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Remembering,
Honoring Reema
Annual cabaret is Saturday, June 13.
By Bonnie Hobbs also have some fabulous baked
Centre View goods provided by the Westfield
R and Herndon theater boosters.”
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h eema Samaha was one of Ashley Dillard organized the
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H a cabaret is held in her honor. she said. “Our hosts are profes-
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tr with a silent auction at 6 p.m., fol- The performers include: Shu-
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V lowed by a variety Chen Cuff, founder and artistic
iew show at 7 p.m. Co- director of Gin Dance
With the snip of several scissors, the ribbon is officially cut to mark the comple- producers are Janet Company; Westfield
tion of Stringfellow Road’s widening. Dueweke; Reema’s grads and vocalists
sister, Randa; and sis- Taylin Frame and
Celebrating Road’s Reconstruction
ters Ashley and Kevin Clay; Virginia
Phoebe Dillard. Tech’s Contemporary
Besides providing Dance Ensemble;
“Long time coming, ties, including Fairfax County Water, Verizon, and entertainment, it’s dancers and choreog-
Colonial and Plantation gas pipelines.” also a fundraiser. The raphers Lauren De
but worth the wait.” The section of the road between I-66 and Route event is free, but all Vera, Michelle Murgia
29 was four-laned in the 1990s by Fairfax County’s donations made that and Ahmad Maaty;
By Bonnie Hobbs Department of Transportation. Now, the portion night, plus the pro- Reema Samaha at Ashburn Academy of
from I-66/Fair Lakes Boulevard to Route 50 has ceeds from T-shirt Dance; actor and
Centre View a Westfield High
A also been widened from two to four lanes. and baked-goods singer Nick Cirillo, on
prom.
The project also includes a 5-foot sidewalk on sales, will help de- tour with “Sister Act,
s a major conduit between Chantilly and
the west side of Stringfellow, a 10-foot-wide path serving students at- The Musical;” and
Centreville, Stringfellow Road is heavily
on the east side, signal improvements at seven tend college. singers Samantha Dempsey and
used by area residents. It’s also the gate
intersections, wide curb lanes to accommodate bi- “One hundred percent of the Sarah Overton.
way to four elementary schools, a
cyclists, a new bridge over Rocky Run, new left- donations will go to the Reema J. Contemporary Dance Ensemble
middle school and a high school, a regional li-
turn lane northbound to Route 50, a modified Samaha Memorial Scholarship of Virginia Tech will be perform-
brary, two parks, several athletic fields, churches,
southbound approach to Route 50 to facilitate traf- Fund, administered by the Com- ing a tap dance called “Of the
shopping centers and highly populated neighbor-
fic flow, drainage improvements and landscaping. munity Foundation for Northern Night,” featuring Rachel
hoods.
“It’s already made our lives easier,” said Virginia,” said Dueweke. “The Bastianelli, Ellie Green, Maya
And now, thanks to a project that began nearly
Chantilly High Principal Teresa Johnson. “It im- foundation awards non-renewable Gantt and Sarah Toler. “We are
five years ago, people may travel seamlessly on
proved people’s ability to get on and off school scholarships annually to eligible very fortunate to have them per-
four lanes between Routes 50
property, especially for large Westfield and Herndon high form every year,” said Dillard.
and 29. And a ceremony last
events, and helps our kids get school seniors who’ll be attending Eli Pafumi will sing and play
Tuesday, May 26, at Greenbriar
to school on time.” an accredited college in Virginia.” guitar on an original piece called
Park officially marked that mile-
“Ditto for Rocky Run,” said “The cabaret will feature music, “Scarlett McQueen.” It’s an award-
stone.
the middle school’s principal, dance and comedy,” she contin- winning song that he performed
“Stringfellow Road is virtu-
Anthony Terrell. “And the part- ued. “There’ll be great entertain-
ally complete in its reconstruc- See Remembering, Page 5
nership with FCPS, VDOT and ment for the whole family. We’ll
tion and we’re here to celebrate
the contractor, Fort Myer [Con-
that,” said Bill Cutler, VDOT’s
struction Corp.], has been
district construction engineer 5102-4-6
great. We met every two weeks
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for Northern Virginia. “We’re
and they’ve been responsive to detseuqeR
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CVHS Choral Department To Present ‘Broadway Pops’
Summer concert directed by Karsten Kim, the Upbeats (all-
female), directed by Caitlin Dodson, and
set for this week. Contempo (mixed voices), co-directed by
Karsten Kim and Gillian Snell. Contempo
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will perform “Happy,” the Upbeats will per-
entreville High School’s Choral form “Parachute,” and the Downbeats will
Department will present its sing “Stand by Me.” Senior soloists will be
annual summer concert, Mary Lee (“Can You”), Jin Young Lee (“Love
“Broadway Pops”, on Thursday Song”), Tre’von Patton (“Outside”),
and Friday, June 4 and 5, in the CVHS Skip Alejandro Masias (“Fly Me to the Moon”),
A. Maiden theatre 7:30 pm. Admission is Nancy Brittain (“Watch Me Soar”), Joshua
free. Ewalt (“On the Street Where You Live”),
This concert features music from the Logan Ross (“Best Day”), Kayla Ebright
Broadway musical repertory, performed by (“Bring On Tomorrow”), Emma
the six Centreville High School choirs, along Eichenberger (“The Greatest Adventure”),
with performances by the three student-led Lily Park (“Like I’m Gonna Lose You”), Nora
a capella ensembles, and solos by various Winsler and Joshua Ewalt (“Anything You
senior members of the choirs. Can Do”), Adrianna Johnston (“One and
The concert will open with a medley of Only”), Karsten Kim (“The Impossible
Manhattan Transfer vocal jazz numbers, Dream”), Samuel Ahmed (“Feelin’ Good”),
Centreville High’s Bella Voce choir will be singing in the concert.
performed by Madrigal Ensemble, with a Brianna Verrill (“You Ain’t Woman
solo by Zoe Costanza. They will also per- “Aladdin.” Soloists in this medley will be Joshua Ewalt, Brianna Verrill, and Karsten Enough”), and Anna Adere (“You and I”).
form an arrangement of “When I Fall in Alexi Henderson, Peter Waldmiller, and Kim. The seniors will follow with their The concert is directed by Lynne Babcock,
Love.” Women’s Ensemble will follow with Kobie Turner. “swan song,” “On My Way,” by Phil Collins. choral director at Centreville High School.
a medley from the Broadway production of The second act will open with Bella Voce The finale, with all the choirs, will be “Es The choreographer for the majority of the
“Mary Poppins.” Soloists for this ensemble performing the medley from “Rent.” Solo- tu Tiempo,” by Francisco Nuñez, the direc- concert was Tara Penick, a Richmond-based
will be Brooklyn Pendleton, Madison Lee ists featured in the medley will be Caitlin tor of the Young People’s Chorus of New choreographer who works with the
and Mya Baptiste. Then Men’s Ensemble Dodson, Erin Kang, Rebecca Brittain, York. The choirs participated in a clinic led Centreville choirs every spring. The back-
will perform a medley of Motown tunes, Victoria McMahon, Pooja Karandikar, and by this composer/conductor this past April, up band consists of Lynne Babcock on pi-
which were part of the Broadway produc- Stephanie Bond. Following this, Symphonic when he worked with them on this particu- ano, Scott Babcock on drums/percussion,
tion “Motown, the Musical.” The first act Choir will perform a medley from “In the lar piece. Glen McCarthy on bass, Jacob Walker on
will close with Concert Choir’s performance Heights,” featuring solos by Seth Kim, Three student-directed a cappella groups guitar, and Scott Kovan and Marie Brittain
of a medley from the Broadway show Gillian Snell, Tre’von Patton, Nancy Brittain, will perform: The Downbeats (all-male), on synthesizer.
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Roundups
Man Arrested for Burglary
A 19-year-old man was arrested for burglarizing a home and
inappropriately touching a young child inside, according to po-
lice. A parent called police to the home, located in Centreville,
around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, for the report of a sexual
assault. Officers determined three children, 14, 8 and 6 years
old, were home alone sleeping when a man entered the residence
through a window. The suspect reportedly touched the 6-year-
old girl inappropriately before fleeing back out the window. The
parent called police after she returned home and learned what
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Free Carseat Inspections Posing in character for Centreville’s Love interests in Westfield’s “Pajama
“Beauty and the Beast” are (from left) Game” were (from left) Emily Cervarich
Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will Margot Vanyan, Kourtni McNeil, Joshua and Andrew Sharpe, and Keegan Garant
perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, June 4, Ewalt, Sam Ahmed and Zainab Barry. and Shaina Greenberg.
from 5-8:30 p.m, at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. Countdown to Cappies
No appointment is necessary. But residents should install the child
safety seats themselves so technicians may properly inspect and
adjust them, as needed. The first 35 vehicles arriving on each
date will be inspected. Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to confirm
Directors react lated all the participating schools on their “wonder-
times.
ful productions.” Westfield’s nominations are for:
to high-school Returning Critic, Graduating Critic, Choreography,
Criminal Justice Academy Tour
Featured Actor, Female Dancer, Male Dancer, Female
theater nominations. Vocalist, Comic Actress in a Musical, and Critic Team.
The Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC) and the Sully District
“My students worked hard on our show, ‘The Pa-
Police Station invite the public to join them Wednesday, June 10,
jama Game,’ and I know all schools did the same,”
from 7-9 p.m., at the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy By Bonnie Hobbs
said Pike.
for an interactive tour of the Criminal Justice Academy. Get a Centre View
“I am so proud of our nine nominations. I am es-
behind-the-scenes look at the training facility and learn what re- C
pecially proud of our critics team, Elizabeth Coo,
cruits go through to become a police officer.
elebrating the best in high-school theater, Catherine Crossett, Zoe Hawryluk, Eni Oyeleye,
Space is limited to 40 adults; children 12 and older are wel-
the 16th annual Cappies Gala will be held Morgan Perigard, Andrew Sharpe, Ruby Tippl, Alexa
come. Pre-registration is required; email Tara.Gerhard@
this Sunday, June 7, at 7 p.m., at The Tucker and Diana Witt. This group truly showed how
fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-814-7051. Registration is not con-
Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Westfield High working together and supporting each other resulted
firmed until a response is received. Meet that night at the acad-
is up for nine awards for its musical, “Pajama Game;” in a positive and stronger team. The critics are the
emy, 14601 Lee Road in Chantilly. This will be the station’s last
Chantilly High, seven, for the play, “Radium Girls;” heart and foundation of the Cappies program.”
CAC meeting for the summer.
and Centreville High, four, for the musical, “Beauty
and the Beast.”
Touch A Truck June 13
Chantilly’s nominated for Marketing and Public-
ity, Lighting, Sets, Makeup, Creativity: Music com-
The Sully District Police Station and the Chantilly Regional Li-
position, Lead Actress in a Play and Best Play, and
brary present the Third Annual Touch A Truck on Saturday, June
Theater Director Ed Monk couldn’t be happier.
13, from 2-5 p.m., at the library, 4000 Stringfellow Road in
“We are very thrilled and honored by our nomina-
Chantilly. Forget toy trucks and cars; children will be able to get
tions,” he said. “The competition is so hard that just
an up-close look at the real thing.
to get nominated is more than enough. We were es-
There’ll be lots of big trucks on site for children and adults
pecially pleased that we got nominations in both the
alike to learn about, explore and discover. There will also be events
acting and technical categories because that means
for children, balloon artists, live music and much more during
that everyone involved in the production was recog-
this free, fun-filled day for the whole family. Park at Chantilly
nized.”
High, and police will be directing traffic to safely get pedestrians
And now, said Monk, “All of the kids are looking P
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Western Fairfax Christian Ministries’ food pantry needs dona- Centreville Theater Director Mike Hudson is also es
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tions of cooking oil, canned fruit, sugar, canned meats (tuna, ham proud of his talented actors and tech crew that made o
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and chicken), hot cereals, pasta sauce, canned tomatoes, flour, their production of “Beauty and the Beast” one of H
and canned or dry beans. Toiletries, which WFCM clients cannot the most popular and successful plays in the school’s an
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purchase with food stamps, are also needed: facial tissues, tooth- history. And he thanked everyone who had a hand ah
paste, shampoo and solid deodorant. Bring all items to WFCM’S in bringing it to the stage. W
food pantry, weekdays, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at 13888 Metrotech Drive Centreville’s Nora Winsler received two Cappie ar
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in Chantilly’s Sully Place Shopping Center. A volunteer stocker/ nominations, for Featured Actress and Comic Actress ic
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bagger is needed Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. Contact Annette Bosley
in a Musical. Joshua Ewalt also received two nods, Mia Rickenbach and Ryan Rickard re-
at 703-988-9656, ext. 110, or [email protected].
for Male Vocalist and Supporting Actor in a Musical. hearse a scene from Chantilly’s “Radium
At Westfield, Theater Director Susie Pike congratu- Girls.”
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Hot Songs and Cool Jazz Chantilly High’s 29th annual
Jazz & Pizzazz was May 27-30.
Guitarist Joey Lisko.
Chris Singleton conducts the
Chantilly Jazz while Palavi Swarup Corey Ries and Nathan Rhodes on
sings “America, the Beautiful.” ShowStoppers perform “Rhythm Nation.” trumpet.
Cory
Carter
plays
tenor sax.
Photos by
Bonnie Hobbs
Sax player
Seika
VanKeuren.
The seniors sing “I Lived.” The boys perform “YMCA.”
ShowStoppers sing “Love is Here to Stay.” Singing “Heaven is a Place on Earth.”
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perform in a comedy sketch “Andaloosia” at last year’s cabaret.
with our Reese and Leahy,
who’ll be here from New York and Chicago, respec- matted photography, a handmade rug, 3D photo-box “Me and My Dad”
tively. bookends, hand-crocheted items, a spa gift basket
Dueweke’s in charge of the silent auction and, she with a gift card from Sully Nails, and a signed copy T
o honor dad on Father’s Day, send us your favorite snapshots
said, “We’ve got some great items. They include gift of “Primal Kitchen,” a cookbook just published by
of you with your dad and Centre View will publish them in our
cards to restaurants, so people could even get their 2005 Westfield grad Sarah Dueweke.
Father’s Day issue. Be sure to include some information about
Father’s Day presents here.” The restaurants provid- All in all, said Dillard, “It’s a great night for com-
what’s going on in the photo, plus your name and phone number
ing gift cards include: Ciao Osteria, Sweetwater Tav- munity, entertainment and to raise money for a great
ern, IHOP, Cheesecake Factory, Carrabba’s, P.F. cause. and town of residence. To e-mail photos, send to:
Chang’s and Famous Dave’s. Everyone should come and enjoy the silent auc-
[email protected]
Other things up for bid include gift cards to other tion, the refreshments and an evening of extremely
area businesses, framed original art, jewelry, pillows, talented performers.”
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Opinion
Overdose Deaths Are Preventable
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New “safe reporting” by Gov. Terry McAuliffe last week. with law enforcement, (b) identifies himself to the Centreville
“The next step is to get the word out to young responding law-enforcement officer, and (c) cooper- Little Rocky Run
ates, upon request, with any criminal investigation A Connection Newspaper
law encourages people people: If a friend is in distress, you have a
reasonably related to the drug or alcohol that resulted
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responsibility and now you have legal protec- in the overdose. No individual may assert this affirma-
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What the statistics don’t say is that most of last year approved a hand-held auto-injector Father’s Day photos.
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breath. Heroin and other opioids affect the part be witness to an overdose to administer a single out the call for photographs of fathers and their [email protected]
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By Yvonne Nguyen attempt to bury evidence, the factory workers intriguing headlines painted onto the wall, to [email protected]
Hayfield Secondary School took to the media, in what would become an the distressed paint on the set, the audience
E iconic turning point for the worker’s rights was immediately able to recognize the toxic Editor & Publisher
Mary Kimm
erily stoic faces emerge from the dark movement in America. nature of the environment. [email protected]
ness, hauntingly illuminated by a sick- The role of the protagonist Grace Fryer was Furthermore, the ingenious use of crates in- @MaryKimm
ening green glow. Ghostly, detached played by Mia Rickenbach. Filling an incred- stead of furniture provided a minimalistic feel Executive Vice President
eyes stare blankly ahead, sitting passively in ibly emotionally-demanding role, Rickenbach to the show, a choice that worked well with Jerry Vernon
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front of a backdrop of shocking news head- showed excellent character development the plot.
lines, outlining the sensationalized scandal of throughout the show. Perhaps the most noticeable aspect of the Editor in Chief
Steven Mauren
the decade. In the climax of the play, Rickenbach deliv- stage was the array of cast members sitting on
Managing Editor
Thus begins Chantilly High School’s produc- ered a haunting monologue, that would surely stage. Kemal Kurspahic
tion of “Radium Girls.” In a simultaneously be remembered by all present due to the pierc- Rather than waiting backstage when not in- Photography:
Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel
heart-wrenching and captivating performance, ing quality of Rickenbach’s quiet intensity. volved in a scene, the actors sat around the Art/Design:
Chantilly High School unravels the enthralling Opposite of Rickenbach was the perceived stage and simply watched the action that en- Laurence Foong, John Heinly
Production Manager:
tale of Grace Fryer, victim of radiation poison- antagonist of the play, Mr. Roeder (Ryan sued. This choice, along with the dissociated Geovani Flores
ing at the hands of the U.S. Radium Corpora- Rickard). Rickard’s ability to highlight the hu- expressions on the actor’s faces made for an
Special Assistant to the Publisher
tion. manity in his character certainly paid off and unsettling but ultimately thrilling effect.
Jeanne Theismann
Detailing a resilient fight for justice, the U.S. his expertise in capturing Roeder’s struggle Overall, Chantilly High School proved able [email protected]
@TheismannMedia
Radium Corporation’s attempt to suppress evi- with his own morality showed theatrical ma- to comprehend the spirit of the play and trans-
dence, and the American public’s demand for turity well beyond Rickard’s years. late that onto the stage. No weak link could
answers, “Radium Girls” by D.W. Gregory is an In contrast, Diego Encarnacion’s portrayal of be spotted, as each actor was equally commit- CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426
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engrossing play based on a true story of mo- Mr. Markley as a cold and calculating villain ted to his role and the illuminating stage pres-
rality and guilt. was also chilling. ence of the ensemble was an essential aspect
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Set in the 1920s, “Radium Girls” premiered Encarnacion’s body language and small man- of the play.
in 2000 at the Playwrights Theatre. Gregory nerisms helped immensely in establishing his Tackling mature themes, such as the poison-
was inspired by the story of factory workers in commanding presence on stage. From the way ous effects of sickness and poverty on relation-
New Jersey who sued the U.S. Radium Corpo- he buttoned his suit jacket, to the way he pulled ships, Chantilly High School put on a truly grip-
ration after discovering that the paint they used down his cuffs, Encarnacion seemed to radi- ping performance, leaving the audience riv-
to supply the military with glow in the dark ate confidence and dominate every scene that eted.
watches was essentially toxic. he appeared in.
Already exposed to the radiation poisoning, Chantilly High School’s greatest achievement The Cappies, “Critics and Awards Program,” is a
program through which high school theatre and
these workers developed anemia, necrosis, and was their ability to capture the overall atmo-
journalism students are trained as critics, attend
bone fractures. Following the corporation’s sphere and mood of “Radium Girls.” From the shows at other schools, and write reviews.
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Fast-Paced ‘Pajama Game’ at Westfield High
By Amita Rao
strong singing voice and humorous facial
WCentreville High School expressions, and showed it in classic num-
bers like “Hernando’s Hideaway.” The flirty
estfield’s production of “The Prez also had an infectiously high level of
Pajama Game” allowed ev- energy, grabbing the audience’s attention
eryone in the audience to any time he stepped out on stage. Another
have a “Once-a-Year Day” as audience favorite was the fabulously played
they watched with wonder and delight. The Pop (David Koenigsberg) who displayed
bright costumes and 1960’s style gave the commendable comedic timing and charac-
musical an upbeat tone and a fast pace, terization. His unadulterated interest in his
leaving the audience wanting more. P stamp collection always left the audience
In 1953, Richard Bissell published the ho in stitches.
novel “7 and a Half Cents,” and it became to The choreography did a respectable job
the basis for the popular Broadway adapta- by of showcasing the individual talents of the
tion “The Pajama Game.” When first pro- Lin students. Students such as Connor Rudy and
duced in 1954, it won a Tony da Meredith Mehegan displayed their prowess
Cappies for best musical, and as its To in technical dance in the number “I’ll Never
Review popularity rose, a movie adap- bin Be Jealous Again Ballet.” And the audience
tation followed in 1957. Its From left are Shaina Greenberg, Keegan Garant and Jessica Swanson. was amazed at the gymnastic ability of cer-
overwhelming fame led to the tain performers in the company picnic that
show being revived twice on Broadway, both within the era that the audience was left stars of the 1960s, and her transitions from took place in “Once-a-Year Day.”
in 1973 and more recently in 2006, when asking themselves if they were looking at a different registers were unnoticeable, giv- Westfield’s production of “The Pajama
it won the Tony for best revival of a musi- photograph from the time. ing her a smooth and charismatic singing Game” was a wonderful adaptation to a
cal. The leads of the show, Sid Sorokin (An- style. 1960’s classic. The bright backgrounds and
Westfield’s production of “The Pajama drew Sharpe) and Babe Williams (Emily The supporting roles were characterized costumes left the audience feeling excited.
Game” was bursting with the colors and Cervarich) both gave strong performances. by their strong voices and great energy. The musical was humorous, interesting, and
styles that marked the 1960s. During num- Sharpe possessed an amazing, low register, Hines’ (Keegan Garant) exaggerated physi- had an ending that left the audience com-
bers such as “Once-a-Year Day,” the audi- which he utilized well during songs such as cality never failed to make the audience fortably satisfied.
ence couldn’t help but gaze at the colorful “Hey There.” Cervarich amazed the audi- laugh, and Mabel’s (Jessica Swanson) ex-
and beautifully crafted dresses that all the ence with her wonderful range, and the cellent characterization and solid voice The Cappies, “Critics and Awards Program,” is a
females had donned. The girls’ costumes subtle beauty of her voice. Her vibrato was quickly made her an audience favorite. The program through which high school theatre and jour-
nalism students are trained as critics, attend shows
looked stunning on stage and fit so perfectly natural and very like the style adopted by sassy Gladys (Shaina Greenberg) had a
at other schools, and write reviews.
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News
A Prom of Their Own
Students with special
needs attend Day Prom.
By Marissa Beale
Centre View
F
or more than 10 years, hundreds
of students with special needs —
those with physical, intellectual or
mental disabilities — have been
able to enjoy a prom of their own. The event
takes place during the day and, this year,
was held at the Waterford near Fair Oaks
Mall.
“The purpose of having this dance is to
teach students with ‘special needs’ what is
involved in preparing for their regular se-
nior prom. It is hoped through this experi-
ence, that they will attend the prom at their
respective schools before graduation,” said
Kathy Khair from Herndon High School, Beze Bekela (left), sophomore at
who also served as the coordinator. Westfield High School, and Reena
This event was created back in 2002 by Assefa, a senior at J.E.B. Stuart
Chris Pascarella, former Special Education High School, met and became Students danced the day away at this year’s Day Prom, an annual event
Department chair at Herndon High School. friends at the Day Prom. for students with mental, physical and intellectual disabilities.
Three schools were represented at the first
prom, held at the Reston Hyatt. The event Waterford donated everything, making the event a success. floor. “My favorite part is the D.J.,” said Jes-
has grown, with students from 11 different event completely free for students,” said “Our goal was to make this as similar to sica Lewin, a student from Oakton High
schools attending this year’s prom: J.E.B. Khair. In addition, Men’s Wearhouse at the normal prom as possible,” said Homan School who was there at the prom.
Stuart High School, South Lakes, Chantilly Dulles Town Center donated tuxedos, and Adam, J.E.B. Stuart High School senior. And as interest increases, it might be nec-
High School, Oakton High School, Herndon Reston Interfaith donated prom dresses. “We try to do everything like a normal essary for there to be two separate day
High School, Centreville High School, While teachers plan much of what hap- prom and give all students a chance to at- proms.
Westfield High School, Lake Braddock Sec- pens on this special day, general education tend,” said Khair. “Every year there is speculation of the
ondary School, Fairfax High School, Kilmer students are also asked to contribute. Stu- In many ways, the event is just like any schools branching out,” said Khair. “ I can’t
Center and W.T. Woodson High School. dents in two leadership classes at J.E.B. other prom. The D.J. played everything speak for the other schools. I know that
“Reston Limousine donated their services Stuart, taught by Elizabeth Buffenbarger, from the Macarena to the Cha-Cha Slide and Herndon High School will continue to in-
to Herndon High School students, and the volunteered their time to help make the students never stopped filling the dance vite schools to attend this event every year.”
Make a Call; Save a Life Petersen’s “Good Samaritan Overdose
Protection” law goes into effect July 1.
By Victoria Ross vices arrive, and identify themselves to the
Centre View responding officer,” Petersen said.
A Petersen said a fellow Fairfax High School
ccidental overdose deaths are now classmate, Gerard Lawson, a professor at
the leading cause of accidental Virginia Tech, brought the issue to his at-
death in the United States, exceed- tention. Lawson was organizing a class
ing even motor vehicle accidents among project to lobby state legislators on crimi-
people ages 25 to 64, according to a recently nal law reforms. His students had the idea
released study by the National Institute on to protect “Good Samaritans” who report a
Drug Abuse. drug overdose to emergency services.
Last year, an estimated 210 heroin over- Lawson said his students noted that the
doses fatalities occurred in Virginia, with chance of surviving an overdose, like that
the highest number in Fairfax and Prince of surviving a heart attack, depends greatly
William counties. on how fast one receives medical assistance.
“Many of these deaths are preventable if Witnesses to heart attacks rarely think
a friend or witness seeks emergency assis- twice about calling 911, but witnesses to
tance right away,” said state Sen. Chap an overdose often hesitate to call for help
Petersen (D-34). “But people using drugs or, in many cases, simply don’t make the
P
or alcohol illegally often fear arrest if they h call, Lawson said.
o
call 911.” to Research confirms the most common rea-
In an attempt to reduce overdose deaths, c son people cite for not calling 911 is fear of
o
Petersen introduced Senate Bill 892 during n police involvement.
t
r
last year’s General Assembly session. The ib But the new law, Petersen added, is not a
u
new law — the “Good Samaritan overdose t “get-out-of-jail-free” card for those who sell
e
d
protection bill” — was signed by Gov. Terry The new law – the “Good Samaritan overdose protection bill” – was or traffic large quantities of drugs, or those
McAuliffe last week in Richmond, and goes signed by Gov. Terry McAuliffe last week in Richmond, and goes into who commit acts of violence, felonies, or
into effect on July 1. effect on July 1. distribute drugs.
Commonly referred to in other states as “The next step is to get the word out to
“911 Good Samaritan,” the law encourages Virginia now joins 20 other states, includ- at the scene of an overdose. young people: If a friend is in distress, you
witnesses at the scene of a suspected drug ing the District of Columbia, that have en- “This law provides an affirmative defense have a responsibility and now you have le-
or alcohol overdose to seek emergency as- acted policies to provide limited immunity for individuals who take responsible mea- gal protections. Do the right thing. Make a
sistance right away without fear of arrest from arrest or prosecution for minor drug sures to report an overdose, remain at the call to save a life,” Petersen said during the
for minor drug law violations. law violations for people who summon help scene of the overdose until emergency ser- signing ceremony last week.
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Celebrating Stringfellow Road’s Reconstruction
From Page 1 provement to traffic congestion” and said
everyone involved did “a wonderful job.”
drivers along Stringfellow road for their Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon
patience and willingness to adapt to tem- Bulova said it’s a good thing that
porary traffic patterns for the [work] crews. Stringfellow can now handle more traffic
This is also a significant improvement for because, by 2034, it’s projected to carry
cyclists and pedestrians.” 33,000 vehicles a day. “It’ll be a safer road,”
Stressing that the two, new lanes opened she said. “And it’s a real tribute to partner-
in December, six months ahead of sched- ships between the community and differ-
ule, he said the road now carries 23,000 ent levels of government to make something
vehicles per day and that number is ex- Ph good happen.”
o
pected to increase. He praised Fort Myer and t Supervisor Michael R. Frey (R-Sully) ex-
o
its subcontractor for completing the work b plained some of the history. “When I worked
y
on budget and said the project also im- B for [former Supervisor] Jack Herrity [in the
o
proved the parking lots at Poplar Tree and n late 1970s-early ’80s], we did the 50/66
n
Greenbriar parks, the entrance to the ie study,” he said. “I came to a Greenbriar Civic
Greenbriar Civic Assn. building and the Ho Association meeting, and they didn’t want
stream connections at the new bridge cross- bb Stringfellow widened. Poplar Tree [Estates]
s
ing the Rocky Run stream. /C didn’t exist then.”
Cutler thanked Fairfax County police for en He said the improved road “took a lot of
t
controlling traffic detours and lane changes re people working together, and there were
during construction, the county Board of Vie huge utility issues with these pipelines that
Supervisors for funding the project, VDOT w run through here. When you think about
From left: Sharon Bulova, Pat Herrity and Jim LeMunyon listen to the
personnel, plus KinderCare, the the magnitude of the problems, it really is
speakers.
Shenandoah Crossing and Villages of Fair amazing that we got it done.” Frey then
Lakes communities and St. Paul Chung (D-37) reminisced a bit. “As a new driver, I Fairfax County accessible between north thanked county staff for its work and the
Catholic Church for their cooperation. He wasn’t allowed to drive on Stringfellow be- and south,” added state Sen. Chap Petersen supervisors for “their courage” in putting
also noted that “almost 100 parcels needed cause it was narrow and winding,” he said. (D-34). “As a high school kid, I came out transportation bonds to raise money to fund
some land obtained from them, and it took “And as traffic increased, it became a major here with my baseball team, and it was like Stringfellow on the ballot.
a tremendous amount of community in- bottleneck. Thank you to everyone who driving to the end of the world from Also thanking all the stakeholders, Super-
volvement.” made this project a reality, and congratula- Fairfax.” visor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) said, “This
Del. Jim LeMunyon (R-67) thanked VDOT tions.” State Sen. Dave Marsden (D-37) called was a long time coming, but it was worth
for everything it did, and Del. David Bulova “We’ve sought for a lifetime to make the revamped roadway “a significant im- the wait.”
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Wellbeing
Summer Fun, Summer Safety
Tips for averting summer danger.
By Marilyn Campbell
Centre View
I
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barbeques and fireworks it also brings the potential once per hour and take a rinse shower before re-
for safety hazards. From recreational water illness turning to the water.
S C C to heat-related illnesses, summer fun can turn into a Washing your hands after changing diapers or us-
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several tips for lessening summer safety risks. ery half-hour to an hour are tips that are also ad-
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Kenya Fluellen, associate professor of nursing at can be a prelude to danger. In fact, the Fairfax County
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JULY and vital organs are affected as the body tempera- Bite Awareness Month. One bite from a disease-car-
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