Former TC Administrators Transfer to Elementary Schools
Balas, Eisenhour show Sherman’s focus.
A sign from Mount Vernon Community School’s staff on Peter Balas’ office door states: "Mount Vernon is like a hockey game … we all work overtime!" Looking at it, the school’s new principal laughed. "The staff here has been very warm, very welcoming," he said.
'A Night at the Races'
Fostering the Future cruise raises $30,000.
More than 200 people donned their finest Derby attire aboard the Cherry Blossom riverboat for the 9th annual Fostering the Future cruise June 8 to benefit the Fund for Alexandria's Child.
Setting Sail for Success
Seaport Foundation receives $50,000 grant.
With financial and philanthropic superstar Warren Buffet in attendance, the Alexandria Seaport Foundation was awarded a $50,000 grant from the Economic Club of Washington D.C. at its 25th anniversary celebration June 5 at the Marriott Wardman Park.
Wood Kicks Off City Council Campaign
Billed as “The Rally to Reset City Hall,” Republican candidate John R. “Bob” Wood formally launched his campaign for City Council June 14 with a kick-off reception for more than 120 supporters in the courtyard of Gadsby's Tavern.
Commonwealth’s Graduates
The Class of 2012 graduated from Commonwealth Academy at the George Washington Masonic Memorial on Friday, June 8.
17 Year Old's Political Career Shows Persistence
Evan Draim's efforts allowed him to win a delegate position in this year's Republican National Convention
While most 17 year olds were getting ready for prom or playing a varsity sport, Evan Draim was making phone calls, shaking hands, and giving speeches. That was because throughout spring, Draim was a campaigning to win one of the three delegate positions in Virginia's 8th congressional districts.
Foundation Hosts Garden Party
Members of the Historic Alexandria Foundation gathered Sunday, June 17 at the home and in the garden of Leslie Arial’s for the annual HAF meeting and garden party.
Get Ready for Olympic Day
The Olympics are upon us and to celebrate its arrival, the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities will have Olympic Day, June 22, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Nannie J. Lee Memorial Recreation Center located at 1108 Jefferson St. For the second year, the department was chosen by the official Olympic Planning Committee to host a community event that taught about the values of the Olympic Games: fair play, perseverance, respect and sportsmanship.
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Seminary Valley
At long last I am able to sit down and crank out some news for Seminary Valley … a trip to Italy (Turin) and preparations for high school graduation prevented me from doing this sooner.
People Notes: Alexandria- 2/20/12
Alexandria resident Sandi Mara has been re-elected to the Board of Directors at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. The Board of Directors is made up of 15 elected volunteers who are elected to serve two-year terms.
Chief Graduates From FBI Academy
Chief of Police Earl L. Cook is the most recent member of the Alexandria Police Department to graduate from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico. Cook graduated Friday, June 8, from the 249th Session and was one of 264 law enforcement officers who graduated from the 10-week program. The session started on April 12, and included men and women from 48 states, the District of Columbia and 24 other countries. Cook is the 15th member of the Police Department’s command staff to graduate from the FBI National Academy since 1990 and is one of 12 graduates currently serving with the Alexandria Police Department. The National Academy Program, held at the FBI Academy in Quantico, offers 10 weeks of instruction in law, behavioral science, forensic science, understanding terrorism and terrorist mindsets, leadership development, communication, and health and fitness. Training for the program is provided by the FBI Academy instructional staff, Special Agents and other staff members holding advanced degrees. The academy was created in 1935 with 23 students in the first class. It has grown over the years to the current enrollment of more than 1,000 students a year. The FBI National Academy is one of the premier law enforcement academies in the world.
Hunting Creek Garden Club Provides Gardening Education
Alexandria's Hunting Creek Garden Club, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a love and knowledge of gardening, encouraging restoration and conservation, as well as promoting education and civic beautification, is providing funding and gardening expertise for two beautification and gardening education projects that are already benefiting those served by Community Lodgings, a nonprofit organization that provides transitional housing for homeless and low income families.
Outstanding Radford Student
Deanna Marie Doyle of Alexandria was named the 2012 Outstanding Graduating Student from the Department of Art in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) at Radford University.
Getting Books into Homes
Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology kindergarten students’ selection of a new book to take home for their own personal library served as the “kick off” for the new “Books in Alexandria Kids’ Homes” initiative.