Schools

STAFFORD — (Press Release) Miss Virginia Camille Schrier will visit Edward E. Drew Middle School at 501 Cambridge Street in Falmouth to discuss an experiment and answer questions from students.

Camille Schrier, 24, is a 2018 graduate of Virginia Tech with dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Biochemistry and Systems Biology, and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy at Virginia Commonwealth University.


Linda Carter Roper Whitis, age 72 of Manassas, VA died On August 22, 2019 at Novant Health Prince William Medical Center.

She is survived by her husband James R. Whitis; her son Drew David Roper and wife Delizeth; her brother Larry M. Carter; her sister Nancy C. Kerley and her granddaughter Eva Christine Roper.


Event

Join the New Dominion Choraliers put on a concert to honor the 250th Anniversary of the USA! The music in this choral concert captures the heart and soul of the American spirit through patriotic tunes and songs from the heartland. Joining the chorus are dancers from Dance Etc. School of the Arts and accompaniment from the talented members of Legacy Brass.

This family friendly and FREE event is perfect for young and old. Kids, parents, and grandparents will be familiar with many of the songs in this inspirational program. There are two opportunities to attend: Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 pm or Sunday, May 3 at 3:30 p.m.


Leon Elwood Hines, age 85 of Manassas, VA died on August 22, 2019 at Novant Health Prince William Medical Center.

He was born on February 12, 1934 in Petersburg, WV to the late William Vance Hines and Ethel Vance Hines. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his children Jennifer Hines, Richard D. Hines and Christine Hines and by his sister Diane “Ann” Hardy.


Schools

MANASSAS — Dr. Bruce McDade will host business leaders and residents at a first-of-its-kind back-to-school brunch.

Entering his 10th year as Manassas Park Schools Superintendent, McDade says he wants to use the event tell the story of Manassas Park City Public Schools, which have been a bright spot in recent years as the city works to get out from under crushing debt it occurred with the financing of new public buildings like the city’s community center and police station.