Robinson, South County, Lake Braddock Students Named to 2013 All-Virginia Choruses

The area's best voices have been chosen.

Of the 66 Fairfax County Public Schools students named to 2013 All-Virginia Choruses or chosen to serve as alternates, 11 of them are students at high schools in the Lorton area. Students chosen will perform together April 25-27 at Hanover High School in Mechanicsburg, Va. Two students were chosen from South County High School, six from Robinson Secondary School and seven from Lake Braddock Secondary School. The students will study for two days under the direction of master teachers and conductors.  Robinson Secondary School: South County High School: Lake Braddock Secondary School The Virginia All-State Chorus event is sponsored by the Virginia Choral Directors Association, an affiliated unit of the Virginia Music Educators Association. …

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West Potomac Beats South County

The Wolverines' record is now 3-0 after beating the South County Stallions 49-39.

After spending most of the game neck and neck Friday night, the West Potomac Wolverines beat the South County Stallions 49-39 in Lorton. Before the game started, Gerry Pannoni — head coach for South County — said he was concerned about West Potomac's quarterback, Caleb Williams (#17), their running back Demornay Pierson-El (#5) and their kicker Chris Blewitt (#16). "The key is running back Demornay Pierson-El," said Pannoni.  "In their first two games, he made a bunch of big plays," he said. "Pierson-El, the quarterback and the kicker can control the game just by field position." In turn, Wolverines Head Coach Jeremiah Davis had his concerns about South County. "These guys started off 0-3 last year then won 11 straight," said Davis. "So …

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Burke Centre Festival in Photos

Sunday was day two of the 35th annual Burke Centre Festival.

    The 35th annual Burke Centre Festival concluded Sunday of a picture-perfect early autumn day.  Burke Centre Conservancy staff said the Wine Garden, cancelled Saturday evening due to the severe weather in the area, will be rescheduled later this month.  Editor's Note:  Thank you to everyone who stopped by to spin the Patch Prize Wheel and say hello at our Patch Booth.  The compliments from our current readers were much appreciated.  For those of you new to Burke Patch, sign-up for the newsletter to stay current with local news via our daily headlines email.  Remember, too, to like Burke Patch on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

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GMU Concert to Showcase Students

The concert is scheduled for May 6.

An upcoming concert at George Mason University will showcase the talents of four scholarship students in the school of music. The Young Masters Concert: The Annual School of Music Scholarship Event will take place on May 6 at 7 p.m. at the Center for the Arts Concert Hall in Fairfax. The scholars include pianist HyunJi Kim, vocalist and pianist Emma McDermott, pianist Wade Meyers and classical guitarist Matt Trkula. Trkula grew up the Fairfax Station area and attended Robinson Secondary School before graduating from Lake Braddock Secondary School. The other students are also local to the Northern Virginia area. The concert is dedicated in the memory of Donald de Laski, who was a longtime donor to the university. Tickets for the concert are…

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Eagle Scouts Help Repair Fairfax Station Railroad Museum Sign

The aging sign was repaired by Boy Scouts last month.

This announcement was submitted by Fairfax Station Railroad Museum Chair Michael Chinworth. A group of Boy Scouts led by Eagle Scout hopeful Edmund Sparrow replaced an aging sign for the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum on the corner of Ox Road and Fairfax Station Road.  Edmund, a senior at Lake Braddock Secondary School, volunteered to undertake the project last month in fulfillment of his Eagle Scout requirement to carry out a community service project that would leave a lasting value. Edmund is a member of Troop 50, sponsored by the men's club of Holy Spirit Parish in Annandale. His childhood memories of visiting Fairfax Station and its train shows motivated him to volunteer for replacing the previous sign. “I've worn and outgrown at …

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Local Rising Basketball Star Featured by Washington Post

Natalie Butler is a junior at Lake Braddock Secondary School.

Fairfax Station teen Natalie Butler was recently featured by the Washington Post for her basketball skills. Butler, a Lake Braddock Secondary School junior, averages 17.9 points per game this season. Butler is 6 feet 4 and the daughter of Navy basketball star Vernon Butler. To read the full article and view the photo gallery, visit the Post’s website.

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Fairfax Station Kids Hip Hop To Hanukkah

Hanukkah begins today at sundown

It’s time for Hanukkah, which means it’s time for the latest video from the B-Boyz, three Fairfax Station kids who put up a holiday-themed parody music video on YouTube each year.   “We get to teach a lot of our friends about Hanukkah and it’s fun,” said eight-year-old Max Borenstein, a student at Silverbrook Elementary School.  “We come up with some really creative ideas and we love doing it.” Max and his two brothers, Ben, 13 and Jake, 11, have shot a video for the last four years. The brothers rewrite lyrics of popular songs into Hanukkah-themed music. Hanukkah, which begins today at sundown, is the eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights. This year, the B-Boyz wrote up a parody of “Stereo Hearts” by Adam Levine and Gym Class Heroes. For …

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