Community News & Notes

Yee’s Tree Tale To Hit the Shelves

Alexandria author Linda Yee, has just reached a wonderful milestone with the publication of her book, Big Red Things by RoseDog Books. Yee first wrote the manuscript for the children’s book, which details the development and education of a tree living in a field, when she was in high school. Ms. Yee lives in Alexandria with her husband Steve and two daughters Shasta and Hannah. Congratulations to her on the milestone.

MEH Middle School Hosts Hoops History Event

This Sunday, take two hours to learn about the African American experience during basketball’s first 100 years at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School (7130 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church). Special guests like Phillip J. Merrill (author of The Art of Collecing Black Memorabilia), Bijan C. Bayne (author of the award-winning Sky Kings: Black Pioneers of Professional Basketball) and Bob Kuska (author of Hot Potato: How Washington and New York Gave Birth to Black Basketball and Changed America’s Game Forever) discuss the topic from 3 – 5 p.m. The event is free and all are welcome to attend.

The event also features the world premiere of the video “Basketball More than a Game, the Story of E.B. Henderson.” Henderson, a Falls Church native, is credited with bringing the game of basketball to Washington, D.C. He was nominated for induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame, however he was not chosen as a finalist for this particular induction class.

Konjevoda Dubbed Member of Dean’s List

Congrats to Nicole E. Konjevoda of Falls Church on making the Dean’s List at the University of Hartford.

Leaders Sought for McLean Center

Four adult and two youth positions are open on the McLeanCommunity Center’s 2006-07 governing board and district residents who have a proven record of leadership and community service to enter the race for a seat. The board sets policy and provides general oversight for MCC facilities and programs, which include the Robert Ames Alden Theatre and the Old Firehouse Teen Center on Chain Bridge Road. Forms are available beginning Feb. 27 at the Community Center ( 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean).

Epilepsy Group Announces Meeting

The Northern Virginia Epilepsy Group invites those who are interested to attend its weekly meetings from 7 – 8 p.m. each Wednesday in the Career Center-Room 100 of Falls Church High School (7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church).

U Miami Honors NOVA Businessman with Institute

Northern Virginia businessman Dr. Johnson A. Edosomwan was recently honored by the University of Miami when an institution was named in his honor. On Tue. Feb. 14, Miami announced the establishment of the Dr. Johnson A. Edosomwan Leadership Institute at the university.

Britan Proves Bright at Lafayette

Lafayette College has announced their Dean’s List for the Fall 2005 semester, and it includes Clark David Britan of Falls Church. Congrats to David.

Radford Rattles Off Dean’s List Names

Congratulations to Matsanga Anges Anne Musindu, Leydi Mileris Banitz, Kimberly Anne Clingenpeel, Joshua Thomas Hearne, Meggan Elizabeth Hearne, Grant Alexander MacHamer and Sara Joy Sugrue. They have each been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2005 Semester at Radford University.

Graff Makes Dean’s List at Wooster

And also a congrats to Hannah Graff, a McLean High School graduate who was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2005 Semester at the College of Wooster.

Still More Scholars with W&M List

A host of Falls Church students have made the Dean’s List at the College of William and Mary. Congratulations go out to Daniel Allgeier, Alexander Douglas, Cosmo Fujiyama, Patrick Gregg, Christopher Landry, Rachel Lief, Devin Mawdsley, Stacey McDermott, Julie Riggs, Andrew Starr and Benjamin Tycz.

ExxonMobil Engineers Drive for Young Recruits

In an effort to introduce girls to the field of engineering, ExxonMobil is sending engineers to local middle schools to raise awareness of the field among female students. Currently, engineers are scheduled to visit Luther Jackson Middle School Feb. 27, March 6 and March 13, and Kilmer Middle School on March 3.

Summer Hoops Camp Announced

As the basketball season heads to the postseason, some may be interested in the Bryan Adrian Summer Basketball Camp for boys and girls age 5 – 18. Among the camp staff are Duke stars J.J. Redick and Sheldon Williams. For more information and a free brochure, call 704-377-6387.