Snapshot: Becoming Leaders
The Zeta Upsilon Lambda (ZUL) Chapter, Fairfax County, of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., through its Joyce Gillespie Harrington Educational and Charitable Foundation, Inc., sponsored two area high school students, DaSean Gallishaw of Westfield High School and Joseph Randiki of Laurel High School, to participate as Alpha Ambassadors in the 2016 Leadership Development Institute (LDI) program.
Bite Me Cancer Presents Thyroid Cancer Research Grant
Bite Me Cancer, a national nonprofit based in Fairfax that supports teenagers with cancer and raises funds for thyroid cancer research, named Dr. Irene Min of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York as the recipient of the group’s third research grant.
Chantilly: Viewing Party for Chloe Hicks
Chloe Hicks, who is part of the Virginia Run Riptide swim team since she was 5, competed in the 200 Back Stroke at the Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb. on Friday, July 1.
Obituary: John “Jack” Carroll Stinson
John “Jack” Carroll Stinson, former president of the Stuart-Mosby Historical Society, died on June 28, 2016; he was 85.
Brief: Title Changes, Role Expands
Effective July 1, Animal Control Officers have a new title: Animal Protection Police Officer. County officials, working in conjunction with state delegates, have authorized the title reclassification, which expands the officers’ current role to include full law enforcement scope and authority.
Chantilly Letter: Celebrating Being American
Letter to the Editor
As an American Muslim, I would not partake in Easter since it is a Christian holiday.
Chantilly Letter: Reading Begins at Home
Letter to the Editor
As a current teacher, I observe children who develop literacy skills at home achieve in school. Studies show home environment has an impact on children’s beginning reading skills.
A Safe Place To Buy and Sell
Sully District Police Station now has an Exchange Zone.
Purchases made online can sometimes be a dicey proposition. When it comes time to meet an unknown buyer or seller to exchange an item for money, it’s best to do so in a safe environment.
Helping People in Crisis
Police learn to de-escalate situations.
Mental illness is a bigger problem in the U.S. than most people realize, and police come in contact with many people suffering from some form of it.
Fairfax County: Former Police Officer Torres sentenced to 12 months for killing John Geer
Torres released five days following sentencing due to time already served
For the first time in its three-quarters of a century in existence, a Fairfax County Police officer has been convicted and sentenced after an officer-involved shooting death.
Fairfax County: Torres Walks Free
Former police officer released five days after sentencing for killing John Geer
Former Fairfax County Police Officer Adam Torres walked free Wednesday morning, June 29.
Centreville Sports: Girls Lacrosse Players Awarded First Team All State Honors
Centreville High School senior and recent graduate Madison Duncan and junior Elizabeth Murphy have been named to the Virginia High School League all state team. Madison and Elizabeth were named to the first team at the lacrosse state meeting last week. Centreville Girls Lacrosse advanced to the state semi-finals for the second consecutive year.
Westfield Graduates: Ready for the Future
Learning to persevere.
Westfield High School’s commencement speaker, Ishwarya Sivakumar, selected in a school audition process, gave her 655 graduating classmates “one last ecology lesson” on Tuesday, June 21, in the EagleBank Arena at George Mason University.
Mountain View Honors Students
Three seniors recognized during graduation ceremony.
During Mountain View’s spring commencement last week, three graduating seniors were honored with special awards from the faculty.
Mountain View: ‘Struggle Develops Your Strength’
Mountain View grads share stories of perseverance.
Mountain View High is a school full of heart, and it’s openly on display at every graduation.