The Bishop O’Connell High School Interact Club was presented with a Presidential Citation at its meeting Nov. 21. The award is given by Rotary International to Interact Clubs for outstanding service to their school and community and participation in projects promoting international understanding. The Falls Church Rotary Club sponsors the Interact Club, Rotary’s school affiliate for students 12 – 18 years old. Pictured above, from left to right, are Interact Club Faculty Sponsor Mary Lou Wentzel, Treasurer Agatha Tatang, Secretary Caroline Peranich, President Virginia Schilder, Rotary District Interact Chair Joe Scheibeler, Interact Club Vice President Jessica Auclair, and Interact Advisor Joseph Akkara. (Courtesy Photo)
Guest Commentary: Virginia Lt. Gov. Hashmi: “Virginia leads the way to the vision of the America we believe in!”
David Hoffman “Virginia leads the way to fulfill the vision of the America that we all believe in, our ideals, our very democracy itself!” With those stirring words — echoing
