Three hundred and sixty-eight students graduated from Robert E. Lee High School June 12. The commencement exercises were held at the EagleBank Arena at George Mason University.
Ribbon Cutting Delayed, Trail Open to Public at Lee District Recreation Area (Connection Newspapers)
Due to foreboding weather Saturday, June 2, the ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of Chessie’s Trail at the Lee District Recreation Area has been postponed. The new date is June 16 at 2 p.m.
Edison Students Encouraged to “Fight the Righteous Fight” After Graduation (Springfield Connection)
Four hundred and nineteen students graduated from Thomas A. Edison High School June 11 at 2 pm. The commencement exercises were held at the EagleBank Arena at George Mason University.
Animal Hospital Holds “Barke” Sale in Fairfax for Dogs and Kids (Springfield Connection)
The VCA Animal Hospital hosted a fund-raising “barke” sale on May 26 via the Canines-N-Kids Foundation. The foundation hopes to use the donations to further cancer research for children by studying cancer diseases in canines.
Teens Receive Character Awards (McLean Connection)
Amid a late-spring drizzle that left park grounds sodden and sneakers muddy, the McLean Citizens Association honored three teenagers on May 19 during McLean Day for their public acts of service.
Published in PCC’s Fountains!
Published for the first time ever with my short fiction in PCC’s Fountains.
The Dyslexic Superpower: Why Our Uncanny Abilities Aren’t Weaknesses
Every hero needs a weakness. Reading and writing just happen to be ours. See dyslexia as a superpower instead of a disability in this article.
Joy of Checkers (Short Story)
The world has forgotten its history and now resides in a rustic shadow of its former glory. But one little girl determines to share her memories no matter what.
Not With My Watch (Short Story)
A rookie guardian angel is tasked to protect a rebellious teenaged girl and draw her to faith. When his tactics prove ineffective, however, he must consider more drastic options.
Writing Contest: Fruits of the Spirit Daycare
Trustin, a homeless man in Washington DC, thinks that kindness is all but extinct until a little girl from Fruits of the Spirit Daycare comes to share her lunch.