A scholarship of $3,000 was awarded to George Mason High School senior Samantha Pozel, who plans to pursue an education leading to a career in community or public service. The scholarship money was raised by the Commonwealth Circle at a fundraiser luncheon featuring guest speaker Peter Earnest, founding executive director of the International Spy Museum. The scholarship was presented on May 22 at a luncheon honoring Pozel and three other students at the Washington Golf and Country Club. Pozel is pictured above with Commonwealth Circle President Susie Gardner (left). (Courtesy Photo)
Otakon Convention, a Major Cultural Event in Washington
The annual Otakon Convention held this past weekend was overwhelmingly magnificent! Indeed, the four-day-long event broke the convention’s prior attendance record, surpassing the 46,000 who attended the 2024 celebration of
