Know something that should be featured in School Notes? Awards? Special events? School fairs? Fax a brief write-up to 703-917-0991. Or call Lea Mae Rice at 703-917-6459.
The Campbell Wealth–South County Golf Classic takes place Thursday, June 7 at 11 a.m. at the Laurel Hill Golf Course, 8701 Laurel Crest Drive, Lorton. The tournament is run in four-person shotgun scramble format. Awards dinner courtesy King Street Blues Restaurant follows the tournament. To sponsor a hole, donate merchandise or participate contact www.campbellwealthgolf.com or call Sally-Ann Polson-Slocum at 703-643-2509.
The Leslie Sherman Memorial Scholarship is being established at West Springfield High School in memory of Sherman, a graduate of West Springfield who died April 16 at Virginia Tech. To contribute to that Scholarship Fund, write a check to West Springfield High School, with "Leslie Sherman Memorial Scholarship" in the memo line or attached to a letter designating that purpose, and send to West Springfield High School, Finance Office, 6100 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA 22152. All checks will be acknowledged with a letter from the school and the family will be informed of the donation. For more call the school at 703-913-3800.
Thumpin' Thursdays with Mister Don, a night of singing and dancing, is each Monday from 4-5 p.m., at Clifton Town Meeting Hall, 112644 Chapel Road. Call 703-815-8600.
Mighty Mondays with songs and dancing each Monday from 10-11 a.m., at the Clifton Town Meeting Hall, 12641 Chapel Road. Open to all ages.
Noodles & Noggins Fun Club meets on Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. at the Clifton Town Meeting Hall, 12641 Chapel Road, Clifton. Enjoy some books, do a fun craft, sing songs and dance. A new theme each week. For ages 1-6 years. Suggested contribution per child. Call the store to register at 703-815-8600.
Many local students excelled at the International DECA Career Development Conference in Orlando. These include:
* Maisha Hossain and Thalia Tirado of South County Secondary School, International Business Plan, finalist
* Austyn Johnson and Lauren Melim of South County Secondary School, Sports and Entertainment Marketing Management Team, finalist
Cynthia Borer of Clifton Elementary School has been named Teacher of the Year at the 12th annual Teacher of the Year program, sponsored by the Wal-Mart and SAM'S CLUB Foundation.