• William Miller of Arlington earned a master of science degree in information science during recent commencement exercises at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
• David Martzah of Arlington earned a doctor of pharmacy degree and a master of business administration degree; Aubrey Kingsbury of Arlington earned a master of business administration degree; Sierra Robertson of Arlington earned a master of science degree in occupational therapy; Jodi Witmer of Arlington earned a master of science degree in nursing; Ohud Bin Warid of Arlington earned a master of business administration degree; and Tayyaba Rafiq of Arlington earned a master of science degree in education during recent commencement exercises at Shenandoah University.
• Anna Reiner of Arlington earned a degree during recent commencement exercises at Miami University.=
• Emma Deering and Ellie Potts of Arlington have been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at St. Lawrence University.
• Arlington residents Dean Atassi, a graduate of Washington International School; Benjamin Ingram, a graduate of Yorktown High School; Joseph Keyes, a graduate of Sidwell Friends School; Katrina Nelson, a graduate of H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program; Lucinda Olson, a graduate of H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program; and Catherine Withers, a graduate of Richwoods High School have been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Hamilton College.
• Anne Brickley of Arlington has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at College of the Holy Cross.
• A squad from Arlington Career Center came home with a Skill Point Certificate at the 2024 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Georgia.
The team consisted of Emory Loughry, Zoe Patchen, Kiara Epps and Caroline Schwebach, who competed in the video-news-production category after winning the state championship earlier in the year.
A total of 6,000 students descended on Atlanta for the national competition.
SkillsUSA is a national organization that focuses on leadership skills for high-school students. Students are given the opportunity to compete in contests against their peers at the local, state and national levels. All contests are run and judged by industry leaders.
• The Arlington Optimist Club recently presented $3,500 in scholarship funds to top finishers in its annual oratorical competition.
A total of 55 contestants expressed interest, with 15 selected to take part in the competition. It was coordinated by Leah McFarland, an English/journalism teacher at Arlington Tech, and had the theme “How to Change the World with Optimism.”
Giulia Galva took first place in the Arlington competition, then placed second in a contest featuring winners from Optimist Clubs throughout Virginia and the District of Columbia.
In the local competition, Lary Reyes took second place, Akshay Kuchibhatla third, Gabriel Barragan fourth and Yara Shomali fifth.
• Drew Summer Camp, a 4-H after-school enrichment program, is up and running with programming for youth ages 4 to 12 in Arlington’s Green Valley community.
The first week of the program kicked off with a donation from the Washington Wizards through community partner Leveling the Playing Field.
“They provided our kids with hats, stuffed bears, bobbleheads, T-shirts and sports equipment,” camp officials said.
The first week of the camp focused on learning about 4-H, making friends and communication. Campers in the second week were set to focus on healthy eating and living and participating in the Fun Day Olympics. (When the temperatures outside got too high, activities moved inside to Drew Community Center.)
Participants also are engaged in activities to support the surrounding Green Valley community. Drama, arts, book clubs and field trips also are part of the four-week program that runs through early August.
Admission to the camp is free, funded by the Arlington Community Foundation. It is is operated by the Community Association of Resources, Education, Enrichment and Economics (CARE) Inc. a non-profit organization.
Summer efforts also include leadership programs for youth in middle and high schools.
