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Gainesville student takes top honors at moot court competition
Jordyn Nesbit, a rising senior at Gainesville High School, won the state-level moot court competition recently. It makes the second year that a student from Prince William County Public Schools has won the event. “I was shocked when my name was announced,” said Nesbit, who thanked law club sponsors Jeff...
Howell High School Teacher Selected For James Madison Fellowship
Aaron Grenier, a social studies teacher at Howell High School, has been awarded the prestigious James Madison Fellowship by the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. The honor is part of the thirty-second annual fellowship competition, which selected 53 outstanding teachers nationwide. Grenier was chosen from a pool...
Osbourn Park’s Skye Auger named National Merit Scholar
Skye Auger of Osbourn Park High School was named a 2024 National Merit Scholarship winner by the The National Merit Scholarship Corp. Auger was selected from a pool of more than 15,000 finalists and is one of 2,500 students nationwide to win the National Merit $2,500 scholarship. “Winning this scholarship...
Private school to open at the St. James sports complex
Middle and high school students aiming for a career in professional sports, or at a spot on a college team, have a new opportunity. The St. James Performance Academy is launching in late August at the St. James sports complex in Springfield. The school offers a rigorous college preparatory program...
Great Falls citizens’ group calls for pause on revised FCPS boundary change policy
As the Fairfax County School Board considers a new boundary adjustment policy, a prominent citizens’ group has raised concerns about its potential impact on local families. The Great Falls Citizens Association’s (GFCA) executive board took an official stance on the proposed policy changes on June 17, urging Fairfax County Public Schools and elected officials to hit the pause button until they solicit more community input.
Dr. James Craik Elementary School PTO Hosts Dance To Support Student’s Fight Against DIPG
POMFRET, Md. – The Dr. James Craik Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) brought the school community together for a heartwarming cause on May 31, 2024. Following the diagnosis of one of our beloved Craik Tigers, Jabril, with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) over Spring Break, the PTO organized a special event to celebrate his courage and support his family.
Keeping it clean
Morgan State University Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter members participate in their 16th year of Charles County’s Adopt-A-Road Program on June 15. The local chapter is assigned to pick up litter along a 1.2-mile stretch of Lexington Drive in Waldorf. Charles County encourages residents and organization to help combat littering by “adopting” a county road. Volunteers receive sign recognition in exchange for cleaning their road at least three times a year. Gloves and bags are provided as well as trash disposal; safety vests and caution signs are also available upon request. For more on the Adopt-A-Road Program, go to www.charlescountymd.gov and search in Environmental Resources under the “Services” tab.
Student-achievement notes, 6/26/24 edition
• Macie Robinson of McLean earned a doctorate in physical therapy during recent commencement exercises at Marquette University. • Harper Malesardi of Great Falls earned a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering; P.J. Whitworth of Great Falls earned a bachelor of science degree in political science; Alex Hong of McLean earned a bachelor of arts degree in economics; Jake Rothenberg of McLean earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration; and Michael Barker of Vienna earned a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering during recent commencement exercises at Bucknell University.
Regional News & Notes, 6/26/24 roundup
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF N.VA. BESTOWS SCHOLARSHIPS: The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia recently awarded $506,600 in scholarships for the 2024-25 school year to 114 students pursuing higher education. This support encapsulates the 35 Community Foundation scholarship funds launched by individual donors over the years, wishing to make a difference for...
Centreville Moose Lodge Presents Five Scholarships
From left are Bill Stollhans; Ashley Guzman (Fairfax High), attending NOVA to study Nursing; Safiya Akpinar (Centreville High), attending Virginia Tech to study Public Health; Bairon Recinos-Monjaras (Herndon High), attending UVA to study Biomedical Engineering; Zimmerman and Read. Two other students also receiving Moose Lodge scholarships, but unable to attend...
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