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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Boys Soccer: Freedom 4x4 Tournament Raises Nearly $2K for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
News: Sterling School Board Rep Geurin Passes Away After Brief Battle with Cancer
Special to VivaLoudoun via Loudoun County Public Schools
(May 3, 2011) - James Warren Geurin, 65, who was serving in his 12th year as the Loudoun County School Board's Sterling District representative, died Saturday, April 30th, after a brief battle with cancer.
Visitation for Mr. Geurin will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4th, at Adams-Green Funeral Home in Herndon. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14th, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Herndon.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to the Loudoun Education Foundation for the J. Warren Geurin Scholarship Fund
Known to everyone as Warren, Mr. Geurin was first elected to the School Board in 1999 and was re-elected in 2003 and in 2007.
He served as the board's vice chairman during 2009 and as chairman of the School Board's Committee on Curriculum and Instruction from 2005 to 2009. Mr. Geurin returned as chairman of this committee in January 2011. Mr. Geurin also was a member of the Personnel Services Committee, the Legislative and Policy Committee and was a liaison to the Minority Student Achievement Advisory Committee.
“J. Warren Geurin served as the Sterling District Member of the School Board for almost 12 years,” said Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Superintendent Edgar B. Hatrick III. “During those years he was a fierce representative of his district, but more important he was passionate in educating others to the needs of Sterling students. Whatever political or philosophical differences he encountered in his elected leadership role, his measure was always consideration for students, whether in his Sterling District or in any school in Loudoun County. He brought congressional, parliamentary and local leadership experience to his work as a School Board member, and he was instrumental in the successful completion of renovation projects at all of the schools in his district. During his watch he also saw the completion of Sterling Park's fifth elementary school, Forest Grove.
“The pride he had in Sterling Park's children, their public school staff, and their schools carried over to his work on all aspects of Loudoun County Public Schools,” Hatrick added. “His commitment will be missed by all those who knew him or benefited from his work.”
(May 3, 2011) - James Warren Geurin, 65, who was serving in his 12th year as the Loudoun County School Board's Sterling District representative, died Saturday, April 30th, after a brief battle with cancer.
Visitation for Mr. Geurin will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4th, at Adams-Green Funeral Home in Herndon. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14th, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Herndon.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to the Loudoun Education Foundation for the J. Warren Geurin Scholarship Fund
Known to everyone as Warren, Mr. Geurin was first elected to the School Board in 1999 and was re-elected in 2003 and in 2007.
He served as the board's vice chairman during 2009 and as chairman of the School Board's Committee on Curriculum and Instruction from 2005 to 2009. Mr. Geurin returned as chairman of this committee in January 2011. Mr. Geurin also was a member of the Personnel Services Committee, the Legislative and Policy Committee and was a liaison to the Minority Student Achievement Advisory Committee.
“J. Warren Geurin served as the Sterling District Member of the School Board for almost 12 years,” said Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Superintendent Edgar B. Hatrick III. “During those years he was a fierce representative of his district, but more important he was passionate in educating others to the needs of Sterling students. Whatever political or philosophical differences he encountered in his elected leadership role, his measure was always consideration for students, whether in his Sterling District or in any school in Loudoun County. He brought congressional, parliamentary and local leadership experience to his work as a School Board member, and he was instrumental in the successful completion of renovation projects at all of the schools in his district. During his watch he also saw the completion of Sterling Park's fifth elementary school, Forest Grove.
“The pride he had in Sterling Park's children, their public school staff, and their schools carried over to his work on all aspects of Loudoun County Public Schools,” Hatrick added. “His commitment will be missed by all those who knew him or benefited from his work.”
Thursday, August 26, 2010
News: Heritage High School AD Ron Petrella Raises Money for Cancer Research in Role as Justice of the Peace
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Heritage High School Athletic Directory Ron Petrella is also a civil celebrant (Virginia's version of a Justice of the Peace) and the cancer survivor raises money for cancer research by donating his fee for officiating at weddings to the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. |
(Aug. 26, 2010) - After Ronald Petrella was diagnosed with cancer in 2004, he decided to create a “bucket list” of things he wanted to do in his life time. They included going to Fenway Park and Lambeau Field, buying a convertible, and becoming an ordained justice of the peace. He’s not only accomplished all of those things – he’s turned his status as a justice of the peace (or civil celebrant as justices are known in Virginia) – into a way to raise funds for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life.
During his four years of officiating at weddings, he’s raised thousands of dollars for the Western Loudoun Relay event in Loudoun County, Virginia. This year alone, he’s raised $5,436, and he has seven weddings scheduled before the end of the Society’s fiscal year on August 31.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
News: APEX Gymnastics Hopes to Raise $10K for Cancer Research in Relay for Life
(Apr. 6, 2010) - For the fourth year in a row, APEX Gymnastics is taking part in Relay for Life to raise funds for cancer research. Last year APEX raised almost $8,000 and the goal this year is to raise $10,000.
APEX co-owner Melanie Cuozzo wrote: "While I realize many of you are far away, cancer is something that affects all of us. At APEX Gymnastics we strive to give back to our community. We strive to teach our athletes that they can make a difference. Fighting cancer is a team effort. The impact we can make together is much greater than what any of us could do alone."
At the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, the APEX team will camp out overnight and take turns walking around the track to raise money and awareness to help the American Cancer Society save more lives from cancer.
"By joining or donating to our team, you will be a part of a life-changing event that gives everyone in the community a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that takes too much," wrote Cuozzo. "Please make a donation and join our team and help us create a world where cancer can no longer claim another year of anyone’s life."
Go to www.westernloudounrelay.org to join the APEX team!. You can donate a mere $10 to a great cause! You don't have to attend, but APEX will walk for you!
APEX co-owner Melanie Cuozzo wrote: "While I realize many of you are far away, cancer is something that affects all of us. At APEX Gymnastics we strive to give back to our community. We strive to teach our athletes that they can make a difference. Fighting cancer is a team effort. The impact we can make together is much greater than what any of us could do alone."
At the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, the APEX team will camp out overnight and take turns walking around the track to raise money and awareness to help the American Cancer Society save more lives from cancer.
"By joining or donating to our team, you will be a part of a life-changing event that gives everyone in the community a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that takes too much," wrote Cuozzo. "Please make a donation and join our team and help us create a world where cancer can no longer claim another year of anyone’s life."
Go to www.westernloudounrelay.org to join the APEX team!. You can donate a mere $10 to a great cause! You don't have to attend, but APEX will walk for you!
Friday, January 29, 2010
Basketball: Coaches vs. Cancer Scheduled for Varsity Doubleheader at Freedom on Feb. 2
South Riding (Jan. 29, 2010) - The annual Coaches vs. Cancer varsity basketball doubleheader between the Freedom and the Briar Woods high schools will be held on Tuesday, February 2nd, at Freedom High School.
The basketball action starts at 6 p.m. with the girls' basketball game. The boys' game will be at 8 p.m. A pasta dinner, catered by Merone's Buon Appetito, will be held in the cafeteria from 5 to 7 pm. Dinner tickets cost $15 and include admission to both games.
Tickets may be purchased at Freedom High School until Friday, January 29th.
In addition, a commemorative T-shirt will also be on sale at the Freedom school store for $15. All proceeds from this event will go to the American Cancer Society.
The basketball action starts at 6 p.m. with the girls' basketball game. The boys' game will be at 8 p.m. A pasta dinner, catered by Merone's Buon Appetito, will be held in the cafeteria from 5 to 7 pm. Dinner tickets cost $15 and include admission to both games.
Tickets may be purchased at Freedom High School until Friday, January 29th.
In addition, a commemorative T-shirt will also be on sale at the Freedom school store for $15. All proceeds from this event will go to the American Cancer Society.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Baseball: Stone Bridge Assistant Coach James Timbers Loses Long Fight with Cancer
(Jan. 13, 2010) - Stone Bridge High School assistant varsity baseball coach James Timbers passed away Monday evening after a long fight with cancer, according to Bulldog head coach Sam Plank.
Timbers started out as the junior varsity baseball coach when Stone Bridge opened in 2000. He moved up to become the varsity assistant the next year and had been with the program ever since.
He was a local product, playing youth sports in Loudoun County and going on to play basketball and baseball at Loudoun Valley High School where he was an all-district selection in baseball at two positions (OF, Pitcher) both his junior and senior years.
Timbers went on to become a 4-year starter in centerfield at George Mason University, where he had a career batting average around .300 and was an NCAA scholar athlete. He coached youth football, basketball, and baseball after graduation from GMU and came on to assist Plank after 10 years of coaching youth sports in Loudoun.
Timbers started out as the junior varsity baseball coach when Stone Bridge opened in 2000. He moved up to become the varsity assistant the next year and had been with the program ever since.
He was a local product, playing youth sports in Loudoun County and going on to play basketball and baseball at Loudoun Valley High School where he was an all-district selection in baseball at two positions (OF, Pitcher) both his junior and senior years.
Timbers went on to become a 4-year starter in centerfield at George Mason University, where he had a career batting average around .300 and was an NCAA scholar athlete. He coached youth football, basketball, and baseball after graduation from GMU and came on to assist Plank after 10 years of coaching youth sports in Loudoun.
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