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Each year, Fairfax County Public Schools honors female athletes and coaches of female sports. Each FCPS high school submits nominations and the winners were announced at the awards ceremony on May 31 at Oakton High School. This year, West Potomac High School had two of its three nominees win the coveted FCPS Women in Sports Awards. Jayne Orleans (swim, softball) won the Donna de Varona Spirit of Sport Award. Winter and spring track coach Dena McCraith won Coach of the Year. Maxine Clifford (volleyball, swim, lacrosse) was nominated for Sports Woman of the Year. From left are Alex Case, principal; Dena McCraith, coach; Maxine Clifford, athlete; Jayne Orleans, athlete; and Aaron Helmick, DSA.