Teachers Federation Honors Herrity
Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) was honored Jan. 11 by the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers (FCFT).
Roundups for 2/5/2014
The editor presents the roundups for the week of 2/5/2014.
Jim Moran: The $15 Million Congressman
During his years in Congress, Moran raised and spent about $1 million each campaign cycle.
One of the first things that happened after U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) announced he would not be running for reelection this year was that he cancelled a fundraising event.
Centreville Girls’ Basketball Avenges Loss to Chantilly
Green scores 20, Wakefield’s defense praised.
The Centreville girls' basketball team defeated Chantilly on Tuesday night.
Gathering for International Night
Centreville Elementary School held its 3rd annual International Night after-school on Friday, Jan. 10.
Beatty Earns Statewide Honor
CVHS teacher named outstanding mathematics educator.
Kathy Beatty, a math teacher at Centreville High School, has been named the recipient of the 2014 William C. Lowry Outstanding Mathematics Educator of the Year Award by the Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Letter: Scam Alert
I wanted to alert residents of the Sully District Station about a telephone scam.
Roundups for 1/29/14
The editor presents the roundups for the week of 1/29/14.
An Interview with Michael League
Following Snarky Puppy’s Jan. 26 Grammy victory for Best R&B Performance, the band’s founder, Centreville High grad Michael League, responded to the following question.
Centreville High School Graduate Wins Grammy
R&B Performance: Michael League and band Snarky Puppy.
Sometimes, good guys do finish first — and Centreville High grad Michael League and his band Snarky Puppy are proof. Besides making music, they pass on their knowledge to young musicians worldwide. And Sunday, Jan. 26, they won a Grammy award for Best R&B Performance.
CVHS Choral Cabaret Nears
Event includes music, silent auction, raffle and desserts.
Featuring young, musical talent and homemade desserts in a cozy, intimate atmosphere, Centreville High presents its 10th annual Choral Cabaret.
Ziegler Earns Rank of Eagle Scout
Four brothers have attained Scouting’s highest honor.
Gregory D. Ziegler, 16, of Virginia Run in Centreville was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor ceremony on Dec. 29, 2013 at the Virginia Run Community Center.
‘A Children’s Story Come to Life’
“It’s about a dragon who wants to write poetry and not fight, and the little girls who becomes his friend,” said Monk. “But the townspeople think all dragons are bad and want to slay him.”
CHS Art Students Win 31 Awards
Chantilly High students won a total of 31 awards in the recent FCPS Regional Scholastic Art competition. Winners were announced Monday, Jan. 27.
Brothers Are National Taekwondo Champs
Before they’ve even graduated from high school, two Chantilly brothers — Sohwon, 17, and Siwon Kim, 15, have each won national taekwondo titles.