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The Herb Block Foundation offers at least 50 community college scholarships annually to Washington, D.C., area high school graduates pursuing either academic or vocational training. The program is designed to serve high school graduates, first year college students or those who went to work after high school and now wish to resume their studies. Applications and supporting documents must be received by Dec. 1, 2004. High School counselors and financial aid directors at schools in the area are provided with application forms and brochures. For additional information, call 609-771-7878.
Robinson Secondary School hosts its Class of 1984 20-Year Reunion, Saturday, Sept. 11, from 6:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., at Mango Mikes Restaurant, Alexandria. For more information or tickets, visit www.capitalreunions.com.
Annandale High School hosts its Class of 1979 25-Year Reunion on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 7:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m., at The Sheraton Premiere, Tysons Corner. For more information or tickets, visit www.capitalreunions.com.
Lake Braddock High School's class of 1994 celebrates its 10 year reunion on Oct. 2 at the Hyatt Arlington, 1325 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. For more information, visit www.GreatReunions.com.
Lake Braddock High School's class of 1984 celebrates its 20 year reunion on Oct. 9, at Doubletree Hotel Tysons Corner, 7801 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. For more information, visit www.GreatReunions.com.
W.T. Woodson High School sponsors its Class of 1984 20-Year Reunion, on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 8 p.m. - midnight, at The State Theatre, Falls Church. For more information or tickets, visit www.capitalreunions.com.
W.T. Woodson High School sponsors its Class of 1979 25-Year Reunion on Saturday, Oct. 16, at the International Country Club, Chantilly. For more information or tickets, visit www.capitalreunions.com.
Hayfield Secondary School hosts its Class of 1994 10-Year Reunion on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., at The Sheraton Premiere, Tysons Corner. For more information or tickets, visit www.capitalreunions.com.
Fairfax High School's class of 1974 celebrates its 30-year reunion on Saturday, Nov. 6, at Hyatt Fair Lakes Hotel, 12777 Fair Lakes Circle. For more information, visit www.GreatReunions.com.
Ryan T. Newmeyer, son of Navy Cmdr. Kevin P. Newmeyer of Springfield, recently participated in the Naval Academy’s week-long summer seminar program in Annapolis, Md. This seminar was designed for upcoming students to get a feel for the challenges and benefits to a Navel Academy education.
The following students of the Springfield area have been inducted into the 2003-04 National Honor Roll:
Robert A Bethea, Lauren Brown, Michael J Campbell, Sarah French, Ann Fu, Bernadette N Gaston, Sharon Gonzales, Suraya Hassani, Silvia T Henriquez, Claire E Howard, Katherine Ibarra, Ashley Jackson, Josh Koch, Callyn A Lepine, Sara Ann Lu, Van-anh T Nguyen, Muhammad Siddiki, Oshila Sulaiman, Andrea Terrazas and Jiang Ling Wang. The National Honor Roll recognizes high achieving high school and middle school students.
The following students of Fairfax have been inducted into the 2003-04 National Honor Roll:
Francis Dodd Acquah, Shiri Sipora Ahronovich, Peter N Biskaduros, Sara Marie Christensen, Cassandra Ferrari, Samuel Allen Gaber, Jason Holland, Wilbur Johnson II, Kelly Krogmann, Shannon Kudlick, Jae Lee, Philip Naudus, Irma L Palmer, Mindy Peng, Mary Raveia, Devin J Reilly, Christine Thach, Christine Tran, An Trinh, Jordyn Vicinus, Christina Wadhwani, Haodi Wang, Drew Wende and Nestor Zerpa.
The National Honor Roll recognizes high achieving high school and middle school students.
Vincent Cao, Dustin Johnston, Brian Lee and Michael Dempsey of Fairfax have been named to the Upper School Dean's List at Randolph-Macon Academy for the fourth quarter.
Torrey E. Smith of Fairfax recently received a scholarship from BP America. Torrey is a student at Robinson Secondary School.
Samantha Reho from Robinson Secondary School has been selected to attend Governor's School for Humanities at the University of Richmond this summer. This intensive four-week program of classes, workshops, field trips and special events is designed to encourage students’ individual growth as well as to challenge them to achieve personal excellence in their fields.
Rami Maarouf, a student at Fairfax High School, was recently selected to attend Virginia Tech’s Governor’s School for Agriculture this summer. Students will receive instruction from the university’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Natural Resources, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, and the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.
Melissa Shue and Ashley Kang, students at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, were recently selected to attend Virginia Tech’s Governor’s School for Agriculture this summer. Students will receive instruction from the university’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Natural Resources, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, and the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.
Monica Tubesing and Gautam Malhotra, students at Lake Braddock Secondary School, were recently selected to attend Virginia Tech’s Governor’s School for Agriculture this summer. Students will receive instruction from the university’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Natural Resources, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, and the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.
Thomas Knight, the son of Robert and Jane Knight of Burke, graduated from Randolph-Macon Academy on May 29, 2004. Tom will attend North Carolina State University, where he was awarded a $9,500 annual scholarship. The total value of the scholarship is $38,000.
Stephen Blyskal, son of John and Deborah Blyskal of Fairfax, graduated from Randolph-Macon Academy on May 29, 2004. Stephen plans to attend Virginia Tech next year.
Tyler Heath, son of Russell and Susan Heath of Fairfax, graduated from Randolph-Macon Academy on May 29, 2004. An Eagle Scout, Tyler has chosen to enlist in the U.S. Army.
Brian Platt, son of Gary and Michele Platt of Springfield, graduated from Randolph-Macon Academy on May 29, 2004. This fall, Brian will attend George Mason University, where he will be awarded a three-year Army ROTC scholarship, valued at $20,000 per year. He had also been accepted to the University of Tampa on a four-year Army ROTC scholarship valued at $25,000 per year.
Thomas A. Egeland Jr. of Fairfax Station has been accepted by Hampden-Sydney College and will enroll with an Alumni Award in August 2004. Tom is a graduate of Hayfield Secondary School and is the son of Thomas A. and Charlene M. Egeland of Fairfax Station.
Grant Cobb of Fairfax, a student at WT Woodson High School, was awarded a full-tuition, room and board scholarship to attend The Marie Walsh Art Foundation 2004 Summer Seminar Program.
Kimberly DeLisi, a student at the Robinson High School, is participating in the Career Exploration in the Life Sciences Seminar through Cornell University's world-class College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) this summer.
Air Force Cadet David C. Zesinger has earned honors with placement on the commandant's and dean's lists at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. Zesinger, son of Bob Zesinger of Burke, is a 2001 graduate of Lake Braddock High School, Burke.
Derek Andrew Richardson of Burke recently received a Faculty Scholarship at Cedarville University, Ohio. Richardson, a 2004 graduate of Lake Braddock Secondary School, plans to major in biology. He is the son of Ken and Susan Richardson of Burke.