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‘You’ll Go Forward To Do Great Things’News, Page 3
Living with ‘Living Coral’HomeLifeStyle, Page 2
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HomeLifeStyle
By Marilyn Campbell
A breeze of warm air to heat thewinter chill is how some design-ers are describing one of thetrendiest colors on tap for this
year. “Living Coral” was selected as the 2019Color of the Year by the Pantone Color In-stitute, the self-described global authorityof color. It’s a shade that is expected to havea prominent presence in interior design,home accessories and fashion this year.
“It works well with most of the founda-tion colors everyone has in their homes in-cluding white, taupe, gray, and brown,” saiddesigner Amanda Mertins of Patina PolishedLiving in Alexandria. “If you choose to paint,it can help to brighten a space lacking natu-ral light.”
Described as a nurturing color that canbe found in nature, Living Coral is a shadeof orange with a golden undertone. “It canbe used as a wonderful accent color,” saidMertins. “Introduce it with artwork, tosspillows, rugs and throws.”
Life-affirming and reminiscent of coralreefs, Living Coral is credited with the abil-ity to breathe life into any space in one’shome. “[It’s] is vibrant, energizing shade… that can be incorporated as a light ac-cent or bold statement in both a kitchen orbath,” said designer Natalia Fabisiak ofNicely Done Kitchens and Baths in Spring-field. “As the timeless trend of white kitch-ens continues, Living Coral offers the per-fect pop of color an all-white kitchen mayneed.”
“Coffee mugs, dish towels, trays and triv-ets are an easy and inexpensive way to in-troduce the trending color of the year intoyour kitchen,” added Fabisiak.
Home accent pieces are the way that de-
signer Julie Ackerman of Home Polish inBethesda recommends using the Pantonepick. “Dishware, serveware or decorativeaccent pieces and porcelain figurines, likethose by Herend are a great way to incor-porate Living Coral into your home,” shesaid.
For a more long-term commitment,Fabisiak says, “In a bathroom, Living Coralcan be used as a wall color that can be eas-ily paired with neutral tile and fixtures. Ifpainting the walls is too drastic, bath ac-cents like coral towels or a rug can brightenup the space beautifully as well.
In announcing the selection, LeatriceEiseman, executive director of the PantoneColor Institute, said, “Color is an equaliz-
Photo courtesy of Patina Polished Living
Living Coral can be introduced intoone’s home through art, saysdesigner Amanda Mertins.
ing lens through which we experience ournatural and digital realities and this is par-ticularly true for Living Coral. With consum-ers craving human interaction and socialconnection, the humanizing and hearten-ing qualities displayed by the convivialPantone Living Coral hit a responsivechord.”
Each year, the Pantone Color Institutemakes a prediction about the color that willbe on trend for the upcoming year. The se-lection process, which takes about ninemonths, has color gurus at Pantone span-ning the globe, taking note of the trends inindustries that run the gamut from rangingfrom film and entertainment to art and in-terior design.
“... can help tobrighten a spacelacking natural light.”
‘Living Coral’ Named 2019 Color of the YearWhen used on awall in akitchen orbathroom,Living Coral canmake a boldstatement, saysdesigner NataliaFabisiak ofNicely DoneKitchens andBaths.
Photo courtesy of Nicely Done Kitchens and Baths
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By Bonnie Hobbs
Mountain View High gradua-tion ceremonies always tugat the heartstrings – andwith good reason. Students
there have received second chances to makesomething of themselves, and they do soeagerly.
In fact, Mountain View holds two gradu-ation ceremonies a year. And last Wednes-day, Feb. 6, it held its winter graduation atCentreville High before family, friends,teachers, counselors, administrators andSchool Board officials.
“It’s the school’s 45th commencementceremony,” said Assistant Principal ClaudiaPirouzan-Jones at the outset. She then toldthe students, “You share the common bondof being part of the Mountain View familyand displaying the traits of perseverance,strength, grit, drive and resilience.”
Next, Principal Joe Thompson presentedhis commencement speech (see below), andthen two student speakers shared their sto-ries of hardship, courage and, ultimately,achievement. First was 21-year-old KenySalvador, who grew up without her parents.
“I was raised by my grandmother in ElSalvador,” she said. “And between ages 7and 11, I lived with a friend.” But, knowingthat wasn’t the way things should be, shewas unhappy and despondent. And, shesaid, “When I felt overwhelmed, I cut my-self.”
When Salvador was 14, her grandmotherdied, so she went to the U.S. to live withher father and his new family. “They werepeople I’d never met before, and I had tocook, clean and care for my younger sib-lings,” she said. “Then shortly after my 16th
birthday, my father said I was a woman nowand I had to move out.”
Three years later, she became pregnant.“But I was excited because I’d finally havesomeone in my life,” said Salvador. She livedin New York for a while, but eventuallymoved to Virginia with her son. Wanting toset a good example for him, she was deter-mined to return to high school.
“At Mountain View, everyone was verynice and kind, like a family,” she said. “AndI liked the support and encouragement theygave me. I learned that my childhood didn’tdefine me – and that, if we’re kind, peoplerespond to us kindly. And now, I feel hope-ful about the future.”
The second student speaker, AshleyMartinez, is also a young mother. “My par-ents separated when I was little and, whenI became pregnant at age 16, my siblingsstopped talking to me,” she said. “My momand I weren’t talking, and my family saidI’d ruined my whole future and would nevergraduate from high school.”
Eventually, though, she and her motherbonded again, and Martinez made an im-portant decision. “I never liked people tell-ing me I couldn’t do things,” she said. “Iknew I was capable of finishing school, andI became determined to prove everyonewrong.”
Like Salvador, Martinez’s son motivated
‘Mountain View Was So Welcoming to Me’Students share theirstories of strugglesand success.
Keny Salvador receives the Per-sonal Achievement Award fromsocial studies teacher Pete Garvey.
Celebrating with grad Marcus Smith are (from left) Marshall Kregg,Melissa Alberto, Donna Imadi and Yareli Arellano, all with the Investin Youth mentoring program.
New grad and student speakerAshley Martinez with school librar-ian Becca Ferrick.
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As Mountain View’s newprincipal, Joe Thompsongave his first commence-
ment speech to the graduating se-niors, last Wednesday, Feb. 6. Yetit was as heartfelt and passionateas if he’d been part of that schoolfor years.
He said he first became awareof Mountain View, more than 20years ago, as a young teacher at
Oakton High. He had a female stu-dent who was bright, had goalsand a great attitude. “But she wasstruggling with school,” said Th-ompson. “There always seemed tobe roadblocks that got in her wayof progress.”
She was ready to quit school but,once she toured Mountain View,she realized it was the place forher, transferred there and gradu-ated. Since then, said Thompson,he wanted to come to MountainView, too. And his dream becamereality when he took over the reinsin November.
“So it’s a genuinely great honorfor me to be here with you today,”he told the students. “I’m proudto be part of this celebration of
‘You’ll Go Forward to Do Great Things’MountainView Highholds its wintergraduation.
Marcus Smith with hisdiploma.
Erick Asencio Valenzuela receives his diploma fromPrincipal Joe Thompson.
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Julia Cruz Henriquez receives theCitizenship Award from physicsteacher Jeff Jones.
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Mountain View Grads Share Their Stories
Keny Salvador was one ofthe two student speakers.
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her to better herself, so she en-rolled in Mountain View. “I wantedhim to know that you can accom-plish what you want,” she said.“Mountain View was so welcom-ing to me, and I was and still amso grateful.”
She, too, said the school becameher “family, even during the diffi-cult times. It’s a place where you’reaccepted, no matter who you are.The teachers are so supportive,and the students are there for eachother. Many times, I wanted togive up, but I’m so glad I didn’t –I’m proud of me.”
Martinez then advised her class-mates to “Never give up on your-self and your dreams. There’s notimeline that’s right; life is messy.I started my family first, then fin-ished school and now will go af-ter my career. It’s your decision togo after your future. I’m not Su-perwoman; I’m just a normal per-son. So if I can do it, you can doit.”
After the speeches, awards werepresented to three, outstandingseniors. The Citizenship Award isgiven to students who’ve helpedbuild a positive, school commu-nity. And physics teacher Jeff Jonesgave it to Julia Cruz Henriquez.Said Jones: “She brings people
together to achieve a common goaland makes learning more enjoy-able for her fellow students andteachers.”
The Personal AchievementAward, given to students who suc-ceed while, at the same time, deal-ing with family, job and other adultcommitments. Social studiesteacher Pete Garvey presented thishonor to Salvador.
The Faculty Award goes to stu-dents achieving the greatest aca-demic and personal success, de-spite significant obstacles. AndScience Department Chair SusanCulik presented it to CharlesValiente.
“His teachers describe him as ajoy to have in the classroom,” shesaid. “They also called him a stel-lar student with a kind heart anda giving spirit, and someonedriven by natural curiosity and apassion to learn. At MountainView, he earned a 3.9 GPA andwon multiple scholarships.”
But besides that, said Culik,Valiente is also an “outstandingperson who works toward classgoals with students of all differ-ent backgrounds. As a person ofFilipino heritage who was raisedin Italy and came to the U.S., he
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‘You’ll Go Forward to Do Great Things’
Bebellyng Ugarte Parrales and PrincipalJoe Thompson.
Kiyarash Rooholfada with Principal JoeThompson.
your accomplishments and proudto be part of the Mountain Viewtradition. As graduates, you rep-resent the best Fairfax County hasto offer, and I’m confident you’llgo forward to do great things.”
Recalling how a traffic accidenton his first day as principal forcedhim to find a new route to theschool, Thompson said he realizedthen that, for many years, “rerout-ing” wasn’t an option for students.He said they all had to follow thesame path, deal with obstacles ontheir own – and, if they couldn’t,many dropped out of school andgave up on ever reaching theirgoals. But Mountain View, said Th-ompson, has “a tradition of help-ing students find a path to suc-cess,” and each graduating senior“had to change the path you wereon, in order to arrive at gradua-tion.” Nowadays, he said, alterna-tive routes are celebrated, andpeople realize that not everyonehas to follow the same path.
And while the grads won’t missthe school food, long bus rides ortests, he said they will miss “thecomfort of knowing you were im-
portant, that you belonged, thatstaff supported you and worked –to not just teach you the curricu-lum – but to also build lasting re-lationships with you.”
Thompson then advised themthat, while the road ahead willcontain twists and turns – and, attimes, require them to reroute –they should remember theirgraduation. “Remember that youhad the resiliency and intelligenceto find a different path,” he said.“And that alternative path led youto a major success in your life.”
So no matter the struggles they
may face, he said they shouldn’tforget to search for alternativeways of reaching their goals andshould never give up. He also as-sured them that their school willalways be there for them.
“At Mountain View, we try hardto embody our motto of Family,Love and Respect,” said Thomp-son. “There’s no path you shouldhave to go down alone, and we atMountain View are your family. Ifyou find yourself alone or help-lessly lost in your journey, call us.It will be our honor to help you.”
“I’m confident you’ll take the
lessons learned here and go for-ward to positively impact our com-munity and others,” he continued.“You’ll spread the ideas of Family,Love and Respect that have helpedshape the success we celebratetoday.”
Thompson also urged the gradu-ating students to thank all thosewho helped them reach this point.“Congratulations to all of you fromthe Mountain View faculty andstaff,” he said. “We can’t wait ’tilyou return someday with storiesof your successes. Go,Timberwolves.”
Mountain View grad Saied Elalem with (from left) familyfriend Tariq Oun and father Ahmed Elalem
says we must learn to connect toeach other, and we’re so proud ofhim.”
Then Chuck Woodruff, presidentof the nonprofit Mountain ViewFoundation, noted that, over theyears, this organization hasawarded more than $700,000 inpost-secondary-school scholar-ships to Mountain View students.At the recent awards ceremony, hesaid, “Students received early$23,000 in scholarships.” And, headded, “What makes this schoolgreat are the faculty members,both past and current.”
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Sports
The Westfield Bulldogstraveled to Vienna totake on the Madison
Warhawks in the 1st round of theConcorde District. The Bulldogslost both regular season games tothe Warhawks, 66-56 and 61-44.
In the opening quarter, the Bull-dogs narrowly outscored theWarhawks 13-10 behind TahjSummey’s 6 points and GavinKiley’s 4 points. Madison was ledby TJ Ulrich and John Finney whoeach connected from long rangefor 3 points each in the quarter.
In the 2nd quarter, Westfieldagain outscored Madison, thistime 8-7 giving the visiting Bull-dogs a 21-17 halftime advantage.Marshall Reed scored on a tradi-tional 3 pointer while TahjSummey scored his 3 points fromlong range. Madison was led by TJUlrich who connected on his sec-ond 3 pointer of the game.
The 3rd quarter belonged to theWarhawks outscoring the Bulldogs14-8 overcoming a deficit to takea 31-29 heading into the finaleight minutes. Madison was led byAaron Thompson’s 5 points andteammate AJ Arnolie’s 4 points.Westfield had four players scoretwo points, Trent Reimonenq,Marshall Reed, Tahj Summey andSam Johnson.
The Bulldogs would not bephased, having their most produc-tive quarter in the 4th. The Bull-dogs got to the charity stripe 12times making 7, Taylor Morin go-ing 4-4, Gavin Kiley 3-6, andMarshall Reed 2-4. Marshall Reedpaced the Bulldogs in the quarterwith 6 points, while Kiley added 5points and Morin added 4. Madi-son was led by Harrison Patel who
Marshall Reed #3 elevated Westfield overMadison in a 1st round Concorde DistrictTournament.
Gavin Kiley #5 was a large part ofWestfield’s 48-42 win over Madison.Kiley had 11 points.
Westfield Ends Madison’s Season
Westfield’s Taylor Morin #2 takes the ball from Madison’sAaron Thompson #5 before a fast break.
Westfield’s Tahj Summey #11 dribbles the ball betweenhis legs as Madison’s John Finney #4 guards him closely.
converted a 3 pointer.Westfield was led by Tahj
Summey’s 13 points and GavinKiley’s 11. Madison was led AJArnolie’s 10 points, and teammate
TJ Ulrich added 8. With the 48-42win Westfield (3-19) will play atCentreville (19-5) on Feb. 12 at 7p.m. Madison’s season ends at 11-13.
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Entertainment
Submit entertainment announcementsat www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal-endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday.Photos/artwork encouraged.
WEDNESDAY/FEB. 13Pop-up Valentine. 7-8 p.m. at The
Centreville Regional Library, 14200St. Germain Drive, Centreville. Enjoya Valentine story and make a pop-upValentine for that special someone.Grades 1-6. Call 703-830-2223 oremail [email protected].
THURSDAY/FEB. 14Make Art Inspired by History. 10
a.m. or 5:30 p.m. at Ellanor C.Lawrence Park, 5040 Walney Road,Chantilly. This Valentine’s Day,gather friends and family together atthe park to create art inspired byhistory. The artwork created willreflect the season or month, and theprojects are designed for artists age6-adult. The park will be offeringtwo, one-hour sessions. $8 perperson. Call 703-631-0013 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/eclawrence.
SUNDAY/FEB. 17NTRAK Scale Model Train Show. 1-
4 p.m. at the Fairfax Station RailroadMuseum, 11200 Fairfax StationRoad, Fairfax Station. The NorthernVirginia NTRAK members will hold aN gauge Model Train Display at theFairfax Station Railroad Museum.Ages 16 and older, $4; 5-15, $2; 4and under, free. Visit www.fairfax-station.org, www.facebook.com/FFXSRR, or call 703-425-9225.
TUESDAY/FEB. 19Knit 2Gether. 7-8 p.m. at The
Centreville Regional Library, 14200St. Germain Drive, Centreville. Learnthe basics of knitting or shareexpertise. Needles provided alongwith some yarn. Smooth worstedweight yarn is recommended forbeginners. Featured project: mugcozy. Teens to adult. Call 703-830-2223 or [email protected].
FRIDAY-SUNDAY/FEB. 22-24Capital Remodel + Garden Show.
Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.;Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at DullesExpo Center, 4320 ChantillyShopping Center, Chantilly. Withemphasis on gardening andlandscaping, this show will featurefour large gardens showcasinggarden design, landscaping, patios,water feature and furniture.Additionally, more than 300companies will exhibit the latestproducts and services in homeremodeling, renovation, home décor,landscape and garden design. HGTV’s“Fixer Upper” star Clint Harp toheadlines the Capital Remodel +Garden Show. Federal workforceemployee with government ID willreceive free admission throughoutthe show. Single tickets valid for oneday of show: adults, $12 at box office($9 online); children 6-12, $3; 5 andyounger, free. Visitcapitalremodelandgarden.com.
SATURDAY/FEB. 23Choral Cabaret. 6:30-10 p.m. at
Centreville High School Cafe, 6001Union Mill Road, Clifton. The ChoralCabaret is a highlight of the calendarand the biggest fundraiser for theCentreville High School ChoralBoosters. The night is packed withstudent performances, silent auctionitems, desserts served by chorus-member waiters, raffles, and more.$10. Visit www.facebook.com/Cvhs-Choral-Boosters-890773407795787/
for more.
SUNDAY/FEB. 24Candle Dipping at Sully. 1 and 2
p.m. at Sully Historic Site, 3650Historic Sully Way, Chantilly. Learnabout early lighting techniquesthrough a hands-on display and alesson in candle-dipping. Discoverhow a candle mold, betty lamp,beeswax and wicking were used inthe olden days. End the session bymaking a hand-dipped candle to takehome. 45-minute program is $5 perperson. Add a guided tour of thehistoric site for $5 per person. Call703-437-1794 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully-historic-site.
Hands On Activity Day. 1-4 p.m. 1-4p.m. at the Fairfax Station RailroadMuseum, 11200 Fairfax StationRoad, Fairfax Station. Crafts andactivities often in a railroad orhistorical theme will be offered forvisitors to enjoy. Cost of supplies isincluded in the admission. Ages 16and older, $4; 5-15, $2; 4 and under,free. Visit www.fairfax-station.org orcall 703-425-9225.
Fire Building and S’mores. 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Ellanor C. LawrencePark, 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly.Learn the science and art of firebuilding at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park.Discover what it takes to build a fire,and then test new abilities withprimitive fire bows and modern fire-making techniques and then roasts’mores. $8 per person, and childrenmust be accompanied by a registeredadult. Call 703-631-0013 or visitfairfaxcounty.gov/parks/eclawrence.
Live Music: Nothin’ Fancy. 7 p.m.(doors open at 6) at Frying Pan FarmPark Visitor Center, 2739 West OxRoad, Herndon. Make plans to “hitchup the team” and head to Frying PanFarm Park this season for BluegrassBarn. Food and beverages availablefor purchase. $18 in advance, $20 atthe door. Purchase tickets online atwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/frying-pan-park/bluegrass-barn or by phoneat 703-222-4664 or 703-437-9101.
The Capitol Steps BenefitPerformance. 7 p.m. at FairfaxHigh School, 3501 Rebel Run Road,Fairfax. Join in for a SILLYariousevening as the Capitol Steps politicalsatire comedy troupe performs ashow to benefit high school theatrefor the Cappies of the NationalCapitol Area. Free parking. Adults,$30; students/senior citizens, $20;children 12 and under, $10; andgroups of 10 or more, $15. [email protected] or visitwww.cappies.com/nca.
MONDAY/FEB. 25Little Hands Work on the Farm at
Frying Pan. 9:45 a.m. (2-3 yearolds); 11 a.m. (3-5 year olds) atFrying Pan Farm Park, 2739 West OxRoad, Herndon. Discover whathappens on a farm during the winter.Children will learn about animals,farm chores and how farm lifechanges with the season withactivities such as stories, crafts orgames. $8 per child. Children mustbe accompanied by an adult. Call703-437-9101 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/frying-pan-park for more.
FRIDAY/MARCH 1Registration Deadline: Fairfax
Adult Softball. Experience first-hand the enjoyment that only FASsoftball offers with play for adultmen and women in a number ofdifferent leagues across FairfaxCounty: Men, Women, Coed,Modified Coed, Social Coed, FastPitch, Men’s 35+, Men’s 50+ andChurch. Team and individualregistration now open. Visit us andregister online atwww.fairfaxadultsoftball.com.
SUNDAY/MARCH 24Live Music: Valerie Smith &
Liberty Pike. 7 p.m. (doors open at6) at Frying Pan Farm Park VisitorCenter, 2739 West Ox Road,Herndon. Make plans to “hitch up theteam” and head to Frying Pan FarmPark this season for Bluegrass Barn.Food and beverages available forpurchase. $18 in advance, $20 at thedoor. Purchase tickets online atwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/frying-pan-park/bluegrass-barn or by phoneat 703-222-4664 or 703-437-9101.
SUNDAY/APRIL 7Author Event: Missy Sheldrake.
Noon-2 p.m. at Barnes and Noble inFair Lakes. Missy Sheldrake, ofCentreville, is the author/illustratorof the “Keepers of the Wellsprings”young adult fantasy series and will besigning books. Visitwww.missysheldrake.com for more.
SUNDAY/APRIL 14Live Music: Becky Buller Band. 7
p.m. (doors open at 6) at Frying PanFarm Park Visitor Center, 2739 WestOx Road, Herndon. Make plans to“hitch up the team” and head toFrying Pan Farm Park this season forBluegrass Barn. Food and beveragesavailable for purchase. $18 inadvance, $20 at the door. Purchasetickets online at fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/frying-pan-park/bluegrass-barn or by phone at 703-222-4664 or703-437-9101.
HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” starClint Harp to headlines theCapital Remodel + GardenShow.
Capital Remodel +Garden Show
HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” star Clint Harpto headlines the Capital Remodel +Garden Show. With emphasis on gar-dening and landscaping, this show willfeature four large gardens showcasinggarden design, landscaping, patios, wa-ter feature and furniture. Additionally,more than 300 companies will exhibitthe latest products and services in homeremodeling, renovation, home décor,landscape and garden design. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 22-23, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.;Sunday, Feb. 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. atDulles Expo Center, 4320 ChantillyShopping Center, Chantilly. Federalworkforce employee with governmentID will receive free admission through-out the show. Single tickets valid for oneday of show: adults, $12 at box office($9 online); children 6-12, $3; 5 and
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The following incidents were reported by the SullyDistrict Police Station
ROBBERY: 13825 Lee Highway (Exxon), Feb.10, 10:16 p.m. A man entered the Exxon, with aknife and demanded money from the register. Theman took cash and left on foot. The man is de-scribed as black, 6’, 180, wearing a dark sweatshirtand jacket, jeans and athletic shoes.
ROBBERY: 1650 Union Mill Road (PaneraBread), Feb. 7, 6:36 p.m. The juvenile victim wasapproached by three suspects inside the store. Thevictim and the suspects went outside behind thestore where the victim was assaulted and his per-sonal items were taken. There were no injuriesreported. The suspects are also juveniles.
ROBBERY: Upperridge Drive and Janlar Drive,Feb. 7, 7:49 p.m. A woman was walking alongUpperridge Drive when she was assaulted by threeunknown men who yelled at her to give themmoney. There was a struggle and the men ran offwith the woman’s backpack. No one was injured.
ROBBERY: 13305 Lee Highway (7-Eleven),Feb. 8, 1:47 a.m. A man entered the store wearinga mask and gloves. He walked behind the counter,assaulted the clerk and demanded money from theregister. The clerk reached for the panic button, theman cut the clerk before running out of the store.The clerk was taken to the hospital with injuriesthat were not life threatening.
FEB. 11LARCENIES14300 block of Chantilly Crossing Lane, cell
phone from business13600 block of Lee Highway, tire and rim from
vehicle5900 block of Trinity Parkway, cash from loca-
tion13900 block of Willard Road, gun from vehicle
FEB. 8LARCENIES14700 block of Green Park Way, property from
vehicle13200 block of Yates Ford Road, wallet from
location14700 block of Wycombe Street, property from
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WINTER SHELTERSFind homeless and cold weather drop-in
centers and shelters that serve Northern Virginiaat www.novaregion.org/174/Homeless-Shelter-Lists.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATIONChildren who will be 5 years old on or before Sept.
30, 2019, are eligible to attend kindergarten.Find the correct neighborhood school byentering your address at boundary.fcps.edu/boundary/. Complete a packet of registrationforms found at www.fcps.edu/it/forms/enroll.pdf or in the school office. Gathersupporting documents: proof of residence in theschool boundary, a certified copy of the child’sbirth certificate, parent/guardian photo ID, andany custody orders. Certificate of physical examand immunization will be required before thestudent may start school, but is not required forregistration. Parents who choose to delayenrollment in kindergarten by one year arerequired to notify the school in writing of theirintent. Learn more at www.fcps.edu/registration/general-registration-requirements.
Colin Powell Elementary School in Centrevillewill conduct their Kindergarten registration onFriday, April 5, 9 a.m.-noon; parents may alsocall 571-522-6008 to schedule an appointment.Due to the time required to register a child, theyrequest that only parents come to school forregistration.
Greenbriar West Elementary School is nowaccepting information for next year’sKindergarten classes. Families within theschool’s boundaries should call the school officeat 703-633-6700 as soon as possible.
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Troop 30 of Centreville honored three BoyScouts — Spencer Bartlett, Andrew Tsai, andBrendan Selewski — who achieved the rank
of Eagle Scout and were honored in a ceremony onJan. 12.
Spencer and Brendan are seniors at CentrevilleHigh School and Andrew is a senior at Westfield HighSchool. They were all recognized for their signifi-cant achievements and leadership in the ceremonyat the troop’s-chartered organization, CentrevillePresbyterian Church.
Spencer performed an Eagle Scout project thatconsisted of painting a large U.S map, multiplica-tion table, and number lines on the playground atCentreville Elementary School.
His project allowed him to lead 10 people for atotal of 65 man-hours. Spencer hopes to pursue com-
puter science at Virginia Tech or William & Mary.Andrew performed an Eagle Scout project that
consisted of building, painting, and installing anoutdoor storage shelf at Bull Run Elementary. Hisproject allowed him to lead nine people for a totalof 70 man-hours.
Andrew hopes to pursue computer science at ei-ther UVA or Carnegie Mellon.
Brendan performed an Eagle Scout project thatconsisted of building and installing benches arounda fire pit that was also rebuilt at Centreville Presby-terian Church. His project allowed him to lead 29people for a total of 108 man-hours. Brendan hopesto pursue computer science at Carnegie Mellon,Duke, or UVA.
Visit www.troopwebhost.org/Troop30Centreville/Index.htm. Andrew Tsai, Brendan Selewski and Spencer Bartlett.
Troop 30 Honors Its Three New Eagle Scouts
By Steve Hibbard
Centre View
Now there’s trulyFamily Scouting inCentreville. Sevengirls were officially
launched into Girls Troop 893 ina special Scouting ceremony onFriday, Feb. 1, at CentrevilleUnited Methodist Church(CUMC), the chartering organiza-tion. Now called Scouts BSA, girlsages 11-17 from schools inCentreville and Chantilly are ableto join the Boy Scout level. CUMCcurrently sponsors three otherunits – Boy Scout Troop 893, CubScout Pack 893, and Venture Crew893. Andrea Schuetz will be thegirls Scoutmaster.
According to Michael Adere,chartered organization represen-tative with Troop 893: “This ispretty exciting because girls havebeen involved in the Venture Crewfor 20 years, and a year ago theywere able to integrate with thePack, which is Cub Scouts. Todayis actually the official launch na-tionwide of girls’ troops in theScouts BSA. And these girls, liketheir boy counterparts in the boytroops, will be able to work upthrough the ranks, earn meritbadges, and they will follow thesame what we call ‘Trail to Eagle’that the boys do currently.”
He continued: “It’s exciting forus because they’ve talked aboutthis for a few years and now we’reactually having it happen. That’swhat tonight’s celebration launchis all about.”
He added that the girls’ troopwill be a totally separate troopfrom the boys but they will sharesome resources at the adult level;they will interact with each other
and join in some activities likecampouts.
How big of a milestone is this?Adere said: “It’s actually huge be-cause we’ve had girls in the Ven-ture Crew, which is 14-21, forabout 20 years. But we’ve neverhad girls in the Pack level, whichis Cub Scouts ages 5-11, or the BoyScout troop level, ages 11-17 upuntil this time.”
He continued: “This is some-thing we’ve been looking towardfor several years. It is a big mile-stone. Because for the first time,girls will actually be able to join agirls’ troop, similar to a boys’troop, and be able to earn thesame merit badges, and more im-portantly, the rank advancements,the same as the boys — ultimatelyculminating in the Eagle Scoutrank, which is the highest rank inBoy Scouts.”
According to Paul Taylor, com-mittee chair for the Boys Troopand Girls Troop: “This is a prettybig deal. I like that we can nowwelcome all youth to all levels ofour Scouting programs. We havefour different levels and they now
can be involved at every level. So,we’ve had co-ed in Venturing Crewfor a long time, but what I reallylike is that now girls can join bothin the Pack level, when they’re inelementary school and now theirmiddle and high school can be ina troop, and earn Eagle, which isa huge deal.”
Taylor added: “This is somethingthat’s been long in coming, it’sbeen worldwide accepted and weare now stepping into the samearena as the rest of the world andhaving girls in every aspect ofScouting, so it’s a huge day in thehistory of Scouting. It’s a pretty bigdeal. Things like this don’t happenvery often.”
New member Christina Alvarez,14, of Centreville attends ninthgrade at Chantilly High School.“Today, I’m looking forward tojoining Boy Scouts probably be-cause I think it will be a lot of funand my goal is to get my Eagle(rank). My plan for the patchesand ranks is to ask my parents tohelp me because my dad is theTroop leader for 1995 (at DeerPark Elementary), which is a dif-
ferent troop and my mom’s theAdvancement Chair for that troopso she has connections all over BoyScouts…. I’m probably most look-ing forward to making friends andmeeting new people and becom-ing eventually an Eagle, hope-fully,” she said.
Brian Staton, 13, of Centreville,who attends eighth-grade at RockyRun Middle School, said: “I feellike it’s a good thing that they’re(girls are) getting a chance to dothe same activities that we do, butI think it’s also good that they’re
getting their own separate troop.So, I feel good about it. I feel likeit’s a good idea and it’s nice to fi-nally have this happen.”
New member Rowan Causley,10, of Centreville is a fifth-graderat Virginia Run Elementary, whoadded: “I’m very excited and alittle nervous at the same time,”she said. “I play baseball with boysso I’m kind of used to it. I’m verylooking forward to doing all thisstuff. My dad was a Boy Scout andI’ve seen all of his outfits and stuffso it looks very cool.”
Scout Troop 893 Welcomes GirlsSeven girls launched into Troop 893 at Centreville United Methodist Church.
Past Scoutmaster of Troop893 Shawn Morrow.
Brian Staton puts theScouting handkerchief onhis sister Megan.
The girls of Troop 893 include (front row, from left):Jayna Farver, Isabella Pazos, and Rowan Causley. Backrow: Caitlin Schuetz, Christina Alvarez, and MeganStaton.
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