UVA Announces Death of First Year Student

Message Sent from University of Virginia Dean Allen Groves:

To the University Community:

It is with great sadness that I write to inform you of the death of first-year student John Paul Popovich, who died at his home in Sterling, Virginia, on Friday, December 18. According to his family, John Paul passed away in his sleep of what are believed to be natural causes.

Prior to coming to the University, JP—as he was known to his many friends—was active in his community and as a student at Dominion High School in Loudoun County. He swam competitively with SNOW Swimming and served as captain of his team. Last February, he set the Virginia state record in the 200 individual medley (IM) and was subsequently named to the Dominion Titans' Wall of Fame for his accomplishments. JP also worked as a lifeguard, served as a volunteer with Special Olympics, tutored others in math and economics, and volunteered for his local Congressional campaign.

http://www.nbc29.com/story/30805466/uva-announces-death-of-first-year-student

P-Falls to get Turf playing fields

....Loudoun's Board of Supervisors approved allocating $1.6 million in county fund balance to Potomac Falls High School. The bulk of the funds, $1.25 million, will go toward a new turf field for athletics.



Loudoun Board of Supervisors allocates $1.25 million for turf field at Potomac Falls | LoudounTimes.com

Holly Carlton named Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year

....the award helped cap a high school career that began with her being cut from the club volleyball team. After sprouting nine inches over the course of last three years to her current height of 6-5, Carlton evolved into one of the area’s most dominant and versatile players




https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/recruiting-insider/wp/2015/12/09/potomac-falls-setter-holly-carlton-megan-mctigue-of-holy-cross-and-st-johns-senior-jeanne-westney-named-gatorade-volleyball-players-of-the-year/