Crew Comes Through in States

The Men's Junior Four pose for a picture after winning first place.

This past Saturday, May 12, the varsity crew team put out a successful performance at the Sandy Run Regional Park State Regatta. There, more than 40 schools from around the state raced along the Occoquan for the state title. With many of the boats placing highly in finals, with the Men's and Women's Junior Four boats both winning the state championship title.
The Men's team consists of Jay Talihani, Ted Coffman, Will Bachman, CJ Coffey, Parker Dumas; the Women's team is made up of Emily Tourtellot, Emily Hayes, Stephanie Hendricks, Scout Vitas-Dega, Laura Bolt. Later this month, they will travel to Cherry Hill, New Jersey to represent the school in the national competition.
As well, The Men's Second Four placed fourth, the Men's Junior Eight placed fifth, the Women's Second Four placed sixth and the Men's First Four placed eighth. Some of these boats have decided to compete in the Stotesbury Regional Regatta, in Philadelphia, later this week. This is one of the largest regattas in the country.
Congratulations to all the boats, and good luck.



 Exhausted and exhilarated, the Men's Junior four finish their race in the top spot.



The Women's Junior Four smiles and cheers, ecstatic over their first place win.

photos courtesy of Mike Needham

College Athlete Recruitment Seminar Planned

A free seminar to prepare parents and teenage athletes for the recruiting road ahead will be held on Wed., May 23 at South County Secondary School. “Guiding the College-Bound Athlete” will provide information and topics for every student-athlete in middle and high school to educate and prepare them for opportunities and careers after graduation.  The hour-long seminar will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium.

West Side Story Debuts

South County Secondary School Theatre Department is ready to rumble as the popular musical, West Side Story, hits its stage this week. Set in the mid-1950s, the play tells the story of two rival gangs, the Sharks and the Jets, who fight for the same territory in New York City.

Featuring a cast and crew of more than 58 high school students, the production includes the talents of Dean Maldonato as Tony, Whitney Turner and Katie Murray as Maria, Kathryn Moore and Claire Gallagher as Anita, Nikko Custodio as Riff, Yusuf Alizo as Bernardo, Angel Hernandez as Chino, and Jack Gereski as Action.

WHEN:         

Friday and Saturday, May 4 & 5, 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, May 11 & 12, 7:30 p.m.

General admission is $10, and $9 for senior citizens and students.

Get tickets at the door, or discounted tickets online at southcountytheatre.org

WHERE:      

Dale S. Rumberger Auditorium, South County Secondary School

8501 Silverbrook Road, Lorton, VA 22079