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Ex-skinhead helps others break away from white supremacist groups
Christian Picciolini signs his book. Christian Picciolini spent years as a white supremacist and neo-Nazi, beating up minorities, performing in a skinhead rock band, and spreading a message of hate. Eventually, he started to disengage from his violent past and formed an organization to help other hateful extremists break away from “alt-right” and jihadist movements. … Continued
Scott Brabrand named FCPS superintendent
Brabrand [FCPS] The Fairfax County School Board has selected Scott Brabrand as the finalist for the position of superintendent, pending final approval at the board’s June 8 meeting, Fairfax County Public Schools announced June 1. Brabrand is superintendent of Lynchburg City Schools in Lynchburg, Va., He previously worked at at FCPS as assistant superintendent, principal … Continued
Annandale HS orchestra director nominated for Teacher of the Year
Ammerman [FCPS] Angela Ammerman, the orchestra director at Annandale High School, has been selected to represent Fairfax County Public Schools in the Washington Post’s Teacher of the Year program. Ammerman has been recognized for her innovative and successful teaching methods. She believes all students have the ability to make music and tirelessly recruits students from … Continued
Catch a glimpse of AHS alum on Super Bowl show
If you’re planning to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday, keep an eye out for Annandale High School graduate Gregory Gast. He won’t be on the field, though; he’ll be in a Skittles commercial. Gast (Class of 1980) plays the dad in an ad titled “Romance,” which calls for a series of characters to catch … Continued
Entrepreneur from Korea finds niche selling appliances in Annandale
Edward Kim By Lynne Beverly Strang, the author of Late-Blooming Entrepreneurs: Eight Principles for Starting a Business after Age 40. This piece was originally published Jan. 17 in Strang’s blog, “Late-Blooming Entrepreneurs.” Edward Kim is good at multitasking. That’s evident by the way he runs his appliance showroom. On a cold January day, Kim is … Continued
Norma Lopez honored for work on the Taste of Annandale
Left to right: Fairfax County Executive Edward Long Jr., Norma Lopez, and Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova. Norma Lopez, a community developer with the Fairfax County Office of Neighborhood and Community Services, was honored with an Outstanding Performance Award for her work on the Taste of Annandale. Individual and team awards were presented to more … Continued
Annandale resident will be on Jeopardy! tomorrow night
Jeopardy host Alex Trebek and contestant Dan Rothfarb. Annandale resident Dan Rothfarb has always wanted to be on Jeopardy! And he finally got his wish. He appears on the quiz show Thursday, May 26, 7:30 p.m., on WJLA-TV (channel 7). The show was filmed in March, on the Sony lot in Los Angeles, but Rothfarb … Continued
Annandale video goes viral
Dodging traffic in Annandale: a screen shot from the video by Angelo Mike. Angelo Mike doesn’t actually hate Annandale – despite the hilarious video he made titled “Welcome to the Shithole of Annandale VA,” which got to the top spot on the video page on Reddit a couple of days ago. And that’s a big … Continued
Teacher honored for 40 years of distinguished service
The faculty, students, and families of the Congressional Schools of Virginia are honoring teacher John Cavanaugh, who’s celebrating his 40th year as a teacher at the independent private school on Sleepy Hollow Road in Falls Church. Cavanaugh teaches seventh and eighth-grade history and Latin. Passionate about teaching, he relishes seeing his students learn. “I love … Continued
Luta Mae ‘Cornie’ McGrath, oldest female veteran, dies at age 108
Luta Mae Cornelius McGrath, who served as a former WAC officer in World War II, died peacefully at age 108 in her home in Annandale April 14. Known as “Cornie,” she lived for decades in the Sleepy Hollow Woods community. At the time of her death, the former lieutenant colonel was the oldest female veteran … Continued
Mason Police District honors PFC Kurt Woodward as Officer of the Year
From the left. Lt. Chantel Cochrane, Officer of the Year PFC Kurt Woodward, and Capt. Christian Quinn of the Mason Police District. Police Officer First Class Kurt Woodward has been named the Mason Police District 2015 Office of the Year in recognition of his exceptional efforts to keep the community safe. Station commander, Capt. Christian … Continued
Annandale High School’s orchestra director honored
Angela Ammerman (left) with AHS orchestra students. Angela Ammerman, orchestra director at Annandale High School, has been named the 2015-16 Virginia Orchestra Director of the Year by the American String Teachers Association. Ammerman has taught at Annandale for four years. In addition to her work with AHS students, she was recognized for coordinating a benefit … Continued
Dan Sheehy, of Mason District, honored by National Endowment of the Arts
Sheehy Bailey’s Crossroads resident Dan Sheehy has been named one of 11 2015 National Heritage Fellows by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The award honors individuals for their artistic excellence and supports their continuing contribution to the nation’s traditional arts heritage. Sheehy, a specialist in mariachi and Latino music, is also the recipient … Continued
Memoir details a woman’s journey from rural India to success in the U.S.
Urmilla Khanna at home in Annandale. When Urmilla Khanna was a child, living in a tiny house in central India without electricity or running water, and with tigers and snakes all around, she never dreamed she would grow up to be a pediatrician in suburban Washington, D.C The Annandale resident’s remarkable journey is told in … Continued
2013 FCPS Principal of the Year will lead Annandale HS
Thomas Tim Thomas has been named principal of Annandale High School, succeeding Vincent Randazzo, who retired after serving in the position for four years. Thomas, the principal of Westfield High School in Chantilly since 2006, starts his new job Aug. 4. In 2013, Thomas was named Fairfax County Public Schools Principal of the Year by … Continued