from home.Because, at least for me, the cancer stuffcomes first and is foremost – as does mydaily routine – so anything that upsets thatfigurative apple cart is yet another complica-tion/blip on my radar that initially serves noparticular purpose other than reinforcingsome of the less obvious problems/negativesof living life as a cancer patient undergoingtreatment.
Perhaps understanding this lack of con-trol/fairly rigid set of circumstances – as wellas my recurring attempts at extending my lifeas long as possible – my oncologist, to hiscredit, has regularly given me opportunitiesto stop, start, change, etc. my treatment/schedule in order to enhance the quality ofmy life and give me back some control.Rarely have I taken advantage, however. Asmuch as I respect and appreciate his opin-ion, it has always been difficult for me tofind that balance. The logistics of juggling mymandated routine along with my personalroutine – and dealing with the subsequentfears of not doing/maintaining either, giventhe fact that I’ve survived so long adhering tothem, is a hurdle I’ve been unable toovercome.
I’ve often heard it said that laughter is thebest medicine. I wonder though, as it per-tains to cancer patients like myself, currentlystill on treatment, if breaking/braking routine– and saying the heck with it, for awhile any-way, is not the pause that refreshes? As muchas I like to laugh, I’d like to live a little, too.
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