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ReBuild founder Paul Hughes remembered as advocate of sustainability
ReBuild Warehouse founder and executive director Paul Hughes, who died suddenly of a heart attack Sept. 15 at age 68, is being remembered as a champion of sustainability and environmental activism. “He had an environmental vision which is sorely needed, and he devoted his life to promoting this cause, as well as many others,” states … Continued
Olympic athlete has ties to Annandale
Lanzone Olympic athlete Giuseppe Lanzone, not only one of the best-looking competitors in the 2012 London Olympics, he also has a strong connection to Annandale. The member of the U.S. rowing team, spent his summer breaks here with his parents, while attending the University of Washington. His parents still live here, off Little River Turnpike … Continued
Calhoun named principal of Suart HS
Calhoun Prosperanta Calhoun has been appointed as principal of Stuart High School, effective July 2, Dan Parris, Cluster III assistant superintendent announced in a June 22 letter to the Stuart community. “Calhoun has served as an assistant principal at Herndon High School since 2005. She began her teaching career in Fairfax within the Stuart pyramid, … Continued
Fund set up in honor of Alexis Jackson
The family of Alexis Jackson, the Glasgow Middle School student killed in a tragic murder-suicide in March, have set up a fund for people to honor her memory. Donations will be used for a scholarship in her name for a senior in the SOAR Project at Yorktown High School and will be sent to Los … Continued
Sandra Day O’Connor reads to students at Columbia Elementary School
Students at Columbia Elementary School in Annandale had a special visitor April 16: Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor read a book she authored, titled Chico, to first and second-graders. The book is about the pony she grew up with while living on a ranch in Arizona. O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme … Continued
Annandale volunteer named Washingtonian of the Year
Washingtonian magazine has named Annandale resident Hecda Cuadros as one of eight “Washingtonians of the Year.” The magazine singled out Cuadros for her volunteer efforts for Food for Others, Northern Virginia’s largest distributor of food to the needy, and her work to represent the interests of abused and neglected children in court as a Fairfax … Continued
Annandale resident Connie Lawn honored for service to New Zealand
New Zealand is presenting Annandale resident Connie Lawn with an honorary Order of Merit for her longtime service to the country. Lawn worked for Radio New Zealand for 20 years, then for private New Zealand radio stations in NZ and now blogs for scoop.co.nz. During her career as a journalist, she says, “I always asked … Continued
Annandale author Robert Schwaninger finds the humor in everyday life
Longtime Annandale resident Robert Schwaninger, a successful telecommunications attorney and civic leader, can now add one more accomplishment to his resume: published humor writer. He’s got a children’s book out, Isabel and the Christmas Crow, plus one for adults, The Married Man’s Guide to Christmas, with another expected out next year, Walking Upright and Improving … Continued
Michelle Obama urges Annandale HS students to commit to your passions
First Lady Michelle Obama looks on as Republic of Korea First Lady Kim Yoon-ok speaks at Annandale High School First Lady Michelle Obama urged students to find something you’re passionate about and commit to it at a visit to Annandale High School today with Republic of Korea First Lady Kim Yoon-Ok. Ms.Yoon-Ok and President Lee … Continued
Stephen King offers insights on writing horror fiction
Best-selling author Stephen King wowed the crowd at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts in Fairfax Friday evening in a lecture that touched on what inspired him to write horror fiction, the impact of fame, and a preview of works in progress. The event was the finale of the 2011 Fall for the Book … Continued
Five 9/11 victims were from Annandale
As the nation prepares to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11 on Sunday, we found that five of the 2,974 people who lost their lives due to the terrorists attacks that day were living in Annandale at the time. The following information is from CNN and the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial website. Army Sgt. First … Continued
Annandale musician to perform in major Beatles festival this weekend
Apple Core Among the performers lined up for the huge Beatles festival next weekend at National Harbor Place, “Abbey Road on the River,” will be local musician Andrew Ratliff and his band The Apple Core. Ratliff, an Annandale native—and member of the AHS Class of 1981—is also in the bands Bad Hair Day and Monkee … Continued
Mitchell Frank of Annandale to compete in U.S. Open Wild Card Playoff
Mitchell Frank 2011 Annandale High School graduate Mitchell Frank will compete in the U.S. Open Wild Card Playoff Aug. 18. The winner will receive a men’s main draw singles wild card into the 2011 U.S. Open, and a huge cheering section from Annandale could make the difference for Frank. Tickets can be purchased online. There is … Continued
At Maxx Fitness, you can get training advice from an Olympian
Ahmed with some of his trophies. Annandale’s Maxx Fitness, has something you’re not likely to find at any other gym around here: The owner, Ahmed Ragheb, is a weightlifting champion who has competed in the Olympics. You’ll find him at the gym most days, advising clients on weightlifting techniques and the proper use of the … Continued
Annandale artist inspired by nature, travel
Helen Barsalou at Gallery West. It’s always a nice surprise to meet creative people in Annandale. Artist Helen Dilley Barsalou paints watercolors often inspired by her travels and nature. Her most recent show, at Gallery West in Old Town, Alexandria, featured “Moldau Visions,” a series of paintings based on Czech composer Bedřich Smetana’s “Die Moldau.” The music, … Continued